I dont know how to pray the right way

[littleone]

Okay, like many non believers there have been times I have shouted out in close calls driving something like, oh God, help me!
But, that is more like a conditioned reaction than prayer, and I did not care about God or his existance when doing so.
I dont pray, and want to try to. Just not sure how to start. If it helps me to understand christianity better to do so, I am willing to try. Any ideas for me?
I tried this morning, but it was a moment where I just could not figure out what to think of or ask God so I just shut my eyes and said to myself, God help me to pray. I dont think that counts.

Since we are all sinners apart from the Lords prayer who would know other than that the prayer that comes from the heart is the best prayer. I once wrote a prayer telling Jesus
“Lord I don’t know how to love You the way that You want me to, so I can only give myself to You, since You alone know me. So Lord, take me and do with me what you want”.

This seems to work since I am allowing Jesus to do with me what He wants.

Godbless

 

[notsmart]

I went to a Mass today, it was shorter than I thought it would be, only 40 min. Everyone knew the prayers and there was time for silent prayer. I did not look at the book some were using that I think helps them to know the steps.

So, I waited until everyone was gone and sat there with my daughter. then I tried to pray. I just said “are you here Jesus?”
The priest even talked to me for a minute, he introduced himself, but I was nervous, and told him we had to go.

 

[moosears]

Speak to God as you would a very close friend who you could trust enough to say anythingto. It does not have to be formal. Also, unless the priest is rude to you, don’t leave, but speak to him. God has a special way of working and speaking through those guys for our benefit, whether you believe or not.

Pour your heart out to God. Tell Him your hurts, your good times, your concerns, your needs, your fears, your frustrations, etc… He is dying to hear from you. And then… just listen with your heart. Eventually you will begin to hear Him speak to you very silently in your heart.

Keep prayer simple. Speak your heart and listen in silence. You should begin to find peace in your restless soul after a while.