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Topic: Why do people pray? - page 5. (Read 7367 times)

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The Martian Child
July 24, 2017, 01:35:10 AM
People pray because there are things they cannot do. That's when they need someone or something out there or up there that might be of help. Things beyond human power are attributed to the gods. Praying is the way to send their pleadings to them.
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July 24, 2017, 12:57:24 AM
You are basically telling god... that you know what is best, more than god does
You're assuming things. I pray to myself not to god. It increases my confidence and helps me do better.
Praying to god? I don't really get the point of that either. Maybe it helps some people have more confidence and peace, not me.

Why are praying for yourself, praying is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God based on wikipedia and you are not a God. People are praying because they want to tell God what they want, God knows everything but He needs faith in able to accept prayer only those who have faith will be answered prayer.
"Prayer: an earnest hope or wish"
Latin roots of the word doesn't involve god anywhere. Prayer doesn't necessarily involve god.
Prayer is just a way to encourage oneself, it's not an assurance that you will be successful in your goals but it will motivate you to make it happen because you believe that there is someone beside you through out achieving your goal.
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July 24, 2017, 12:46:50 AM
People tend to believe in power and they also tend to ask for some stuff from powerful creatures. For that reason, many of the people are asking for cars, houses, better health from nonexistend god. Praying is an instinct to compensate our pains and desires.
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July 24, 2017, 12:21:08 AM
To verbalize their intentions, beliefs, or desires. The purpose of this is unique for each individual, as are the effects or how such is experienced.

   
Prayer is an spiritual need of a person.Through prayer we can communicate with God.We can praise god of everything he did to us. We can repent for something bad or wrong that you did and that you want to do what is right.We can ask God for what we need.And yeild or receive for what i have pray.


Perhaps most Lithuania for some people Toyota not only the possibility of a connection with God, but also a moral calm or even hope. After all, the whole street in order to get a chance.
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July 23, 2017, 10:57:58 PM
To verbalize their intentions, beliefs, or desires. The purpose of this is unique for each individual, as are the effects or how such is experienced.

   
Prayer is an spiritual need of a person.Through prayer we can communicate with God.We can praise god of everything he did to us. We can repent for something bad or wrong that you did and that you want to do what is right.We can ask God for what we need.And yeild or receive for what i have pray.

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July 23, 2017, 09:24:00 PM
Sometimes he can't.

BLASPHEMY! 

Name something your imaginary god can't do.  My imaginary god can do anything.
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July 23, 2017, 09:05:48 PM
I think that sometimes you can ask god to change something and he can. Sometimes he can't. Maybe it's that simple but honestly I think that part of it is just to feel as if you are helping. A prayer for a loved one in need can be a relief just for yourself because you tried something at least!
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July 23, 2017, 07:36:19 PM
To verbalize their intentions, beliefs, or desires. The purpose of this is unique for each individual, as are the effects or how such is experienced.
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July 23, 2017, 03:07:48 PM
They simply thank their God or ask something to them/him.
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July 23, 2017, 02:10:15 PM
because it is a spiritual need.
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July 23, 2017, 02:05:59 PM
praying makes one come close to god.
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July 23, 2017, 02:04:07 PM
when i need comfort i pray..
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July 23, 2017, 12:28:38 PM
You are basically telling god... that you know what is best, more than god does
You're assuming things. I pray to myself not to god. It increases my confidence and helps me do better.
Praying to god? I don't really get the point of that either. Maybe it helps some people have more confidence and peace, not me.


How do you pray to your self? You are the boss of yourself it is probobly not praying but encouraging yourself to be better of something. To take courage and be confident over something. Those who believe in someone mightier than they are or someone more sovereign pray. Prayer is something spiritual.
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July 23, 2017, 12:03:26 PM
If you really think about it, you are being a total douche when you pray for anything

You are basically telling god... that you know what is best, more than god does

By praying, you are saying...
"Hey god, I know you don't want to give me a new car, but I want it anyway"
"Screw your perfect/divine plan god, I want a new car... me me me me me me, it's all about me"

If it is god's will... why are you trying to change god's will?

Do you really think you know better than god does?

Or, are people just selfish and don't care what god has planned?

I think it depends on what you believe in. If you believe that God has a plan, you will not put your needs and wants on your prayer. Usually other people say their prayer to thank God and to forgive them for their sins. I think you can just add up you wish and let God do his plan. If he thinks that your wish is up to his plan then he will surely grant it in his plan. There's no format for prayers, prayer is your way of speaking to God. Your prayer depends on how you view God.
legendary
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July 23, 2017, 09:42:42 AM
You are basically telling god... that you know what is best, more than god does
You're assuming things. I pray to myself not to god. It increases my confidence and helps me do better.
Praying to god? I don't really get the point of that either. Maybe it helps some people have more confidence and peace, not me.

Why are praying for yourself, praying is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God based on wikipedia and you are not a God. People are praying because they want to tell God what they want, God knows everything but He needs faith in able to accept prayer only those who have faith will be answered prayer.
"Prayer: an earnest hope or wish"
Latin roots of the word doesn't involve god anywhere. Prayer doesn't necessarily involve god.
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July 23, 2017, 09:29:44 AM
You are basically telling god... that you know what is best, more than god does
You're assuming things. I pray to myself not to god. It increases my confidence and helps me do better.
Praying to god? I don't really get the point of that either. Maybe it helps some people have more confidence and peace, not me.

Why are praying for yourself, praying is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God based on wikipedia and you are not a God. People are praying because they want to tell God what they want, God knows everything but He needs faith in able to accept prayer only those who have faith will be answered prayer.
legendary
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July 23, 2017, 09:24:42 AM
You are basically telling god... that you know what is best, more than god does
You're assuming things. I pray to myself not to god. It increases my confidence and helps me do better.
Praying to god? I don't really get the point of that either. Maybe it helps some people have more confidence and peace, not me.
sr. member
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July 23, 2017, 09:09:29 AM
Prayer is a spiritual sustenance, and perhaps we have many things we want, and we can not have it in our lives. Then we need to pray and give us hope and let us be mentally satisfied.
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July 23, 2017, 08:14:20 AM
People communicate with God through prayer, they believe that the creator should be treated not through ordinary words, but with the help of prayer and their request will be heard.
legendary
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July 23, 2017, 07:59:30 AM
We pray because we need to, even though if it is God's will or not. Not because of God's will we don't pray at all, God is challenging our faith in Him yet we need to seek God in good or in bad times.

Yes, prayer is like our talk with God.
We can't live without talking, so we can't live without prayer.
God waiting for us to come back and sometimes He makes our lives difficult, in order to help us to change.
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