Tag Archives: short prayers

A History of Prayer Posture

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

Through both Old and New Testament times, standing for prayer seemed to be the norm for public prayer. Such positions as sitting and kneeling were almost never practiced in public prayer, but were more often practiced in private prayers. … Continue reading →

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10 Forms of Prayer

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

The forms of prayer are simply the various expressions of our personal life toward God that agree with the various moods or attitudes we have or choose to have. Thus the many forms of prayer are quite endless, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Definition of Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged adoration, conversational prayer, meditative prayers, prayer of authority, prayer of confession, prayer of sorrow, short prayers, supplication, thanksgiving prayer, the prayer of relinquishment | 6 Comments

Nehemiah’s Quick Silent Prayer before the King — Nehemiah 2:4

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

One day when Nehemiah was mourning over the broken down walls of Jerusalem, and was looking quite despondent in front of the king, the king asked him why he was sad. Though he was dreadfully afraid to say anything, he … Continue reading →