Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8600 Prayer and worship of the believer » 8602 prayer » 8620 prayer, practicalities of Scripture commends a life of prayer, characterised by simplicity of expression, sincerity of heart and trust in the promises of God. It gives guidance on how, when and where to pray. Scripture stresses the importance of prayer 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 See also Acts 6:3-4; Romans 12:12 Judgment comes on those who do not pray Psalm 79:6 See also Psalm 53:4; Jeremiah 10:21; Zephaniah 1:4-6; James 4:2 Prayers should be expressed simply Matthew 6:7-8 See also Ecclesiastes 5:1-3; Luke 18:9-14 Prayer should not be ostentatious Matthew 6:5-6 See also Matthew 14:23 pp Mark 6:46; Luke 5:16 Physical positions for prayer Sitting while praying 2 Samuel 7:18 See also Judges 20:26; Nehemiah 1:4 Kneeling while praying Luke 22:41 See also 1 Kings 8:54; 2 Chronicles 6:13; Ezra 9:5; Acts 9:40; Acts 21:5; Ephesians 3:14 Standing while praying 1 Kings 8:22 See also 1 Samuel 1:26; Mark 11:25 Lying prostrate while praying 2 Chronicles 20:18 See also Genesis 24:52; Numbers 20:6 Praying with arms outstretched Exodus 9:29; Isaiah 1:15 See also 1 Kings 8:54; 2 Chronicles 6:13 Praying with hands raised 1 Timothy 2:8 See also Exodus 9:29; 1 Kings 8:22,54; Psalm 63:4; Psalm 77:1-2 Prayer can be offered at any time Praying several times a day Daniel 6:10 See also Psalm 55:17; Psalm 88:1 Praying early in the morning Mark 1:35 See also Psalm 5:3; Psalm 119:147 Praying all night Luke 6:12 See also 1 Samuel 15:11; Luke 2:37 Prayer is not confined to any single place Praying inside a building Daniel 6:10; Matthew 6:6 See also 1 Kings 8:28-30 Praying outside a building Mark 1:35; Luke 5:16 See also Acts 10:9; Acts 21:5 Prayer may be accompanied by fasting Acts 13:2-3 See also Ezra 8:23; Nehemiah 1:4; Psalm 35:13; Daniel 9:3; Luke 2:37; Luke 5:33; Acts 14:23; Matthew 17:21 fn pp Mark 9:29 fn See also
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