I know that we can say a prayer to god, but can god grant our wishes as well?

Answer 1

Maybe part of the reason some believe in a divided spiritual realm is because along with a belief in a good one in Heaven at war with an evil one cast down to and ruling over Earth comes the belief that members of communities of faithful believers can bargain, plead, pray, appease, gain favor of, control, sacrifice to and otherwise influence the will of good one in Heaven. Maybe in ancient times, faithful believers would pray with one another to a good one in Heaven for a bountiful harvest, a mild winter, rain during a drought, a good growing season, and for protection from volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, blizzards, plagues, famines, infertility, disease, death, chaos and other bad things. Maybe some conservative ideological authorities proclaim to communities of faithful believers that a good one in Heaven answers prayers according to his judgment of the character and value of each individual. Maybe conservative ideological authorities say a good one judges an individual to be of good character and a valuable prospect for residence in Heaven if that individual is living in obedience to a standard of conduct that conservative ideological authorities proclaim to be based on the word, will, way and law of a good one in Heaven. Maybe conservative ideological authorities say a good one judges an individual to be of evil character if that individual is living in disobedience to a standard of conduct that conservative ideological authorities proclaim to be based on the word, will, way and law of a good one in Heaven. Maybe some believe that a good one in Heaven answers prayers of those judged good and protects them from attack by an evil one. Maybe some believe a good one in Heaven ignores prayers of those judged evil and thereby punishes them indirectly by allowing an evil one to attack and inflict suffering sorrow, and torment. Maybe some believe a good one in Heaven may test the loyalty of those judged good and choose not to answer prayers of those judged good. Maybe some believe an evil one may also choose to test loyalty of those judged good by not tormenting those judged evil and seemingly allowing evil to go unpunished. Maybe under these conditions, conservative ideological authorities could conveniently explain to communities of faithful believers any outcome to any prayer as being either an answer in affirmative given by a good one in Heaven or a test of loyalty in the form of a trial adminstered by a good one in Heaven.

Maybe now a day, many of most dramatic events that used to be attributed to either a good one in Heaven or an evil one cast down to and ruling over Earth have been explained by scientifically reproducible discovery as a result of accurate, consistent and seemingly invariable laws of cause and effect predicting the behavior, fate and destiny of matter and energy that makes up our known universe. Maybe in response, conservative ideological authorities who propagate aggressive ideological traditions that originated before the establishment of ancient paternalistic theocracies have made refinements to interpretation of their myths. While words of sacred scrolls may remain essentially unchanged over many hundreds of years, interpretation, and translation made by communities of faithful believers that self organize around these sacred scrolls changes. The text written on sacred scrolls is made up of words, and words are abstractions. Words may be interpreted in radically different ways depending upon the way that a language and culture grows, evolves, and changes. There remains disagreement amongst ideological authorities as to what the correct interpretation and translation should be. Maybe some conservative ideological authorities confine action in this conflict of good and evil to realm of ideas. As in famous cartoons where an angel stands on left shoulder and a devil stands on right shoulder each speaking to a character through a different ear, maybe some conservative ideological authorities who propagate aggressive ideological traditions that originated before the establishment of ancient paternalistic theocracies suggest that an evil one cast down to and ruling over Earth is responsible for evil ideas and a good one in Heaven is responsible for good ideas. Maybe some conservative ideological authorities who propagate aggressive ideological traditions that originated before the establishment of ancient paternalistic theocracies tell followers that each individual decides whose advice will be taken in the context of making up their own mind about self and world .

Answer 2

God is God- and He is not a magic genie that can dispense whatever we ask, whenever we ask, at whatever time we ask. He does answer prayers,and these can be wishes as well- however He always answers prayers- it may be with a yes, no or wait. I have had many wishes denied by my Father- and as I look back, I can see where if God gave me exactly what I wanted it would not be the best for me. I have wished and I have prayed that God would remove a chronic illness from me, that has caused severe pain for many years- He has chosen not too- that does not mean He does not answer me. He has in many ways- it is not His time yet to heal, and it is time for me to trust Him, and I have experienced His grace and strength in the midst of the pain- which is far better then being completely healed. God loves me and He does hear me and answer- I just have to remember that He is God, I am not

Answer 3

the final choose that he has already granted is the possibility for eternal happiness in Heaven. guy has needed to stay for ever, and that choose has been granted by utilising Our Savior Jesus Christ. And back to the each and daily, God facilitates answer my prayers each minute of my existence. you in ordinary terms might desire to ask. If there isn't any longer an answer good away, assured something extra suitable which you never imagined will ensue.

Answer 4

Do you really want your relationship with God, by asking God to grant your wishes and desires only?

Please God , make me get a Good and well paid Job.
Please God, Let me pass my examination.
Please God , Let me married to a Good Women/Man
Please God , please cure my disease and sickness.
Please God, Let me get rich.
Please God, grant me a good and long healthy life.
etc.


Quran (Surah Al Fajr 89:15 - 89:26)
15: As for man, when his Lord tries him by giving him honour and gifts, then he says (puffedup): "My Lord has honoured me."
16: But when He tries him, by straitening his means of life, he says: "My Lord has humiliated me!"
17: Nay! But you treat not the orphans with kindness and generosity (i.e. you neither treat them well, nor give them their exact right of inheritance)!
18: And urge not on the feeding of AlMiskin (the poor)!
19: And you devour inheritance all with greed,
20: And you love wealth with much love!
21: Nay! When the earth is ground to powder,
22: And your Lord comes with the angels in rows,
23: And Hell will be brought near that Day. On that Day will man remember, but how will that remembrance (then) avail him?
24: He will say: "Alas! Would that I had sent forth (good deeds) for (this) my life!"
25: So on that Day, none will punish as He will punish.
26: And none will bind as He will bind.

Salam
htw_guy

Answer 5

no, not unless he is a magical fairy who grants wishes, when that starts happening let me know...but isnt that what is suppoed to happen when a prayer is answered?? Isnt a prayer somewhat a wish in its self?? so no I havent seen god grant wishes so there for I havent seen god answer a prayer.

Answer 6

This can be answered in a multitude of ways, depending on what religion you may be
I myself am luteran and have been raised to think this way
You may pray to god for things you want, to praise him and the like. God hears and answers all prayers, but keep in mind no is also an answer.
But in no way is god like a genie, but he doesnt control us or the other way around.
Point blank, god answers all prayers, asking and what not, but sometimes the answer is no.

Answer 7

What can I say to this?? "God helps them that helps themselves?"....Or how 'bout this prayer I saw in a cartoon, "Dear God, let me prove to you that winning the Lottery won't spoil me!"...All kidding aside; I do think God answers prayers. I've experienced it myself.

Answer 8

God can certainly grant our wishes, but He may choose not to. Pray carefully.

Sometimes, our wishes go against his.

Stay tuned.

God does want you to be OK!

Answer 9

God is not the Genie from Alladin...

We must not ask God to intercede for us on selfish matters.

God may have a greater plan that is not consistent with your personal desires.

You may ask God...but His answer may well be "no."

Answer 10

God does not grant wishes.He gives us desires and make them come true.

Answer 11

God will answer your prayers if he feels that is what should be done... If it is in our plan!!! I suggest you read the book. A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE. It is a life changer... and explains everything in detail. www.purposedrivenlife.com