Prayer is the invitation from God for us to draw near. We can draw near in everysetting of our lives: in church, outdoors in nature, at the kitchen table, in front ofa computer. In this guide, you are invited to study eight prayers in the New Testament thatcontain beautiful language and deep thoughts, evoking God’s character andattributes with rich metaphors and powerful images. The prayers are from Mary, Simeon and Anna, Jesus, Peter, Paul and John, and take us from the Gospels through to Revelation.