Do You Pray?

United States
July 13, 2009 8:50pm CST
Do you pray? When you have problems, do you turn them over to God, and let Him deal with them?
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@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
14 Jul 09
yes i pray! not only when i have a problems or what... i pray everyday, when i wake up i pray a little, before every meals, before i leave the house before i sleep...i pray every chances i got... i believe that through prayers i was able to talk to God and tell Him whatever i want, ask Him what i need, ask Him to give me some strength, stronger faith and of course thank Him for all the blessings I've got from Him... when i have problems, yes i pray and talk to Him and put my faith on Him in everything...but of course i don't let Him deal alone with my problems...i am just asking for his guidance and comfort...i believe in what they say that "God have mercy, man should do the work..." so for me, prayer is really important and it is part of my daily life!
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• United States
14 Jul 09
Thanks for your response.
• China
14 Jul 09
Yes,always when I have problem I want to pray.I believe that the God wil help me with my problem.The God is very kind he always help me.....Thanks.God bless you.
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• United States
14 Jul 09
You are right. God will always carry your burdens. Thanks for your response.
@danilliam (278)
• Philippines
14 Jul 09
yea, i pray everyday. i also pray all the times that are needed to pray like before and after the meal and before going to sleep during the night. i pray because of a lot of things, i not only pray because i need help with my problems and let God solve them for me but i pray to Him to show my on how i solve my own problem.He will not give me problem that i will not able to solve on my own.if i need help i know he will help me but it is up to me to do what is right and good to solve my problems. i also pray to Him to thank Him for every blessing that he gave to me and say sorry for the sins that i have committed.
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• United States
14 Jul 09
Thanks, a very nice and thoughtful response.
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• Philippines
14 Jul 09
welcome=)
• United States
14 Jul 09
Ever since I had kids, I've started to pray every night. There are so many terrible things that are happening out there, in the Real World, that sometimes I feel a moment of panic. So yes, I pray for my kids every day. Mostly, I pray for other people. I was always taught not to pray for God to fix my own silly problems... but I've learned through living that you can't be afraid to ask for what you want either. I wouldn't say I'm religious, but I'm glad He's there. It's comforting.
• United States
14 Jul 09
I also pray for The Things We Take For Granted, every day. It helps me to remember to be thankful for what we have, and to appreciate everything, starting with life and health, and continuing to whatever else is good in the world.
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• United States
14 Jul 09
Thanks for your response. Did you know, that when a problem seems too big, or is too silly; that you can give that problem over to God, and then simply, let got of it. You'll be amazed at how quickly things, just seem to resolve.
• Philippines
15 Jul 09
yes! absolutely. Prayer is really powerful.Ü
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• United States
15 Jul 09
It certainly is, isn't it? I have found prayer to be very powerful.
@meyows (438)
• India
16 Jul 09
Not just for problems, I daily pray to god, every time.
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• United States
16 Jul 09
That is good. Very good.
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
14 Jul 09
A problem is an opportunity dressed in work clothes. Give thanks for your problems, and may they all be, Little Ones! Its too late to pray 'when' you have a problem. The time for prayer is 'before' you get the problem. Its always too late to 'give thanks', but never too late have a 'thankful heart' and to carry it with you always! Counting on God to 'deal with your problems' is like standing in the middle of the road - you are certain to get run over.
• United States
14 Jul 09
Actually, giving God your problems, is giving Him complete and total control. He expects that we give our complete trust in Him, and to give Him control over even a simple thing, is saying how much we love Him and trust in Him.
• United States
14 Jul 09
That is right. And, we are not always going to know the will of God. If we turn a problem over to God, to do His Will, then the problem will be resolved. It will not always be to your liking. But giving over to God, is opening a whole new door in your life, and He will take control.
• Philippines
14 Jul 09
I pray to God to give me a clear mind and strength to fight my problem or any problem concerning my family. But, if the problem cannot be solve by human intervention alone, I call on to God to show me the way to accepting failures and if the problems is impossible to solve by me or my family. Such, as for examples; a sick family member is dying and despite doctors effort to lengthen his life. Their is no more remedy. I pray to God to heal it through his intervention or his in miracles. i always pray to god even with or without problem. I pray for many things such as to thanks him for his blessing, for having kind family and friends, and also pray for the safety of my loved ones everyday.
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• United States
14 Jul 09
Sometimes, if we give more faith to God, during the times when we don't need Him so much, then He hears us more readily, when things are bad. That is just the way it is. Read in the Bible, and you will find that.
• United States
14 Jul 09
Sometimes I find that I am praying and I am not even aware of it. Praying through life is a wonderful way to walk with our Maker. I may not be walking through a beautiful garden like Adam and Eve at one time did as they talk with God, but it sure feels that way when telling Him about all the things of the day and asking questions and asking for help and just plain praising Him, etc.
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• United States
14 Jul 09
Isn't it wonderful to feel His Holy Presence? A very wonderful thing, indeed. Thanks.
@doormouse (4599)
14 Jul 09
i don't pray everyday but normally at least once a week,what i do isn't exactly praying more like having a chat with him,telling him what the kids and i have been up to,or letting him know how my mum is etc..if i'm in need of help or guidance then i'll ask him
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• United States
1 Oct 09
That is very wonderful.
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
1 Oct 09
off course i always pray 5 times a day. my parents always teach us that human need God. so we pray for God because we need HIM. we need HIS charity, HIS will. God never need us, but off course we need HIM
• United States
1 Oct 09
You are very wise.
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
31 Oct 09
what about you? do you pray if you get the problems?
@cncity (46)
• China
14 Jul 09
Yes,when I have problems ,I always turn over to God and let Him deal with them. I am not a christian,but my mama is!beacuse of her influence ,I also believe Christianity,believe Jesus's existence!and many friends around me are christians,They have very good words and conducts,SO I like them very much. Now ,I always pray like them,even I have not meet the problems.I think it will be my frequent behavior in my life!
• United States
14 Jul 09
Sounds like you have a very strong belief, not to be "christian". It's not the ones that do every thing just so, so, that are Christian, but those that have a very good belief.
• United States
14 Jul 09
We have to talk to our Father. God listens to everything you want to tell or ask him, it does not matter how big or small it is, He Always listens. You can pray to God at any time and any hour, sitting or standing, even in your mind and He will listen. You can ask God for anything and He will give to you, not when you want, but when He knows is best for you. When you pray to God, you are developing a close relationship with Him, and you'll come to love Him with all your heart. Keep praying and learning all you can about God, because those who are walking on the path of the Father are like a tree at the bank, which gives its produce on its season.
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• United States
14 Jul 09
You are very right. God is always there.
@delrene (158)
• Philippines
14 Jul 09
yes i do pray. He always saves me from trouble. and everytime i forget to pray He reminds me in a simple way. He wakes me up 3:00 in the morning.
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• United States
1 Oct 09
He does tend to remind os of things.
• India
1 Oct 09
I pray everyday to god so that i can thank him for all the things that he has given me.We should always be thankful to god for all things that he has given me.God is always we us in all the good things that we do.
• United States
1 Oct 09
That is wonderful.
@treychi (121)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
I did pray a lot. Because it feels good every time I pray. If you're going to think of it, HE is like a best friend. Though he is not visible HE still cares about each one of us. Think how billions of people we have on earth but HE still knew everyone of us. God is good. Every time I pray I can imagine myself talking to him while Jesus hugging me from the back. Or sometimes we were talking under a tree. I'll let Him deal with everything. Because He already have plans for me. Your discussion is LOVE~ GOD BLESS~
• United States
20 Jul 09
A wonderful response. Thank you.
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@levite (1062)
• Philippines
11 Aug 09
I do pray. It's a way of life not only when problem arises but even if everything is fine. It's my act of worship and gratitude to His greatness and power in my life. I surrender my worries and petitions to God and believe He will answer it according to His time, purpose, and will.
• United States
11 Aug 09
You are absolutely right. I don't think anyone could survive without prayer. It's a way of life.