Inspirational words are printed on both sides of the brass Week beads on this unusual Anglican prayer bead necklace. Each of the four sets of seven Week beads features one of these words: Lead, Inspire, Power, and Change. This format may be useful to those who use each set of Week beads for a different type of prayer. The Resurrection/Listening bead says “Inspire.” The spacer beads are bone-shaped amethyst, and the Cruciform beads are iridescent faceted purple ovals with flashes of blue. The brass cross on this 16 inch Anglican Prayer Bead necklace has a simple twisted design.
Amethyst is traditionally worn to guard against drunkeness, fears, and self-deception. This “power stone” is used to increase positive spiritual feelings, overcome fears and cravings, relieve headaches, and focus energy during the healing process.Thus, in this prayer bead necklace, amethyst is the perfect stone to combine with the inspirational Week beads’ words.
Protestant (Anglican) Prayer Beads are similar to a Catholic Rosary, but for Protestants to use during prayer. Unlike the Catholic Rosary, which has a set pattern for its use, Protestant Prayer Beads may be used any way that feels right for you. The circlet of Prayer Beads has four sections containing seven medium-sized “week” beads. Each section is separated by a larger, “Cruciform” bead. The circle begins and ends at the tail, which contains another of the medium-sized beads (which may be used as a Resurrection/listening bead), an invitatory Cruciform bead, and a cross or other symbolic pendant.
Purchase of these prayer beads includes a velvet storage pouch and a 16-page “Anglican Prayer Beads” booklet by Kristi Lyn Glass containing pictures, history, symbolism, instructions, and nine sample prayers. Also included is a lifetime string-replacement guarantee: If your Prayer Beads become unstrung at any time, simply return all the beads to Kristi Lyn Glass, and she will restring them for free.