For thousands of years, human beings have attempted to communicate with the creator. They have prayed. They have performed rituals. They have gathered in temples, churches, mosques and countless other places of worship. Across cultures and centuries, people have searched for ways to express hope, gratitude, fear, doubt and longing. The desire to communicate with the creator appears to be one of the oldest human impulses. But what happens when communication becomes possible? Why Prayer Emerged Prayer developed in a world where the creator appeared distant, silent or inaccessible. People spoke because they hoped to be heard. They asked for guidance.…




