I was in church today and while we said prayers, I had my eyes open. I noticed almost everyone praying with eyes closed so I am compelled to inquire what significance it has to praying. Also, is there any biblical reference as regards it? I'd appreciate meaningful comments. Thanx

Well, I think its for concentration. When your eyes are closed it gets difficult for you to be distracted by whats ongoing in your surroundings, and it allows you focus more on the prayer point.

Lol! I remember when I still used to attend juvenile church, our teachers then do tell us to keep our eyes closed while praying cos if we don't, Angels would insert their fingers in our eyes & it may result in blindness But of course, nobody wants to go blind so we used to comply. Looking back now, I laugh at those days cos I know that's not true.

I know some people are okay with opening their eyes while praying, personally I prefer to close mine cos I can easily get carried away. Its a matter of choice, but let's remember that GOD requires 100% of our attention.

Mr BOUNTY! How your side nah? Happy Sunday!

Gods-child:
Well, I think its for concentration. When your eyes are closed it gets difficult for you to be distracted by whats ongoing in your surroundings, and it allows you focus more on the prayer point.

Lol! I remember when I still used to attend juvenile church, our teachers then do tell us to keep our eyes closed while praying cos if we don't, Angels would insert their fingers in our eyes & it may result in blindness But of course, nobody wants to go blind so we used to comply. Looking back now, I laugh at those days cos I know that's not true.

I know some people are okay with opening their eyes while praying, personally I prefer to close mine cos I can easily get carried away. Its a matter of choice, but let's remember that GOD requires 100% of our attention.

Mr BOUNTY! How your side nah? Happy Sunday!

Gods Child. Nice piece, I have come across some preachers/pastors that insist on us closing the eyes. It looks more like it has a spiritual significance. Anyway, I don't mind them anymore oh. I shut my eyes when I want. How is life with you na? I miss you guys gan oh. Hope you're keeping tabs no psoto and others. Kind regards bro.

banttieman: Gods Child. Nice piece, I have come across some preachers/pastors that insist on us closing the eyes. It looks more like it has a spiritual significance. Anyway, I don't mind them anymore oh. I shut my eyes when I want. How is life with you na? I miss you guys gan oh. Hope you're keeping tabs no psoto and others. Kind regards bro.

Yeah bro, its a personal thing jare...I just dey noni oo. Mehn, na O-Y-O everybody dey oo. We miss you too bro! Hope you're getting prepared for november things? It is well...

Gods-child:


Yeah bro, its a personal thing jare...I just dey noni oo. Mehn, na O-Y-O everybody dey oo. We miss you too bro! Hope you're getting prepared for november things? It is well...

Sure bro. I'm gearing up big time. I'll check on you guys in C12 soon. Take care bro. One luv