When praying for those in authority, it is important to ask for wisdom, guidance, and compassion for them to make decisions that benefit all people. It is also important to pray for their well-being and for them to lead with integrity and justice.
No, you do not have to close your eyes in order to pray effectively. Closing your eyes can help some people focus and block out distractions, but it is not a requirement for effective prayer. You can pray with your eyes open or closed, whichever helps you connect with your spirituality.
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Offer thanks to God and pray for all of those in Authority. No one is in an authoritative position (good or bad behaving authorities) that God did not ordain.
Adventists do not believe in Papal authority or the saints.
St. Augustine said, "Those who sing well pray twice."
To effectively pray the Surrender Novena, one should surrender their worries and desires to God, trust in His plan, and pray with faith and openness to His will. It involves praying the novena for nine consecutive days, focusing on surrendering control and seeking God's guidance in all aspects of life.
New testament does not teach to pray against enemies but teaches to pray for them. Eg: Matthew 5:44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,
To effectively pray with your hands, you can use gestures like folding your hands, raising them in praise, or placing them on your heart. These physical actions can help focus your mind and heart on your prayers, creating a deeper connection with your spirituality.
Because those who pray, they do so on behalf of all the sentient beings of this universe.
The Bible says you should bow your head to authority -- It is a sign of respect and humility.
Probably pray for them.
I am a main stream Christian and Pray to the God of the Holy Christian Bible. Specifically to God the Father, that is the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, and I end my prayer in Jesus's Name as it was He who has given me the authority to pray to God the father and this was by His death and resurrection.