Do you take time to pray?

@uniqueorn (1011)
Philippines
March 21, 2010 8:15am CST
For my part, praying had been a beautiful habit. I had a lot of it when I was in high school. Now, I seem to give no time for prayers. Although, I do not miss Sunday masses, I always pray before I sleep and eat or I always strive to attend important masses such as novenas, christmas, mary mother of god, immaculate concepcion and the easter masses. But I can really see the difference of the way I pray before and now. How about you? Do you still take much of your time to pray?
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• Estonia
22 Mar 10
I am a pagan, so I do not pray to the God that Christians are used to pray to. What I do to keep my spirit up is meditate a couple of times a week. 2-3 times every week, 7-10 minutes each time is just perfect for lifting up my mental, spiritual and physical strength.
• Estonia
24 Mar 10
C'mon, it is generally known that nowadays meditation, even if it originally came from religion, has very often nothing to do with any of the religions. It is just a good practice for one's mind, it helps the meditating person to uderstand himself, life around him, find a meaning in life etc. It can be practiced by anyone, even a non-religious person. You just release your logical everyday thinking, and let loose the subconscious part of your mind by sitting in silence and either focusing the mind on a certain thought/object/sound or closing eyes and letting the mind drift away from the realiy. A very relaxing experience, I should say.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
It's dreaming of nothing but black and white! I love it. I am not sure if I can do this since I can't really easily let loose of my thoughts. I think too much.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
I'm quite interested with how your meditation goes. I mean, yeah. Is it the same with Moslems who bow towards their altar? We have different ways of meditating as we have different religion. I am highly interested to know your ways and means of meditation.
@Margajoe (4709)
• Germany
21 Mar 10
I used to. But, I never felt like I was being answered. Sometimes I felt like God does not love me. Know a days I beleive God already knows what I need. He knows when I am grateful, when I am being truthful. I don't have to tell God. Sometimes when I am lonely I will have a conversation with God. Sometimes I sing my songs only for God and the Angels. That makes me feel happy. I have seen people who pray, and don't mean it. That to me seems worse than not praying at all.
@Margajoe (4709)
• Germany
22 Mar 10
So true, it all takes time. Something we as humans don't always understand. But, God works in mysterious ways. That is for sure. I guess we have to learn to be patient. I find that very hard to do.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
All prayers are to be answered if its possible. But His answers do not come instantly. Sometimes, it will take time.
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@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
It's hard to be patient. But then, I have mastered this virtue now. And I can really say that I have an easy way dealing things with pressure and depression because of patience. Mastering this may take time also but it is never regretful when you reach there.
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@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
dear uniqueorn, in the mornings before getting up and in between the day's work, i pray. i mumble a few thank you to God for giving me a new day and also at night before going to bed. i am not religious but i find a few seconds of thank you will not hurt. ann
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
It does not follow thought that you are religious when you pray. We all have the freedom to do this.
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@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
guess you are right. but freedom? or is it faith? i think those two differ.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
Both could do :)
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@quita88 (3715)
• United States
22 Mar 10
I pray all the time and all day. I think if we just simply ask we will receive but we have to believe we'll receive if we ask for it--- It only takes a few secs to ask God to bless you and thank him for all the blessings he's already given you. Take the time. It makes a difference.
@quita88 (3715)
• United States
26 Mar 10
Yes, faith is the foudation for prayers to work. I am thankful for mylot and you too. Have a great day.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
IT has to be paired up with faith too that our prayers be answered. That's the only way I see how it will work.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
I agree. Have a nice day then.
@yresh12 (3212)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
Prayer is very powerful. Unfortunately I have not been doing that for a long time now. I don't know am just too afraid to encounter this things. I'm just not ready for it.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
Hi yresh. There's nothing to be afraid with prayers. Just do it. Remember that with God, every battle is never a defeat.
@yresh12 (3212)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
How inspiring, trying to.. I praY BEfore I eat thought. Make a sign of the cross when I go out. I think its not enough. I'll go to him soon.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
You have to. That way, you'll be blessed more and more each day.
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
Prayer is the food for my soul. I will start my day with a prayer. I really take time to pray because it is my way of showing love to the Lord. Aside from that, when I pray I feel everything is in order. I feel light and no burden at all. It's good to keep the right track as we start with the day. Thus, prayer is very important for me because I also feel secured with I am on a daily prayer.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
This is so true. Whenever I feel like I'm in my most sincere way of praying, everything follows will be light and very in order. The day seem to be so complete and you have less or no troubles at all. I agree that prayer should be taken as the food of our soul. Because whenever we do it sincerely, we are being provided by a light heart and a light feeling which keeps confident in whatever we do because there is no defeated battle with God.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
This is so true. Whenever I feel like I'm in my most sincere way of praying, everything follows will be light and very in order. The day seem to be so complete and you have less or no troubles at all. I agree that prayer should be taken as the food of our soul. Because whenever we do it sincerely, we are being provided by a light heart and a light feeling which keeps confident in whatever we do because there is no defeated battle with God.
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
I used to pray more when I was a kid. I always lead the family when we say grace before meals. I think it's because I went to a Catholic school. Now, I usually pray only at night before I sleep. But even if I'm too tired, I try my best to pray even if I'm already half-asleep. I wish I was prayerful like others.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
I also oblige myself to pray before I sleep to thank God for the day. And, last night I did my prayers while half-asleep. It's amazing. But I wish I could be more sincere and disciplined.
@DEGREES (33)
• Indonesia
21 Mar 10
I pray every time I go to sleep or have a meal. but I often spend my time (15 minutes or up to 2 hours) with my God to have a close relationship with Thee. It's relaxing and comforting. May God's peace be with you.
• Indonesia
25 Mar 10
Don't be envy, I pray just for a habit too. LOL Be just what you are. Peace be with you
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
I appreciate your endurance for spending 15 minutes to 2 hours with God. I only pray for about 2 minutes. More often less than that. I envy you. But, let me try doing this too.
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
yes i pray to god every night before i sleep while im lying in my bed. though i dont go to church regularly. i still believe that go appreciated it more if one person rather pray to god inside our room and being alone as we pray to our god with all of our heart than be in public prayer yet your presence is not even there.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
Sometimes, I am guilty of this. I am more sincere in praying inside my room than attending masses. Although, I have to go to masses regularly because I find it as a big obligation as a Christian. Furthermore, masses have elements which sole prayer doesn't have. But prayers are powerful too. Another thing, mass anyways is the highest form of prayer.
@cloud31 (5809)
21 Mar 10
For me I always take sometime to pray, once i wake up in the morning and the following hour,I don't have a specific time to pray, whenever I feel that the spirit of the God almighty is within me,I say a prayer. Happy myLotting!
@cloud31 (5809)
22 Mar 10
its nice to know...God bless !
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
Me too. I have specific time for prayer such as sleeping, eating and taking a bath. But whenever I feel the spirit of prayer coming, I always do the act.
@common_man (1799)
• India
21 Mar 10
Hi friend, Every mormning after i finish my morning chorous and after having bath, i do regular "POOJA" worship, during which i prey to god that let peace prevail everywhere. And i thank god for whatever he has given to me in my this beautiful life.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
Wow. A new word for me "POOJA"- a prayer for peace. Thanks for this.
• India
22 Mar 10
u r welcome, friend
• Singapore
22 Mar 10
in my country it has many religions , but in my family we do not follow any religions , so i do not pray much just when i go with my spouse because my parter is a buddhist so sometimes i go and pray with my spouse ,
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
You know what. Praying could really make you feel good. I suggest you should learn how to value prayer even though you don't have a religion. Try it, you will know the beauty of it basically by experience. Make it too often.
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
yes. I will not end my day without praying. Its God whom I really love. Its Him that makes me strong especially at this very moment of my life. When I'm praying I feel secured and loved.. I feel also that He's not only listening to me but talking to me so deeply. :)
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
That's nice to hear from you. With God's guidance, I can say that we are more secured and lead a life so good.
@dhablue (122)
• Indonesia
22 Mar 10
In my religion...pray was does habitually that must be do it if you are Moeslem and if you gone it called "kafir".
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
Kafir? What's the difference then? I mean prayer is a habit for Moslem as you said it and Kafer is a form of prayer? Am I right?
• United States
22 Mar 10
hello there uni:) happy day to ya...I pray alot more now than i used to, I always said my prayers at night with my family or alone..and when i pray its more like Im having a conversation with God than praying really..I always tell him about my day and what angered me..or made me the happiest..he was like the best friend i never had..i was a loner child,i mean i had friends but no one i ever trusted..and after i would pray i always feel better like he lifted everything off my shoulders,and i have my son say prayers with me for when we eat and go to bed and if there if someone ill needing a little extra love and prayer..My b/f recently passed and i have felt so alone its been the worst week of my life..and its hit me hard..so when Sky is outside playing and i just start to cry..i talk to him..and though its a short time..i feel like he has taken the heartache away for a short time till it comes back..almost liek he cloaks me with an invisible hug..I have never been into chuch though and he knows how I feel about teachings and alot of issues i have with whats supposed to be believed..but i know hes up there and i know hes always here..i just wish he would let himself be seen every now and again lol..
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
It's a nice feeling sharing to God your entire experiences in a day every night. And, you are a loner as I know. But I really like you because you find God as your best friend. I envy you. He is my best friend too but I often ignore Him. He never fails to let me lean on His shoulders whenever I have problems. We have almost the same views about who He is to us but we are very different of how we see ourselves to Him. I hope to increase further changes with mine.
• Spain
21 Mar 10
I am non religious, but I do meditate every time I have free time to myself.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
That's nice. Meditation is relaxing. I love doing this all over again.
@LadyBoss (253)
• United States
22 Mar 10
At sometimes in the day, instead of praying I will talk to god. Outloud. I mean I know he is everywhere and is always watching. So sometimes instead of kneeling down, or going to church Ill just talk to him as if he were my best friend. Sometimes I even write him letters.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
The same here. I often have this situation too. I always talk to him whenever I need to. I talk not just because I must ask something but moreover I have to thank Him.
@Hazelrose (2179)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
Hi uniquerorn,Yes I do,Everyday in my life I used to pray when I wake up,before starting in my whole day activities.Then before bed time.I have also a devotional prayer daily..For me,my day is not complete without Prayers.It make me strong to face what ever trials and tribulations happened.Have a nice day.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
May I know the difference of devotional prayer from other prayers? It's a new thing for me. I mean, has this something to do with putting one's prayer to one saint only? Like, you are a devotee of Mama Mary. So, it follows that you pray with her intercession only. Am I right?
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
21 Mar 10
Well i think praying is a good habit. Though i dont do it most times. I believe god is at heart, thus a minute is enough to thank him for all he has given. But the habit cultivates the discipline and kills our ego that of all there is someone superior and thats he our dear god!
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
Just a thought here. For one feel that he is truly with God, he should say that he is in the heart of God rather than God is in my heart.
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
I was just like you before.I never missed to pray before sleeping.Before I didn't say grace before meals. Now I don't forget praying before meals. What I do forget now is to pray before sleeping. Reason maybe because I'm so tired that when I go to bed I easily fall asleep. But though my prayer time has lessened (which I am now trying to change), my prayer is now becoming more personal. When I was a child, all I did was to ask whenever I prayed. As I become older, I've learned how to give thanks. Now I'm learning to claim God's blessings.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
The same here. When I was a child I pray to ask. When I was in high school I pray to thank and guide the people around me. Now, I often do not use formula prayers. Taking it personally would make your more comfortable talking to him.