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Welcome, Ken.
I'll gladly be your online friend. Better still, I'll gladly be your brother in Christ.
As far as praying is concerned, the Bible teaches that there is only one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus (1 Tim. 2:5), and that no one can come to the Father unless they come through him (John 14:6). In other words, Jesus is currently seated at the Father's right hand in heaven where he acts as our High Priest or as the mediator between us and God. When you pray, just call out to your heavenly Father through Christ Jesus, and he will both hear and answer your prayers (unless you are asking to consume things upon your own lusts or desires - James 4:3).
Heb 4:14
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Heb 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Heb 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
I'll gladly be your online friend. Better still, I'll gladly be your brother in Christ.
As far as praying is concerned, the Bible teaches that there is only one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus (1 Tim. 2:5), and that no one can come to the Father unless they come through him (John 14:6). In other words, Jesus is currently seated at the Father's right hand in heaven where he acts as our High Priest or as the mediator between us and God. When you pray, just call out to your heavenly Father through Christ Jesus, and he will both hear and answer your prayers (unless you are asking to consume things upon your own lusts or desires - James 4:3).
Heb 4:14
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Heb 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Heb 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Precious friend, A Very Warm Welcome!:
1) At times, when we think we know what to pray for, "from the heart":
2) At other times, when we just "don't know" what to pray for, we can rely on:
Isn't God Just Wonderful!?
Amen.
1) At times, when we think we know what to pray for, "from the heart":
"Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And The
Peace Of God, Which Passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts
and minds Through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7 AV)
2) At other times, when we just "don't know" what to pray for, we can rely on:
"Likewise The Spirit Also Helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we
should pray for as we ought: but The Spirit Itself Maketh Intercession for us
with groanings which cannot be uttered. And He That Searcheth the hearts
knoweth what is The Mind Of The Spirit, Because He Maketh Intercession
for the saints According To The Will Of God.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God,
to them who are the called According To His Purpose" (Romans 8:26-28 AV)
Isn't God Just Wonderful!?
Amen.
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May God bless you with some good Christ-following friends and mentors when the time is right, but I have a feeling that maybe God wants you to get to know Him and your Bible for yourself first. All Christians have errors and preconceived notions about who God is that they end up passing on. It isn't that Christians don't have anything worth sharing - the Bible even emphasizes meeting together, but perhaps you need to develop something of a clean foundation for yourself first.
As for prayer, the Bible says to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). To me that means that while it can be good to have dedicated prayer time with God, I just talk to God throughout my day, like a friend present with me. I might thank him for protection on a trip or a beautiful flower. I might tell him a joke. I of course ask Him for my needs as they arise too, whether food, peace, time, healing, protection, understanding, etc. It can be as brief and solitary as a silent cry of "Help!" while you work, or an hours-long session with friends taking turns leading as they pray together about a certain subject that God is dropping on their hearts. I have also heard of someone having a snowball fight with him - God can be much more fun than many know.
Also, don't forget to listen for a response, especially if you ask God a question. He speaks to everyone differently, though, and differently at different times. Sometimes people hear literal words. Sometimes they get a sudden understanding. Sometimes they just KNOW something. Sometime He draws one's attention to something. Sometimes God answers through life (like a sudden phone call, or God letting you discover the answer for yourself because He knew you were going to anyway). Realize, though, that some answers are instant, and some may take a long time for Him to answer, years even.
Basically prayer life with God can be like having an invisible friend, but unlike the imaginary kind, God is really there, really cares and actually responds.
As for prayer, the Bible says to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). To me that means that while it can be good to have dedicated prayer time with God, I just talk to God throughout my day, like a friend present with me. I might thank him for protection on a trip or a beautiful flower. I might tell him a joke. I of course ask Him for my needs as they arise too, whether food, peace, time, healing, protection, understanding, etc. It can be as brief and solitary as a silent cry of "Help!" while you work, or an hours-long session with friends taking turns leading as they pray together about a certain subject that God is dropping on their hearts. I have also heard of someone having a snowball fight with him - God can be much more fun than many know.
Also, don't forget to listen for a response, especially if you ask God a question. He speaks to everyone differently, though, and differently at different times. Sometimes people hear literal words. Sometimes they get a sudden understanding. Sometimes they just KNOW something. Sometime He draws one's attention to something. Sometimes God answers through life (like a sudden phone call, or God letting you discover the answer for yourself because He knew you were going to anyway). Realize, though, that some answers are instant, and some may take a long time for Him to answer, years even.
Basically prayer life with God can be like having an invisible friend, but unlike the imaginary kind, God is really there, really cares and actually responds.
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