how often do you pray?

Philippines
July 13, 2008 6:18am CST
i am currently a member of Single for Christ. And what they tought us is to not just having a daily prayer but also learn to read bible scriptures. I often talk to God and not just pray, i talked to Him when i got questions unanswered or cant define.. I always came across with people who said "i stop visiting church. but i pray", i wonder how often. But with me i would say atleast one daily :)
8 responses
• United States
16 Jul 08
The Bible tells us to "pray without ceasing...for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (1 Thes. 5:16-18). I don't believe that this means we go about in a constant state of prayer. I mean really, not many of us are that good at multitasking and we've got other things to do. What I believe it means that that we are ever mindful of the presence of God in our everyday lives and that we maintain that communion with God which Christ bought and paid for us to have. So how often do I pray? I pray without ceasing and I pray without ceasing because God's presence in my life never ceases.
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
wow... very well said:), u got a great thinking and faith. actually it also said that it depends upon on how we believe on how God moves upon us.. and i honor you to having that faith and trust to God. God bless!
@scaflone8 (190)
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
I don't know how many times i pray each day because i always pray every time i feel happy, i feel lonely, when i see a street children or an old woman asking for loose change. I keep it a habit to talk to God because He is the only one that would give as everything we need and not just the things we want. Prayers for me is the best way to solve my troubles and the best way to talk to God.
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• Philippines
16 Jul 08
wow... thats great. how nice of you still manage to extend his prayers for the welfare of others. keep on praying for other people! and stay communicating to God! May God blesses you more!:)
@Zmugzy (773)
16 Jul 08
Every time Liverpool play Man Utd.
@Zmugzy (773)
16 Jul 08
I'll pray harder next time :-)
• Philippines
17 Jul 08
hahahha! thank you for the response though!
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
hahahahaha!!! Man Utd.3-0 Liverpool? i c
@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
Hi there! Oh I always pray everyday. Actually I always talk to God and I consider that my way of praying. Theres no specific time. I just tell him everything thats happening to me. I also do novenas. I have several patron saints. There was even a time several years ago that I went to mass everyday for 2 years. But I can't go to mass everyday now. Have lots of things to do. But if I have time I still visit the church even if its not sunday mass. I don't know. Ever since I was a kid. I love visiting the church always. Ciao!
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• Philippines
13 Jul 08
wow! thats good! although your not often visiting church nowadays but you know, God always understands.. but as what priests always say by going to church you made your sins be somehow forgiven.. due to listening to God's words maybe, but it is very much good if you still try to visit atleast once a week. and its good hearing that you always make it a point talking to God, coz somehow it lessen our worries and burdens.. and He loves a person doing it always.. so have a blessed day to you always and God loves you! :)
@singerja (106)
• United States
13 Jul 08
I set aside time in the morning but I also talk to God throughout the day. One thing I have noticed is that when I do this it is very easy to feel good and have an overall positive outlook.
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• Philippines
13 Jul 08
yeah! truly it is! hello im glad you came for response. and truly by talking to God is a sort of releasing and freed from aour burdens and worries.. coz we ought to prepare to give it all away to Him and trusted Him to make us feel more better.. and yah by being talking with God it somehow more of a two-way communication, although we doesnt hear Him practically talk straight to us, but we feel His presence, and we got positive attitude to things and to people. and thats due to the power of HolySpirit. have a great day ahead! :) and may God blesses u more..
@neilchua (888)
• Philippines
17 Jul 08
i admit it. most of the time i forget to pray even before going to sleep. the only time i never forget to pray is when i have problems. i'm sorry. i also never forget to pray and thank Him if i received blessings. both ends i guess, that's the time i never forget to pray. but during routine days, when nothing special or worst is actually happening, that's the time i forget to pray. and thanks for this discussion. i realize that i should pray often. thank you.:)
• Philippines
17 Jul 08
yah.. your welcome.. hihihi!:) good thing though youd realized now the real essence and advantage of conversing with God!:) but atleast...... u still manage to pray though:) God bless have a great day ahead!:)
• United States
14 Jul 08
Hi maniolas, I try to pray everyday. I have also been working on reading the bible daily as well. It's best to have a good relationship with God and those routes help a lot since we communicate with Him through His word and through prayer.
• Philippines
14 Jul 08
wow thats good! its nice to know someone still care of reading the bible and enjoying to have a good relationship with God! yah please continue to be a good model to everyone, and continue to inspire others as well! God bless!:)
• Philippines
15 Jul 08
i always pray, whenever i feel bad, whenever im sick, when i am happy i say thank you, when i am confused i pray for enlightenment, i always talk to God when i have problems, and when blessing come into me. and i feel great
• Philippines
15 Jul 08
wow thats good news... it seems that so many people still never forget God... thank you so much for responding! God bless! :)