A resource at the Fayetteville Prayer Room:
There are many ways to pray. Some are like stepping into the throne room or marching onto a battlefield, sword in hand; others are more like climbing into God’s lap or holding a candle. In every form, you can minister to God—and in each, He is waiting to minister to you.
Petition & Intercession. In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus invites you to ask Him for everything from your “daily bread” to his “kingdom come,” both for yourself (petition) or for others (intercession). Tell God what you need. Intercede for your family, friends and church. Pray for global workers and for revival in our city.
Confession & Repentance. Repentance brings freedom. Psalm 32 says, “Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide… and you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.” When you come to confess, remember that God is gentle. Paul says, It’s His kindness that leads us to repentance. Expect Him to comfort you and lift your head.
Stillness & Centering Prayer. God invites you to center your scattered thoughts and quiet your soul with Him. He is pleased by your willingness to simply sit and enjoy His presence. He likes you! Rest with Him.
Contemplative Prayer. Rest in God’s presence by slowly reading and rereading short passages of Scripture. When a word or phrase stands out, pause and linger with it. Ask God to speak through it, and share your thoughts, questions, and emotions with Him. You may also journal as you reflect on your day or year, inviting the Holy Spirit to reveal moments for gratitude, growth, or repentance.
Inner Healing Prayer. As Isaiah 35 and 61 say, God wants to turn your deserts into gardens, your mourning into gladness, and your shame into everlasting joy. Be vulnerable with the Lord in prayer. Share your heart with Him and ask Him to heal you. Fayetteville Prayer Room offers healing sessions with trained ministers.
Worship & Adoration. Just as there are many ways to pray, there are many ways to worship. You can sing, dance, kneel, read a Psalm aloud, write, draw, or simply sit in stillness with open hands. The truest form of worship is surrender.
Related Scriptures: Psalms 27, 63, 84, 130, Isaiah 35 and 61, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 12:1-2 and Luke 12:35-38.
Listen in on the Praying in Color podcast and 24-7 Prayer Movement videos to learn more about different kinds of prayer.
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