Is it really answering a prayer? He's just doing what he wants to and not what you're asking. If that is the case it seems to me he would have done it without you asking. It would be his will so he would just do it anyway, right?
It's only logical ...
2006-07-19 10:09:46 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
thanks for pointing out that little bit of incredible stupidity.
2006-07-19 10:13:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 5⤋
First of all, I don't believe that God strictly answers prayers based on Its will. Sometimes, it's what is better for us, though we don't see it at the time.
For example, when I was growing up, my dad was very sick. He was already dying before I was born. His heart was ready to give out. Really, he should have died before I was born. Now, after I first became a Christian (before I went my own way for nearly ten years), I prayed that God would cure my dad. Well, It didn't.
I couldn't see why, for the longest time. Now I understand. First of all, it was because my father was a good Christian man that it was time for him to go. Second, it allowed my mom and I to have a close relationship. I would say that my mom is my best friend now, which would not have happened if my dad was still alive.
Everything that happens, happens for good somehow. It just doesn't always seem that way.
And yes, God would answer a prayer even if we don't ask. It just means more if we ask for something, than if we get it without trying to work for it.
2006-07-19 10:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that is somewhat true because God does have a will for us and for mankind but I think that it is more general then most people think. I also believe that prayer is more than just asking God for what you want or think needs to happen. I believe it is having deeping meaningful conversations with God, it is fellowship with God and it is being inimate with Him. When we pray, we are essentially worshipping God, thanking Him for all He provides and expressing to Him our fleshly concerns. Prayer helps people cope with their problems, gives them a sense of security when something has gone wrong, helps them to trust in Gods plan. Prayer does so much but it doesn't mean that we just always get our way or that God always does what He wants. God always answers prayers but sometimes it is a no and sometimes He answers in ways that we can't understand.
Hope this helps....
2006-07-19 10:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prayer is open communication with God. True, he knows our needs before we ask them. God has a plan and a purpose for everyone. Prayer, for me, is a means to let my thoughts be known to God. I ask Him to give me strength, patience, humility to get through the day. But, he also give us free will. When I try to get through the day on my on strength, it just doesn't work. I ask God to be in control of my actions through the day, things just all into place. My answer to the statement would be that If you are acting within God's will, then he will answer your prayers.
2006-07-19 10:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by cackywalker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is absolutely no compelling reason to think that god exists. Religion is a business. The idea that prayers get answered (wishes come true) is one of the 'products' of the business. "God will only answers prayers in accordance to his will" is merely an excuse for why prayers NEVER get answered (except as a matter of coincidence).
Think of it kind of like a contractual 'limitation of liability'.
"Selling eternal life is an unbeatable business, with no customers ever asking for their money back after the goods are not delivered." ~ Victor J. Stenger
"Businesses may come and go, but religion will last forever, for in no other endeavor does the consumer blame himself for product failure." ~ Harvard Lamphoon, "Doon" (paraphrase)
2006-07-19 10:20:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps you would understand better if the person said, "He will answer your prayers provided they are not out of harmony with his will." God has a plan and he will not mess up his plan for anyone. He is also fair and just and he will not compromise for anyone. However, if what we ask does not interfere or go against the principles which he has given men by which to live, he will answer that prayer if you ask it in the name of his son, Jesus Christ.
2006-07-19 10:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I said that, and your thinking is right on. I agree your post is logical. I even agree I believe the same thing, but I pray because of faith, not to get what I want.
You are right, asking for things will not bring them to you the way you want them, may not bring them to you at all, BUT, prayer is part of faith. Faith that you can ask, God will hear, and if its what its supposed to be, youll get it.
People pray to often for things they want, and not for things they need, not for thanksgiving and worship, and not for forgivness. People tend to use prayer to get what they want.
Jesus said "ask in my name" not demand. Every prayer gets an answer, sometimes just not as quickly as one would like, and then again, sometimes your answer is no.
2006-07-19 10:15:23 · answer #7 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can only intervene on this earth if He's asked to specifically, and only when it's something that will not counter His Word.
your landlord can't just barge into your house at any time (unless you've been evicted and are still living there). God does own this place, but it's under the rule of someone else right now.
2006-07-19 11:23:49 · answer #8 · answered by lordaviii 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a very fantastic rationalization why God does no longer come on the point of honoring any promise that Jesus made. I desire that I had the psychological dishonesty to have the capacity to declare such issues as that. imagine turning out to be utility that as appropriate if in retaining with a menu determination it ought to randomly and unpredictably reply with "certain, no, or wait". Or how about promoting abode that when you needed to enter may say "certain, no or wait"? Edit: the most important piece of info that Christians supply us that their god does no longer exist is that he solutions prayer with "certain, no, wait, or this different component is truly accurate for you".
2016-10-14 23:28:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In genesis the story of sodom, Abraham prays to God to spare his nephew Lot. Originally God was going to wipe out the city, but because God saw the faith and devotion of Abraham God spared Lot's life. Also, Jesus came to save the Jews, (Isaiah 65-66) but because they rejected Him as savior, he turned to us! Your prayers do matter and He makes a decision for your best in the long run. Jeremiah 29:11
2006-07-19 10:15:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not the first to point that out. You can pray until you are blue in the face, and if what you are praying for is not God's will, then it will not happen. Remember the words of Jesus' "perfect prayer" ask for nothing except forgiveness of sin.
2006-07-19 10:14:06 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋