How to Pray Archives

The Prayer Wheel

By Jeanne Hill2 min read

The next time you’re in a traffic jam remember this prayer tip.

a man plays the guitar while a group sings a new song to God

5 Ways to Pray a New Song to God

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

Bob Hostetler suggests singing spontaneous prayers as a way to connect to the presence of the Lord.

Get Specific When You Pray to God

By Edie Melson2 min read

Dig deep and go into great detail when you talk to God.

How to Pray Through Depression

By Bob Hostetler2 min read

When you’re struggling and in a dark place, your prayers may feel remote. Here’s how one man’s struggle with depression led to a deeper prayer practice.

How to Quickly Pray for Someone You’ve Just Met

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

If you want to pray for someone, especially someone you just met, a 10-second prayer can be just the thing. It feels much safer. Here are 4.5 tips for praying a quick prayer.

How to get the most actual prayer time out of your prayer meetings

How to Pray More Efficiently

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

If actual prayer time is being squeezed short in your prayer meetings, here’s a simple tip.

We ask for more of something good and loving, God responds.

Pray the ‘Oliver Twist’ Prayer

By Bob Hostetler2 min read

Unlike the orphan in Charles Dickens’s novel Oliver Twist, when we ask God for more of something good and loving, we will receive it!

When you see the flag on the Fourth of July, pray for your freedom.

5 Ways to Pray on the Fourth of July

By Bob Hostetler2 min read

5 ways to pray for our nation on the Fourth of July

3 Ways to Pray with Balloons

By Bob Hostetler2 min read

A young granddaughter shares a new way to pray–with balloons! Here are three steps you can follow to watch your prayers, literally, ascend.

When it comes to prayer, best to keep it simple.

3 Things to Let Go Of in Prayer

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

When it comes to praying effectively, histrionics aren’t necessary. Simple, believing prayer is all it takes. God will hear you just fine.

Try praying with beads to give your prayer life a new focus.

You don’t have to be Roman Catholic or Orthodox to try praying with beads or a knotted strand. In fact, it might do something new for your prayer life. And who doesn’t need that? Here are 7 ways to try praying with beads or a prayer rope.