How do you call God?

Question

Im new to the concept of God, i didnt believe in Him before. When i pray, i dont know how to call him. Because when hearing/saying "God" i can see an old man with white beard who looks like man. But thats not what i believe he is! I believe that its a spiritual being without gender, omnipotent, present everywhere and that "it" created universal energy that i use for healing. Do you have some suggestions concerning how should i call it in my prayers? Id like to give it some name and not just "higher power" in order to gain better relationship with it. But dont you think its rude to look for name for it just like i would like to name my pet? wont it be angry because i do that? I know its a weird question :-) please dont tell me to call him Jesus or something similar. Thanks!

Answer 1

GOD is love
when someone gives another a drink when they are thirsty. There you see him
When someone cloths someone who has dirty rags on. You will catch a glimps of him again.
When you see yourself buy a homeless person a meal He wispered the inspiration in your ear.
When you visit your mother , father, sister or brother in the hospital and your presence is enough to calm their fear. He drove you there.
when you visit your friend who has just got in trouble and went to jail. He handed you the courage to enter and opened the cage for you.
The greatest of these is when you sacrifice your own life. That another may live

Now When you learn to do all these things for the person you think is not deserving of them
you have learned how to love, and you have embraced the spirit . Call him what you may but there is a secrete by no other name is man lead to the father but throught the son.

Answer 2

Just call him/her/it "God". When starting a prayer many people say, "Dear God" (as if they're starting to write a letter).

Jesus is a separate being and may not necessarily be who you want to address.

God is a nice, easy name; and its the name most people use. You know what you think of this "force", so after a while you won't be picturing the man with the white beard on a cloud. Of course, since it can be hard to picture a force there's probably nothing wrong with imagining the God-on-the-cloud thing either. It doesn't matter what you picture. It matters what you say.

Answer 3

Hi. The bible says that God calls Himself "I am." See, it doesn't matter in what year you call on Him, He is Who He is, and it is always the present for Him. So, calling Him "I am" is appropriate.

Also, He goes by these names: Friend, Healer, Abba, Father, Counsellor, Wonderful, Jesus, Name above All Names, Beautiful Savior, Glorious Lord, Immanuel, God Is with Us, Blessed Redeemer, Living Word, Yahweh, Author, Judge, and so many other names. Below is a site, appropriately called "The Names of God." Oh, and He's a he.

Many Blessings!

Answer 4

My Goodness, Don't listen to those who are telling you to call howard and those who believe in wicca. God is the Almighty creator of heaven and earth. And hey, don't you ever call Him it!! He says "I am who I am" When praying, call Him heavenly Father. I advise that you read the book of John in the Bible. Since you are a starter, begin with that book and believe me, you'll get to know more about God. And hey, You cannot get to God unless you go through JESUS CHRIST. He said "Iam the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me" So if you think you can pray to God and eliminate Jesus, you are wrong. If you want to be a true Christian(you either be hot or cold, there is no in-between. You are either for God or for satan) you better believe in Jesus Christ. When you pray, ask everything in Jesus' name. The bible says "whatever you ask for in my name, you will have it.' read the whole book of john, that is where you will find the answer to your question and much more than you ever knew. God is not some old fella. He's glorious. He's Merciful, He's Holy. remember every time you start to pray, God listens to you. and God answers all prayers. Whether it is a yes or a no, or wait, He sure does answer all our prayers. God bless you.

Answer 5

Try out some phrases. I like:

Great One
Merciful One
Holy Creator
Giver of Life and Light
Wise Master
Universal Being
The Ever-Present
Beautiful Mother and Compassionate Father (yes, both at once...)

Say each item from your list and imagine what that being might look like. When you find a Name that suits your ideal, use it with reverence.

My in-laws are Christians, and I am wicca, so whenever we have family meals, I use the name "Holy Creator" at grace. Any name you choose for The One, The One shall answer to.

Blessings!

Answer 6

Angela M points out a smidgen of how many names by which a diety can be known. I use that phrasing to include all, I hope.

I think of it this way when asked how to address a deity. Various religions claim that you should use this name or that - God, Yahweh, Jehovah, Allah, Goddess, Supreme One, so on and so forth. I vote you figure out which fits your heart best and use that one. I doubt your God cares what name you use, so long as you two talk.

Explained: (and I'm NOT proclaiming to be a deity or anywhere near - this is an analogy of sorts) I have a full name given to me by my parents, and nicknames given to me by friends, family, and people I work with, or see in class. Each person uses the name he or she feels fits me best, often based upon that person's relationship with me. There are certain people who would be shocked to hear what others call me, but I know they're talking to me. They all refer to me. Just as I'm a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a cousin, a niece, a friend, a coworker, an employee, a teacher, etc...many hats sit upon my head, each fitting me in that circumstance.

Again, I state that I doubt the God you worship really cares what name you use, if you choose to use one, so long as you two talk. Heck, if you can't find a name that fits your heart for your deity, don't worry...talk with your heart; that's what matters in the end.

I wish you well on your journey and peace as you travel.

Answer 7

When I pray, I call Him Heavenly Father. There are many translations of God in the Bible. Jehova, Almighty, etc. I have a friend who, when she prays calls Him Daddy. God is a He. If you read the Bible, you will find that clearly. The Bible talks about the FATHER in Heaven. Hope you find something comfortable for you, and good luck on your new journey.

Answer 8

First off, I would like to suggest you look in your bible for information regarding prayer. You can find prayer in the "glossary" at the back, and it will give you tons of information. If your uncomfortable calling him "God" I would suggest "father" or "Lord". Calling him "it" though, is a bit...un-reverant, considering the connotations that "it" goes hand in hand with. Keep in mind, he DID create the universe. I don't mean to say that I think your bad or anything for wondering, I just want to present to you the idea of reverance for God and the fact that we need to honor him. Its awesome thought that you are searching! Ok, I hope that helps! :)

Answer 9

try praying like your writing a letter. Start with Dear God, Hi its me again.
Or
Write the letter and seal it in an envelope address it to God and hide it. I have opened these letters that I wrote 30 years before and it was very enlightening. I had forgotten what I wrote and saw how my life had changed so much. Some had been answered and some thank God were not.

Answer 10

NekoBus: God is termed a guy contained in the Bible...he's likewise called a She because expertise is termed a She and God is expertise, consequently making it ideal to call God both a He or a She.