Importance of prayer

[Snow]

On 10/22/2023 at 8:21 PM, BibleStudent100 said:

I apologize Snow if I divert this encouraging discussion down a side channel, but sometimes our friends in the Faith pray to God hoping to have their prayers answered in easily discernible ways.  Historically, though, prayers from our spiritual ancestors recorded in the Bible related more to finding moral strength and enlightenment, enabling them to hold to a righteous course.  Even more so, for Christians, answers to prayers involved matters that were mainly spiritual, not spectacular or powerful acts.  As a result, we should not be disappointed if our prayers are not always answered in the way that we expect or prefer. For example, rather than remove a trial, God might choose to give us “power beyond what is normal” to endure it (2 Corinthians 4:7; 2 Timothy 4:17). Never should we minimize the value of such power, nor should we conclude that God did not really answer our prayers at all.

 

Hi Bible

Wow this is a great response thank you so much :).. It reminds me tgat Gods ways are not our ways and if we trust Him and peay to be closer to Him rather than for specific things then we will benefit eternally.. 

thank you

Mike

 

[RdJ]

On 10/21/2023 at 3:31 AM, Snow said:

Hi :),

Any comments please? 

Jesus prayed!

 Do you pray all the time? 

 Are there times when you don't pray?

Are you too embarrassed sometimes to talk to God?

What happens when we don't pray for extended times?

I am interested to hear from my brothers and sisters please.. 

God bless you Mike

Not enough but it's not as lousy as it was. I used to pray a lot, but my ex forbid me cause I did warfare prayer and ever since it's a lot of work to open that well again. I have no church. When I pray with my mom it goes great.

[Snow]

On 10/23/2023 at 7:14 AM, Marilyn C said:

Thanks Mike,

Now only an aussie bro would call me Mazza, great. We appreciate you and know God is working a deep work in your life that overflows out to others.

Blessings, Marilyn.

I hope so!! i sincerely hope so dear Sis

You know i think hope is a great place to rest when we are weak.. Let me pray that Gods Will be first in my life and always in yours and Trevors.. Let it be Dear Lord in Heaven in Jesus Name i pray.. 

[Snow]

5 minutes ago, Renskedejonge said:

Not enough but it's not as lousy as it was. I used to pray a lot, but my ex forbid me cause I did warfare prayer and ever since it's a lot of work to open that well again. I have no church. When I pray with my mom it goes great.

Hi Rensk

This is great thank you :).. So with your mom you have a prayer partner.. I dont think this is to be taken for granted because God knows best.. It is great when we have a spiritual partner ti connect with God i think!? Actually i know becausr i had this with my brother :).. Thank you for sharing it helps my resilve too.. 

Mike

[farouk]

9 hours ago, Renskedejonge said:

Not enough but it's not as lousy as it was. I used to pray a lot, but my ex forbid me cause I did warfare prayer and ever since it's a lot of work to open that well again. I have no church. When I pray with my mom it goes great.

@Renskedejonge Prayer and the Scriptures are so important, indeed.