1. Pray with a pure intention and not to impress others. Matt 6:5-6
2. Ask for forgiveness of your sins and union with God and do not make many petitions about the various needs of life. Matt 6:7-8
3. The model prayer. Matt 6:9-13
4. Conditions that must be met to make your prayer effective. Matt 6:14-15
5. Be full of hope when you ask. Matt 7:7-11
6. Prayer is to have a pre-eminent place in your life, not only to accompany your actions, but also to precede them.
7. Pray frequently and do not lose heart or give in to slothfulness. Mark 14:32-40, Luke 11:5-13, and Luke 18:1-8
8. Pray in all places. John 4:19-24
9. Abide in Christ and be constantly aware of God's presence. John 15:4-8
10. Call in the name of Jesus Christ. John 16:23-24 Added to the "Our Father" prayer.
11. Pray continuosly and frequently. Acts 16:25-26
12. Pray under all circumstances of life. Jas 5:13-16
13. The Holy Spirit helps you in your prayer. Romans 8:26
14. Pray with calmness and inner peace. Phil 4:6-7
15. Pray without ceasing 1Thess 5:17
16. Pray for everyone and not only for yourself. 1Tim 2:1-5