pls help me i have 2 write it with both sides of the argument, backing up with evidence from other religions and with a summary
2007-02-24 23:50:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course there is. Psychologists recommend it as a way of releasing stress and anxiety. And the best part is that God always hears you.
2007-03-04 09:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by Starjumper the R&S Cow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are prayers and there are prayers. Prayers that are directing God to do something are useless on their own. Those that are begging and asking are also useless unless they are backed with appropriate actions. Those that praise God in the name of worship are deluding themselves because the true Almighty is not interested in flattery.
Perhaps the best prayers are those that are directed towards making the person know what to do and when to do it.
2007-03-03 12:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by RAFIU 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the second member of The Godhead Jesus Christ was on earth He often would spend the whole night talking and praying to His Father, if The Son of God Himself felt the need of prayer why would anyone not understand its a must, you live in a world that has a total death rate, Jesus is YOUR ONLY Way out, and prayer is something that is precious when Jesus died the temple vail was torn from top to bottom see Matt. 27:51 which when that temple service was in operation only the priest could go in before God The Father now we have the privledge of going to The Father via Jesus Christ, in 1John 1:9 IF we confess our sins He is faithfull and Just to forgive us our sins "AND" cleanse us from all unrighteousness, and prayer is to us and God what air is to us, its our life to keep the channel open between us and God, find out more free bible lessons www.itiswritten.com bible questions www.itiswritten.com talk to me also wgr88@yahoo.com God bless
2007-02-25 08:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by wgr88 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I’m not sure—let me pray about it. Just kidding. The easy answer to the question is: because God tells us to (e.g., “Pray continually”). But that begs the question of why He tells us to pray, so let’s delve into that a bit.
Although prayer can be most simply defined as “talking to or with God,” there are in the Bible various kinds of communication and conversation with the Almighty. Thinking of a Father/child relationship helps us determine what categories such communication would fall into. Why and how would a child talk to his father?
Petitionary prayer is perhaps what most people think of first, that is, asking God for something for ourselves or for someone else. God often encourages us to come to Him for whatever we need, be it big or small (e.g., Phil. 4:6). 1 John 5:14 guides us to pray for things that are in accordance with His will, and His Word is where we find His will. Far too many Christians needlessly preface their prayers with “If it be your will…” when more understanding of Scripture would reveal to them whether or not this is the case.
Praise, worship, thanksgiving, and exaltation of God are other forms of verbalizing to Him what is in our heart (see just about any Psalm). He loves it when we tell Him how wonderful we think He is. Why, because His ego needs to be stroked? Heavens, no! Everything God asks us to do is for our benefit, first and foremost. When we praise God and magnify His goodness, it solidifies for us how much He loves us and wants the best for us, and our faith in Him is strengthened.
What about just talking things over with God or the Lord Jesus? That’s cool.
I don’t know about you, but knowing that my heavenly Father longs to have me share my heart with Him, and that my prayers make a difference in the course of history, motivates me to pray. And I need to remind myself of this—often.
Should we pray? Yes! Why should we pray? Because God needs our prayers to help Him bring to pass His will. How should we pray? Passionately! When should we pray? Any time! Where should we pray? Anywhere!
2007-03-04 17:28:00 · answer #4 · answered by llosier9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because there is a point in praying the elders made it. so stop making a fuss about it. and in order t help you i will suggest you one thing. go see the rituals that are conducted ever day in the temples in india and if you get a chance ask the priest why they do this.
2007-03-04 02:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by yogi123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray that the power of darkness and idolatry displayed through devotion to Khwaja Baba will ... Baba, as he is known. ... prayer for Hindus
2007-03-05 06:23:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear anon,
From beginning of the bible to the end of the bible we are exhorted, encouraged, commanded to pray and "seek the Lord."
There are a multitude of scriptures that talk about the effectiveness of prayer, the power of prayer, the blessing of prayer, the need of prayer.
We are to pray for God's mercy, God;s grace, god's wisdom, God;s strength, etc. We are to pray for ourselves, our friends, our enemies, our families, our communites, our land, our nation.
We are to pray at all times, everywhere.
Jesus spent whole nights in prayer.
moses prayed. elijah prayed. abraham prayed. david prayed. jonah prayed from the fish's belly.
paul prayed while in prison.
john prayed while in exile.
peter prayed while waiting for lunch.
god bless
2007-02-25 08:01:00 · answer #7 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes, but I've been told that God does not answer all prayers.
2007-03-05 07:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by JBWPLGCSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question has been asked thousands of times. Search for it in the answers.
2007-02-25 07:57:24 · answer #9 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
...prayer is the gateway to God heart... it's done by "faith"... if you don't believe it... you won't experience it's path... but be cautioned... you can't approach God in "sin" and unrighteousness.... you must first ask to be forgivin and then go "boldly" to The Throne !
2007-03-04 17:11:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋