Kisha Lim: Phenomenology of Prayer
September 15, 2017
The Introduction of The Phenomenology of Prayer talks about the main parts and themes of prayer; it is pretty much a lead on the question, "Can prayer be a phenomenology?" When the book addresses the posture needed to pray, I immediately thought about my posture when I pray: eyes closed, hands clasped, and head bowed down. As I read on, I discovered the real meaning of the proper praying posture; it does not matter if you are laying down or sitting up, what matters is whether your whole body is engaged or not. "Posture is possible only to a deeply de-centered self." My takeaway on that quote is that you must be engaged internally and externally when engaging in prayer.
As I read the chapter, I related to a lot of the text. I pray for the same reasons listed in the book, "for myself, my loved ones, forgiveness, and thankfulness." When commencing my prayer, I greet God. "Praise is the first element of prayer." I think praise is emphasized because prayer is simply a gift, so we must praise the man upstairs for communicating with us.
Upon reading some of the scenarios that occurred in the book, I was most confused about the Samuel story. Two classes ago, we discussed the story in class and I gained better understanding. Samuel believed that his master was calling for him, but it in fact was God.
After reading the introduction and chapter one, I have a decent understanding on the basics of prayer. From posture meaning posture of the soul, to knowing that prayer is a gift, I am excited to read more of The Phenomenology of Prayer.
The Introduction of The Phenomenology of Prayer talks about the main parts and themes of prayer; it is pretty much a lead on the question, "Can prayer be a phenomenology?" When the book addresses the posture needed to pray, I immediately thought about my posture when I pray: eyes closed, hands clasped, and head bowed down. As I read on, I discovered the real meaning of the proper praying posture; it does not matter if you are laying down or sitting up, what matters is whether your whole body is engaged or not. "Posture is possible only to a deeply de-centered self." My takeaway on that quote is that you must be engaged internally and externally when engaging in prayer.
As I read the chapter, I related to a lot of the text. I pray for the same reasons listed in the book, "for myself, my loved ones, forgiveness, and thankfulness." When commencing my prayer, I greet God. "Praise is the first element of prayer." I think praise is emphasized because prayer is simply a gift, so we must praise the man upstairs for communicating with us.
Upon reading some of the scenarios that occurred in the book, I was most confused about the Samuel story. Two classes ago, we discussed the story in class and I gained better understanding. Samuel believed that his master was calling for him, but it in fact was God.
After reading the introduction and chapter one, I have a decent understanding on the basics of prayer. From posture meaning posture of the soul, to knowing that prayer is a gift, I am excited to read more of The Phenomenology of Prayer.
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