Sometimes when I pray, my mind occasionally wanders off. I really try not to, but sometimes it just happens. Is this normal? I'm honestly trying no to wander off. I'm a very religious person. I'm Christian by the way. Thanks.
2007-01-03 07:35:27 · 11 answers · asked by CK 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
umm..guy with the IQ answer. My IQ is 143 thank you very much. I'm korean (asian). So yeah, your answer is obviously wrong.
2007-01-03 07:47:02 · update #1
a lot of good answers. I think I'll let the voting decide.
2007-01-04 07:54:48 · update #2
Try to focus on a being, picture God sitting on his throne as you approach him, you have a genuine concern, message or would like to give him thanks for a blessing you recieved. If you see him as a real being you are more likely to stay focused. Be careful not to turn to images in your worship, they take the place of God but instead, see him as real.
2007-01-03 07:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it means u are a weak christian neccessarily. This happens to me as well. While someone else is leading prayer....i start to wonder about things that will happen later on in the day. Im sure this happens to many christians. So no it doesn't mean u are weak, it just means u should try to concentrate on understanding the meaning of the prayer. Tell yourself that the prayer that is being said is meaningful, and can help you with its life lessons later on in life. Try to find its true meaning. But trust me it happens to everyone Hope this helps!
2016-05-22 23:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very normal, I often fall asleep. Try praying at a time everyday that you can focus on Him and what he's done. Finish the prayer and then wander wherever. Another idea is to pray outloud. Can't wander too much when you can hear yourself. God bless.
2007-01-03 07:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try focusing on already answered prayer:
Our Father, deliver us from evil: Mt 6:13
We are delivered from the law: Rom 7:6
For law is what hind-ers, not what helps.
What helps, in time, is in Hebrews 4:16.
Think from the end: Revelation 22:21.
Such is the last trump played by Paul.
As noted thrice in 1Cor16; Col4; 2Th3.
http://www.godshew.org/RevelatorySermons13.htm
The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
2007-01-03 07:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
brother we as Christians all go through this. Our bible tells us in
2ndCorinthians 10:5; casting down imaginations,and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, Bringing into captivity EVERY THOUGHT to the obedience of Christ.
Being a Christian is full of activities we are told to speak to,, cast down, and bring under, In all of this we have to learn that while we are entering into a relationship in and through our prayer life, we have a enemy. Joyce Myers says it best. The mind is the battle field.
So what you have to do is cast down the thought, for instance when I pray and the enemy comes into my mind and says oh you have to get up from here you have to much to do to pray right now,
I simply say satan get behind me in the name of Jesus, I have nothing to do right now except to be with my Father. Even if I have to do this 2 or 3 times in a hour of prayer time, I refuse to allow the enemy to keep me from spending time in prayer in fellowship with my Father. I have even went as far as to tell the ole devil every time you interupt me I am adding five minutes more of prayer time.
So we have to look at 2nd Corinthians and do what the Lord tells us bringing unto captivity every thought. that our mind not be thought wicked before the Lord.
Through your mind is a way satan can enter into you distracting us from God. So unless we cast down the thoughts that he injects into our mind while we are trying to fellowship with the Father, we defeat ourselves in prayer.
You have to make your thoughts be on God and what you are praying about.
Keep Praying it will get eaiser and better.. Give the devil the boot in Jesus Name. I pray sometimes now and am not bothered at all.. So you can do it.
2007-01-03 08:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by Tim and Karen J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal. Stop being so serious. God already knows what is in your heart. Just talk like God is sitting next to you in the room. It helps, but it's still hard to concentrate at times.
2007-01-03 07:41:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mine does too...sometimes I fall asleep saying my prayers! I know I need to do better...
2007-01-03 09:00:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they say god knows whats on your mind. all you have to do is think and it'd be the same as praying. some people have add, or adhd, its just the way we are, i doubt he is goign to get mad cause u cant concentrate as easily as others. there are somethings i cant concentrate on either. *shrug* just part of life.
2007-01-03 07:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's normal for anyone with an IQ over 84 but lower than 126. Over 126 and you stop believing in prayer altogether and use your time more wisely.
2007-01-03 07:38:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
Try to keep from distractions... seek God early. This has helped me.
2007-01-03 07:38:28 · answer #10 · answered by RB 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋