When should I pray?

There is no one "right" time to pray. You can pray whenever you want or need to. The Bible tells us to "pray continually" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). This doesn't mean that you have to be praying all the time, but it does mean that prayer should be a regular part of your life.

Here are some specific times when you may want to pray: 

•  When you wake up and when you go to sleep. This is a good time to thank God for a new day or for a good night's sleep and ask for His guidance and protection.
• Before and after meals. This is a good time to thank God for the food you're eating and to ask Him to bless the people who prepared it.
• When you are facing challenges or difficulties. This is a good time to pray for guidance and wisdom about your life.
• You can also pray through the day, as needed. For example, you might pray when you are feeling anxious when you are making an important decision, just before you are starting a task at work, or when you are simply feeling the need to connect with God.

No matter when you pray, the most important thing is to be sincere and to pray with a heart that is open to God.

Do people in heaven pray for me?

Whether or not your friends in heaven can pray for you is a matter of faith. There is no definitive answer in the Bible, but there are some passages that suggest it is possible.

One passage is Revelation 5:8, which says, "And when he took the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints." This suggests that the prayers of the saints in heaven are offered to God.

Another passage is Revelation 8:3-4, which says, "And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to add to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne, and the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose before God from the hand of the angel." This passage again suggests that the prayers of the saints in heaven are offered to God and that God hears them.

However, some Christians believe that the prayers of the saints in heaven are not necessary because we can pray directly to God. They point to the passage in Matthew 6:9-13, where Jesus teaches his disciples to pray the Lord's Prayer. In this prayer, Jesus tells his disciples to pray directly to God, not to any saints or angels.

Ultimately, whether or not you believe that your friends in heaven can pray for you is a matter of personal faith. There is no right or wrong answer.

If you do believe that your friends in heaven can pray for you, there is nothing wrong with asking them to do so. You can pray to them directly, or you can simply ask God to tell them about your needs and to have them pray for you.

It is important to remember that God is the one who answers prayers, not the saints in heaven. The saints in heaven may be able to intercede for us, but God is the one who ultimately decides whether or not to answer our prayers.