(If it hasn't been polled yet) How important is 'prayer' to you, honestly...no cynicism please:) (36)
When I was young I did. Now I'm not sure if I'm worthy.
Maybe one day.
Maybe one day.
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Grandsiozzie: When I was young I did. Now I'm not sure if I'm worthy.
Maybe one day.
I sometimes say the same of myself, but I also know that Only GOD can decide if you/we are worthy:) I also know that it's through prayer and a change towards pleasing Him, is the surest way to become less unworthy, so please don't let what you (or anyone else) think about your 'worth' stop you from having frequent heart-to-hearts with God:)Maybe one day.
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Not my cup of tea to be honest. It reminds of Santa Claus when I was a kid, I knew it was the school janitor wearing a red suit and I lost my faith completely when he farted and it stunk.
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Before opening my eyes I give thanks for being alive.
My life is worthy because I am here chatting with you.
While working in a factory, I prayed and blessed everything I touch and
the people that receive it.,
While fling I pray for the people on the flights, the mechanics, attendants, and pilots,
and the families.
Or am I just talking to myself?
Thank you, Almighty.
My life is worthy because I am here chatting with you.
While working in a factory, I prayed and blessed everything I touch and
the people that receive it.,
While fling I pray for the people on the flights, the mechanics, attendants, and pilots,
and the families.
Or am I just talking to myself?
Thank you, Almighty.
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NAKEDMUDPEOPLE: Before opening my eyes I give thanks for being alive.
My life is worthy because I am here chatting with you.
While working in a factory, I prayed and blessed everything I touch and
the people that receive it.,
While fling I pray for the people on the flights, the mechanics, attendants, and pilots,
and the families.
Or am I just talking to myself?
Thank you, Almighty.
AmenMy life is worthy because I am here chatting with you.
While working in a factory, I prayed and blessed everything I touch and
the people that receive it.,
While fling I pray for the people on the flights, the mechanics, attendants, and pilots,
and the families.
Or am I just talking to myself?
Thank you, Almighty.
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Compleat rubbish.........pray to the tooth fairy. She a myth too. Dead people laying in streets. After a battle civilians. Where was your God when they needed him..........the ten commandments I believe in. Nothing else..........
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"Wouldnt it be amazing if praying became cool."
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I don't pray! I made a calculation when I was 13 years old that if I bought and sold things during the time I prayed. I would earn 4 years of salary instead.
Funny thing is that my given names are Swedish versions of Jesus Christ. You know simular to the Spanish tradition name everybody Jesus Maria.
Funny thing is that my given names are Swedish versions of Jesus Christ. You know simular to the Spanish tradition name everybody Jesus Maria.
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Within my first year of life, before I could speak, I learned to pray.
The pain and suffering I felt from 3-degree burns on my hands and feet,
taught me to pray and chant. At 11 months old I learned how to control my
blood flow by breathing slowly to lessen the pain. This was just the beginning of
knowledge through prayer.
The pain and suffering I felt from 3-degree burns on my hands and feet,
taught me to pray and chant. At 11 months old I learned how to control my
blood flow by breathing slowly to lessen the pain. This was just the beginning of
knowledge through prayer.
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Jaavisst: I don't pray! I made a calculation when I was 13 years old that if I bought and sold things during the time I prayed. I would earn 4 years of salary instead.
Funny thing is that my given names are Swedish versions of Jesus Christ. You know simular to the Spanish tradition name everybody Jesus Maria.
Funny thing indeed....Funny thing is that my given names are Swedish versions of Jesus Christ. You know simular to the Spanish tradition name everybody Jesus Maria.
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"Prayer is a special form of meditation and may therefore convey all the health benefits that have been associated with meditation"
Prayer and healing: A medical and scientific perspective on randomized controlled trials
“Margaret Mead, the noted anthropologist, once said, ‘Prayer does not use any artificial energy, it doesn’t burn up any fossil fuel, it doesn’t pollute.’ Mead didn’t mention, which should be of interest to all healthcare professionals: It apparently works. An impressive body of evidence suggests that prayer and religious devotion are associated with positive health outcomes.”
- Larry Dossey, M.D.?
Prayer and healing: A medical and scientific perspective on randomized controlled trials
“Margaret Mead, the noted anthropologist, once said, ‘Prayer does not use any artificial energy, it doesn’t burn up any fossil fuel, it doesn’t pollute.’ Mead didn’t mention, which should be of interest to all healthcare professionals: It apparently works. An impressive body of evidence suggests that prayer and religious devotion are associated with positive health outcomes.”
- Larry Dossey, M.D.?
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It would be....but so many people neglect that which is good for them (myself included:D), in pursuit of what makes them "feel" good instead. Isn't THAT amazing
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THE DIFFERENCE
I got up early one morning, and rushed right into the day
I had so much to accomplish, that I didn’t have time to pray
Problems just tumbled about me, and heavier came each task
Why doesn’t God help me? I wondered—He answered, “You didn’t ask”
I wanted to see joy and beauty, but the day toiled on gray and bleak
I wondered why God didn’t show me—He said, “You didn’t seek”
I tried to come into God’s presence, I used all my keys at the lock
God gently and lovingly chided, “My child, you didn’t knock”
I woke up early this morning, and paused before entering the day:
I had so much to accomplish, that I had to take time to pray
I got up early one morning, and rushed right into the day
I had so much to accomplish, that I didn’t have time to pray
Problems just tumbled about me, and heavier came each task
Why doesn’t God help me? I wondered—He answered, “You didn’t ask”
I wanted to see joy and beauty, but the day toiled on gray and bleak
I wondered why God didn’t show me—He said, “You didn’t seek”
I tried to come into God’s presence, I used all my keys at the lock
God gently and lovingly chided, “My child, you didn’t knock”
I woke up early this morning, and paused before entering the day:
I had so much to accomplish, that I had to take time to pray
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Didi7: It would be....but so many people neglect that which is good for them (myself included:D), in pursuit of what makes them "feel" good instead. Isn't THAT amazing
Indeed...
I dont know if you've watched the video but it's well worth viewing. I was there when Gen- la Kelsang Dekyon gave the talk one Christmas day. She is such an insirational speaker, the talk (which took place over three days) affected me in a really postive way, to the point where, when I got home I felt I had changed as a person. Some peoples 'presence' cannot be denied.
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Grandsiozzie: When I was young I did. Now I'm not sure if I'm worthy.
Maybe one day.
Don’t think that way. God sees you as worthy. The artist doesn’t ignore or destroy his best works— while it’s productive to recognize that we need to strive to be better, as men and women, it’s more important to know that once we believe and accept Him, it’s a done deal. We’re worthy, and unless we deliberately step away (and He does His best to discourage that) it’s a forever deal. God is not a prankster in giving gifts.Maybe one day.
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bodleing2: Indeed...
I dont know if you've watched the video but it's well worth viewing. I was there when Gen- la Kelsang Dekyon gave the talk one Christmas day. She is such an insirational speaker, the talk (which took place over three days) affected me in a really postive way, to the point where, when I got home I felt I had changed as a person. Some peoples 'presence' cannot be denied.
I agree...what a gift/blessing to be able to have such a positive effect upon another person's spirituality...I dont know if you've watched the video but it's well worth viewing. I was there when Gen- la Kelsang Dekyon gave the talk one Christmas day. She is such an insirational speaker, the talk (which took place over three days) affected me in a really postive way, to the point where, when I got home I felt I had changed as a person. Some peoples 'presence' cannot be denied.
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rohaan: Don’t think that way. God sees you as worthy. The artist doesn’t ignore or destroy his best works— while it’s productive to recognize that we need to strive to be better, as men and women, it’s more important to know that once we believe and accept Him, it’s a done deal. We’re worthy, and unless we deliberately step away (and He does His best to discourage that) it’s a forever deal. God is not a prankster in giving gifts.
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bodleing2: Indeed...
I dont know if you've watched the video but it's well worth viewing. I was there when Gen- la Kelsang Dekyon gave the talk one Christmas day. She is such an insirational speaker, the talk (which took place over three days) affected me in a really postive way, to the point where, when I got home I felt I had changed as a person. Some peoples 'presence' cannot be denied.
here's the full link....I dont know if you've watched the video but it's well worth viewing. I was there when Gen- la Kelsang Dekyon gave the talk one Christmas day. She is such an insirational speaker, the talk (which took place over three days) affected me in a really postive way, to the point where, when I got home I felt I had changed as a person. Some peoples 'presence' cannot be denied.
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bodleing2: here's the full link....
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rohaan: THE DIFFERENCE
I got up early one morning, and rushed right into the day
I had so much to accomplish, that I didn’t have time to pray
Problems just tumbled about me, and heavier came each task
Why doesn’t God help me? I wondered—He answered, “You didn’t ask”
I wanted to see joy and beauty, but the day toiled on gray and bleak
I wondered why God didn’t show me—He said, “You didn’t seek”
I tried to come into God’s presence, I used all my keys at the lock
God gently and lovingly chided, “My child, you didn’t knock”
I woke up early this morning, and paused before entering the day:
I had so much to accomplish, that I had to take time to pray
Beautiful I got up early one morning, and rushed right into the day
I had so much to accomplish, that I didn’t have time to pray
Problems just tumbled about me, and heavier came each task
Why doesn’t God help me? I wondered—He answered, “You didn’t ask”
I wanted to see joy and beauty, but the day toiled on gray and bleak
I wondered why God didn’t show me—He said, “You didn’t seek”
I tried to come into God’s presence, I used all my keys at the lock
God gently and lovingly chided, “My child, you didn’t knock”
I woke up early this morning, and paused before entering the day:
I had so much to accomplish, that I had to take time to pray
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truheart1941: Compleat rubbish.........pray to the tooth fairy. She a myth too. Dead people laying in streets. After a battle civilians. Where was your God when they needed him..........the ten commandments I believe in. Nothing else..........
I understand where you're coming from Pete. I have my own little understanding within myself. I don't go to Church, I don't pray. I just have my own thing. One of my best friends in Spain aged 79 was found on the floor in his apartment. His daughter messaged me to tell me of the news. Mickey was always frightened of dying and when I asked him why? He said because he was alone there in Spain. I told him to move back to the Uk many times to be with his family. Mickey was Mickey he just didn't want to do anything. I've moved back to the Uk as I'm not getting any younger and when I pass away I don't want the rigmarole of having to be cremated within 2 days in Spain. So here I am, back in England 
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Miss_Cellaneous: Beautiful
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With me it is extremely important. I have not had the type of life that has been filled with roses, and I know it could of still been and could be worse. I have a tendency to lean on prayer and God. It actually makes everything so much more easier for me. For I know what I have walked through to get to where I am I could of not done it by myself. And I am grateful. I do have a difficult time with organized religion 
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Happygolucky4u: With me it is extremely important. I have not had the type of life that has been filled with roses, and I know it could of still been and could be worse. I have a tendency to lean on prayer and God. It actually makes everything so much more easier for me. For I know what I have walked through to get to where I am I could of not done it by myself. And I am grateful. I do have a difficult time with organized religion
A few years ago I was working out in a gym in Portland. While talking with another member about church services, another man came over. He said, “I’ve been listening to you guys— you know, don’t you think you’re just using God, your ‘Trinity’, as a crutch?” Without missing a beat, my very fit, stalwart gym partner replied, “Well, no, actually. He’s the whole hospital”.------ This poll is Archived ------
I can understand our ancestors believing in there being a god...and praying to it/him/them...but seriously? All the knowledge we have today and people still believe there's actually some all seeing, all knowing entity who can actually hear and even answer all our prayers..it defies logic it really does....
As the saying goes...if one person believes in some imaginary friend they're considered mentally unwell/unstable... but....when millions believe in the same imaginary friends it's called a religion
If I had to say there was a god I'd say nature is the only god, it gives us life, can take it away, provides us with everything we need and regularly answers prayers via the weather and other ways...if we all revered nature the way we revered money, power and posessions and other such false gods life would be a lot easier and fairer....
As the saying goes...if one person believes in some imaginary friend they're considered mentally unwell/unstable... but....when millions believe in the same imaginary friends it's called a religion
If I had to say there was a god I'd say nature is the only god, it gives us life, can take it away, provides us with everything we need and regularly answers prayers via the weather and other ways...if we all revered nature the way we revered money, power and posessions and other such false gods life would be a lot easier and fairer....
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I pray to God/Divine Spirit, thank God/DivineSpirit, chat to God/Divine Spirit, ask God/Divine Spirit for guidance through clues/signs etc... but I don't go to church or believe or follow any religious dogma ...
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Selenite: I pray to God/Divine Spirit, thank God/DivineSpirit, chat to God/Divine Spirit, ask God/Divine Spirit for guidance through clues/signs etc... but I don't go to church or believe or follow any religious dogma ...
Much respect Selenite...whatever works for you.
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In the words of the late Jim Morrison..
When I was back there in Seminary School
There was a person there
Who put forth the proposition
That you can petition the Lord with prayer
Petition the Lord with prayer
Petition the Lord with prayer
You cannot petition the Lord with prayer,!
When I was back there in Seminary School
There was a person there
Who put forth the proposition
That you can petition the Lord with prayer
Petition the Lord with prayer
Petition the Lord with prayer
You cannot petition the Lord with prayer,!
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I don’t pray I’m an atheist. I don’t believe in a god.
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(If it hasn't been polled yet) How important is 'prayer' to you, honestly...no cynicism please:)(Vote Below)
"Prayer changes things"...someone once said, but only if you make use of it:)