Help me pray

[Rusty]

Howdy folks: My name is rusty and i am on a spiritual quest. I was raised non-religous no church nothing.
Now that i am older(32) i am compelled to start praying i have started to pray but i fear i am doing it wrong. Here is a couple questions i have regarding prayer.

#1 Is it ok to pray mentally? Or do i need to kneel with my hands together and pray out load?

#2 Can i make up my own prayers? What guide lines should i follow i know gratitude and repent any others? I am trying to connect with my higherself,Jesus,angels,god,ascended masters etc

If anyone is experienced in pray please leave a reply. If you know some prayers leave one. Thanks

[quietdreamer]

Hi Rusty,

1.  It's okay to pray mentally.   I pray several times a day.  They don't have to be long.
2.  Yes you can... it's probably best if you shut off your mind and speak from the heart at first.   If it's been awhile or you're new, start your relationship off right.  Speak from your heart. 

Guidelines:   I talk to God about everything, he knows every aspect of me.  I always remember to thank him for listening and for all the blessings in my life.   

Oh...I would suggest that you try not to ask for things because God already knows what you need.  I do believe you're looking in the right direction though.  If you've been pulled to pray, listen, there's a reason.  Hope this helps.

Q:)

[Stookie]

Prayer is simply a focus of intent, in this case, with words. A prayer will probably have most effect if you choose words that best describe your feeling of intent. It can be in the mind, but by saying it out loud may help express the intent to both your subconscious and the "recipient".

[kurtykurt42]

1. You have to kneel or it doesn't count. 


2. Check out these posts:

http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_astral_chat/positive_affirmations_for_the_soul_and_to_banish_negativity-t28816.0.html
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_astral_chat/the_prayer_circle-t23651.0.html
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_news_and_media/scientific_evidence_that_prayer_heals-t13225.0.html
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/welcome_to_astral_chat/who_do_you_pray_to-t6693.0.html