FORMS OF PRAYER

PRAYER NURSING 310 JACQUELINE SWANTON

DEFINITIONpray /pre/ Show Spelled[prey] Show IPA verb (used with object) 1. to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship). 2. to offer (a prayer). 3. to bring, put, etc., by praying: to pray a soul into heaven. 4. to make earnest petition to (a person). 5. to make petition or entreaty for; crave: She prayed his forgiveness. 6. to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to godor to an object of worship. 7. to enter into spiritual communion with God or an object of worship through prayer. verb (used without object) 8. to make entreaty or supplication, as to a person or for a thing.

Origin: 12501300; Middle English preien < Old French preier Latin precr to beg, pray, derivative of prex (stem prec- ) prayer; akin to Old English fricgan, Dutch vragen, German fragen, Gothic fraihnan to ask

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FORMS OF PRAYERVarious spiritual traditions offer a wide variety of devotional acts.

There are morning and evening prayers, graces said over meals, and reverent physical gestures. Some Christians bow their heads and fold their hands. Some Native Americans regard dancing as a form of prayer.Some Sufis whirl (spinning). Hindus chant mantras (spiritual transformation).Orthodox Jews sway their bodies back and forthSalah for Muslims ("kneel and prostrate "). Quakers keep silent.Some pray according to standardized rituals and liturgies, while others prefer extemporaneous prayers.

SALAH: An arabic word whose basic meaning is supplication or obligatory prayer3TYPES OF PRAYERADAPTATIONPrayers of devotion, surrender, love, praise and offering. CELEBRATIONSPrayers of thanksgiving, initiation, affirmation and blessing. INVOCATIONSPrayers of petition, supplication, calling forth and healing. MEDITATIONSPrayers of reflection, contemplation, being and teaching. InstructionsCONFESSION of our sins acknowledges that we missed the mark and are repentant. Unconfessed sin, like a shell around the heart, is a major impediment to an authentic relationship with God. Confession is indeed good for the soul. Confessing in prayer is the first step; confessing to others completes the process and is just as necessary

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ROLE OF NURSEIn the United States, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires that a spiritual assessment be completed on every patient. Because nurses work closely with the sick and dying, they often find themselves called upon to address a patients spiritual needs. At the same time, they may be concerned about the appropriateness of such activities, as well as have questions on how to proceed. Although not all nurses feel comfortable providing spiritual care in all situations, they should be sensitive to the spiritual needs of their patients (Butterfly, 2009)

tnbutterfly. (Feb 05, 2009). The Nurse's Role in Providing Spiritual Care - Is It OK to Pray?. Retrieved Saturday, Apr 16, 2011, from http://allnurses.com/showthread.php?t=368327

NURSE PRAYERSWhen I falter, give me courage.When I tire, renew my strength.When I weaken because I'm human,Inspire me on to greater length. If doctors and patients become demanding,And days are too short for all my duty,Help me remember I chose to serve,To do so with grace, and spiritual beauty. In humility, Lord, I labour long hours,And though I sometimes may fret;My mission is mercy.Abide with me, that I may never forget. May 08, 2008 02:19 AM written by Maria L, SN http://allnurses.com/health-stress-management/inspirational-nurses-prayer-301619.html

Our Nurses, who art in hospitalsAngels be thy nameThy sickness has comeThy will be diagnosed and treatedby pills as it is by potionsGive us this day our dailyThank-you cards and tokens of gratitudeand forgive us our hypodermic needlesas we forgive those who are aggressiveLead us not into emptying bed-pansbut deliver us from our sense of humourfor thine is the re-assurancethe fob watchand the thermometerfor ever caring.

Amen.by Marc Good RN, BSN, CPAN Lord as I work today please protect my patients and my co-workers.I dont know them and I don't have the right to judge any of them.I want to help as much as I could and my presence to be a gift to them.

Impress upon my heart to see each one of them as "who" they areNot as to what they look like, how cooperative or aggressive they areBut to be able to see deep down their eyes that I truly care.

Open my heart to listen to what they are trying to sayBe able to read between the lines why they are shoutingAnd reach out to tell them that I am just there listening.

Extend my arms to touch them when they are in pain and weeping.Give me the presence of mind that I am caring for a human being.Where touch, hug and smile is as important to boost their well-being.

Lord I thank and lift you up today,May I bring smile and joy to you alwaysThrough my own simple nursing ways. Amen. Sherrylyn Vivero RN, BSN.http://www.nursingavenue.com/Nurses-Prayer.html

6HOWThe Holy Spirit will help you in prayer when you don't know how to pray.

Romans 8:26-27 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.

Matthew 6:7 "When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered only by repeating their words again and again. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.

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WHENMatthew 26:41 "Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak!" Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Prayer last thing at night and first thing in the morning is a lovely way to start and end a day http://www.circleofprayer.com/where.htmlWHY Prayer Develops Our Relationship with God. If we never speak to our spouse or never listen to anything our spouse might have to say to us, our marriage relationship will quickly deteriorate. It is the same way with God. Prayercommunicating with Godhelps us grow closer and more intimately connected with God. Zechariah 13:9 I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure, just as gold and silver are refined and purified by fire. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' John 15:7 But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be grantedhttp://www.circleofprayer.com/why.html

9WHEREBLESS THOSE WHO STILL KNEEL AND PRAY AT THEIR BEDSIDEOne of the nicest places to pray is out in the middle of God's nature, sitting on a beach or in a meadow, beside a river or lake, at the foot of a mountain or on its peak. Another great way to pray is when out exercising or jogging. Instead of having the walkman plugged in, plug into God. Every one has their own way, time and place. God Bless you and your place, wherever it may be.The where is wherever you are most comfortable and at peace. Often the kitchen table is a great place to gather for prayer. The car is a great place to pray and imagine the improvement in road rage incidents if drivers were praying instead of 'boiling over'! Little prayer groups are really lovely and they can be as formal or informal as you want them to be. Moms can arrange 'coffee prayer sessions' to pray together for their children. Students can get together at some stage of the day. Dads can get the guys together every now and again and pray for their families, their jobs and careers and the usual men's worries this bad old world throws at us! Constantly on my mind are prisoners who need prayers and who need to pray. Pray quietly in your cells or get a few of you together in a little group. In your own words and your own time, but with hearts and minds focussed on the One who loves you above all else. You are all His prodigal sons and daughters and He's waiting for you to turn back to Him. Oh, the joy He gets when you do! The office or workplace is a brilliant place to see the power of prayer in action. It might be a little more difficult unless it is that short prayers are the norm and it takes a brave person to suggest prayer with colleagues before a day's work but once started it's amazing the changes that come about in the workplace. http://www.believers.org/believe/bel203.htm10WHO STATISTIC OF WHO PRAYSTYPES OF RELIGION82% of adults and 89% of teenagers pray in a normal week.88% of women and 75% of men pray in a typical week.People living in the South and Midwest pray more than those living in the West and Northeast (around 86% to 76%, respectively).96% of born-again Christians pray weekly, while 72% of people not describing themselves as born-again pray on a weekly basis.

http://www.the7greatprayers.com/prayerstats.aspxAtheism Bahai Buddhism Candomble Christianity Hinduism Islam Jainism Jehovah's Witnesses Judaism Mormonism Paganism Rastafari Santeria Shinto Sikhism Taoism Unitarianism Zoroastrianism11TIPS FOR PRAYINGFind a quite place and time. Prayer can be done anywhere but it is good to have a place that is conducive to relaxing and focusing our attention on God. Finding a regular time to pray each day can also be helpful to making prayer an important daily routine. Calm yourself and put away distractions. It is important to be relaxed when we pray by finding a comfortable posture. Use formal prayers or speak what you feel to God, or a combination of each. It is important to note that there is no right way to pray. Experiment with styles and forms of prayer. Prayer is an ongoing, developing relationship with God. Take time to listen. God does speak to us in prayer but we need to listen with our hearts. Be open to what God is telling you rather than just on what you want to or expect to hear. Use the Bible in your prayer Keep a journal of prayer Have a proper attitude. Prayer requires openness to God and a desire to worship and get to know God better.

EVIDENCED BASEDSince we nurses are proud to deliver evidence-based care, we cannot neglect the proven benefits of prayer in healing our patients.Gallup polls show that 95% of Americans believe in God. 90% pray. With these statistics, how can we not offer prayer as an adjunct to their healing? Consider this research proving the health benefits:

Patients affiliated with a religious community had 50% shorter hospital stays than those with none. Those who attend church, temple, or mosque regularly have half the levels of the blood protein interleukin-6, which, in high levels, is associated with AIDS, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, and Alzheimers disease. (Duke Universitys Center for the Study of Religion, Spirituality, and Health)

Prayer and religious rituals can relieve stress. Praying 10-20 minutes a day can decrease blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and metabolic rates. (Harvards Mind/Body Institute)

Patients who were prayed for but didnt know it had fewer life-threatening complications and needed less medication. (San Francisco Medical Center)

There is now convincing evidence that people who have strong spiritual beliefs do better, even in serious illness. (St Lukes Heart Institute, Kansas City, MO..

Over half of Americas medical schools now teach courses in religion and spirituality and the important impact on patient health. 99% of doctors believe there is an important relationship between the spirit and the flesh. (Associated Press.)

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