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Improve my prayer life

Prayer isn't a performance. It's honest conversation with a Father who wants to hear from you. You don't need special words, just a few quiet minutes.

“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.”Matthew 6:6 (NIV)

Maybe you're…

Not sure how to pray, or what to say

Feeling like your prayers hit the ceiling

Wanting a steady, daily habit that lasts

Your four weeks

Ten minutes a day, five days a week

Read a little, try one simple practice, and notice what changes. Missed a day? Just pick up where you left off.

Download the free guide (PDF)
Week 1

Just talk

Read, one a day
  1. Matthew 6:5–8
  2. Luke 11:5–13
  3. Psalm 62:5–8
  4. 1 Samuel 1:9–18
  5. Psalm 145:17–19
Try

Five minutes a day, same time and place. Use three words: Thank you, Sorry, Please.

Reflect

What did you find yourself wanting to say?

Week 2

The Lord's Prayer

Read, one a day
  1. Matthew 6:9–10
  2. Matthew 6:11
  3. Matthew 6:12, 14–15
  4. Matthew 6:13
  5. Luke 11:1–4
Try

Pray the day's line slowly, then add your own words to it.

Reflect

Which line meant most to you?

Week 3

Pray honestly

Read, one a day
  1. Psalm 23
  2. Psalm 13
  3. Psalm 42
  4. Psalm 51:1–12
  5. Mark 14:32–42
Try

Pray a Psalm aloud. Bring your real feelings, even the hard ones.

Reflect

What did you hand over to God this week?

Week 4

Pray for others

Read, one a day
  1. Philippians 4:4–7
  2. Colossians 1:9–14
  3. Ephesians 3:14–21
  4. James 5:13–16
  5. John 17:20–26
Try

Keep a short prayer list (there's one at the back) and pray with one other person.

Reflect

Where have you seen answers?

These guides are for personal spiritual growth. They aren't a substitute for professional help with medical, mental health, addiction or relationship difficulties. If you need that kind of help, please speak to your GP, or ask us and we'll help you find it.

A simple pattern

Three short words

Thank you

for what God has given

Sorry

for what's gone wrong

Please

for yourself and others

Private · on your device

My prayer journal

Write your prayers and mark the answers. Only you can see it.

Open my journal

Walk it with others

  • Send a prayer request to our prayer team, in confidence
  • Ask for prayer after any Sunday meeting
  • Keep going with your private prayer journal on our website
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