Ways to pray
Old, simple ways Christians have prayed for centuries. Each one guides you step by step.
Lectio Divina“Divine reading”: read a short passage slowly, several times, and let God speak through it.15–20 minutes
The ExamenA prayerful look back over your day: where was God, and how did you respond?10–15 minutes
Breath prayerPray one short line, slowly, in time with your breathing.3–10 minutes
The Lord’s Prayer, line by lineSlow down the prayer Jesus taught, and let each line lead you into your own prayer.10 minutes
Praying a PsalmThe Psalms are the Bible’s prayer book. Read one, then pray it back to God in your own words.10 minutes
Pray the Bible for someonePray the prayers Paul prayed for his friends, with the name of someone you love.5 minutes
More ways to pray
Before sleepA psalm, a look back over the day, and a blessing. Can be read aloud to you.5 minutes
Pray for the worldOne country a day, so you pray for the whole world each year3 minutes
FastingWhat it is, how to do it safely, and a simple planner
How are you feeling?Scripture and a prayer for where you are today