PRAYING THE CORRECT WAY Prayer is basically conversation with God. How then do you do it in a way that pleases Him? Many people, I have come to realise- and regrettably so- pray with the aim of getting themselves in the good books with God so that He can do what they want. How then should we talk with God and share our concerns, fears, and pleas? I don't think it is correct to make demands and, or  glorify oneself before God. It wouldn't feel correct to do that before a friend let alone before God. The Bible teaches a lot about prayer, including Jesus’ words on how to pray (The Lord’s Prayer - Matthew 6:9-13). Jesus shared with his disciples, a parable that speaks directly to my question. The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Luke cp 18, the doctor-cum-disciple writes a story told by Jesus about two men who both prayed to God, and how they were each received by the Father. 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were ri...