9 Tips for Prayer Focus

1. Turn off distractions
1. Close your computer, mute your phone, and put away anything else that may be distracting. It's easy to get distracted when your mind wanders, so try to put away things that could be distracting. If your mind starts to wander, acknowledge it and re-center your focus.
2. Make a list. 
1. Write a list of people, places, events, people groups, nations, situations, etc. that you want to pray for. Remember that friend that asked you to pray for them? Or that coworker you said you'd pray for? Write it down so you don't forget! 
3. Use a journal or paper
1. A journal can not only be a helpful, organized place to keep track of prayer requests, but also a place to sort thoughts. Writing out prayers can be a way to sort through your what is going on. When you date the journal entries, you can look back at old entries and see where the Lord has answered prayers! 
4. Pray scripture
1. Pick a passage to read through and pray. Try starting with the Psalms, as you read, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal more to you. Respond to what you hear the Lord saying or how you feel Him prompting. 
5. Pray Out Loud
1. This makes it feel more like a conversation, rather than just listing off your requests for the Lord. Leave space to listen to what He is speaking. 
6. Listen
1. Take time to be silent. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you and be patient in waiting. Write down thoughts that come to you and ask for further revelation. 
7. Walk
1. Try walking around the room or outside. If you are praying outside, ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you. Look for symbols or signs the Lord may be revealing to you. Continue with curiosity and ask the Lord questions. Pray for things that you feel prompted by. 
8. Use a prayer guide
1. Check out the prayer guides posted on the wall in the HOME prayer room, or on this blog, or on our website (sc-home.org/resources). 
9. Find a prayer partner
1. Ask someone you know and trust to join you in intentional prayer. Pray together in person, or hold one another accountable in prayer times. Follow up with one another about what you feel the Lord has revealed to you, what He's challenging you with, what you have questions about, etc. 

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