PRAYER VOCABULARY

Pray: To talk to God, often asking for help or giving thanks.

Example: She prays every night before going to bed, asking for peace and good health.

Worship: To show deep respect and love for God, often through rituals or ceremonies.

Example: Many people gather at the temple to worship during religious festivals.

Blessing: A prayer asking for God’s protection, help, or approval.

Example: The parents asked for the priest’s blessing before their daughter’s wedding.

Divine: Related to God or heavenly beings.

Example: They believed the rainbow was a sign of divine presence.

Faith: Strong belief in God or religious teachings, even without proof.

Example: His faith in God helped him stay strong during difficult times.

Forgiveness: The act of forgiving someone for a mistake or sin.

Example: She asked for God’s forgiveness after realizing her mistake.

Meditation: A quiet and focused activity, often involving prayer or reflection.

Example: He spent a few minutes in meditation every morning to feel calm and connected to God.

Grace: The kindness and mercy given by God, even if not deserved.

Example: They believe they survived the accident only by God’s grace.

Amen: A word said at the end of a prayer to show agreement or completion.

Example: After the final line of the prayer, everyone said “Amen” in unison.

Sacred: Something holy or connected to religion.

Example: The Bible is considered a sacred book by Christians.

Pilgrimage: A journey to a sacred place for religious reasons.

Example: Every year, thousands of people go on a pilgrimage to the Golden Temple.

Confession: Admitting one’s sins or wrongdoings in prayer or to a religious leader.

Example: He made a confession to the priest and asked for guidance.