Category Archives: About Basics of Prayer

Forms of Prayer

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

The forms of prayer are simply the various expressions of our personal life toward God that agree with the various moods or attitudes we have or choose to have.  Thus, the many forms of prayer are quite endless, for there … Continue reading →

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Descriptions Of Prayer

Posted on October 23, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

So far, we have defined prayer as being basically two things: soul to soul communication with God, and petition.  And I will hold to those meanings.  However, with those two meanings prayer may have various descriptions.  Here are eight different … Continue reading →

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Prayer Is Soul to Soul Communication with God

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

We have said that prayer is petition. Now we are saying that prayer is not only petition, it is also something more basic—it is soul to soul communication with God.  And this really must come first, before we ask God … Continue reading →

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Three Types of Prayer Petition

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

1.  That We would hear God come to us. We get this idea from the first three requests of the Lord’s prayer:  “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name; Your Kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as … Continue reading →

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Prayer is Petition

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

We get this idea mainly from the original Biblical words translated for us as prayer.  Every Hebrew and Greek word I studied (three Hebrew words and eight Greek words) indicate that prayer is petition—asking God for something.  It is an … Continue reading →

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The Definition of Prayer

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

In this first blog post on the definition of prayer, I have found from my study that there are many different definitions of prayer.  One author, John R. Rice, says that prayer is nothing but petition.  He insists that prayer … Continue reading →

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My Next Blogging Adventure

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Stephen Nielsen

It has recently occurred to me that, though I have written much on the subject of prayer, I think it would be good to take each of my five books on prayer and send out excerpts from them. The first … Continue reading →

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Download a Free Book on Prayer

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Description of Basics of Prayer This plain, green covered book has exactly the same content as my paperback version except that it is a pdf eBook.  You can download it on any iPad or on your computer.  Basics of Prayer … Continue reading →

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