IPA: /ˈɡɒd.wədz/
KK: /gɑdˌwɔrdz/
In the direction of God or towards God.
The villagers prayed godwards, seeking guidance and blessings.
Godwards → It is formed from "God" (from Old English *god*, meaning deity or divine being) and "-wards" (meaning in the direction of). The word "godwards" means in the direction of God or towards God.
Think of moving 'in the direction of' ('-wards') a 'deity' ('God') — that's what godwards means.