Day of Prayer

As those in the Providence University College or Seminary know, today is the annual Day of Prayer. Like the title suggests, this is a day devoted to prayer, Scripture readings and meditation in various forms- including bodily expression of prayer, fasting, worship, or walking around the school.

As a Christian inter-denominational school, this is perfectly acceptable for Prov to organize and host a Day of Prayer for its students. How they do it is, of course, up to the Spiritual Life committee, working with faculty- yet generally, they tend to gravitate toward meditative contemplation and prayer. A discussion over lunch with Liam the seminary student brought up this point. Liam also mentioned that many other schools of this variety tend to do their Days of Prayer as loud worship sessions, where people can sing and dance in prayer to God.

Understandably, people have their own ways of praying. I happen to prefer the quiet contemplations, when I'm alone (preferably outside on a nice day) with only a notebook, my Bible and perhaps the worship music on my iPod to keep me company with God. I don't think I'd be able to focus nearly as well if I were in a loud, energetic dance. However, people who've grown up praying in noisy situations might not be able to concentrate or sit still for long periods of time in prayer.

Should Prov cater more to those who are used to loud, worshiping prayers? Or should everyone be used to praying and meditating in peace and quiet? Is there a single correct way to pray?