Jesus made this clear in
Matthew 6:7-8: “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him.”
This reminds us that we don’t have to overcomplicate prayer. God already knows what we need He just wants us to come to Him with trust and honesty.
Another important part of prayer is humility. We need to remember that we’re talking to God, the One who created us and knows what’s best for us. That means coming to Him with an open heart, ready to listen, not just to talk.
James 4:10 says, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
When we pray with humility, we acknowledge that we need God’s help, and He responds with love and guidance.
Prayer should also be a regular part of our lives, not just something we do when we’re struggling.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 tells us, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
This doesn’t mean we have to be on our knees all day, but we should make prayer a habit whether it’s a quick prayer in the morning, a silent one during the day, or a deep conversation before bed.
Finally, prayer isn’t just about asking God for things. It’s also about thanking Him and praying for others. Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” When we make gratitude a part of our prayers and take time to pray for others, we grow closer to God and experience His peace. At the end of the day, the right way to pray is simply to come to God as you are honestly, humbly, and consistently.