Prayer
How to start praying
Start by telling God one true thing about your day. You can thank God, ask for help, or simply say, “God, here I am.” Leave a little silence after your words.
Give yourself a place to begin
Choose somewhere you can sit for a minute: the edge of the bed, the kitchen table, or a bench outside. A regular place can make it easier to begin again. In Matthew 6, Jesus describes a quiet, private place to pray. You can start with the place you already have.
Try one sentence
If something is on your mind, give it a name: “God, I’m worried about the conversation tomorrow.” If you’re grateful, say what you noticed: “Thank you for the friend who called.” The words can be as ordinary as the thing you’re bringing to prayer.
Leave the ending simple
Pause long enough to hear the room around you. You can close with Amen, or carry one short prayer into the next part of your day. Try the same sentence tomorrow if it still fits.