2007-11-11 22:52:47 · 15 answers · asked by annabelle p 7 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
Years ago when I haven't really read the Bible and other related literature, I might have done so, you know at certain times, days or seasons of the year, or certain feasts or certain holidays. But still not that much, because I have always known inside me that there was inherently something wrong with doing so.
But after I have been set free and have known the truth. I now have a better understanding of what prayer is or how to pray.
If one is to read Matthew 6:7, and even the whole chapter and other related verses, one can see what Jesus of Nazareth have said about praying.
2007-11-12 08:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by 4x4 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is prayer for the Assembled faithful.
There is prayer which is personal, or by yourself, alone.
When I pray to speak for the assembly I try to make it short as possible, and coming from the heart. But bearing in mind the needs of others, sometimes it might sound like a litany.
When I pray alone, two things can happen. Either it is too long because I am in top form, or I can fall back in bed and fail to finish cuz too tired and sleepy. Either way, hope God understands.
2007-11-12 10:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by Aref H4 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I only recite the Lord's Payer.
and i like to read before i go to sleep the Psalm's of David.
God says we should pray without ceasing, so any 1 sentence or 4 words prayer is still a prayer.
2007-11-12 13:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by Binibini 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I'm saying my novenas, I do follow the "required text" but most of the time, I just say my prayers extemporaneously. To me, praying is conversing with my God. And just like most conversations, it is unrehearsed and straight from the heart.
2007-11-12 15:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by tin2 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, I want it coming from my heart and not just with my mind.
Talking to God like talking to a brother or father is a form of prayer. I open to him all my worries, happiness and everything.
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2007-11-12 07:30:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, only the Lords Prayer.
2007-11-12 23:06:15 · answer #6 · answered by MoM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all the time.. we just reciting the litany of prayers when we pray rosary and novena. we pray those at the end of rosary and novena's..!!
2007-11-12 10:46:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not unless i am in church and we are all reading it together (i havent been for a while now) but for me i prefer it as more of a talking to him because it seems more from the heart for me and i dont have to remember it lol, but i start my prayers to give thanks for food the same because of how i was taught :) it is out of habbit i start that with: come lord jesus be our guest........
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2007-11-12 14:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by nonoodles74 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I talk to God as an old trusted friend. I thank him, praise him, then if I still feel like it is important I do the me stuff
2007-11-12 07:00:52 · answer #9 · answered by H B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, ma'am. i just talk inside my mind. imagining He's just beside me, listening... and i'll just go on saying whatever i'm thinking. then i say goodbye or goodnight after thanking Him for everything, good or bad...
2007-11-12 09:32:55 · answer #10 · answered by noldzki 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋