Definition, Importance, Types Of Prayer Flashcards
The raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God
Prayer
It is an act of moral virtue of religion
Prayer
Made by using some approved form of words, read, sung or recited
Vocal prayer
Also called meditation
Mental prayer
A form of silent prayer that is the next level advanced from vocal prayer
Mental Prayer
What are the forms of prayer
Adoration
Contrition / Repentance
Thanksgiving / gratitude
Supplication / Petition
The first attitude of man acknowledging that he is a creature before God
Adoration Prayer
Praise is the form of prayer which recognizes most immediately that God is God
Adoration
A sincere regret or remorse for sin, and conversion of the heart toward God with hope in his mercy
Contrition/Repentance
Thanking God for what he has given and done
Thanksgiving prayer
A request to God that asks him to fulfill a need
Supplication / petition