Prayer is one of the most important elements of Christianity. Speaking with God and seeking his response is the way we can keep the closeness in our relationship. This series of articles takes an intimate look at prayer and delves into some of the deeper issues.  Click on any article below to begin reading.

• How To Pray - Prayer is one of the most important aspects of our relationship with God. Is there a right way or wrong way to do it? What should we say? When should we pray? This article takes a close look at these and other questions about prayer.

• God's Response To Prayer Requests - It can be difficult sometimes to recognize the ways in which God will answer our prayers. This article examines some of the methods by which God will intervene in our lives, speak to us or help us find the right path.

• Can We Pray For God to Punish or Harm Someone? - Is it acceptable for a Christian to ask God to punish or hurt someone who has done wrong or evil? Are we not to love our enemies? This article explains why our motive is the key to answering this question.

• Pray to Whom? Father, Son or Holy Spirit? - The concept of the Trinity is a difficult one for any of us to comprehend. Does it matter to whom we address our prayer? This articles examines what the New Testament has to say on this issue.

• Praying For Things I Want - What About God's Will? - What if what we pray for is contrary to God's will? What is the point in asking for anything? If He wants to give it to us, He will. Why we should even pray to God that His will be done? It will be done no matter what we do. There are much deeper reasons why we must express our desires in prayer and this article examines those reasons using Jesus as a model.

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