thinking about prayer – Jesus follower

prayer2 I was thinking about prayer, and I wrote some of my thoughts down.
What other statements would you add to help expand or improve this list?
I am looking for simple statements, not lengthy paragraphs.

Prayer is simply talking with God, both listening and responding.

Prayer is only meaningful as part of a personal relationship with God.

Prayer is only possible because of Jesus and through the power of the Spirit.

Prayer expresses both dependence and confidence.

Prayer is the key to partnership with God, to unleashing His and our potential in the world.

Prayer is a matter of sincerity, not of technique.

Prayer is a reflection of the state of the soul.

Prayer comes in many forms and styles, there is plenty of room for variety and diversity.

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Prayer is one part of a relationship.
In marriage preparation, I teach about the ‘C’s of marriage
– Communion: being one with each other
– Companionship: enjoying, delighting, fellowshiping with each other
– Cooperation: partnering together, doing things together
– Communication: speaking and listening, verbal and non-verbal
Now apply this to our relationship with God.
Prayer is the communication part, but it must also involve communion, companionship and cooperation.

emptying of self, filling up with God

Prayer needs to come before everything else we do.
Praying can be as easy as breathing.
Praying can be so difficult to do.
Praying together unites us in a way nothing else can.
Prayer can include any and every emotion.

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