Often times, we can become overwhelmed by the concept of prayer. Maybe we don't know how to start or what to say; maybe we aren't even sure what prayer is exactly. The simplest definition of prayer is just this: communicating with God.

It's important to remember that God is not all that interested in "perfect" you or "church" you. He is, however, intensely interested in you.  So when you pray, you don't need all the answers, you don't need all the right words, you don't need to hide. You just need you. Pray about things that are important to you, things you've done, things you want to do, things you wish you had done or regret doing. Pray about your fears, joys, doubts, loves, victories, trials, pains. Pray about your job, school, family, friends. I assure you, God really is interested in all of it. He is interested in the real you.

Try one of these to get started:

• Read a Bible passage, see what it says to you and how it affects you
• Say an 'Our Father' slowly, see what those words really mean to you
• Tell Him 5 things that happened in your day that you are thankful for
• Tell Him 5 things that you need help with or want to change