Here is some guidance from the Archbishop of Canterbury
in the form of five videos, each around 10 minutes long.
Well worth a look
"We can often think about prayer as a shopping list – going to God and asking him to do this, this and this.
But prayer is so much more than that – it’s a relationship!"
So says the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby
He also says "the hardest thing about praying is starting.
Over five sessions, Archbishop Justin explores different ways of praying. From asking for things and giving thanks, to expressing deep sadness and anger, Exploring Prayer helps you begin – or develop – your conversation with God.