2006-07-31 09:58:31 · 32 answers · asked by Megan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, praying is the best form of positive thinking. When we think positive, good things happen to us. We shape our future by our thinking. If we visualize good things, they will be in our future. God indwells in us and He will see us through to the answer of our prayers....
Joseph Murphy wrote "The Power of the Subconscious Mind." It relates the importance of prayer and exactly how to pray. He also gives appropriate prayers for different situations that have worked for people in the past....)(
2006-07-31 10:10:29 · answer #1 · answered by MissKathleen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. First of all, whatever it is that has "got" me down, I turn it over to the Lord. I ask for His help in reminding me of all the things I need to be grateful for and praising Him for.
Being "down" doesn't last long. I see this life as very temporary, and the joys of being in heaven with the Lord eternal. I also believe whatever circumstances happen to me in this life, I am being taught and molded into what God would have me be. So I try to learn that lesson and praise Him in good times and bad.
2006-07-31 10:04:40 · answer #2 · answered by christian_lady_2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're religious......then people who pray put faith that their prayers will be answered in some way. For Catholics, praying to St. Jude when they feel that all is hopeless really does seem to help. =)
Also, it's been scientifically proven that praying helps to lower blood pressure, probably because it helps to clear your mind and get your feelings out into words.
2006-07-31 10:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sh..sh..sh keep it on the downlow
Today My brother had an ADD attacke im 13 and hes 18
he was hurting my mother and pushing her hitting her and stuff they were in like a reall bad fight
i called the police and i prayed to them i know it sounds terrible but they listened they though i was young but God got the spirited of sin out of him...but yet he stormed of and i prayed to God that everything will be ok because God wouldnt give you anything you cant handle and stuff God works in mysterioius ways to get our attention and stuff i was so scared but it was God's way to get OUR attention meaning God is watching you and is looking of what you do and what you say...i was so depressed after that
2006-07-31 10:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by LOVE IS YOU 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on you. Prayer isn't magic. If you don't pray with a righteous heart, then no it will not help you. If you pray with a broken heart and a contrite spirit then yes it will help you.
2006-07-31 10:02:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
very much roll your cares over onto the ONE who has the broadest shoulders. Also reading the psalms some favorites for me are psalm 34, 25 and 27 and of course the all time favorite 23.
You can stream them with a nice audio at: http://www.ibs.org/niv/
2006-07-31 10:02:49 · answer #6 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But also reading in the Bible will add on some extra encouragement. Hey, theres always somebody out there to help you through tough times.
2006-07-31 10:09:51 · answer #7 · answered by (2-E) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prayer is really nothing more than setting aside time to ponder your problem, and to LET GO OF IT! It's the letting go part that does the trick.
So whether or not there's anyone on the other end of the line doesn't matter.
2006-07-31 10:02:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you consider talking to God praying, then yes.
If you mean mumbeling a bunch of meaningless words, no.
love and blessings
don
2006-07-31 10:03:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does - there is no other way to talk to God:
For more information on the Bible
go to http://www.johnfourteen.com
"Studies in the Bible" - complete Bible Study
"Lessons from the Pulpit" - Sermons on today's topics
2006-07-31 10:03:00 · answer #10 · answered by Gladiator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋