[ninergold3]

Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. I get so much from all of you here.

So, on that note, I have a question. I always feel silly when I ask something like this but maybe someone else has this question too.

Is there a "proper" way to pray? I have been told the it's OK to keep a prayer list and read from it but that feels disrespectful - maybe because praying in church is always done with head bowed and eyes closed.

Now, if it's OK to use a prayer list must you name the person and why you are praying for them or will God know?

When we move I plan to set up one room at the very front of the house as a library. Here is where I want to do my daily Bible study (beginning again) and prayer.

Y'all are so smart and helpful that I feel comfortable asking. I'm getting ready to take the little guy to school so I'll be back later.

[Lady Jag]

Niner, as far as God is concerned, there is no wrong way to pray.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Just pray with all your heart
The smallest prayer will still be heard...

[TASMANIANRED]

You are asking a loaded question.

[HiJinx]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's had that question. someone said to pray from your heart, God hears you and knows your intentions.

I've seen prayer requests done so many ways, having attended Sunday School in military chapels and civilian churches all over. Some folks like to have a name to pray for, and others simply pray 'for all who need Your help'.

I've seen prayers lifted with eyes open, looking Heavenward, and with head bowed and eyes closed.

I guess the key point is that your prayer request for others is as personal as your own conversations with God, and however you feel comfortable talking with God is how you should put forward your requests. The only wrong way to pray is pointed out in the Bible, in the case of the Pharisee.