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Aug 12, 2024 · This paper explores the biblical foundation for balancing prayer with practical action, drawing on scriptural examples and theological insights to demonstrate that true faith is both...
- Prayer and Well-Being
- The Nature of Internal Dialogues
- The Current Study
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There are many studies that show positive relationships between prayer and different measures of subjective well-being. For example, Richards (1991), in a sample of 345 people, found a positive correlation between the intensity of the prayer experience and self-reported purpose in life. Similarly, in a study of 100 members of Alcoholics Anonymous, ...
Inconsistent results in research on the relationship between prayer and well-being can also mean that the relationship in question is modified by moderators and mediators. As we have mentioned previously, ID can act as a mediator in the relationship between prayer and well-being. What is ID? We assume that a person engages in ID when he/she adopts ...
In the context of mentioned studies, prayer seems to be associated with well-being (e.g., Carroll 1993; Francis and Evans 1996; Poloma and Pendleton 1991; Richards 1991). Studies on the function of IDs also suggest that ID can be linked with well-being. In light of definitions by Oleś (2009), ruminative and confronting IDs appear to be non-adaptive...
Inward prayer is positively associated with both ruminative and confronting IDs, which in turn are negatively related to well-being. In our opinion, inward prayer, which centers on honest self-evaluation and the explicit expression of one’s flaws, can involve ruminative and confronting IDs. In ruminative IDs, people invoke difficult topics in one’s...
Upward prayer is positively associated with identity IDs which in turn is positively related to well-being. Religion offers a distinctive sacred worldview, which can be strengthened in prayer. This can increase the sense of being part of a religious community, and, consequently, a social identity can be enhanced (cf. Park and Slattery 2013). In lin...
Outward prayer is positively associated with supportive IDs which in turn is positively related to well-being. One of the most obvious benefits to those involved in organized religion is the social support that comes with that involvement (Park and Slattery 2013). Outward prayer that is a prayer for the intentions of other people can be seen as a t...
- Małgorzata M. Puchalska-Wasyl, Beata Zarzycka
- 2020
Nov 2, 2023 · By understanding prayer from a biblical perspective and building a personal relationship with God through this practice, we can experience effective communication, receive the promises and benefits outlined in the Bible, and deepen our faith.
Religion makes use of different forms of communication, aimed at disclosing reality and creating community: prayer and preaching, worship and witnessing, reading and listening to sacred texts, singing and sharing, prophetic discourse, ritual practice, and theological reflection.
- Edmund Arens
- 2011
Following are thoughts about how Prayer as communication will bless us as we work. Prayer is 'raising our hearts and minds to God.'. It is communication with God in which we engage our intellects and feelings, senses and intuition. Prayer's purpose is to give and receive love.
vital truths and principles of effective prayer. This first volume will help establish for you a clear understanding of the rules of different prayers for different situations and how to apply them for your desired outcome. You can expect your prayer life to be revolutionized as you open your heart to receive and practice the
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Results suggest that prayer efficacy, prayers for support, and one form of devotional prayer (asking God for forgiveness) all correlate with higher anxiety, while another form of devotional prayer (praise of God) and prayer expectancies are associated with lower anxiety in the American population.
