Positions for Prayer

Eyes and head raised upwards to God.
"I lift my eyes to you, O God enthroned in heaven."
(The Bible, Psalm 123 verse 1)

This girl is leading prayers in an Anglican church.

Humble kneeling.
"Come let us kneel before the Lord our Maker, for he is God."
(The Bible, Psalm 95 verse 6)

This man is praying in an Anglican church.

Eyes closed, concentrating on God.
"Keeping our eyes on Jesus."
(The Bible, Hebrews chapter 12 verse 2)

This girl goes to a Brethren church.

Hands and head raised to heaven.
"Lifting up my hands to you in prayer."
(The Bible, Psalm 63 verse 4)

This girl is leading prayers in an Afro-Caribbean church.

Head bowed in respect to God.
"Come let us worship and bow down."
(The Bible, Psalm 95 verse 6)

These people are praying in an Orthodox church.

Prostrate - lying flat on the ground in humility.
"I lay prostrate before the Lord."
(The Bible, Deuteronomy chapter 9 verse 18)

These priests are praying in a Roman Catholic church.