2006-09-02 00:35:49 · 12 answers · asked by XYZ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
People may pray for things that are not of God's will, but God does what He does, He does what's best for us. Sometimes that doesn't match up with our own childlike wishes, but He knows what's best for us and for all. He answers prayers, in that He gives what's best for us and for all. We just don't always recognize it.
2006-09-02 00:50:47 · answer #1 · answered by Dolores G. Llamas 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
People pray because they don't have the mental tools to discover other options.
George Carlin, when asked if he ever prayed to god, gave this answer. I don't see how it can be improved upon.
"You know who I pray to? Joe Pesci. Joe Pesci. Two reasons; first of all, I think he's a good actor. Okay. To me, that counts. Second; he looks like a guy who can get things done. Joe Pesci doesn't fvck around. Doesn't fvck around. In fact, Joe Pesci came through on a couple of things that God was having trouble with. For years I asked God to do something about my noisy neighbor with the barking dog. Joe Pesci straightened that c0ck-sucker out with one visit.
I noticed that of all the prayers I used to offer to God, and all the prayers that I now offer to Joe Pesci, are being answered at about the same 50 percent rate. Half the time I get what I want. Half the time I don't. Same as God 50-50. Same as the four leaf clover, the horse shoe, the rabbit's foot, and the wishing well. Same as the mojo man. Same as the voodoo lady who tells your fortune by squeezing the goat's testicles. It's all the same; 50-50. So just pick your superstitions, sit back, make a wish and enjoy yourself.
And for those of you that look to the Bible for it's literary qualities and moral lessons; I got a couple other stories I might like to recommend for you. You might enjoy The Three Little Pigs. That's a good one. It has a nice happy ending. Then there's Little Red Riding Hood. Although it does have that one X-rated part where the Big Bad Wolf actually eats the grandmother. Which I didn't care for, by the way. And finally, I've always drawn a great deal of moral comfort from Humpty Dumpty. The part I liked best: "and all the king's horses, and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty together again."
That's because there is no Humpty Dumpty, and there is no God. None. Not one. Never was. No God.
2006-09-02 00:40:55 · answer #2 · answered by ratboy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do human beings attempt this? they wrestle. Are they effective? no longer most of the time you'll locate a pair places in scripture the position God looks to modify his concepts after human beings pray. yet frequently it finally ends up getting them in hassle. How does that connect with "presdestination"? Paul talks about that in Romans 8. He says we are waiting to draw close "the best, the right, and the suitable will of God." So evidently that even as God has an perfect "vacation spot" (objective or objective) for each existence, that is plausible to apply diverse steps alongside the eay to get there. no longer some thing in scripture exhibits that we are locked into each and every decision, action, and idea in existence. If that replaced into actual, there should be no such ingredient as "sin", on account that we may be able to really do what God forces us to do, and no duty for our own action - therefore no judgement on the end. we does no longer choose faith in God, obedience, prayer, or some thing else. we ought to easily sail alongside, take what comes, and be in God's proper will even as that is all executed. and that couldn't taught everywhere in the Bible. God does have a plan, and he receives his human beings there sooner or later. notwithstanding the steps alongside the way be counted upon us. no matter if we walk in his proper will, or some thing suitable, or actually good.
2016-12-06 03:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People don't pray to convince God. God already knows what He gonna do. People pray to ask God. The Bible says you have not because you ask not. But sometimes when people prayers don't get answered doesn't mean that God didn't want whatever it is that they're asking for to happen. Maybe the time isn't right, they are still too immature, they will forget God once the "thing" is in their possession, they ask with the wrong intentions or simply because their faith is not strong enough to cause God to move on their behave. And God answers are either, yes, no, or wait and you hae to be immature enough to know that He knows whats best and the thingss that He allows are for our best and not to control us or tey to ruin our lives. God is waaaaaay too kind for that, but only a mature enough people will understand that.
2006-09-02 00:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by goodfowlkes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. People pray to give thanks and to seek strength in their times of need. Many people pray and really don't believe their prayers will be answered, but the bible is specific that we need to "believe God hears ours prayers and will respond to what we need.
2006-09-02 00:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by johomusser 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pray for guidance and needs
2006-09-02 00:41:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Amongst other things; for a similiar reason that a child asks their parent(s) for something.
2006-09-02 03:35:29 · answer #7 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Oh, Notably Indifferent Personage, kindly grant unspecified but beneficial things to this admittedly unworthy supplicant...."
Isn't that how most prayers go?
2006-09-02 00:43:23 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what Abraham did, and God granted him his request.
2006-09-02 00:43:25 · answer #9 · answered by WHITE TRASH ARMENIAN 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure. What's the point of free will if there's no choices involved?
2006-09-02 00:38:12 · answer #10 · answered by Seraphim 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋