Posture in Prayer

Prayer Minute : PM#0032
Joel 2:13


Is prayer a matter of posture in reverence to or is prayer communication with God? Let's explore the question whether or not prayer position is important.

Consider this - does the body position speak words, especially heart words? Sometimes we may feel the need to demonstrate our reverence by getting on our knees. On the other hand, if you spent thirty minutes kneeling on a hard floor every time you prayed, would you really develop the habit of praying? Especially from the heart? Or just bad knees? The true essence of prayer is heart communication with God. This is reflected on in Joel 2:13 which says "rend your heart, and not your garments." It shows that God wants heart communication with Him. If God wants heart communication with Him, then that is more important than body position in prayer.

Father, help us to have heart communication with You when we pray. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

©2005 Lewis Turner


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