This is a short, inexpensive guide to help people begin to explore personal prayer. It is ideal resource for new Christians and those 'graduating' from Alpha and Christianity Explored courses. Author of this title is National Prayer Director at the World Prayer Centre. It is published in a pair with "Bible Reading" - a guide for the beginner. It is first published as "Prayer for Amateurs" (Hodder, 2000), part of the "For Amateurs" series (Michael Green as series ed); now substantially revised and updated. It is suitable for: church leaders buying it for people 'graduating' from Alpha courses and enquiring about first steps of faith; friends buying it for seekers and new Christians Confirmation gift; and, those looking for a guide to beginning personal prayer.