universal cosmic spirit (whatever you believe in if you do)?
2007-10-22 03:40:56 · 12 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have this book I got from my University called "God Calling" my career group at my University believes in Prayer and when i attended the first group when I felt sad and lost with every part of my life this book gave me light and love and comfort from God and the world around me...........
Only we can bring ourselves out of the depths of darkness and except Gods plan for us I have trust and faith in God and he has given me peace everyday now I read his daily words everyday to put my trust in Him slowly and closer everyday on the Universal Cosmic spirit for myself and all people that I come into contact with :))))
2007-10-22 04:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by Rita 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think prayer is an obligation because those of us who "believe" knows that God sacrificed alot and it's only right to make him first in our lives and prayer lets him know that. Even though I don't do it every day it's an obligation that is taken forgranted way to often. It is also a heartfelt opening of my soul to God because without him what and where would I be.
2007-10-22 13:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by sharon b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its not an obligation. I don't know anyone who understands the purpose of prayer that would actually consider prayer an obligation or would engage in praying with any other intention of a heartfelt communication with God. I don't think it can be anything else. I, personally, cannot say its an opening of my soul, since my soul is his, but consider my time in prayer meditation in repentance, thanksgiving, and love.
2007-10-22 11:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For me prayer is an appeal to God in my own words, for giving me strength to face daily trials and tribulations with equanimity, his mercy and blessings for my near and dear ones. I do not ask for material things and do not perform any rituals. I can pray anytime and anywhere. No fixed schedule. There are proper prayer words and verses in my religion as in any other, but I prefer my own lines in my own style. Yes, you can say it is a heartfelt opening of the soul, and a satisfying one too...
2007-10-22 12:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by P'quaint! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not have to pray. I am a Christian and the Bible does say to pray, but that is not the reason that I do it. I pray to thank God for His love, His help, and His guidance, to speak to Him every day, and to help the people and animals of the world that need Him. It is sincere, heartfelt, and I give all of myself to Him. It's not an obligation for me at all.
2007-10-22 10:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
For me, it's conversation with God. For myself, your question would be the same as asking "do you call your mom out of obligation and empty ritual, or do you really like talking to her?"
2007-10-22 10:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
1Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
It's needed. All the time.
2007-10-22 10:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by tcjstn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine often compares it to working as a phone lineman. Someday you feel like you are digging holes, and other times you are making connections. But if you don;t do the times of digging holes because you know you have to, you will never get to the time when make the connections.
2007-10-22 10:50:56 · answer #8 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prayer is when you speak to the Divine.....Meditation is when youlisten for the answer.
No obligations....just an honest attempt to create a closer contact with my creator.
Blessed Be
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Trinity
2007-10-22 10:45:52 · answer #9 · answered by trinity 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The reciting of the sutra is not prayer, but a process of reconnecting with my own enlightenment.
2007-10-22 12:24:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋