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Does the use of prayer play a part in your path?

Can you write your own prayers?

Can prayer be the primary way one worships deity?

Can prayers work like spells?

Can one share prayers with others like spells or should they be private?

Does the use of prayer play a part in your path?
Yes. I pray daily to my patron deities. I sometime incorporate prayer into my magical practice as well.

Can you write your own prayers?
Yes. My patron deities very much encourage creative acts, so they have no issue with me writing my own prayers.

Can prayer be the primary way one worships deity?
I suppose, though I prefer to use prayer in conjunction with other forms of worship; such as otherworld journey’s to commune with them or volunteer work for their causes. That is a personal preference and the preference of my particular patron deities.

Can prayers work like spells? Yes.

Can one share prayers with others like spells or should they be private?
I believe prayers should remain private. Spells work on individual psychology and work best when tailored to the caster, however if you grew up in a similar society and culture to the original author of the spell it is likely the spell will work fine for you as you will likely share some of the same psychological associations with that writer. A prayer is far more personal involving your mind and your soul. It is a communication between you and your God/Goddess and therefore is very specific to you in ways beyond symbolism and need; it is tied to your spirit and the divine energy that you as an individual carry.