What Christian prayer is
Christian prayer is a relationship with the living God, received as a gift and answered freely. It involves the whole person and can include words, silence, gratitude, lament, and petition. Prayer is not a technique for forcing an outcome or a performance that proves spiritual achievement. Humility and trust make room for honesty, including difficulty and need.
Follow the sources
An original library introduction, with sources for further study. This is a starting point rather than a complete treatment or a finished formation lesson.