Here are some simple guidlines from Norman Vincent Peale on how to have a more power-filled prayer life:
1. Set aside a few minutes every day. Do not say anything. Simply practice thinking about God. This will make your mind spiritually perceptive.
2. Then pray out loud, using simple, natural words. Tell God anything that is on your mind. Don’t think you need to use sterotyped phrases. Talk to God in your own words.
3. Pray as you go about your daily activities. Take moments to close your eyes so that you can close out the world around you and concentrate on God’s presence. (Not recommended while driving!) The more you do this every day the nearer you will feel God’s presence.
4. Don’t always ask when you pray, but instead affirm that God’s blessings are being given, and spend most of your prayers giving thanks.
5. Pray with the belief that sincere prayers can reach out and surround your loved ones with God’s love and protection.
6. Never use a negative thought in prayer. Only positive thoughts get results.
7. Always express willingness to accept God’s will. Ask for what you want, but be willing to take what God gives you. It may be better than what you ask for.
8. Practice the attitude of putting everything in God’s hands. Ask for the ability to do your best and to leave the results confidently to God.
9. Pray for people you do not like or who have mistreated you. Resentment is blockade number one of spiritual power.
10. Make a list of people for whom to pray. The more you pray for other people, especially those not connected with you, the more prayer results will come back to you.
