Do You Know How to Pray? The Different Types of Biblical Prayers

Types of Prayer by Category

1. Verbal Prayers

* Spoken Prayer

* Silent Prayer

* Chanting

* Singing

2. Written Prayers

* Journaling

* Writing Prayer Letters

* Creating Prayer Lists

3. Liturgical Prayers

* Reciting Set Prayers (e.g., the Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary)

* Reading Psalms or Scriptures

* Following Prayer Books

4. Meditative and Contemplative Prayers

* Centering Prayer

* Christian Meditation

* Lectio Divina (Divine Reading)

* Mindfulness Meditation

* Zen Meditation

* Transcendental Meditation

5. Intercessory Prayers

* Praying for Others

* Prayer Chains

* Prayer Groups

6. Thanksgiving Prayers

* Gratitude Prayers

* Blessings

7. Praise and Worship

* Praise Songs

* Worship Services

* Adoration

8. Movement-Based Prayers

* Bowing

* Prostration

* Walking Meditation (e.g., Labyrinth Walking)

* Tai Chi

* Yoga

9. Mantra Prayers

* Repeating a Sacred Word or Phrase (e.g., "Om", "Jesus Prayer")

* Rosary Prayers

10. Contemplative and Silent Prayers

* Sitting in Silence

* Quaker Silent Worship

11. Nature-Based Prayers

* Praying in Nature

* Earth-Centered Rituals

12. Guided Prayers

* Using Prayer Apps

* Following Guided Meditations

13. Devotional Practices

* Novenas

* Rosaries

* Daily Devotions

14. Fasting and Prayer

* Combining Fasting with Prayer

15. Cleansing Rituals

* Purification Ceremonies

* Ritual Baths