God's is constantly speaking! Before we ever say a word of prayer or read a word in scripture, God is reaching out to us in grace, inviting us into life and love with him.
Things like ‘active listening’ help our human relationships; countless followers of Jesus have found the methods below helpful to grow in intimacy with God, *experience* him!
May you rest in Jesus more each day, learn to hear his voice, and find in him the restoration we all so greatly need!
The "Jesus Prayer" – in many of the Eastern churches (e.g. the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe), the words of a blind beggar to Jesus (Mark 10:47) become a rich, simple prayer for any of us at any moment of the day: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner!”
Praying the Lord’s Prayer – a child can do this, but a lifetime will not exhaust its riches. Jesus himself taught us this prayer! Speak out to God one phrase at a time, and the pray along the lines suggested by that phrase. (read the Lord's Prayer), (Pastor James, for about 5 minutes, sharing and leading us through the Lord's Prayer), and a free sermon series by Tim Keller on the Lord's Prayer.
More Ideas on Very Simple Prayer. Here is a British ministry with solid helps, including some very simple ways to pray: https://prayercourse.org/toolshed/
Want a bible on your phone? The ESV Bible app is readable, has good search function, and includes helpful reading plans. (Android; Apple)
Common Prayer for Ordinary Radicals is another helpful app for stepping into rhythms of prayer. (Android; Apple)
PrayerMate is built to offer prayer prompts, both your own and some ready-made resources. (Android; Apple)
Audio/Video/Podcast resources on Prayer:
Collections of Prayers and Prayer Helps (aka 'Devotionals')
Other Books on Prayer:
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