1. Prayer is communication.
It can be spoken or silent.
It can be a song or a story.
It can be a picture or a dance.

 2. Prayer can be done as often as you like.
Every week. Every day. Every hour.

3. Prayer can be done however you want.
There's no right or wrong way to pray.

4. Prayer can be shared, but doesn't have to be.
It can be done alone or with a favorite toy.
It can be done with friends, family or pets.

5. Prayer can be done anywhere.
It can be done in your room
or at the kitchen table.
It can be done out in your yard, at the park
or even at the zoo.

6. Prayer can be done in any mood.
You can be happy, sad, angry, scared

or confused when you pray.

7. Prayer can be for yourself or someone else.
If you know someone who could use a little help,

add them to your prayers.

8. Prayer doesn't need a certain structure, length or specific words.
Whatever words you use, long or short,
however your prayer comes out is fine.

9. Prayer doesn't need a special occasion.
There are certain prayers
appropriate to special occasions
but you don't need to wait
for a special time to pray.

10. Prayer doesn't have to be a request.
It can also be used to give thanks
for what you have already received.
"Thank you," is a perfect prayer

Susan Taylor Brown is the author of the children's picture book,  Can I Pray with my Eyes Open? (ISBN #0786803282)