Common Prayers
Prayer has the power to change your attitude
and improve your life. Those looking for comfort in their lives will
find it by praying regularly. Two of the most common prayers are the Lord's Prayer and the Epiclesis.
The Lord's Prayer is one of
the most common prayers in Christianity. This popular prayer begins
with "Our Father, which art in Heaven," and it has been adapted from
Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. There is some debate over the purpose
of the Lord's Prayer. Although many recite this prayer verbatim as a
meaningful prayer in itself, some believe that it is more of an example
of the way in which you talk with God. Either way, this common prayer
helps many become closer to God.
Another one of the most common prayers is the Epiclesis. The Epiclesis, also known as the Eucharistic Prayer, is used to achieve communion with the Holy Spirit.
This
prayer is also symbolic of Jesus' words at the Last Supper. Those
taking communion are to think of the wine or juice as the blood of
Christ
and the bread as his body. The Epiclesis is traditionally used at
various holy occasions such as weddings and prior to sermons in order
to create union with the Trinity.
Like many common prayers, the Lord's Prayer and the Epiclesis are used for many specific purposes. These prayers provide inspirational reflections about life and help lead your spiritual journey. For more guidance and a connection to others with prayer-centered lives, register for the PrayLiveLove community today.
