4 Key Elements in True Prayer 1st – BOW to God’s will – pray with a submissive heart… 2nd – KNOW God – ‘Prayerlessness is often an index to our ignorance of God.’ – D.A. Carson 3rd – Pray BIG – most of the time our prayers are too small, shallow, and superficial. 4th – PRAISE – prayer should always include expressions of praise and adoration to God.