Make your words brief: "Use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do; for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking" (Matt. 6:7).

"Present your petitions in humility: "The Publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner, I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted" (Luke 18:13).

"Be specific and pointed in your requests: "Do not be over anxious; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" (Phil. 4:6).

Be reverential in your approach: "Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few" (Ecc. 5:2). "To whom then will ye liken Me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One" (Isa. 40:25).

Make your prayers personal, in complete awareness of God, as though He were present: "She called the name of Yahweh that spake unto her, Thou God seest me" (Gen. 16:13). "I am the Almighty God; walk before Me (i.e. as though in My presence) and be thou perfect" (Gen. 17:1).

Learn to feel the Prayers you utter: "If thou shalt seek Yahweh thy God, thou shalt find Him, if thou seek Him with all thy heart and with all thy soul" (Deut. 4:29).