Praying on your knees
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I find that posture of prayer can feel humbling. It may give a feeling of who is in control, and that it is all about the Lord not self. If someone tries to pray in a certain posture but feels a lot of pain or has physical difficulty with it, I think they should not pray in that posture but in a different way that is comfortable for them.
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There are times that I pray to the father as a son, then there are times I pray to my God as his creation.
As a son I pray for my family and friends, lifting up those in need , my needs, and asking for guidance for the day and a fresh filling of the holy spirit. Usually for daily needs.
When I was diagnosed with cancer I was given a prayer shawl Which I use when I address God.
Those prayers are issues of the heart, confession of my heart. Personal, private things. Issues of the church.
Not that any stance or position is greater nor is the shawl more excepted but it helps me focus.
In scripture Jesus prayed to the father often.....but once he found himself upon the cross with the full weight of it's cruel punishment he cried...my God...my God....again I'm not saying one is better than another but to me personally I see a difference.
As a son I pray for my family and friends, lifting up those in need , my needs, and asking for guidance for the day and a fresh filling of the holy spirit. Usually for daily needs.
When I was diagnosed with cancer I was given a prayer shawl Which I use when I address God.
Those prayers are issues of the heart, confession of my heart. Personal, private things. Issues of the church.
Not that any stance or position is greater nor is the shawl more excepted but it helps me focus.
In scripture Jesus prayed to the father often.....but once he found himself upon the cross with the full weight of it's cruel punishment he cried...my God...my God....again I'm not saying one is better than another but to me personally I see a difference.
As far as respect or reverence goes, I think any position that doesn't interfere with "... be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long (Prov. 23:17)" is good.
I typically pray in whatever position I happen to be in; standing, sitting, walking, lying down, etc.
If there's something serious going on or if I'm praying about something real intensely, I usually kneel down to a chair.
I typically pray in whatever position I happen to be in; standing, sitting, walking, lying down, etc.
If there's something serious going on or if I'm praying about something real intensely, I usually kneel down to a chair.
Am not sure its disrespectful but its often easier to be still and know God in one place than walking around and pacing up and down. Not for you as such but for God to talk with you. Less distraction.
I think if you do try praying this way you will benefit. Its focus and concentration.
Its like gardening. A lot of people think its easier and quicker to garden standing up with a long tool instead of kneeling down on their hands and knees getting to ground level. But they are missing out on really connecting with the ground under their feet. I had this former boss who seeemd very annoyed that I would be kneeling down or squatting gardening. He would always be in a rush and say I had to keep moving. He didnt even like me using my hand tools I had to use a long hoe and look busy scuffing the dirt.
Well all I knew is if I did it that way I would miss out on the real gardening and the finer details.
I think if you do try praying this way you will benefit. Its focus and concentration.
Its like gardening. A lot of people think its easier and quicker to garden standing up with a long tool instead of kneeling down on their hands and knees getting to ground level. But they are missing out on really connecting with the ground under their feet. I had this former boss who seeemd very annoyed that I would be kneeling down or squatting gardening. He would always be in a rush and say I had to keep moving. He didnt even like me using my hand tools I had to use a long hoe and look busy scuffing the dirt.
Well all I knew is if I did it that way I would miss out on the real gardening and the finer details.