“It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without heart.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Prayer is a communication vehicle between the Creator and creation, representing dialogue in relationship. Prayer doesn’t necessarily need words; but words, songs, chants, laments, or silence can all be elements of prayer. Sometimes we pray in groups, and at other times prayer is a solitary activity. Prayers can be requests for healing, gratitude for current circumstances, or acts of worship. An active prayer life has been an element of mystics throughout the ages; however, prayer is not necessary for mystical experience to materialize.