Prayer facts for kids
Prayer is a way people talk to God or to a higher power. Many people believe their prayers are heard and answered. Stories about answered prayers are found in old religious books like the Old Testament and New Testament. Over time, many churches and everyday people have also shared stories of miracles and special help that came from prayer. People pray because they believe in the power of their words and thoughts. For example, Jesus taught his followers a special prayer called the Lord's Prayer.
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What is Prayer?
Prayer is like having a conversation with God. It can be done in many ways. You can speak your prayers out loud, or you can pray silently in your mind. Sometimes, people even sing their prayers as part of a song.
Why Do People Pray?
People pray for different reasons. Some pray to praise God and show their love. Others pray to ask for help, comfort, or forgiveness when they have done something wrong. Prayer can also be a way to say thank you.
Different Ways to Pray
Some prayers are said only once. Other prayers are repeated many times. An example of repeated prayer is the Rosary, which includes the Lord's Prayer and several other prayers. A person named Sister Lucia of Fatima once said that the Virgin Mary gave the Rosary special power in modern times. She believed that no problem, no matter how hard, could not be solved by praying the Rosary.
Prayer in Different Religions
Prayer is an important part of many religions around the world.
Islamic Prayer
In Islam, prayer is called salat. Muslims are expected to pray five times each day. This is a very important duty for them.
Hindu Prayer
In Hinduism, people pray to different gods or holy beings. These prayers can be a way to connect with the divine.
Prayer for Health
Some people believe that praying for sick people can help them get better. They feel that prayer can bring healing and comfort.
Images for kids
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Praying Hands by Albrecht Dürer
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Old woman praying by Théophile Lybaert
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David Prays for Deliverance, 1860 woodcut by Julius Schnorr von Karolsfeld
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Jewish soldiers praying during World War II in Germany, 1945.
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Orthodox Jewish men praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
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Jesus praying in Gethsemane, painted by Heinrich Hofmann.
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Muslims praying in a mosque in Syria.
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Buddhists praying with incense in Thailand.
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Shakta Hindus praying during Durga Puja in Bangladesh, 2003.
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A Sikh holy man performing a Sikh prayer (Ardās).
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Many Thelemites pray facing the sun as it moves across the sky. This image shows the Stele of Revealing.
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In Christianity, some people pray over others by placing their hands on them.
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