2007-01-12 10:56:41 · 27 answers · asked by fergiferg99 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It refers to verses in the bible. There are many references to bowing before the Lord. We kneel during prayer because we understand that God is the King of Kings. As we Honor God, we take positions that express who He is.
Romans 14:11-12 says, "And every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God."
2007-01-12 11:05:16 · answer #1 · answered by P_A_Phi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kneeling in prayer is a good way to humble oneself while petitioning the Father in heaven. Of course, kneeling in prayer is not always recommended because we can pray while driving, walking, sitting, even prone on the bed as necessary.
To approach God in total humility is an act of sacredness and trust that He wants of us.
2007-01-12 11:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you do kneel I feel it is to humble yourself in front of God...like bowing down before a king. He is the king of kings...I pray kneeling and I pray in the car, while washing dishes when I am laying down.
2007-01-12 11:04:37 · answer #3 · answered by Happy2bAlive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roman custom.
The ancient Romans knelt before their kings and royalty, as a sign of respect and servitude.
Paul, as a Roman citizen and evangeliser to the gentiles, adopted many features of Roman citizenry to his version of Christianity, which offered the common people an opportunity to be "citizens of Heaven". Remember, in ancinet Rome most people were not citizens and had no rights.
The Church of Rome crystalised this custom of kneeling, with ritual kneelings, genuflections, and other posturing during the mass.
2007-01-12 11:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by Joni DaNerd 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Who said you had to all the time, I walk, run, lay on my face, kneel, stand, sit. Dosent matter what your doing on the outside, it matters whats inside, but there are some things that you can physicly do that align your physical body to show what your doing in your spirtual body.
Do a study thru the bible, use Croswalk.com and biblegateway.com, they have mutipule versions avalible and studys that can help you. You can also talk to your pastors. But know that you should allign what they say with the bible yourself, even the bible tells you too.
Study to show yourself aproved by God.
2007-01-12 11:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by robertt223 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good question. i constantly had a confusing time. for the period of our month-to-month college mass. right this is a few suggestion. that could furnish help to, concentration on the prayer/mass. first; if somebody farted, and you snort certainly, attempt biting your lips or pinching your elbow confusing. 2d; in case you attempt to discover somebody, nevermind them, they are going to discover you. 0.33; in case you do no longer opt to hearken to the gospel or in spite of is being stated, think of of what the international may well be in case you weren't even born. which would be form of frightening and unhappy notwithstanding it makes your recommendations think of approximately God. wish this facilitates plenty.
2016-10-07 01:55:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shows submission to His Spirit and to His will. We are to come humbly before the Lord. I hope this answered your question. May God bless you always!
2007-01-12 11:13:46 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct position is prostate. Where did you get kneeling from?
2007-01-12 11:01:17 · answer #8 · answered by Bimpster 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because it just like your surrendering to the Lord saying I'm sorry for my sins and transgressions. Saying i come to you on my knees needing guidance from you.
2007-01-12 11:02:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a sign of respect and sevatude. It's like when people used to bow before their king.
2007-01-12 11:00:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋