The Basics of Prayer
Common Questions about Prayer
What is the correct posture to pray?
There is no correct posture. Pray however you are most comfortable AND least
distracted.
Should I use eloquent words?
No, speak to God like you would speak to a friend.
“Do not be rash with your mouth with your mouth, And let not your heart utter anything
hastily before God. For God is in heaven, and you on earth; Therefore let your words be
few.” Ecclesiastes 5:2
Why should I pray?
1 . Prayer develops our relationship with God.
“If you abide in Me, and my words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall
be done for you.” John 15:7
2 . The Lord says to do it.
“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing but the flesh
is weak.” Matthew 26:41
What if I don’t know how to pray?
Good news! God promises that the Holy Spirit will intercede for you.
“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should
pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings
which cannot be uttered.” Romans 8:26
What are there requirements for successful prayers?
1 . A humble heart.
2 . Whole heartedness.
3 . Faith. “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that
you receive them, and you will have them.” Mark 11:24
4 . Righteousness.
5 . Obedience. “And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His
commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.” 1 John 3:22
Does God hear/ answer prayers?
Yes. He always hears and He always answers. Sometimes He answers with a “Yes”,
sometimes with “wait”, and sometime with “No”.
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles.”
Psalm 34:17
Why does God choose to answer prayers with a “No”?
God answers every prayer, but sometimes He does not answer it the way that we want
Him to. If He says no to a specific request, it wasn’t in His perfect will. God sees the
bigger picture and ultimately uses everything for His glory.
Should I pray in groups or alone?
Both! God encourages us to pray alone and with friends or family.
“Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it
will be done for them by My Father in heaven.” Matthew 18:19.
“But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you shut your door, pray to your
Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you
openly”. Matthew 6:6
**If you have any prayer requests you can submit them to http://www.calvaryabq.org/
needhelp_submitprayer.asp and people at Calvary will be praying for you throughout
the week. You can also talk to any of the employees/ leaders at the Mix Game room
and Skate Park, and we would be glad to pray with you!
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