Gandhi once said, “Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul.”

Prayer is one of the oldest forms of devotion on the planet. It is a source of joy, comfort and spiritual upliftment for millions of people the world over and still remains one of the most effective means of connecting with God (or whatever you choose to call the Creator). It can be as simple as a “thank you” to the universe, or deep and holy prayer uttered from the heart. Here are some simple practices you can use to increase the power of your own prayer:

Set aside a special time and place for prayer.

Ask God to help you in your prayer.

God is the doer.

Center in your heart.

Adjust your prayer according to the will of God.

Use the name of God.

Visualize what you want to happen.

Let go.

Be grateful.

Be specific.

Accept God’s gifts.

There are whole chunks of great information for each bold action-item listed above. Visit the following link to read it all.

via How to Pray: 11 Keys to Effective and Powerful Prayer.