Watch this three minute video to see the neurological impact that prayer has on a believer vs a non-believer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjp83_BtvO8
Notice how prayer for a believer is a literal conversation (neurologically) with someone: with God.
This about prayer scenarios which you particularly enjoy and/or feel connected. Here are some examples from others asked:
- Prayer after a meeting so that there is some direction
- When you feel it is lead by Holy Spirit
- When new Christians (especially children) pray
- Popcorn style (where people in a group can pray when they want without obligation or parameters)
- Authentic/genuine prayer
- When someone prayers for me and it fits my situation (whether or not they knew it would beforehand)
Think about prayer scenarios which make you uncomfortable. Here are some examples from others asked:
- When people place their hands on me
- When I'm expected to say a prayer without any further context such as grace before a meal in front of strangers
- Going around in a circle, essentially requiring everyone to pray
- Speaking in tongues without translation
- When someone prays for me out loud without asking me first
- Meditation
- "Olde English" style of prayer which makes people feel like they need to have "holy words" to speak in front of people
Now, pick one that makes you slightly uncomfortable and challenge yourself to pray in such a way.
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