5767 attitudes, in prayer
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Attitudes in prayer include both the postures people adopt while praying and the hopes that they have concerning its outcome. Scripture points to the need for humility and expectation on the part of those who pray.

Positions adopted for prayer

Bowing down and kneeling

Psalm 95:6 See also Genesis 24:26; Exodus 4:31; Isaiah 45:23; Daniel 6:10; Luke 22:41; Acts 7:60; Ephesians 3:14; Philippians 2:10

Falling on one's face before God

Matthew 26:39 See also Numbers 20:6; Joshua 5:14; 2 Chronicles 20:18

Standing

Mark 11:25 See also 1 Kings 8:22; Luke 18:11

Attitudes in the spiritual life

Standing for warfare

Ephesians 6:13-14 See also 2 Thessalonians 2:15; James 5:8

Walking with God

Micah 6:8 See also Isaiah 40:31; 1 John 1:7

Running

Hebrews 12:1 See also Isaiah 40:31

See also

5161  kneeling
5174  prostration
5178  running
5181  sitting
5184  standing
5197  walking
8432  fasting, practice
8482  spiritual warfare
8620  prayer, practicalities
8625  worship, acceptable attitudes



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