praying doesn't actually work. (24)

Regarding the prayers that the child doesn't die, in biblical terms.....if the child's body dies....the soul will live forever. Jesus also said be carful and prepared for what you ask for. If the child will not be able to live a full life, having to be cared for all it's life around the clock. Are the parents ready, able and willing deep deep deep inside...prepared financially, emotionally, physically and spiritually to care for that body ALL of it's days.

I found this for you so that you may understand better...

This verse pertains to the sinners prayer and prayer for salvation

Matthew 7,8
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

I. Prayer is a privilege extended only to Christians.

A. God does not hear sinners (John 9:31).

1. “Sinners” literally, means one who misses the mark. It denotes the wicked or criminal. Specifically, it means those outside of Christ.

2. Must be a worshipper of God and a doer of God’s will (1 John 3:22).

B. Sin has always been a hindrance to prayer (Psm. 66:18; Isa. 59:2).

C. God hears the righteous (1 Pet. 3:12).

II. We often hinder our own prayers

A. Lack of faith (Jas. 1:5-8; Mark 11:24).

B. We ask amiss (Jas. 4:1-3). Amiss means “evilly” or “out of bounds.” The intent of our asking is for our own pleasure.

C. Lacking forgiveness (Mark 11:25-26).

D. Praying for show (Matt. 6:5-6).

E. How we pray.

1. Repetition (Matt. 6:7).

2. Made in pretense (Mark 12:38-40). Pretense means to cloak. For example, by making a long prayer the person appears to be religious though he may only be doing so for show.

F. Relationship with spouse (1 Pet. 3:7).

III. God answers according to His will.

A. Prayer answered hundreds and thousands of years later (Heb. 11:13-16).

B. His answer may not be in agreement with my will (1 John 5:14-15).

1. If we ask according to His will. How do we know? Study!

2. Paul’s thorn in the flesh is a good example (2 Cor. 12:8-9).

IV. Can a Christian obtain forgiveness through prayer though sinful?

A. Simon the sorcerer was told to by Peter (Acts 8:22).

B. Of course, you can always ask another to pray for you (Acts 8:24; James 5:16).

Prayer is an honor and one which we must handle respectfully. Our sins/mistakes....our actions, our words, our relationships and even how we pray can all hinder our prayers from being heard. God does not answer all prayers. The main reason is the simple fact that we often do not deserve for our prayers to be heard due to any number of reasons already mentioned.

I personally have experienced many many many prayers being answered. The best part is....I've come to understand that our prayers must come the the understanding that if what we are asking isn't good for us and we aren't trying to do the right things out there, get angry and frustrated because they aren't answered they exact way we want them answered......we actually miss the blessings...OR....we give up to soon and walk away from it. Sometimes we have to be patient, and learn what we need to learn in order to enjoy and receive the answered prayer in joy. Sometimes, when it comes to asking God to allow someone's body to live....we really should ask that God's will be done so that person doesn't suffer. We should allow them to let go so they can stop suffering and their soul can live in peace and love.

My cousin a few years ago...called me spewing and drunk that she hated God for taking her mother. I asked her since she knows everything here on earth had to leave sometime or another, and she never listened to her anyways......why on earth would she be angry for her mother's soul to finally go live in peace and love. Seriously! Why wouldn't we want that for anyone! To get angry with God for that.....is being selfish wanting the person to continue suffering just so you can visually see them.

Some times to see some one truly continue living.......you must allow them to let go of their bodies.....

This is a great parable...story in a blog...but oh so fitting for your questions...


socrates44
San Fernando Trinidad and Tobago EmailFlowerIM
Posted:21 minutes ago
"Be careful what you wish for, you may receive it.
The Monkey's Paw

On a dark and stormy night in England, The Whites – Mr. and Mrs. White and their adult son Herbert – are inside enjoying a cozy evening around the fire.

Soon Sergeant-Major Morris arrives. He's been in the army in India for the past 21 years. He tells the Whites stories of his adventures in that faraway land and shows them a monkey's paw that has the power to grant three wishes. Mr. White wants the paw, but Morris tells him it's cursed – people get hurt when their wishes are granted. He tries to burn the paw in the fire, but Mr. White snatches it up and buys it. After Morris leaves, Mr. White, following Herbert's suggestion, wishes for two hundred pounds, the amount of money he would need to pay off the bank and own the house outright.

The next morning, Herbert goes off to work as usual and Mrs. White watches for the two hundred pounds to show up. In the afternoon, a fancily dressed man pays the Whites a visit. He is from Maw and Meggins, the company Herbert works for. The man tells the Whites that Herbert has been killed in a machinery accident at its factory. The man says that the company takes no blame for Herbert's death but wants to give the Whites two hundred pounds to help with their loss. Mrs. White screams and Mr. White faints.

Full of sadness over Herbert's death, Mr. and Mrs. White bury him in the cemetery two miles from their home. One night Mrs. White gets a bright idea: use those other two wishes to bring Herbert back! She shares her plan with Mr. White. He thinks it's a bad idea – he could barely look at Herbert's mangled body when he went to identify it. His wife really turns up the heat, though, and he caves in. Mr. White pulls out the cursed monkey's paw and wishes Herbert back to life.

Nothing happens, so the Whites go back to bed. Soon after, someone – or something – starts pounding on the door. Mrs. White is sure it's Herbert – it just took him a minute to get there from the cemetery. Mr. White is sure it's Herbert too, and he doesn't want his son to get in the house, so he makes his third wish on the monkey's paw. The knocking stops. Mr. White hears Mrs. White open the door. He hears her scream out in agony because Herbert is not there. He goes outside with her and sees that the road is completely empty.


(The above is an abridged version of the original short story by W.W.Jacobs. I posted an abridged version to fit the CS blog page.
See the unabridged version at:

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