How to pray effective prayers

Just about everybody prays at some time or another. Most people understand that prayer is important, for it is one way we can connect to God. It probably goes without saying that if we want God to answer our prayers, we must pray. God can certainly meet all our needs without us praying, but the Bible is clear that He wants us to ask. God insists that we pray, because He knows that when we ask, we will be more likely to give Him the glory.

Many Christians desire, more than anything, to overcome spiritual weakness and have a prayer life that changes their life. Have you experienced effective prayer? The kind that changes lives? Have you encountered a dire situation—a crumbling marriage, poor health, fractured relationships, lack of funds, crippling unemployment or emotional hurt—and come through it with an even stronger faith, knowing without any doubt that your God is far greater and stronger than any adversity? Of course, even if you know just how important prayer is, you may still need to know how to pray effectively.