Why do we do it? Does God keep a tally of who prays for who? I don't believe it but wonder what you think.If I forget to pray for someone,does that mean they get one less vote???What I am really asking is why does God want us to pray for others? He knows their needs without hearing from us. We arn't so important that He wants our nod to bless thwem.
2007-08-17 14:10:06 · 11 answers · asked by nil_queen 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Please always pray for other people no they dont lose point with God but if you pray for other people thats another way for god to bless you an rather he knows thier problems some people dont pray for thier own self so thats another reason why people pray for each other ok just contuine to pray an some time when you fell right ask God why pray for other people.
2007-08-17 14:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by C.S. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um, it's like helping someone out. Like I pray for all those who don't believe in God, to one day be able to understand the truth, and know that He is real. So prayers are to help people, just to show that u care. and it's like a special way to ask for important things.
2007-08-17 21:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God knows what we will do long before we do it. What would have happened if He had decided to put all of us where we belong without even sending us to Earth. Some of us would be cool with it but most would be like "Hey I didn't do that and if you gave me a chance I wouldn't have done it. So basically we have to commit the crime to do the time.
2007-08-17 21:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an important point, which you need to understand.
First of all, God is outside of all space & time, in eternity.
So he gives individual attention to everyone who ever lived.
God gave us the gift of free-will; which means he respects us.
Even though he knows what we need, he will not force it on us.
God wants us to ask, & give our permission for him to act.
But God is also generous, & knows our intentions too.
Yes, we are important to God, & to one another.
2007-08-17 21:25:27 · answer #4 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Praying for others is more like sending a letter to God, saying: "I know you're not going to do anything about this, but I think Sophie should be treated better. But, you're still free to do what you like, what with the smiting and all. I just thought you'd like to know my opinion...you know, with the whole admissions into Heaven and all coming up...Nevermind, forget I mentioned it"
2007-08-17 21:18:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
James 4:2 - ".....You do not have, because you do not ask God."
Matthew 18:20 - "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I, with them."
Yes, God knows what we need - even before we ask, but we MUST ASK, in order for Him to give.
2007-08-17 21:25:21 · answer #6 · answered by savedatlast 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prayer has proven not to work, but I imagine the Christian God would appreciate the concern you show for others.
2007-08-17 21:16:43 · answer #7 · answered by khard 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We hardly know what's best for ourselves. . .how could we possibly know better than almighty what is best for others?
Besides, when you think about it, when you pray for others, you're really doing it for selfish reasons anyway. . .not necessarily evil ones, just to save our feelings mostly.
2007-08-17 21:23:15 · answer #8 · answered by Fourth Line 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that prayer just brings hope to some people.
2007-08-17 21:16:27 · answer #9 · answered by jimmy h 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to help them........to make them feel better that someone else cares and in a way is there for them
blessed be)o(
2007-08-17 21:16:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋