The effectiveness of prayer can be influenced by several factors. Based on your list, the following can contribute:
- Motives - The intention behind the prayer can impact its perceived effectiveness.
- Actions - Engaging in positive actions that align with one's prayers can enhance their significance.
- Attitudes - The mindset or emotional state of the person praying can affect how the prayer is experienced and its perceived effectiveness.
- Posture - The physical posture during prayer can play a role in the personal experience, though its impact may vary among individuals.
Church affiliation could influence the communal aspects and support of prayer but may not directly affect the effectiveness of prayer on an individual level.
So, the factors that contribute to the effectiveness of prayer from your list are motives, actions, attitudes, and posture.