We pray to connect with God, to offer our thanks and praise, and to share our life with Him.
Prayer is more than asking God for things. Prayer is communication with God, relating to our Friend and Comforter, and connecting with the One who created and redeemed us.
To enrich your prayer life, explore these resources:
The ELCA prayer site - This site has suggestions for different types of prayers, as well as resources for prayer ministries such as prayer stools, prayer shawls, etc.
Invitation to Prayer - From the Church of England, this site includes helpful instructions for "How to Pray".
The Prayer Center - The Upper Room® Living Prayer Center is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week intercessory prayer ministry staffed by Christian volunteers, which includes articles about prayer.
Prayer of the Day - This site, operated by Beliefnet.com, offers a prayer of the day for which you can sign up to receive daily.
Online Labyrinth - Walk through the ancient prayer path of the labyrinth, online.