Is it wrong to pray like this?

[diddykong]

Alright so I remember my S.A.T. teacher (who was a youth pastor for his church at the time) told me a long time ago to never to pray lying down on my bed. I don't remember why... but can anyone justify this statement? Or is alright to do it? Thanks a lot for reading

 

[heron]

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Ecclesiastes 503:15.

I think it's just experiential advice, that some people fall asleep or get too comfortable. It would be a sign of respect or self-discipline. But it's certainly not scriptural.

Pr 3:24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.


De 6:7 You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.


Picture it -- he was a youth pastor, trying to motivate teens to more fervent devotion to God.

You'll be fine if you pray in bed.
Actually, I find that I lose concentration and fall asleep on my knees a lot faster than lying down.

 

[DIVA_for_Christ]

Alright so I remember my S.A.T. teacher (who was a youth pastor for his church at the time) told me a long time ago to never to pray lying down on my bed. I don't remember why... but can anyone justify this statement? Or is alright to do it? Thanks a lot for reading

I pray lying down on my bed, lying down on my face on the floor, walking, standing, sitting, in the shower, etc. The only thing about lying down on my bed or the floor is that after awhile I end up falling asleep . But when I wake up I'm still praying and I start tripping asking myself when did I fall asleep - lol.

 

[BrBob]

Heron is right on. I too am sure he was just cautioning you about falling asleep while praying. The physical position you are in when you pray has nothing to do with the prayer itself.

Bob
Spearfish, SD

 

[lonleyguy]

Alright so I remember my S.A.T. teacher (who was a youth pastor for his church at the time) told me a long time ago to never to pray lying down on my bed. I don't remember why... but can anyone justify this statement? Or is alright to do it? Thanks a lot for reading

i personaly pray while lying down and dont see anything wrong with it but if you get the feeling its wrong then try praying some where else for a while

 

[1Newcreation]

I believe God is happy to hear from His children wherever they may be.

Hey what if you are sick and laying in bed? You have no choice then right?

1newcreation

 

[Hack]

When ever, where ever it's all good as long as your praying.

 

[Praising4eva]

No problem with praying while lying down. Some people do think it's bad to fall asleep while praying but I heard a great perspective on that. I used to fall asleep while praying often when I had a young baby - and someone offered the suggestion, 'what better way to fall asleep than while talking to God?' Think about it - there really is no better way than to fall asleep while intimately chatting and experiencing God.

 

[Apollo Celestio]

I pray lying down on my bed, lying down on my face on the floor, walking, standing, sitting, in the shower, etc. The only thing about lying down on my bed or the floor is that after awhile I end up falling asleep . But when I wake up I'm still praying and I start tripping asking myself when did I fall asleep - lol.

lol. That happens to me all the time too.

 

[jsimms615]

Alright so I remember my S.A.T. teacher (who was a youth pastor for his church at the time) told me a long time ago to never to pray lying down on my bed. I don't remember why... but can anyone justify this statement? Or is alright to do it? Thanks a lot for reading

I would think that maybe your youth minister assumed you'd go to sleep before you finished praying if you did that. It isn't as easy to concentrate as if you are sitting up. I usually keep a list of what I am praying for and even sometimes write out my prayers to help me concentrate.

 

[deathtolife04]

Just don't be lazy when you pray. If you're laying down because you feel tired, then that's probably not good because you might fall asleep. But if you're doing it out of reverence for God, that's a good thing.

 

[micbmac]

I pray lying down in bed almost every night. This is my quiet time w/God. I never have heard of this being a problem. I think you can talk to God anywhere and at anytime and He will hear you.

 

[renee09]

i dont know but i think thats just laziness acting. i always pray with some way with my head bow. to show my respect and that im lower than HIM, a sinner. i recently started praying kneeling on my bed.

its just all respect.