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NASB | John 11:41 So they removed the stone. Then Jesus raised His eyes, and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 11:41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus raised His eyes [toward heaven] and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. |
Bible Question: Years ago on TV I saw President Eisenhower sitting in church during a prayer. His eyes were fully open. It struck me as odd then (I was very young), having been taught from the cradle to close my eyes in prayer. To pray with eyes closed -- is it custom or commandment? --Hank |
Bible Answer: Hank My posture and whether I have my eyes open or closed vary with the type of prayer and the evironment in which I am praying. If what I see helps me focus more completely on my prayer I keep them open. If I am distracted I close my eyes. I tend to bow by head when confessing my sins and also when asking a blessing from God. Then there is the posture of kneeling to worship or petition and standing for prayers of thanksgiving. In Church we sit to hear all scripture readings, except the Gospel for which we stand. Of course catholics are famous for also ways shifting position just when a non catholic guest thinks he is finally safely postured at Mass. On the other hand we tend to squirm more when visiting other churches that require long sitting on unpadded pews. :-) Emmaus |
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