7 Ways to Pray With Peace

The Bible describes our prayer life as a direct communication with God. In Hebrews 4, we are encouraged to approach Him boldly.

"Let us then with confidence [boldness] draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16

Through prayer, we seek God, drawing nearer to Him. We confess our sins, ask for forgiveness, and appeal for mercy through prayer. Through prayer, we find comfort and express gratitude. We intercede for others, as Jesus intercedes for us (Romans 8:34), through prayer. 

Prayer can be a powerful tool for finding inner peace as we build a relationship with God and learn to trust Him, His ways, and His timing. Here are seven tips on how to pray with peace.

7 Ways to Pray With Peace

1. Find a quiet place to pray. Choose a peaceful, quiet space where you can sit comfortably without distractions—and this means your phone too.
   
   
2. Clear your mind. Take a few deep breaths and clear your mind of any negative thoughts or worries. Focus on the present moment and let go of any stress or anxiety.
   
   
3. Set an intention. Before you begin to pray, set an intention for what you want to achieve through your prayer. This could be peace, clarity, guidance, or any other intention that resonates with you. This is where a prayer journal really comes in handy.
   
   
4. Express gratitude. Begin your prayer by expressing gratitude for all the blessings in your life. This will help you shift your focus from what you lack to what you have and God's goodness.
   
   
5. Speak from your heart. Speak your prayer from your heart, using your own words and expressing your own feelings. Don't be overly concerned about using fancy language or getting everything perfect. What matters is that you pray sincerely.
   
   
6. Visualize peace. As you pray, visualize a peaceful scene in your mind. This could be a beautiful nature setting or a sacred space. Let this visualization deepen your sense of peace and calm.
   
   
7. Begin and end with gratitude. Begin and end your prayer with gratitude and a sense of peace. Then, take a deep breath and carry this sense of peace with you as you go about your day.

How do these points encourage you to pray with peace?

You may also be interested in 5 Ways to Pray in the Valley of Despair, 7 Ways to Pray With Persistence, ​6 Ways to Pray With Praise, 5 Ways to Pray With Petition, and 5 Ways to Pray with Patience.