Prayer And Posture

Question 1

Kneeling down

Answer 1

Sign of humility
Shows the person acknowledges God’s authority
Position asking for forgiveness

Question 2

Genuflecting (bending down on one knee)

Answer 2

A sign of respect
Catholics may genuflect when the enter the church or pass the tabernacle to acknowlege Christ’s presence

Question 3

Prostrating( lying flat with your face on the ground )

Answer 3

A sign of total submission to God.
A position pleading for help and mercy.
Shows the person has given themselves up to God

Question 4

Standing

Answer 4

Sign of respect.
Shows readiness to act on behalf of God

Question 5

Bowing

Answer 5

A sign of respect
A sign of praise to God
Acknowlege that God is great

Question 6

Sitting

Answer 6

More comfortable position allows the person to focus on their communication with God.

Question 7

Standing with arms stretched out

Answer 7

A position pleading for God’s help.
Shows the person is willing to accept whatever God send them.

Question 8

Standing with arms raised up

Answer 8

A sign of praise for God’s greatness.
Focuses on God above in heaven
The person is totally open to God

Question 9

Walking

Answer 9

For Christians who do not want to confine prayer to specific moment but who want God to be with them

Question 10

Joined hands

Answer 10

Sign of asking
Request for help from GOD

Question 11

Open hands

Answer 11

Sign of praise
Shows acceptsnce of whatver God sends