I understand the importance of prayer for such things as forgiveness of sins, but I don't understand why we pray to god "to give us our daily bread" or to save us from some calamity etc.
The reason I say this is because there are always people in this world that are hungry without food and calamities are a part of nature and this world will always be full of pain and sorrow.
People pray for food and protection from calamities, yet these events still happen.
2006-08-11 08:28:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
read this one
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnYBxMgl6zlMDcxBl2NI4xrsy6IX?qid=20060811080905AAvkPKb
it is somewhat similar.
2006-08-11 08:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by Ak2ng 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If one believe in God as creator of the universe and as an active participant in the running of the world, then everything, on a daily basis, emanates from Him. As such, requests for sustenance, safety, etc. is appropriate.
2006-08-11 15:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by Black Fedora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main reason to pray is to have a relationship with God. He knows our needs, but desires a relationship.
2006-08-11 15:45:05 · answer #3 · answered by shepherd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God works in His time not ours . Prayer is our personal connection and relationship with God . Bad things happen in this world because of satan . Matthew 24:6-8 , Satan just wants to kill and destroy and bring down as many people as he can to join him in hell
2006-08-11 15:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by robinhoodcb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well pray for the people that dont have the food they need and it might come true and just think that if he didnt give you your daily bread he might not give it to you
2006-08-11 15:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by silly little fairy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray if it makes you feel good to do so. It serves no other purpose.
2006-08-11 15:38:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a do you want to burn in h e ll no you d o n t so thats y you need pray
2006-08-11 15:33:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋