bear with me. It's a long question to ask, but I've been dying to know for years.
Why, when Christians pray (esp fundy typs) they use a certain kind of "language" they NEVER use outside of prayer. In particular they use the word "just" a lot. It's the most bizarre thing to me. "Lord, today, we just ask that you just bless us Lord. And we just want to praise you..."
Does anybody know what I mean, and most importantly --- WHY do you talk like that? Please help!!
2006-12-20 05:33:46 · 16 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i notice that too. also.. "Father God" is common.
I think it's mostly just a matter of habit, like a natrual language. When a person is baptized in the Spirit he/she can speak in tounges, like me. That God-given language is always the same.
I definetely know what you mean... and overall I guess just because it emphasizes it.. It's like being more fervent. (The fervent prayers of a righteous man availeth much)
I don't usually pray like that.. I just talk to God faithfully.
ha.. "get a grip" thinks you're criticizing..
2006-12-20 05:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by Doug 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps because, when some Christians read a certain translation of the Holy Bible, for example KJV, they tend to speak with the same formality or style used by that translation.
I sometimes pray scriptures from the Bible, interspersed with my own praise or petitions, so perhaps I use that "language," too. Not sure, as I do not listen to myself when I pray. May GOD bless you richly.
2006-12-20 13:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by woman of faith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do know what you mean.. Im a Christian and frankly it annoys me. I dont disrespect anyones prayers if they are heart felt but thats the thing, is it more from their heart or for the ears of others? When I pray, I talk to God, like I would anyone I have great respect for. He doesnt need pretty "Christian-ese" words or old English or Gregorian chants... He wants my heart and thats what I give Him
2006-12-20 13:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL. I am a christian and have heard/said that myself. I've heard that called "christianese"
I'm not sure why christians do that...it is not something you "have to do" but I think it is personal preference. Some like to pray like that best, I know I personally like to just talk. I still say Dear God and Amen but the rest sounds like anyother conversation I have. Personal preference, maybe it depends on how you were taught to pray, parents, pastors, etc.
Peace!!!
2006-12-20 13:40:24 · answer #4 · answered by Abundant Life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its true, many folks feel like they need to sound "spiritual" when they pray, as if God will pay more attention if they sound official. Some use language from the King James Bible, like Oh, Lord thou art,.blah, blah, blah.
I just talk to God like a friend, or a Daddy, like Jesus said to. Makes a lot more sense to me. Your high sounding language is not going to impress God!
2006-12-20 13:43:36 · answer #5 · answered by guitar teacher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All folks pray differently, some may use the word just, some not.
U have your own unique prayer if u really pray to your creator.
2006-12-20 13:36:27 · answer #6 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I have not heard that but we should pray from the heart God knows our every thought. I know that may be a scary thought but helps to keep us on the right path.
2006-12-20 13:37:42 · answer #7 · answered by Sam's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a form of "Political Religion" Correctness.
But that was not how I was taught to pray.
2006-12-20 13:39:41 · answer #8 · answered by אידיאליסטי™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian, but I don't say "just" when I pray. I've heard some people say it, and it did make me say "what?!" for a split second. I have no idea. :)
2006-12-20 13:36:54 · answer #9 · answered by TheLonelyTalkin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, but why do the christians also frown upon meditation and wiccan "prayers" and magick, yet under all the titles, it is still the same thing?
2006-12-20 13:38:11 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋