Prayer goes beyond words.
For many to say, “prayer goes beyond words,” is a no brainer. Yet there are within them hidden dangers as well as hidden treasures.
We cannot express our true feelings with words. I believe the book of Job expresses very aptly the truth that words cannot express feelings. “And when they saw him from a distance, they did not recognize him. And they raised their voices and wept, and they tore their robes and sprinkled dust on their heads toward heaven. And they sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great.” (Job 2:12 – 2:13, emphasis added)
