Life by Design

Build a life by design, not by accident — and leave behind a story worth telling.

Prayer

Direct communication with God

Prayer isn’t ritual. It’s relationship. It’s talking to God—and listening. It’s bringing your real life before the Creator who already knows but invites you to speak.

Most people struggle with prayer because they treat it like a formula. They don’t know what to say, how long to pray, or whether God hears. But prayer is simpler than you think. It’s honest conversation with your Father.

God doesn’t need your prayers—you do. Prayer changes you. It aligns your heart with His will. It builds trust. It reminds you who’s in control. When you pray, you’re acknowledging that God is God and you’re not.

Here’s how to pray in a way that strengthens your walk with God.

The 4 core principles:

1
Adore
Start by worshiping God for who He is. Not what He's done for you—who He is. Holy, faithful, sovereign, loving, just. Adoration shifts your focus from your problems to God's greatness. It puts everything else in perspective.
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” — Matthew 6:9
2
Confess
Be honest about your sin. Don't hide it, minimize it, or excuse it. Name it specifically. Agree with God that it's wrong. Repent. Confession keeps your relationship with God clear. Unconfessed sin creates distance—not on God's end, but on yours.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” — 1 John 1:9
3
Thank
Express gratitude for what God has done. Be specific—don't just say “thanks for everything.” Thank Him for salvation, provision, protection, answered prayers, trials that grew you. Thanksgiving fights entitlement and builds contentment.
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
4
Ask
Bring your needs to God. Pray for yourself—wisdom, strength, provision, direction. Pray for others—family, friends, church, leaders, enemies. Be specific. God invites you to ask. Don't be vague. Be bold. Trust Him with the outcome.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” — Philippians 4:6

START HERE: Start with five minutes. Tomorrow morning, before you check your phone, pray through these four: Adore God, confess one sin, thank Him for something specific, ask for one thing. That’s it. Do it again the next day. Build the habit first. Depth comes with consistency.

WHAT CHANGES: When you pray consistently, you stop living anxious and start living dependent. You bring everything to God before you panic. You trust Him with outcomes you can’t control. Peace replaces worry. Confidence replaces fear. You make decisions with clarity because you’ve talked to God first.

Prayer isn’t about getting everything you want—it’s about wanting what God wants. The more you pray, the more your desires align with His will.

READY FOR STRUCTURE?: Start The Prayer Challenge → – One principle per week, building a consistent prayer life that connects you with God daily.