The PrayerForYou library
Learn to pray, one step at a time
Clear, kind guides on what prayer is, how to do it, and how to keep going, rooted in Scripture and written for real life.
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Four short reads, in order. About 16 minutes in total.
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Prayer basicsHow to pray: a simple guide for beginnersWhat prayer is, a pattern to follow, and what to do when words run out.2 min read
Prayer basicsDoes God hear every prayer?What the Bible says about how God listens and answers.5 min read
Types of prayerThe ACTS model of prayerAdoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication, explained.4 min read
Types of prayerIntercession: praying for other peopleHow to carry family, friends and strangers to God.4 min read
ScripturePraying the PsalmsBorrow the words of the Bible’s own prayer book.4 min read
ScripturePraying the Lord’s Prayer, line by lineThe prayer Jesus taught, slowed down.6 min read
ScriptureHow to pray with ScriptureTurn a Bible passage into a conversation with God.4 min read
HabitsBuilding a daily prayer habit that sticksSmall, realistic steps for busy people.4 min read
HabitsMorning prayer: why the first minutes matterStarting your day with God before your phone.4 min read
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Prayers for life’s moments
Ready-to-pray words across 32 topics, each with a verse to hold on to.
TopicPeaceFor a quiet heart in a loud week
TopicHealingFor your body, your mind and the people you love
TopicTrustWords for when your thoughts won’t settle
TopicRestPermission to stop, and to be held
TopicProtectionShelter for the ones you love
TopicHopeLight for the in-between seasons
TopicCommunityCarrying one another to God
TopicFaithFor believing before you can see
Pray a little every day
A daily prayer, a verse and a 30-second check-in, right on your iPhone.