if i were to pray?

Question

I havent prayed in a long time...and i was wondering if i were to start to again will it help me...b.c. lately my boyfriemd has been really grouchy and doesnt want to talk about me and his relationship like i would like to...and when i ask him he keeps saying i dont know when...and all..i really want me and him to work...so i have been praying to God for help ..so do you think praying is a good start to help mine and his relationship??...and does praying work if you havent prayed in a long time?

just leting yous know were 17..and have a baby..thats 3weeks old..and are still in school....

Answer 1

You can pray at any times in your life.

You know that praying is seeking for divine guidance to solve our difficulties.
In order to get positive results of our prayers, I think that we should have conscious faith in the One True God and trust His unfailing guidance.
1. We have to see clearly exactly what are our difficulties.
2. We concentrate on divine guidance to solve them.
3. We pray and notice the guidance: During prayer we may see some solutions, we may remember some books or some people who can bear the wisdom that we can get from there.
4. Then, we prayerfully put those inspired advices into practice.
5. If the results are not satisfactory, we can continue praying to make appropriate modifications.

Pray for your success in solving difficulties of your life with divine guidance.

Answer 2

Hey there, sounds like your relationship with your boyfriend is touching a rough spot right now. A lot of guys get like that every once in a while when they've got a lot on their mind or they're stressed. With the two of you having so much going on and having to adjust to parenthood so early, he's probably just understandably scared. I can totally understand and admire your desire to work on your relationship and keep the communication lines open between you two. Never stop persisting in that! As for prayer, I am a Christian and I strongly believe in the power of it. I'm also a busy 17 year old (like yourself), and I'm sometimes not very consistent with it either. But no matter how long I don't pray for, I always know that God is waiting eagerly for me to come back to Him. Yes, you're absolutely right, beginning a life of prayer will be a great start. Also remember though, that even in the hard times we are supposed to praise God because He is in control and won't fail us. As well, if you have a Bible (you can also use Biblegateway.com), start reading in there (I would suggest the Psalms, or any book from the New Testament first) for encouragement. Listen for God's voice and always be hopeful of better things to come. God is always there, and He will hear your every prayer. He loves you so incredibly much and wants to help you. My last idea would be for you to try going to a good Christian church (if you don't already), and try to bring your boyfriend with you. Let us know how things turn out for you. Bless you!

Answer 3

If you are 17, then you need to first of all finish high school, or you might not ever get much of a job. You are close to getting your high school certificate. Does your parents help you, do you live together, etc. Your boyfriend might be feeling like he wants out of the relationship, and too young for this responsibility. You need to tend to you baby, and work on your education. You have to also realize that this relationship may be too immature for it to last, meaning your too young. You have to concentrate on yourself, and justg let him be, as this may not last, and you may be going solo in the future. That is not the end of the world, a lot of girls do this. I got married just one year older than you, had a baby at 19, divorced when the baby was just 2 yrs old. It was almost the same, as we were really too young for a baby. He was 21 however, and 23 when the baby came, as I had it just a week before I turned 20. I went on my own, and worked at a good job, as I took typing and shorthand in high school, this was a long time ago. But try to concentrate on a job, and training for that kind of job. I met my now husband, and he adopted the baby, then we had two more. Been married now for 44 yrs. Just know that you can make it, and don't worry about jobs at this very moment. If he can, that would be good, but he knows he has to get out of school too. Good luck, you will be facing some tough decisions, but things worked out for me and it can for you too. Prayer helps, but sometimes God has other plans for you, and you may not know what they are right now, so pray that if it is His will, that you will get what you want, but realize that God will be leading you, and you must trust that He will be making the decisions for you, but remember we must learn in this life, and God is there for us, but He gives us options in this life. So pray that He will guide you, and please stay in His flock. Start to church and get closer to Him, and keep praying, You will have Him with you always.

Answer 4

Did you know that Jesus lied about prayer? Thats probably why you haven't prayed in a long time...

Jesus repeatedly said that if you pray in His name, He would do what you ask of Him to glorify God. However, Jesus NEVER said that if you pray in His name, He will think about it and get back to you, or that He would check with the Sky-Daddy before dealing with your prayers.

Clearly, Jesus does not answer all prayers. To do so would cause problems of, well, Biblical proportions. The idea that Jesus/God only answers your prayer when they fit in with His plans is yet another fabrication of the faith to rationalize a clearly impossible belief.

Why don't you try a real world solution to your problems. I'm certain you will have better results than you will by praying to a pathological liars corpse.

-SD-

Answer 5

If you feel like you need to pray, then pray. But with the situation you're in, you're going to have some rough situations ahead of you. Praying could be a good way of meditating, and releasing stress. But other than that, you just make sure that you and your child are okay first!! EVEN BEFORE YOUR BOYFRIEND.

Answer 6

Lots of issues here. One thing for sure, prayer will not hurt. Begin by praising God for your baby, for the food and shelter you have and whatever else you have that makes life easier. Praise God for his faithfulness. Pray for strength for the many trials ahead, and strength to live a life pleasing to Him in accordance with His word. Pray for a continually increasing walk with Jesus. Feel it. Know it. Confess any sins to Him in earnest. Pray for the health and future of your baby, pray for your baby's father. Surrender yourself to Christ and search for His will for you. j

Remember, too, that faith wtihout works is dead. You have some big decisions to make in the near future and some growing responsibilities as well. At 17 you would almost certainly benefit from some type of family counseling. If you have a caseworker talk with them. If not, talk with your family doctor. They can help you find a program to help.

Yes, sister, pray, pray, pray! I will be praying for you, too.,

May God bless you richly.

Answer 7

Pray Pray Pray, everyday. He is waiting to hear from you.
I Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!
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Answer 8

First off, I believe in God, in all of it. I try to avoid praying for a specific thing. I don't think it's wrong! My priest simply told me it is better to ask for guidance, then to ask for one particular thing. Pray for God to help ease your burden. It might help to if you tell Him the whole story. He may know, but it may help you to simply talk about it to Him, as He won't tell you how wrong your man is or that you need to get over it.
Also, praying always works. He always hears us, whether you believe or not, whether you call out for him or not, He is always there.
Thank you for opening up to strangers and know that you are in my prayers also tonight.

Answer 9

Prayer always works...maybe not the way we want it to, but still works! :-)

Just don't be a hypocrite, like this person: lady bernd

"wouldn't bother to answer.... ask me again later!"

That was her answer to this question: "What is the hardest thing you ever did......emotionally, mentally, physically, whatever..."

I think it takes a LOT of courage to pray again, after all this time...that shows character & strength.

Answer 10

Praying is a good start! good for you!
Prayer never fails...
You just have to be patient in waiting for the answers...
I'll pray for you!
God bless you and your relationship!