Which physical posture of prayer is the right one for you? I would say, none of them. Rather than external positioning, the Bible emphasizes the posture of the heart. Whether you are standing, sitting, or lying down, the important thing is that your heart is bowed in submission to the lordship of Christ. False religions place an emphasis on external behavior, while true Christianity is concerned with the heart.
Main Points:
1. True prayer is characterized by the posture of the heart, not the physical posture of the person praying.
2. We approach God in prayer with an attitude of reverence. We recognize He is God, we are not. Jesus said we are to pray to “our Father, who is in Heaven, hallowed be his name.” This means “holy is God’s name.” God is not the “man upstairs.” He is not the “big guy in the sky.” He is our Heavenly Father and we approach him with reverence.
3. As you pray today, it may be that you’ll sense God leading you to a particular posture of prayer. Maybe you’ll kneel, stand, or even lift your hands. Whichever posture of prayer you choose, don’t forget about the posture of your heart.
Today’s Scripture Verses:
Ephesians 3:14 - “For this reason, I kneel before the Father.”
Psalm 95:6 - “Come, let us worship and bow down,Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.”
Hebrews 12:28 - “Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.”
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