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| Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Rikze(op): 6:13am On Jul 30, 2017 |
After giving serious thought to the matter and considering some passages in the Scriptures, I'm yet to figure out why closing ones eyes is a requirement when praying. Secondly, I don't think it was expressly stated in the scriptures that we should pray with our eyes closed. How did the practice of closing ones eyes originate? Is it a sin if one prays without closing his or her eyes? Please let's share ideas... Have a great Sunday 3 Likes |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by nzeobi(m): 6:19am On Jul 30, 2017 |
it helps focus and prevents distractions 133 Likes 10 Shares |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Nobody: 6:20am On Jul 30, 2017 |
Maybe because you can get ministration via vision 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by adextetoo(m): 6:33am On Jul 30, 2017 |
It helps us to atleast avoid all those olosho sisters in church during prayers. 10 Likes |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Rikze(op): 6:35am On Jul 30, 2017 |
nzeobi:I agree with you... But about Muslims who I see praying with their eyes wide open? They appear concentrated and undistracted 26 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Rikze(op): 6:37am On Jul 30, 2017 |
adextetoo:Wat about during your private or personal prayers, do you pray with your eyes open? 1 Like |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by ipobarecriminals: 6:39am On Jul 30, 2017 |
God is a spirit. ,we must worship him in Spirit too. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Ololanla: 6:40am On Jul 30, 2017 |
So that we can be focused . 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Requiem18(m): 6:44am On Jul 30, 2017 |
ipobarecriminals:So when you close your eyes you are in the spirit? 20 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by nzeobi(m): 6:51am On Jul 30, 2017 |
Rikze:theirs is more about recitation of already crammed verses while that of Christians is spo taneous as you are been lead 42 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by nzeobi(m): 6:51am On Jul 30, 2017 |
Rikze:theirs is more about recitation of already crammed verses while that of Christians is instantaneous as you are been lead 6 Likes |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by ipobarecriminals: 7:07am On Jul 30, 2017 |
Requiem18:in tune. with the host of heaven |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by StarBukola(f): 7:18am On Jul 30, 2017 |
Am here to read comments 1 Like |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Rikze(op): 7:32am On Jul 30, 2017 |
nzeobi:But we've read about some individuals who in the Bible prayed with eyes opened and have also seen pictures of such these days. Were they distracted by others? 5 Likes |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by admax(m): 10:27am On Jul 30, 2017 |
So we don't get distracted while praying! 1 Like |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Mouthgag: 10:27am On Jul 30, 2017 |
Concentration |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Amberon11: 10:27am On Jul 30, 2017 |
Cuz the best things in life are not seen but felt. 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Nobody: 10:28am On Jul 30, 2017 |
[color=Blue]According to what I was told in Sunday school, so that angels won't poke sticks inside your eyes.[/color] 6 Likes |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by sakalisis(m): 10:28am On Jul 30, 2017 |
to avoid distractions 1 Like |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Ogalanyachieze: 10:29am On Jul 30, 2017 |
Rikze:its not a sin just focus 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by sukkot: 10:29am On Jul 30, 2017 |
cuz in darkness is when you need prayer. in the light you become the prayer 1 Like 2 Shares |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by cy4cent(f): 10:29am On Jul 30, 2017 |
It makes you more focused and attentive in the spirit. 4 Likes |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Chuksemi(m): 10:30am On Jul 30, 2017 |
So that you will not see God when he is passing while you are praying. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by blessedweapon(m): 10:31am On Jul 30, 2017 |
Focus |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by maximunimpact(m): 10:31am On Jul 30, 2017 |
As humans we never had the power to decide the day we are to be born on earth, when birth pangs beckoned on our mother, we had no idea when and how we’ll come to life. It is similar to being born again, we do not have the power to decide the day nor can we chose to be born again, God decides who will be born again and when to be born. Do not be deceived by those claiming to represent God who “administer born again” as if it’s a close we just wear and pull anytime we want. Happy Sunday all. 2 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by femi4: 10:31am On Jul 30, 2017 |
Rikze:It helps you to focus, even with eyes closed, our minds still wander away sometimes. If closing your eyes will help in concentration while praying, then its not a bad practice 1 Like |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Nobody: 10:31am On Jul 30, 2017 |
So closing your eyes will make you enter the spirit realm to communicate with God? ipobarecriminals: |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by demytelly(m): 10:31am On Jul 30, 2017 |
It's not a commandment per say, however as an individual closing my eyes keeps me more focused on why I am actually praying without having any sense of distraction, becos with my eyes shut, my heart's wide open in prayers 1 Like |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Reyus: 10:31am On Jul 30, 2017 |
Simply to avoid distractions and increase concentration/focus. |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by salbis(m): 10:31am On Jul 30, 2017 |
See question. Very soon someone will ask, why do we swallow food? |
| Re: Why Do Christians Close Their Eyes When Praying? by Chuksdede(m): 10:31am On Jul 30, 2017 |
In other nt to be distracted..... Moreover its nt a sin..... The eyes is the window to the mind,and of course praying � with eyes open cn distract even if u didn't intend to be distracted Happy Sunday NLs 3 Likes |
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