Praying sounds like people think they know better than god and don't trust his judgment.
2007-02-03 07:40:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think those who pray don't beleive in an omnicient god, if god knows your situation, and god knows the right thing to do, praying is asking "him" to do other than wha he knows to be best...
2007-02-03 08:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
We do not pray thinking we are the ones in control and dictating what God can and can't do. That's not what prayer is. Prayer is a personal encounter with God. It is time spent in communion with Him, growing closer, meditating on His truths, emptying yourself of yourself. Prayer is also a time to ask God for grace and help for whatever you need in life.
2007-02-03 10:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by Danny H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prayer is communication with God. When we pray we must believe that He is going to give you the answer and supply the need. We must also realize that God is our Heavenly Father and He knows what is best for us, so therefore we shouldn't have to beg God for anything.
2007-02-03 08:05:04 · answer #3 · answered by trvm3957 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
praying is not to try to get God to do our will, but getting us ready to do His. You are right- He knows what is best for us- but God loves when His children communicate with Him. Can you imagine anything anymore amazing then God wanting to have anything to do with us. He gives us the opportunity to pray to Him. Yes we do pray for things we desire of course, but the main reason God has given us the privilege of prayer is because of the relationship He wants with us.
2007-02-03 07:45:58 · answer #4 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesus taught us "how to pray". This is not a memorized prayer that Jesus commanded us to pray. For memorized prayer doesn't come from the heart. We are to pray like Jesus prayed.
On the outer surface of this example many believe that memorized prayer is how we should pray. It is not, for Jesus also tells us that is just babbling like the pagans. Those prayers are not heard. We are to pray by the "example" that lays within the "Lord's Prayer".
Let me explain this for all, Let's take the Lord's Prayer apart for the example that lays within.
"Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name". This is known as "Worship of the Father". We are to start out by praising Him.
"Thy kingdom come". This is known as "Allegiance to God's sovereignty". Give thanks for what and who He is!
"Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven". This is Submission to His will. Submit unto Him!
"Give us this day our daily bread". This is asking for His provision. It is Petition and Intercession. Lift up one another and self.
"And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors". This is Confession and forgiveness of debts. Confess our sins and sins that we have against fellow brothers and sisters.
"And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil". This is Deliverance, Watchfulness! Claim the healing in which He gives.
"For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen". This is again Worship! Thank Him for all in which He has given you.
If we prayed like we are suppose to, its not in a selfish manner.
2007-02-03 07:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
okay, I kind of got the drift of your question like the fourth time I read it. (argh!)
Prayer means "I beg you". That is the original meaning of the word. "I prithee", you may have heard or read while dabbling in literary works of Medieval nature, in which one character is begging or pleading with another.
Sometimes it works. Once you are a parent, you will understand. It is difficult to say no to a child with puppy-dog eyes.
2007-02-03 07:47:26 · answer #6 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Philippians 4:6
It's OK to ask. We should ask that our supplications be in accordance with His will.
2007-02-03 08:19:16 · answer #7 · answered by NickofTyme 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't pray often, but when I do, it's always a prayer of gratitude. Like you say, there's no need to ask for anything. But sometimes saying "thanks" is just the thing you need.
2007-02-03 09:17:36 · answer #8 · answered by rabid_scientist 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋