Intercessory prayer is used to describe prayer that is used as a means of communication with a spiritual being or the universe at large. But prayer can also be a form of meditation—a moment to sit quietly and reflect on your thoughts, known as contemplative prayer. While both forms have their benefits, the latter in particular has been shown to have a powerful effect on stress and anxiety, reducing levels of the stress hormone cortisol, lowering heart rate and improving mood. And in a 2010 study, participants who were asked to use prayer during a stressful situation logged lower blood pressure readings than those who did not pray. It also calms the subconscious.

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