Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5761 attitudes » 5767 attitudes, in prayer
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
