Prayer is a devout petition to a higher power like God, a deity, or an object of worship. Many religions ascribe to prayer as a form of spiritual communion and an act of worship. Prayer has many purposes.
One can pray to ask for help. Life is full of challenges and when a prayerful person encounters obstacles, they normally turn to prayer for guidance and help concerning the matter.
When praying, they believe that the God or deity they are speaking to is listening and able to help them find a way through. Prayer of any kind, especially when petitioning for help, requires a deep sense of faith.
One has to believe that what they are praying for will come to pass. They could be seeking help to get a job, a partner, or simply to succeed in something. Praying requires the petitioner to believe that what they ask for will come to pass.
One could also pray to repent. When one feels like they have done something wrong that is not right according to their faith or who they believe in, they usually feel compelled to ask for forgiveness. Repentance needs accepting that what someone did was wrong, then they ask to be forgiven.
Sometimes prayer could be as simple as speaking to a higher power from wherever you are. Sometimes it could include offerings, sacrifice, relentless petitioning of the same thing, fasting, etc. It all depends on the person praying, what they have been taught is the right way to do it, and what they want to achieve.
Whether you are praying for help, protection, as a form of praise, to give thanks, or for any other reason, here are prayer quotes to relate to as well as inspire and encourage you. You can post them or share them with fellow believers too.