Teach Us to Pray Again

“Lord, teach us to pray.” - Luke 11:1

There is something honest and refreshing about the moment when the disciples approached Jesus and made the simple request we see in Luke 11. They did not ask Him to teach them how to preach better, perform miracles, or lead large crowds. They asked Him to teach them how to pray. These were grown men who had heard prayers their whole lives, yet something about the way Jesus prayed exposed a gap they could not ignore. They realized that real prayer is not automatic. It is learned, shaped, and strengthened over time.

That same humility is where growth in your own prayer life begins. Many people assume they should already know how to pray, so they stay quiet about their struggles. They feel embarrassed when their mind wanders, when their heart feels dull, or when they are unsure what to say. But God never asked you to pretend. He invites you to come honest, open, and willing to learn again. Prayer deepens when pride steps aside, and humility takes the lead.

When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them, He did not shame them. He welcomed them in. He gave them a pattern that revealed the heart behind prayer. He showed them that prayer is not about fancy words or flawless structure. It is about approach. It is about trust. It is about drawing near to a Father who already knows your needs yet still delights in hearing your voice.

Maybe you have walked with God for years. Maybe you are new to faith. Either way, there are seasons when your prayer life needs a reset. Your soul grows weary. Your words grow routine. Your passion grows thin. Instead of pushing through on your own, take the same posture as the disciples. Ask God to teach you again. Ask Him to renew your hunger for His presence. Ask Him to strengthen your focus, deepen your desire, and soften your heart.

God honors that prayer. He meets the humble. He responds to the seeker. He teaches the willing. And as you learn again, you will find that prayer becomes less of a duty and more of a lifeline. Growth in prayer does not begin with knowing more. It begins with admitting you need Him. When you come with humility, He will teach you to pray again in ways that revive your heart and reshape your days.