1st Thessalonians
5:16-18
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 7:7-8
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who askes receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
1 Thessalonians
5:17-18
Pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Prayer is speaking to God in words and thoughts.
To whom should we pray?
We should pray to the true God only, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, not to idols, saints, or anything God has created.
What should be the content of our prayers?
In our prayers we should ask for everything that tends to the glory of God and to our own and our neighbor's welfare, both spiritual and bodily blessings. We should also praise and thank God for who He is and what He has done.
For whom should we pray?
We should pray for ourselves and for all other people, even for our enemies, but not for the souls of the dead.
Where should we pray?
We should pray everywhere, especially when we are alone, with our families, and in church.
When should we pray?
We should pray regularly and frequently, especially in time of trouble.