Prayer is an . Philippians 4:6 NLT 'Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. ' “Prayer invites you to learn to listen to God before speaking, to ask like a child in your old age, to scream your questions in an angry tirade, to undress yourself in vulnerable confession, and to be loved — completely and totally loved, in spite of everything.” -Tyler Staton Complication with prayer often comes from our of prayer. How to “Pray Like We Mean It” 1. Pray with James 5:13 NLT ‘Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises.’ 2. Pray with James 5:14-15 NLT 'Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven. ' 3. Praying With James 5:16 NLT 'Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. '