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Doesn't your god know what you're thinking? If, so, what's the use in praying?
I mean, are you actually expecting your god to cater for your whims?
2007-10-08 09:50:19 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, God doesn't change his master plan. Praying brings us into a relationship with Him. Of course God knows what we're thinking and he also knows what we need. The Bible promises that God will take care of us, sometimes our earthly desires get in the way of what God has in store for us. When we pray God answers in Yes, No, and Wait. No-one should expect God to cater to their whims. Unfortunately though alot of people do. God has made us so that we can have a relationship with him, when we pray we should be communicating with God, not just about our needs but about our life just as we do with another human. I hope that this helps you understand.
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2007-10-08 09:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by Nikki 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Good question!
It won't change His plan for us because He knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows what we will pray for.
Sometimes we pray to cater to our whims (just being honest here). If we pray with the purpose of an easy way out it might be a big no!! Especially if we are praying for greedy needs. However, He will bring a peace that passes all understanding in any and every circumstance in our lives. Which,to me, far exceeds money, fame, power, etc.
2007-10-08 10:59:44 · answer #2 · answered by Beth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you mean by God's "Master Plan" but there are occasions when some prayed in the Old Testament, that God changed His mind.
Yes, of course God knows our thoughts. God knows everything. Though God knows everything, He still desires our fellowship and this is what prayer is. What if the person you loved never once spoke to you or asked you a question just because you already knew what she was going to say? Likewise, why would anyone who truly loves God expect Him to cater to our whims? God is not a genie in a bottle. He is a Person with feelings just like He created us with. And, this God whom you do not know or doubt, has revealed Himself in His written word, the Bible. Also, by sending His Son, Jesus Christ on a mission that you will understand if you open up the first page of Genesis to find out how mankind got into the mess we've been in since creation. Yet, it did not take God by surprise, and already put a plan in affect long before you and I came into existence.
When I talk to God, I have understanding what a joy and priviledge it is that God wants to hear from me! Because, He loves me...and He loves you. As far as expecting God to cater to my whims, is not what being a Child of God is about. It's about "relationship" and a healthy relationship made possible only because of what Jesus did for us on that cross. I encourage you to get a Bible, read it thoughtfully and ask God to reveal the truth to you about who He is, who you are, why He made you, how this world has gotten so bad, and what He did to rescue those of us who will just simply believe Him! You see,. unbelief has always been the wall between God and man. The Bible tells us that whoever will know God, must believe that He exists and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. You can do this by consistently reading the Bible, starting in the middle....the New Testament and find out who Jesus Christ is and what He accomplished for us. You can ask God yourself, with humility, no claiming to have all the answers, but that if He exists, He will help you realize that He is real....the God who is bigger than our finite minds, who is eternal - always existed - which is mind boggling - and is really not that hard to find or know....afterall, He paid a high price so that you could know Him yourself on an intimate level.
There are many religions and philosophies in this world since the beginning of the world......but God is not a religion. This is man's idea. I have studied most of them, and I can assure you by my own testimony that Jesus Christ is who He said He was....and the Bible can be trusted as God's Word regardless of the naysayers and skeptics, because God has changed my life drastically over the past few years. He healed my inner wounds, provided for me financially when I could not work in miraculous ways! He has done more than I could even ask for....and those were not whims!
2007-10-08 10:11:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are misinformed. Prayer is not about material things or trying to get God to bend to your whims. People pray for many different things. Some pray for guidance and understanding, some pray for enlightenment, some pray for calmness, strength, and peace of mind when things get difficult. Some prayers are all about thankfulness, other "prayers" can basically be just a talk with God. You don't have to understand it. But you might want to try being a tolerant person and respecting it.
2007-10-08 10:02:15 · answer #4 · answered by Little Girl Blue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person who think that way is obviously one who has not experienced God's grace.
No, that is not the purpose of prayer it is sacred meeting with God. Yes, he does know what we are thinking and feeling, but our prayers are our connection to him. We go to him with everything even the things he knows.
Yes, I do expect my GOD to cater to my every whim as you put it. He states that he will supply all of my needs. Now that does not mean that he will grant my every wish, because he knows what is best for me. I want a million dollars, but God knows that if i had that money, I would go out and blow and that would not benefit me at all. I believe that God leads and guides me and my family everyday of our life.
I tell you we have a choice, that is what is so awesome about him. He does not force us to believe in him. We have a will and desire therefore we do.
And last we do it because it is a COMMANDMENT!!! I pray god has mercy on all who do not believe or who have doubts.
2007-10-08 10:00:40 · answer #5 · answered by lashenica j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually no. It is a commandment in the Bible that we make our petition known to God. Also that we be praying continually.
Php 4:6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Jas 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
Col 4:2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
2007-10-08 10:00:50 · answer #6 · answered by Adopted 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who would want to change a perfect plan?He knows what you're thinking too,He's not just our God He's yours too whether you accept Him or not.The point of prayer is communion,mature people don't expect God to cater to their whims,we pray as we are talking to a friend,it's about sharing.I don't know how old you are but this is a very immature perspective.
2007-10-08 10:02:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He does see and hear everything we do and say but when we pray it is like a little personal time to talk to him. If we are not praying we are not actually talking to him. And no we don't think he will change his master plan by us praying to him. We pray to thank him for things and to help us get through ruff times, and just to tell him things. You can pretty much pray about anything.
at Matthew 6:5-8 it says... but when praying, do not say the same thing over and over again, just as the people of the nations do, for they imagine they will get hearing for their use of many words.
So, we don't want to say the same recited prayer all the time, we want to make it sincere and from the heart.
2007-10-08 09:59:33 · answer #8 · answered by TOR TOR :D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will ignore you condescending tone for a bit to answer your reflections. Praying to A god is a good way to remove the selfish intentions and to become self aware of our true intentions. It's like confiding in a friend and realizing where you went wrong. Most Christians will not believe that there is a Master Plan for our lives. God made us individuals for a reason and that is part of his master plan. I feel pity for anyone that hasn't found the peace that comes with finding a power greater then themselves in the world.
2007-10-08 09:57:21 · answer #9 · answered by Twigits 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no falt with gods will. Part of having a relationship with god is to pray.
god dose not cater to whims and as a Christian you should not try to tempt your god by asking for every little thing that crosses your mind.
2007-10-08 10:05:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋