Do I have to sign up or tell anyone to pray?

No. You never have to sign up or tell anyone. You can pray privately, in your own words, with no account. Jesus said you can pray in secret, behind a shut door, and be heard (Matthew 6:6).

What if I do not know how to pray?

You do not need special words. Prayer is simply honest words to God. Jesus welcomed the shortest prayers, like 'God be merciful to me' (Luke 18:13). You can begin with one plain, true sentence.

What if I am scared or not even sure God is listening?

That is welcome. You can pray, God, if you are there, and mean exactly that. Christians believe God is gentle with the fearful and honest, and that no sincere prayer is too small to be heard.

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I Am Afraid to Pray

If you are afraid to pray, that fear is understood, and you are still welcome. Prayer is not a performance or a test. It is simply honest words spoken to a God who is listening. You can begin very small, even wordlessly, and you can do it privately, with no account and no one told. Jesus welcomed the shortest, most broken prayers, and he still does.

You can read here privately. You do not have to change your identity, tell anyone what you believe, or create an account. Nothing is asked of you, and nothing is decided today. You are simply welcome to come and see who Jesus is.

Why prayer can feel frightening

Prayer can feel frightening for many reasons. Maybe you were told God is angry, or that you must say the right words. Maybe you are afraid of being heard, or afraid of being met with silence. Maybe praying at all would put you at risk where you live. All of this is understood here.

But prayer, at its simplest, is only honest words to God. It does not require the right phrases, a certain posture, or even certainty that anyone is listening. Jesus welcomed the plainest cries.

“God be merciful to me a sinner.”

Luke 18:13

“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret.”

Matthew 6:6

A gentle first prayer

Jesus himself said you can pray in secret, behind a shut door, and be heard. You do not need this site, an account, or anyone else to pray. If you would like, you can quietly say something as small as this, in your own words:

God, if you are there, I am afraid, but I want to know if you are real. Meet me. Show me who Jesus is.

That is enough. There are no wrong words, and no one has to know. You can also, if you wish, ask others to pray for you, privately.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to sign up or tell anyone to pray?: No. You never have to sign up or tell anyone. You can pray privately, in your own words, with no account. Jesus said you can pray in secret, behind a shut door, and be heard (Matthew 6:6).
What if I do not know how to pray?: You do not need special words. Prayer is simply honest words to God. Jesus welcomed the shortest prayers, like 'God be merciful to me' (Luke 18:13). You can begin with one plain, true sentence.
What if I am scared or not even sure God is listening?: That is welcome. You can pray, God, if you are there, and mean exactly that. Christians believe God is gentle with the fearful and honest, and that no sincere prayer is too small to be heard.

When you are ready: Ask someone to pray for you, privately →

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Come and see who Jesus is

You do not have to decide anything to read his own words. When Andrew asked Jesus where he was staying, Jesus did not argue or press him. He simply said, “Come and see.” You can do the same, quietly and in your own time. The Gospel of Mark moves fast and shows what Jesus did; the Gospel of John is a gentle place to meet who he is. No account, no sign-up, no one told.

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Jesus Christ is Lord.

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