A prayer box would typically hold a scroll with a prayer or blessing prepared by a priest. It would be worn on the body and hang close to the heart in order to ward off negative energies. Write a short prayer or piece of advice that you’d like to keep with you.

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A prayer box would typically hold a scroll with a prayer or blessing prepared by a priest. It would be worn on the body and hang close to the heart in order to ward off negative energies. Write a short prayer or piece of advice that you’d like to keep with you.

Prayer Box

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rakelly2:

“Be calm.”