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Powerful Prayer Tip – The 10 Best Places to Pray

February 17, 2015 by Gina | 24 Comments

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Prayer is one of the easiest things we do, yet, we can be so bad at it!  Do you ever feel like you never take time to pray?  While we can pray anywhere and at any time, I have found that there are some optimal places for my prayer life.

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  1. In the shower. I don’t know what it is about the shower, but it has become a place of clarity for me.  Maybe it is because it is one of the few places I slow down long enough to hear God.
  2. In the car. I happen to like driving so I have never minded my commute to work.  With my praise and worship music playing in the background, it creates the best atmosphere for prayer.
  3. In that special place. For a season, I had a small alter in my sitting room, and that was a great place to go for solace.  My kids were small then, and I couldn’t wait until all were tucked in and I could get alone with God. Perhaps you have created a similar space or prayer closet?
  4. At Meals. Even on the busiest of days, we still manage to find time to eat.  So why not use that time to bow our heads and offer a prayer of thanksgiving?
  5. At the gym. Exercising does the heart good, right???  It can also be the perfect place to work some things out in prayer.
  6. In bed. This is my least favorite place, but probably the most common.  How many times have you laid your head down to pray and end up asleep before you know it?  If this seems like the most practical place for you, then make sure you discipline yourself to stay awake!
  7. At church. If you can’t pray in the holy house of God, then where can you pray???  I love taking a few minutes to close my eyes before the service starts in order to prepare my heart to hear the preaching of God’s precious Word.
  8. At work. I’ll never forget my grandmother praying aloud while she did her household chores. We may possibly be able to take small prayer breaks while transitioning from one task to the other on the job.  When I come across a task that does not require attention to details, those are the moments I can use for prayer.
  9. At Bible study. Whether you do it with a group or during your personal time, stop and ask God to speak to you through His Word.  We often forget to seek the Lord during our Bible reading time.  See if it doesn’t improve your Bible study.
  10. Your favorite place, which is…(Tell me in the comments section!)

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Pray on!

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Gina Duke is the award-winning author of  Organizing Your Prayer Closet: A New and Life-Changing Way to Pray (Abingdon Press), that introduces the gift of structured prayer journaling.  You can enjoy her weekly #ShePrayerJournals weekend workshops on YouTube, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @TheGinaDuke.

Comments

  1. Tammy says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    Yes, pray continually! I just wrote about this on my site. I’m so thankful that we can pray anywhere. I love your list. Have a beautiful day! Tammy

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  2. Debbie Prater says

    February 18, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    Hey Gina. I work nights as an office cleaner, so I have plenty of alone time. I put in my I-pod and zone out. Or listen to K-Love on the radio. It’s a great opportunity to meet with my Jesus.

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  3. Jeannie Pallett says

    February 18, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    While driving alone long distances and the shower, hands down are the two places where something amazing happens as I pray out loud. Oh the times I have lamented not being able to write down all that I prayed and spoke out. One time I did buy a tape recorder but it seems in those times God is wanting to do something private…and humbling and the words never came. The other best for me is when I am in the word and begin to pray and write the word out as prayers. That is powerful.

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    • ginaduke says

      February 18, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      Jeannie – same thing for me. I tried taping my thoughts and it never worked out like I thought it would. Those are some precious times!

      Reply
  4. Walter Kahler says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Hello Gina and yes there is a tendency to rationalize reasons to slight serious prayer. I use all your places to pray. Upon waking in the morning the first thing I do is pray because I try to place God first and I know the difference this makes in starting my day off with Christ. After work I take time to pray and meditate and before bed I end my day in prayer and meditation. By no means am I perfect but my past holds the reasons I need to continue improving on my conscious contact with God because failing to do so leads to all sorts of wrongful acts. My favorite place to pray is at home behind a shut door.

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    • ginaduke says

      February 18, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      Walter, I need to try praying first thing, before my feet hit the floor. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Naomi@WhatJoyIsMine says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:37 am

    Gina…I think I have prayed at nine of the places you listed at one time or another. God’s omnipresence makes praying to Him much more attainable. Thank you for the reminder that God wants us to pray to Him, daily. Visiting from Testimony Tuesday.

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    • ginaduke says

      February 19, 2015 at 12:39 am

      Thanks, Naomi. It is amazing when you think how often we can pray throughout the day.

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  6. Sarah Donegan says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:23 am

    I use several of those. I just started with the bathroom. 🙂 When I get up in the morning, I have my Jesus Calling book and spend 5 minutes reading that and praying, I think it will work!

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    • ginaduke says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:49 am

      That’so funny, Sarah. Sounds like a good plan!

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  7. Karen says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:25 am

    My pastor once told us that he got alone and covered himself with a blanket to block out everything. I tried it and found that for focused prayer time, this is an excellent practice. I go in my walk-in closet, turn out the lights and cover myself with a my favorite throw and find that it is really good to keep distractions at a minimum. My other favorite prayer place is in the car, and shower as you suggested. Thanks Gina.

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    • ginaduke says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:51 am

      Karen, There are many days I feel like throwing a cover over my head. Maybe next time, I will pray, too. lol. Thanks for the tip!

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  8. deborah richardson says

    February 19, 2015 at 11:16 am

    It is so wonderful that we have the opportunity to pray at any time and anywhere…..I’ve probably been in all the places you listed…..and another one for me is at the piano…sometimes, when my heart is heavy or confused, I sit down and the piano and while my emotions come out in a seemingly random way across the keyboard, my heart is talking to God….then it changes and the notes that began in a minor key become a song and the prayer …..much of my music has come as my personal conversations with God….and you might guess, Psalms is my favorite book of the Bible..

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    • ginaduke says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      ooh, Deborah! I love it!!! What a wonderful prayerful experience you have created for yourself. That’s beautiful!

      Reply
  9. Mary Collins says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Saw your post in christian comment blog exchange and had to check it, although you are not in line for me to comment on this time. I had to find out what are your 10 best places to pray. We have something in common. Besides church, I like praying in the shower, in the car, and in bed. I pray in the car because I usually have Christian music playing that is speaking to me. I don’t know why I end up praying in the shower but it just seems to happen.

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    • ginaduke says

      February 19, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      So glad you stopped by, Mary!

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  10. Sheila Edeliant says

    February 19, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    Just today my 11-year-old daughter was talking about what an awesome place the shower is for prayer. My husband would definitely agree. I guess with the comfort of the water and outside noise virtually blocked out and all…. 🙂 My favorite is the rare occasion I drive somewhere alone. I feel totally one-on-one with God in the car. I also enjoy sitting outside in the “middle of nowhere” and conversing with our Creator. 🙂

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    • ginaduke says

      February 19, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      ooh, I would like to be in the middle of nowhere with God. Ocean or lake would be nice, too 🙂

      Reply
  11. Cathy says

    February 20, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    Great ideas for places to pray. I find praying for discernment and understanding while reading my Bible so helpful. Thanks for sharing these.

    I’m visiting from the ‘Blessings Counter link-up.’ : )

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    • ginaduke says

      February 20, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Cathy!

      Reply
  12. Katie Frost says

    February 22, 2015 at 9:22 am

    The shower is particularly special for me as a prayer place. I truthfully feel like I was made a “new creature” in my own shower back in December. The waters were like a re-baptism for me and the experience truly changed my life. I blogged about it here…
    http://iamunabashed.blogspot.com/2015/01/take-courage-i-am-here.html

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    • ginaduke says

      February 22, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks, Katie. I came for a visit and enjoyed both your blog post and blog 🙂

      Reply
  13. Letetia Mullenix says

    February 23, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    When discussing places to pray, this post nailed it! By the way, as a homeschooling Mommy of five, my very favorite place is in the car. Its the only time I can seem to quiet (the baby is up in the AM with me) when I am not completely exhausted. God bless.

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    • ginaduke says

      February 23, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      Thanks, Letetia! The car is also one of my favorite places, too!

      Reply

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