Answer to Question #319363 in English for kyle

Question

Write an essay comparing and contrasting prayer and meditation using these points.

Thesis statement

Although calming the mind and letting go of negative thoughts may be similar between meditation and prayer they both differ in the provision of speaking and listening to god. They both differ.

Sub-topic

topic sentences

Calming the mind and letting go of negative thoughts

In the area of calming the mind and letting go of negative thoughts, it's similar between prayer and meditation

Speaking to God

A difference between meditation and prayer is speaking to God.  

Listening to God

Another area that is dissimilar between,meditation and prayer is listening to God

Answer 1

The key difference between prayer and meditation is: prayer is making your requests known to God and opening up to him like you would a best friend, whereas meditation is taking the time to listen to what God has to say to you through reading and digging deeper into the Bible.