I just found this out, and I did not know this t be true.. is it?... and why?
2007-04-12 19:43:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
WHAT IS THE PRAYER?
2007-04-12 19:46:46 · update #1
No, not true. But it certainly wouldn't hurt.
2007-04-12 19:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. it's not true. nowhere in the Bible does it say that. However, if i'm sitting down, hoping to gain something extra-meaningful from the Bible (ie. an answer to a problem, a deeper understanding of an issue, etc.) I will pray before I begin to read that God will open my eyes and my heart to his Word and that the Holy Spirit would really work in me....
2007-04-12 19:46:40 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes; ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit; ask taht the Holy Spirit ckeanse our mind from various concepts that may not be in line with Jesus' mindset, The Truth.
Deploy the authority in the name of Jesus to cast every satanic angel such that they can not interfere with your meditation upon the text (compare with John 13:2).
Be blessed.
2007-04-12 20:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by amsops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To understand what we read from the Bible, we need God's guidance. So asking him for that guidance through prayer would be appropriate.
2007-04-12 19:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Who said? I've read the Bible cover to cover 8, or 9 times and haven't seen anything about that at all. Someone is pulling your leg.
2007-04-12 19:47:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was unaware of the rule.
You would think that there would be a "set of rules" on the front cover of the Bible, so that people who open the book, would be aware of the rules.
"Do not remove this wrapper, before.....etc etc etc.".
Even shampoo comes with instructions!
Wash, rinse, repeat!
2007-04-12 19:57:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No nothing says you have to.
But to help understand and take in what we read it does help to say a small prayer to Jehovah and ask him for help in taking in what you are going to read and to open your heart to help you understand it and apply it in your/our life.
2007-04-14 19:43:05 · answer #7 · answered by lillie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi.
The prayer is supposed to be a help for guidance and/or a tribute to God and his prophet/s.
Peace.
2007-04-12 20:16:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think this is a true statement. It might not be a bad idea but I don't think it's a must.
2007-04-12 19:46:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not say you have to but asking God to help you understand it is certainly a good idea.
2007-04-12 19:55:36 · answer #10 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard that, but it couldn't hurt to pray and ask God to open your mind to what he is saying in it. Peace
2007-04-12 19:47:20 · answer #11 · answered by Eye of Innocence 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋