I want to give Christianity a try but I don't want to go to this church or that. I want to find God in my own way. How should pray to the Holy Spirit?
2006-07-14 20:54:22 · 24 answers · asked by tuthutop 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
gods already in you u just have to find him noone can tell u what to do or where to go its down to how u want to find him
2006-07-14 22:23:24 · answer #1 · answered by stacie lou 3 · 9⤊ 6⤋
Speak to him in your prayers in the same way as you would speak to anyone else. Tell him your weaknesses, worries and needs and ask him to take over, completely.
It is great to hear you say that you want to find God in your own way. That's exactly what Jesus wants and why he never announced himself as the Messiah. It is also why he would not give people signs when they asked for them.
You are on a journey and a wish you a safe and successful one.
God bless.
By the way, If you need to know a prayer to the Holy Spirit (an old pone) here is one:
Come Holy Spirit
Fill the hearts of your faithful
And kindle in them
The fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit Oh Lord
And we shall be created
And you will renew
The whole face of the earth.
2006-07-15 12:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by katwishi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not appropriate to pray to the Holy Spirit, but it is appropriate to pray to God the Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, and ask Him to send you the Holy Spirit. In fact, whenever you do anything good or learn about anything that is true, the Holy Spirit will testify to you that was correct. Therefore, some of the things you can do to invite the presence of the Holy Spirit are:
pray
read scripture
sing hymns
do good deeds
attend church services
or basically, participate in any true or good activity
When you do these things, you can feel feelings of happiness, peace, comfort, and love, and get insight and answers to your questions. These are signs that the Holy Ghost is helping you.
When you do things like this, the Holy Spirit can only be with you for a short time. In order to have His companionship all the time, you should receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. The gift of the Holy Ghost is available to those who have been baptized by proper authority and it is received by laying on of hands, again by those who are in authority. People who have the gift of the Holy Ghost have the ability to have the companionship of the Holy Ghost at all times as long as they are worthy of His companionship. It's a wonderful gift that has been offered to us by our loving Heavenly Father.
2006-07-15 16:18:14 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are many paths to God and none of them are easy. The fact that you are asking the question, however, means that you've already taken one of the most difficult steps.
You must find you're own way, but I found memorising a passage of the bible that was relevent to my life useful. I think about its words and meaning whilst driving to work and contemplate how I can use it during the day.
Church can be daunting, by the way, but it is worth finding the right one. Personally, the holy spirit comes to me most powerfully whilst taking communion. Perhaps it is because of the shared experience.
But the best advice is to just listen. You will found what you're looking for.
2006-07-15 11:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Shankley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great news,god wants you to find him too.christianity comes only after giving your life to jesus,it is the most important decision you will ever make,have you just decided to give this a go cos you want something new?it is truly wonderful to have god in your life and you will be amazed at how he will walk with you,BUT IF YOU ARE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT THIS THEN DONT TEST THE LORD,because he loves you and he really wants to be a part of your life,so how should you pray?there is no set way to pray but a general prayer for the first time you pray this prayer goes along these lines,dear lord,i have come to realise that there is a god and i want to know you,i believe that you are the one and only true god and that your son jesus christ came into this world and died on the cross for my sin,i am a sinner,please forgive me god,i am sorry for all the hurt i have caused you,i want to have a relationship with you,i ask this in jesus name,amen.you may find that you can use this prayer word for word,but often once you start praying to god you will pray your own words.i look forward to having a new brother in christ.HALLELUJAH.
2006-07-15 05:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by digdug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u pray to jesus like u r talking with a family member, friend, someone u know. there's no certain way or specific way of speaking to god & the holy spirit.
1st u need to ask god to forgive all of your sins, u need to repent of your sins, this means to turn away from them all. stop sinning.
then u ask god & his holy spirit to come into your heart to live as your personal lord & saviour.
tell god that u know that he died upon the cross for ___________(say your name). ask god & his holy spirit to lead you, guide your footsteps, to acknowledge you're a sinner & you repent.
then ask god & the holy spirit to touch you in a powerful way. to fill you with the holy spirit, to have the holy spirit fall on you & touch u like u 've never been touch b/4. deliver u from any unrighteousness. to help u be holy b/4 god.
but, honestly, u need to find a church. get grounded there. make good, godly & positive friends. pray daily, read your bible daily.
u'll find god but u need fellowship from the brethern.
god bless
2006-07-15 04:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by lu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the most crucial things to do is to die to yourself. Don't give God a bunch of rules. I'm not saying that you have to go to church to be saved. What I am saying is that you are about to make yourself a target for the devil. How? By becoming a Christian, you are announcing to God that you belong to Him, and announcing to the devil that you are his enemy. Like a wolf he will attack the weak and the young. Watch out!
With other Christians, you will grow better. Not because they are such shining examples of God's, but because you will expose yourself to scripture, and ways that you have not yet begun to fathom. Some Christians are deep into the word of God. Those are the ones to know. Especially if you get new friends that are a help to you.
When you pray:
Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
2006-07-15 04:15:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you ever get a hold of Holy Sprit, do 2 things.
1: Ask it that exact age of Jesus when he started to spread Gosple.
2: Write few extra parts for Bible, Holy Spirit is also God according to Christians and all the writers of NT had it when they wrote it so you'll have the exact same athority as them.
2006-07-15 04:10:55 · answer #8 · answered by Mesum 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would take the Holy Spirit to mean a realisation of the truth, not some entity arriving from outside. It is in you already if you can sit calmly, still your mind, pass no judgments, be patient, be well-disposed towards other people, expect nothing.
2006-07-15 07:11:08 · answer #9 · answered by Dramafreak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actions. In the evolution of your life, God would rather see you helping your fellow man, and making good decisions, than going to church. You need not participate in ritualistic ceremonies to become closer to God, or live a "Christian" life.
Your spirits listen to your thoughts. There is no need to be on bended knee for them to hear. They are with you throughout your life here.
2006-07-15 04:09:24 · answer #10 · answered by Joe Carioca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the ole devil trying to destroy your soul. Stop and look up to Heaven and Pray that God bind the devil and his Demons and cast them out of your life. Cast them as far as the east is from the west. Ask God to forgive you of your sins and to come into your heart and save you. In Christ's Holy name I Pray. Amen
THERE HAS NOT FAILED ONE WORD OF ALL HIS GOOD
PROMISE, WHICH HE PROMISED BY THE HAND OF MOSES
HIS SERVANT.
( 1 KINGS 8:56 *KJV )
Dear ----------,
Did you know that there are 8,910 promises in
the Bible? There
are 7,706 promises in the Old Testament, and 1,104
promises in
the New Testament! That is a total of 8,910
promises in all!
Now you will find that God made 7,485 promises
to mankind,
and mankind made 1,416 promises to God. [ The
remaining 9
promises were made by satan to mankind! Most of
those you
will find in the Book of JOB.]
Well ----------, these 7,485 promises from God
to us just about
cover all of the bases! Isn't it wonderful that
we have a Heavenly
Father that is gracious enough to give us all of
those promises?
A God that also anticipates all of our needs and
often sends us
help even before we ask Him too. After all it is
written; HE SHALL
GIVE HIS ANGELS CHARGE OVER YOU, TO KEEP YOU IN ALL
YOUR WAYS. ( PSALM 91:11 )
So, HAVING THEREFORE THESE PROMISES, DEARLY
BELOVED, LET US CLEANSE OURSELVES FROM ALL
FILTHINESS OF THE FLESH AND SPIRIT, PERFECTING
HOLINESS IN THE FEAR OR GOD. ( 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1 )
Therefore -----------, why not enjoy your day
thinking about
how well GOD has taken care of you, and knowing
that HE
always will! Amen.
With My Love & Prayers,
your servant.
2006-07-15 03:58:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋