told us to remain in Him, to abide in Him as a branch sticks close to the vine (John 15:4–7). The PAPA prayer is one form of relational prayer that, in my view, has the potential to bring us more fully into contact with God than other forms. Other forms of relating to God that have unique value in connecting us to Him include contemplative prayer and centering prayer. Second, when we’re caught up with who it is we’re relating to, prayers of worship and adoration naturally follow. We fall to our knees