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Benefits of Prayer

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Spirituality and Prayer

 

Prayer is a way of communicating with a higher being and it can take several forms. One is praising or worshiping to show gratitude for the experience of life. Another is to make a request usually related to well-being in the present or future. Some forms of prayer ask forgiveness and freedom for the human spirit. During prayer, we feel connected with the higher being, or God.

The Mystical Experience of Prayer

 

Much has been written about the mystical experience of prayer. This involves a separation from the self as in meditation and a movement toward a perfect spiritual experience. Without exception, all religions that involve prayer also see prayer and contemplation as a path to perfect beauty and goodness.

Prayer and Healing

 

Belief in prayer includes the belief that prayer can heal the body, the mind and the spirit. Prayer can bring a sense of rightness and peace.