Do you agree that praying is as effective as "wishing it where so"?

Question

i find it amusing when they claim that it has power but logically(i know i said the cursed word for most theists) wouldn't an omniscient God already know you would pray so whats the point besides if God has a "divine plan"(like some Christians claim) would he change it for every pathetic being he created isn't Gods will in any case no matter how much you will pray

Answer 1

I agree, whenever there is a disease/cancer and people survive, apparently against all odds, theist tends to assume that their prayer was answered. The fact that some didn't survive almost isn't noticed or the fact that other people pray to different god(s) and have similar result are ignored. Prayers are some kind of positive thinking, nothing special or divine about it...

Answer 2

Praying amiss and preying amiss have always been a waste of time; For neither reach the ears nor eyes of Grace us God, who saw only good x 6 in Genesis 1, very good the 7th time.

Rather it's the unjust law God on high, who can be hounded,
to play favoratism, but then afterward destroy you anyway.
Hear what the unjust judge (the law) saith, in Luke 18.
Such is notably an avenger, who also avenges you.

By hounding God, we pretty call God an unjust judge.
Of a truth, there is no respect of persons with God.
There is only respect of persons against God.

Of high and higher Gods, higher God never changes.
Ppl recovering from highs, speak of higher pwr after.

The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.

Answer 3

Jack Canfeild explains in his book, "The Success Principles"

There is an amazing little formula (that helps me understand things (Karma) more clearly) called E+R=O.

E=events . This includes things that happen that are out of our control, like a drunk driver drives into you. E also equals Karma Phal, or the fruits of your previous actions.

R=response. HERE IS WHERE FREE WILL COMES IN.
R=How you respond to an event.

O= outcome. the outcome depends on your response.


So religious people are like gardeners preparing for the Best outcome.

Things that happen in life are your Karma.

And the way you react to it is your Free Will, you always have a chance all throughout the day to choose good or evil,.

In other words, "You are 100% responsible for your life!"

(This is paraphrased or put into my own words, as I recall Jacks words)


The difference between you using your free will to pray to God, or you just wishing for something is ONE THING>

One develops a loving relationship with God. The other does not.

Answer 4

Does God Answer Prayers?

The answer is yes, no, and wait. If God answered every prayer from everyone who asked, God would become our own personal genie. Basically we would just have to tell God our wish and he would grant it to us. This is not biblical to think all prayers will be answered. If God answered every prayer the world would turn in to a big mess. God knows what is best for us.

Here are some conditions that God has for our prayers:
1) We are to ask in God’s name. This means we need to ask in God’s will. God’s will is what ever glorifies God. The bible says, “I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. (John 14:13,14)
2) God cannot hear us if there is sin in our hearts. If we are living a life that we are being convicted of and do not repent of our sins, God will not hear our prayers. Our prayers will only be heard when we repent to God and turn from our sins. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. (Psalm 66:18)
3) God will not answer us if we do not have faith that God will hear and answer our prayers. We need to also have faith that God knows best for our lives and will not answer the prayers that will hurt us. There is always a reason for answered and unanswered prayers. We will not always understand this but God does. Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)
4) We need to ask in God’s will. If we ask in prayer for the wrong motives our prayer will not be answered. When you ask, you do not receive; because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. (James 4:3)
5) Sometimes we need to wait and know God will answer when the time is right. When we ask God in prayer, our prayers will not always be instant. Now days everyone wants things instant. This is not how God works. The Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. (Luke 18:6-8)

Answer 5

Praying is direct communication to God. Luck does not exist, therefore wishing won't solve anything. It's all what God wants to have happen to you. If you trust him and pray to him you will keep going through the bad and recieve great rewards in the end.

Answer 6

How long has praying been going on? 10,000 years? How many prayers has the sky fairy or dirt goddess answered? 0?

I wished for a lottery win on Saturday, but it didn't happen. Should I have prayed for it even though I am an atheist?

Answer 7

i'm an Orthodox Jew. In Jewish prayer, some human beings "shuckle" or circulate their bodies to and fro as they pray to get a greater physically powerful connection with God. Others do no longer. it rather relies upon on what gets them closer to God. In Judaism, a minimum of, there is not any one way of praying; you could pray besides the fact that suits you. besides the fact that, praying too flamboyantly is discouraged. in case you throw your palms interior the air and roll on the floor with tears on your eyes as you pray, no longer basically distracts others who're praying around you, yet you're putting lots of your potential into the histrionics of praying that it takes remote from the surely prayer which you're saying. To me, that's the comparable as praying in tongues; you're so committed to the histrionics, it takes remote from the surely prayer. I additionally sense that in case you sense that the way you pray connects your self with God, then you certainly're praying in basic terms large. final analysis: You pray large. do no longer difficulty approximately it.

Answer 8

Prayer does work also the dvd the secret. Your feelings create your universe as quoted in the secret as seen on oprah.

Answer 9

By praying it shows you put God first and you come to him with your problems knowing you can't solve them on your own. That is why Atheists have trouble going through everyday life and most feel kind of empty. Their missing the love of their creator.

Answer 10

I'm going to begin praying to FSM for everything I want. Every time I get it it proves FSM. My first prayer is for a new vacuum cleaner.