2007-02-19 12:27:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One can not pray the Lords Prayer enough. When a prayer becomes vain repetition is when we ask the Father over and over and over for those --- things---of which we do not need. For your Father already knowth what your needs are, trying to influence the Divine ear.....is vain repetition.
Remember, Jesus told us to pray without ceasing, to live our life as if it was a prayer. Praying the Lords Prayer anew each day each hours, with a heart that reaches all humanity, is the best thing all humans can do.
2007-02-19 12:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by kickinupfunf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rev. 4:8-11 - The angels are repeating a prayer over and over again. This repetition is not in vein. We are called to pray unceasingly (St. Paul). How could you ever say the Lord's Prayer too many times?! When you keep saying it becomes a part of you and your very life becomes a prayer.
God Bless!
2007-02-19 13:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by jordan55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Written prayers are from the heart and therefore, not a vain repetition. If you really mean it then it's okay but then again I'm Catholic not Protestant. There is nothing wrong with repetition of prayers as long as is not in vain.
2007-02-19 13:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once any prayer loses it's meaning due to being thoughtlessly repeated, that is "vain repetition". Pray from your heart. You don't need any fancy words. God knows your heart.
2007-02-19 12:34:20 · answer #4 · answered by MeMe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "Lords Prayer" should more properly be called The Apostles Prayer... and it is not intended to be used as written, as a repititious prayer... it is intended as a templet... Our Father who art in Heaven hallowed be thy name... this is where you would praise God in your own words for what He has done for you... and each part after would be where you would fill in your own words... it was given as an outline for prayer.... but it also can be comforting when used intime of stress or sadness... jus to say the words is calming...
2007-02-19 12:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
our father prayer:
Our father which art in heaven hollowed be thine name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory forever.
Amen
First Jesus was telling us how to pray so he was talking.
So who is the father? And what is his name?
He said, "Our father" so it is his father to.
When Jesus sets up his rulership over the earth his will
will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
They say it a lot but never think it may have a meaning.
Does anyone know what he meant?
2007-02-19 12:30:33 · answer #6 · answered by Ruth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my church we say it in unison every week, right after the Pastor does his prayer for the prayer requests. Each time I say it, I think it through like first time. If I had to say it more than once in a row, it would be repetitious.
2007-02-19 12:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by nancy jo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prayer is nothing more than having a conversation with God. You do not need to have a "prayer formula," and you do not need to include "religious” words. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He provided them with an example, or rather, an outline. But this prayer example was never meant to be a substitute for your own words. Instead, you can use the outline to form your own prayers.
"Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." Notice how the beginning of the prayer praises God and honors Him. In your own prayers, you will want to do the same in your own words.
"Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." Next, we ask that God's will be done. We ask that it be done on earth as it is in Heaven. In Heaven, no one disputes with God. There is no debate, no negotiating. This should be our heartfelt desire as well.
"Give us this day our daily bread." Now we ask for God's gracious provision. We ask Him to supply us. This is where you will want to express the desires of your heart.
"And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." This part makes so many uncomfortable. That is because this part is conditional. We ask for our sins to be forgiven as (or, in the same way) we have forgiven others.
"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil" This is where we ask for divine guidance and protection from our flesh and the powers of the evil one.
"For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." We finish our prayer by glorifying God once again--a fitting end to any prayer.
To use the Lord's prayer as a prayer is to use it in a way not intended. But, if you don't have the words to express your heart, know that God has taken care of that too.
"In the same way, the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we should. But the Spirit himself intercedes with groans too deep for words..." (Romans 8:26)
2007-02-19 12:44:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it isnt a prayer persay, it is a model of how we should pray. the catholics say it every ten seconds it seems like and all for nothing. it just shows us how to pray.
2007-02-19 12:31:02 · answer #9 · answered by mechadrum2000 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thats why our church doesnt repeat prayers we've read anymore than you would recite a math textbook.
2007-02-19 12:46:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋