Spiritual Aspect of our Lives--- How often do you say a prayer???

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Philippines
February 21, 2007 5:45pm CST
There's nothing more important to me than my spiritual being, it always comes on top of my priorities. No matter how busy my work schedule is, especially now than am working almost 7 days a week, I still try to manage my time so I could hear Mass on Sundays. And I always ask for Mama Mary's and our God's guidance and enlightenment for I know I couldn't do anything without them. I always make it sure that there's never a day that miss communicating with them. What about you here, how often do you communicate with our God and Mother?
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• Canada
21 Feb 07
Personally I dotn pray any more, because im athest but when I was little I would pray every night that I would have a bright future. I dotn know why I went athst I geuss it is because there is no proof of god or christ. The bible is not proof of god or christ because it could have been written by some person that got bored and he just started writting wonderfull things. You never know and I geuss we never will know until we die. Your freind, M0thakap0p
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• United States
22 Feb 07
Blessings! Have you ever read the bible? It was written by MANY people over MANY years but there is continuity to it. I can not convince you of the existence of God but I know he exists. He will find a way to make himself known to all but whether they are willing to hear Him is a different issue. Take care.
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• Philippines
22 Feb 07
Hi maildumpster, I greatly agree with you. I am a religious person I put God in everything I do. I know I can do nothing without Him. Thanks for the reply. :)
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• United States
22 Feb 07
No problem. The bible says "we can do all things thru Jesus Christ who strengthens us". I would be no where without God.
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• United States
22 Feb 07
Wow, to be honest I thought of my self as being in touch with God, but not in the same way you do. I felt like I was spiritually lost at one point and I actually was. I had grown up going to church alot and being involved in church activities and after a certain age when I was able to go out and about by myself I lost focus on religion. I didn't know at that point that I was lost until things didn't make sense anymore, however within the past year I have been praying more, and asking God for guidance, and although I still don't know where I am spiritually yet I do know that I am being guided, and I try to communicate with God in various ways not just through pray.
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• Philippines
24 Feb 07
thanks for the response....yup going back to he lord doesnt have deadlines i mean God is always open when you would answer his call and follow his request....God Bless
@kokopelli (4842)
• United States
21 Feb 07
i talk to God often, too much i hope He doesn't get tired of me :) he's just someone i rely on about everything and anything, that communicating with Him is very essential to me. i need to feel His presence, and i need him to think of me, the same way i need to make Him know i'm here always thinking of him. communication is not one-way, and it is all thru constant prayers.
• United States
22 Feb 07
Amen! I know what you mean... I need to be in constant touch with HIM.
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@arwenrey (315)
• Philippines
22 Feb 07
I admire you for having time to God. You are very good in managing your time and effort. I wish i have the same determination because i am a busy working too but i seldom attend a mass on Sundays. When i am off from work i use most of my free time resting or sometimes watch tv. I felt that i always lack the necessary rest that i want that's why even in prayers i seldom have time unless there's something wrong or emergency.
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@Rexy_leigh (1189)
• Philippines
22 Feb 07
I got to admit that there were some Sundays wherein I missed to go to Church and attend the Eucharistic celebration especially those times when I haven't known my boyfriend yet. But even though I'm not really religious, I believe I do have my personal relationship in God. I always say a prayer and thank Him for everything I have and what I have become now.
@NancyE (11)
• Canada
22 Feb 07
Hiya, I'm a very spiritual person. I believe that we all are spiritual beings and that our spirituality is innate within us. Meaning that it's a part of everything that we do in our daily lives. I do takes time to meditate, give thanks to god and connect with god. It helps me to feel more balanced, happy and relaxed. I do this on a daily basis. As far as asking for help for other people because I tryly believe in the power of prayer and the sending of energy to be helpful to others. I have been witness to it really helping people. I say prayers frequently during the day when loved ones or friends come to mind. namaste Nancy
@nawaab (168)
• India
22 Feb 07
Well for me , Sprituality and being spiritual are little too broad terms .. I think every man on this earth is spiritual in some way or other and so do I . I do pray to Dog whenever I remindsof him .. I try my level best not to ask him for a favour in every 2nd thing . Rather I belive in thanking him for all he has given , for all his blessings ..
• United States
22 Feb 07
Well I pray everyday. I pray at different times of the day as things come to me. I NEVER pray to Mary. She is not God nor was she ever elivated to such a place by God. No where in the bible does it say to pray to Mary. It says to pray to our heavenly father and to Jesus but NOT Mary. Sorry I know that many people do pray to Mary but this is something that is very important to me. I was raised Catholic so I know all about the worship of Mary and the idolatry that exists. Please don't take offense as this is not a commentary on you or how you live your life.
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@mememama (3076)
• United States
21 Feb 07
Throughout the day, like if I see an ambulance drive by, I say a prayer. I pray at night too. But honestly, I can't count how many quick prayers I say throughout the day about others and their well being.
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@porgie (268)
• United States
22 Feb 07
every time I get in trouble!
• United States
22 Feb 07
Aww poor porgie. Maybe you are asking for the wrong things and your heavenly father is saying NO.
@sam456 (519)
• Romania
22 Feb 07
i never say a prayer.. i am not religious
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• United States
22 Feb 07
Wow, to be honest I thought of my self as being in touch with God, but not in the same way you do. I felt like I was spiritually lost at one point and I actually was. I had grown up going to church alot and being involved in church activities and after a certain age when I was able to go out and about by myself I lost focus on religion. I didn't know at that point that I was lost until things didn't make sense anymore, however within the past year I have been praying more, and asking God for guidance, and although I still don't know where I am spiritually yet I do know that I am being guided, and I try to communicate with God in various ways not just through prayer.
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• Philippines
25 Feb 07
everytime..whatever i do, whenever i am, whoever i talk with, i always carry any kind of conversation with God, just like the way you talk to your bestfriend. talking with Him is praying to Him. i don't remember when i started to be like this, because before i just pray every night, or at mealtime with my family.
• Singapore
28 Feb 07
You *may* set aside a special time to say your prayers but there is no really special time. Any time you remember, any time you want to communicate with God, I feel you should just do it. I find that just before bed is usually ideal. You have finished your day's work and really to rest. Take a few moments and say your prayers. ;-)
@lpetges (3036)
• United States
22 Feb 07
i pray in my head all the time. i have not been to a church in some time, but i do believe that i am heard when i am elsewhere.
@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
22 Feb 07
That is lovely to hear I believe this is to be very true for me as well and I say my prayers every day and night before I go to sleep, even when I was working 6 days a week I always would find the time to thank the lord for being with me and blessing my family and friends, I am not a catholic therfore, I do not pray to Mary, but I always pray to our lord, as without him I believe I would not have received the blessing he bestows on me and my family and friends.