Why do we pray?

Question

In some cases it's not even needed. I mean, God has given us free will, so... for example, why should I pray to have easy subjects to study -during the exam period- when the subjects are chosen by someone else, who has the free will to decide?

Answer 1

People pray for things that they can not control. It's a way of feeling in control of those types of situations. Praying is really like a pep talk of sorts, for oneself. No one else is listening.

Answer 2

Prayer is symbolic of the idea of hope and what it will bring to us. If I pray that my test be easy, maybe it will depending on how much I understand the topic and how nice my teacher is. It gives us a possibility and light in a world of darkness.

Answer 3

God is our Father, Think about things you would ask your dad when you were little. When will I get bigger ? Will I learn to read ? Read about God's miracles in the old Testament with Moses when he went to see the Pharaoh. etc. Oh my. I have had many miracles in my life, seriously, I can describe them if you want. Nothing is set in stone with God. He is the stone, The Rock. And God has 3 answers TO PRAYER,: YES,NO AND WAIT, wait is the hardest one.

Answer 4

Any prayer that says any more than thank you is a sign of a lack of faith.

It is the idea that God is not smart enough to know what is in our best interest. Its like saying that God needs us to wise him up.

How likely is that?

Love and blessings Don

Answer 5

If you pray, then it's because you're very ignorant. You need to wake up from you stupor and start living life without depending on a higher source of safety. Quite frankly, I'd say that people who pray are plain stupid.

Answer 6

ahh you seem to have all the answers and nothing that anyone says will suffice. it is ones faith that keeps one going. we pray b/c we believe in the unified belief that GOD died for our sins. and only through HIM, we shall be saved. yes, GOD has given us free will. but, he will also show you what there is to come if you chose eternal life.

Answer 7

when u pray u have to pray with your heart .and give him thanks for everything you have .if he wanted to he can take it all away in a second.god created us and gave us our personality.dont part from god or u will end up being a slave for satan.why are all going to die and if u are sin free u can live for eternity in heaven.god bless you

Answer 8

God has the ability to influence impending events. We also pray to give thanks and to glorify Him. God created us for fellowship and love, so if we did not pray, we would be neglecting part of our purpose.

Answer 9

Two reasons to pray to God,
Actually Three.

1. For God to intervene in someone’s life you know needs help.
2. For God to intervene in your life because you need help or guidance.
3. Because he like to hear from you.
God will do nothing in your life, because of free will, unless he is invited.
It is a form of communication with God. Keep the line open and he knows whom you are.


prayer1
–noun
1. a devout petition to God or an object of worship.
2. a spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession.
3. the act or practice of praying to God or an object of worship.
4. a formula or sequence of words used in or appointed for praying: the Lord's Prayer.
5. prayers, a religious observance, either public or private, consisting wholly or mainly of prayer.
6. that which is prayed for.
7. a petition; entreaty.
8. the section of a bill in equity, or of a petition, that sets forth the complaint or the action desired.
9. a negligible hope or chance: Do you think he has a prayer of getting that job?

[Origin: 1250–1300; ME preiere < OF < ML precāria, n. use of fem. of precārius obtained by entreaty, equiv. to prec- (s. of prex) prayer + -ārius -ARY; cf. PRECARIOUS ]

pe·ti·tion
–noun
1. a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law.
2. a request made for something desired, esp. a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority; a supplication or prayer: a petition for aid; a petition to God for courage and strength.
3. something that is sought by request or entreaty: to receive one's full petition.
4. Law. an application for a court order or for some judicial action.
–verb (used with object)
5. to beg for or request (something).
6. to address a formal petition to (a sovereign, a legislative body, etc.): He received everything for which he had petitioned the king.
7. to ask by petition for (something).
–verb (used without object)
8. to present a petition.
9. to address or present a formal petition.
10. to request or solicit, as by a petition: to petition for redress of grievances.

[Origin: 1300–50; ME peticioun (< MF peticion) < L petÄ«tiōn- (s. of petÄ«tiō) a seeking out, equiv. to petÄ«t(us) (ptp. of petere to seek) + -iōn- -ION ]
Act 15:17 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.

Answer 10

You pray and then prey some more and no answer yet huh!0!