What is the longest period of time you have gone without praying while still considering yourself a Christian?
2007-10-11 08:10:01 · 12 answers · asked by Green 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Catholics are required to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) once a year and take the Eucharist during Lent (Easter Season) otherwise they're classified as non-practicing Catholics.
I went at least a decade without doing this ... but have found my hope, faith, and love in Christ once again.
2007-10-11 08:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Several days. Life gets so hectic sometimes that you forget to do the thing that brings you the most peace of mind. I usually pray in my car by myself because I like to pray aloud but I don't want other people to hear me pray. Not because I'm ashamed but rather that's tantamount to doing a good deed and then sending an email to all your friends and family about what a good person you are. Prayer is personal.
2007-10-11 08:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I try to take time at least once a day to sit down and talk with God about all the things that are on my mind. But really, I pray constantly. Its just habitual for me. I'm sitting on my bed looking out the window, and the weather is so beautiful, and earlier I found myself thanking God for such a nice day without even thinking about it. If I'm going through a hard time, my first thought is "God, please help me through this." If my kids are running around the house, I automatically pray, "God, please don't let them get hurt." Once you get in the habit of praying, you just start praying all the time!
And althought prayer is important in the life of a Christian, backsliding and forgetting to take the time to talk with God doesn't mean you aren't a Christian anymore. Its like if you live in another city or state than your parents -- there are times when you might not call them like you should, but that doesn't mean you aren't part of their family.
2007-10-11 08:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no fair I can't remember the last time I prayed while still considering my self Christian....In truth I have lost my faith who knows when and if I find it I will probably start praying again...I just have to many questions on the whole religion thing right now..and I am not finding answers in that black book
2007-10-11 08:17:00 · answer #4 · answered by conundrum_dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once a Christian-always a Christian.
Romans 8:35-39 (New International Version)
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35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written:
"For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."[a] 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
As far as praying, far too long. :(
2007-10-11 08:15:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
But how can I stop praying when God is always with me? You don't have to say words to be praying, after all.
2007-10-11 08:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
about 3 days maybe longer!!!idk!!!!i try to pray every night but some times i fall alsleep and wake up @ like 3-5 and then say my prays!!!!but i think thats ok!!
2007-10-11 08:15:34 · answer #7 · answered by Julia T 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
6 days.
2007-10-11 08:12:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
15 years, accepting God into my life is the best thing that ever happened to me.
2007-10-11 08:18:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
5 years, and coming back is the best feeling.
2007-10-11 08:14:18 · answer #10 · answered by pittising 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋