Sometimes, I wonder if God is listening to me because I am such a sinner. I think I am pretty humble and try to be thankful for a good day at work and a good job and good people to work with. I always try to say thank you Jesus when something good happens and I always pray before I start an IV because it hurts and I dont want to have to stick my pt more than 1 time. It really works! Do most people pray every day? Do you think God does more for people who pray in groups of 60, or does he hear my single prayer and understand. I just am curious why people think if a hundred people pray together for something, it is more effective than a single prayer from one person.
2006-08-10 16:16:39 · 14 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I pray as often as I can. I try to pray without ceasing. I believe that every action in our lives can be a prayer offered. I too work in nursing and I try to picture every patient as Jesus. I do all for Jesus and treat each patient as I would treat Him. God hears and answers every single prayer. Even the ones we cannot find words to ask He knows. I do believe special times that we can Storm Heaven for his help.As for effectiveness I can't say but I will take and offer all the prayers and graces I can.
Peace Be With You,
Debra
2006-08-10 16:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You need to be thankful for the good and the bad, not just the good.I always start my prayers with a thank you and end with a thank you also. God hears all prayers whether alone or in a group. I pray all the time at least a dozen times a day, if not more.
2006-08-10 16:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't pray anywhere near as often as I should, mosltly just the formal prayers during chuch sevice. When I do feel the need, it usually gets very emotional.
It's said that God is present when groups pray for the same thing together because it's less likely that the prayer will be selfish. No congregation is going to pray thatI win the lottery so I can get full- body liposuction, change my name and move to Australia. Unless they really hate my singing.
2006-08-10 16:37:44 · answer #3 · answered by ERIC G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to pray every day, give thanks to my Lord for everything He's given me. You said you wonder if He hears you. You cannot come to the Lord in prayer with sin. If you have sin, you must confess it first before God can hear you. The only time God hears the prayer of a sinner, is when a non-believer asks God into his heart. If you have any doubt about God hearing and answering prayer, read 1 John.
2006-08-10 16:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by ted.nardo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that gets you closer to God is good. Muslims (not terrorists) believe that every good thing you do, in fact every aspect of your life from driving to shopping to helping a little old lady cross the street is an act of prayer.
Since it says in the Bible that God even notes the fall of a single sparrow, don't you think that God hears you? Sometimes we just don't pay attention to the answers.
2006-08-10 16:26:09 · answer #5 · answered by Nadiah B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you don't close your eyes while you pray in the car. A recent study showed that prayer for ill people does nothing, and in fact, the groups being prayed for actually suffered more than the not prayed for group. Funny how things end up.
2006-08-10 16:25:37 · answer #6 · answered by reverenceofme 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since you pray while not doing anything else but driving, it is not a complete waste of time, particularly if it makes you feel better. But there is NO evidence either that there is a god, or that if there is, he/she/it has any effect on human affairs, or that if he/she/it does, that he/she/it is in the least motivated by prayer.
2006-08-10 16:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hooray for you!!!!!! I pray every day on the way to work thanking HIM for all my blessings and asking for forgiveness for my sins I ask him to bless my family and friends and I pray or the ones I know are sick and to ask for a safe trip to and from work and the same safe trip for my loved ones. I believe HE hears all prayers whether from one or 20,0000. Tell ya what, if you get up ther before me send me a sign and let me know and if I get there before you I will send you a sign letting you know the same
2006-08-10 16:27:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bible says to be persistent in a view of prayers. The thing is that we don't pray enought!
2006-08-10 16:25:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God hears all --whether it is one person or many!! I pray everyday on my way to work also!! It prepares me for the day and we have a nice chat before the hectic day gets started!!!
2006-08-10 16:21:06 · answer #10 · answered by jiffypop88 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋