Your New Life - page 4: Walking

As you begin to walk in your New Life, rest assure that you don't have to walk alone. God is always with you, right by your side. And best of all, He's waiting for you to talk to Him. That's called Prayer.

How do I pray?

Jesus gave us an example of how to pray in Matthew 6:9-13. From His example we learn that prayer has at least 5 elements:

Praise & Thanksgiving - You must recognize what God has done for you and thank Him for those things.
Prayer for God's will - You should pray that God's plan is accomplished in your life and the lives of others.
Petition - God loves you and wants to provide for you when you ask him.
Forgiveness - As you examine your life daily and recall your deeds, you should pray and ask God to forgive you of your sins.
Protection - You must recognize that evil desires may tempt you and ask God to keep you safe from evil.

Prayer is not limited to a time or place. It's not limited to a certain posture either. Feel comfortable speaking to God. Give Him respect and reverence, and remember to be yourself because He is your friend.

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