What Do You Pray For

China
August 10, 2010 10:39pm CST
In writing concerning prayer James said " You ask and do not recieve, because you ask for the wrong things,that you may consume it upon your lusts. " Do you pray the right prayer? Do you ask for that cute girl to be your girlfriend? That hunk to be your boyfriend? For a loan for that new sports car? Or Do you pray that God revelas His wisdom,and love to you ? Do you pray for Gods guidence to bring greater glory to Him ? Do you pray to delvelope a deeper love for Him ? A closer relationship with Him? The second is the one I pray for. Which one do you pray for?
12 responses
• United States
11 Aug 10
I pray not often enough though, I'm working on restoring my faith, I think its in part because i'm so young and often feel invincible I have to remember that Its ok to ask the Father Lord for help. I don't have to go about it alone. Many of my firends aren't that religious also, so that adds to my lack of prayer time but I have to remember and strive to be my own person! Being so young influences suck these days so i'm just tryin to create my own idol. I'll get there and I'll succeed through this all but it takes time.
• United Arab Emirates
11 Aug 10
I ask the lord to give me strength to face the world. To give the knowledge to bring more business for the company and make more money so that i can fullfil my wife's dreams and keep her happy all my life.
• China
12 Aug 10
Hi edwardjoy I thikn you will find the more money you make the less happy you are. Why not pray for the riches of the heart. That is the most important riches in the world. May I suggest you also pray for others.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 10
I pray for the sound health of me and my family members and always pray that May God happiness to all so that all could smile.
• China
12 Aug 10
Hi dpk That's a good prayer. Why not inclide praying for others as well. It will enrichen your prayer and you God bless
@elvieb02 (695)
• Philippines
11 Aug 10
When I was younger I pray for material things, but as I grow older, I noticed that my prayers do not include those but instead more on peace and health. Sometimes I pray that problems would be solve but generally, it's more on just guide and protect us.
• China
12 Aug 10
Hi elvieb02 It sounds like you are well on your way to learning the true purpose of prayer. keep it up. Your prayer life will grow as will you God bless
• India
11 Aug 10
yes i pray for work income increase, then my health for well. my sivabakyam mental organisation school children good health all see that god. thats all pray for me.
• China
12 Aug 10
Hi aruthathi I will pray for you God bless
• Philippines
11 Aug 10
My constant prayer involves good health thus long life for myself and my loved ones, happiness for everyone, and success in all my endeavors and my family's.
• China
12 Aug 10
Hi bookjhayar That is a good prayer God bless
@asiregar (864)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
11 Aug 10
I pray to get peace and stability in the liver in the face of life filled with uncertainty, because there is only the god certainty
@kharlav (1669)
• Philippines
11 Aug 10
I pray about so many things. But mainly, I pray what God wants me to pray for. Every prayer time is different, I dont pray for the same things. SOmetimes I pray for our church, our country, salvation of my family and friends, I pray for lost souls, I pray for God's mercy and grace, I pray for guidance in everything I do. I pray that God would teach me His ways and ways that I could please and glorify Him. I pray that God will teach me how to love Him more. I pray for so many things, but all these prayers is for His purpose.
• China
12 Aug 10
Hello kharlav It sounds as if we have the same prayers. Good for you God bless you
• Philippines
12 Aug 10
Honestly, sometimes I am guilty of this, praying for material things and then wonder why God would not grant my request....but then whenever I pray, really allow my heart to talk and Listen to Him, He would tell me and make me understand why is it so...I would hear it in my thoughts, "I do not wish to give what you ask for because it will take you away from me...and it would hurt both of us...being apart....My child I love you so much....you don't need anything other than my Love and the love of your family and friends whom I have sent you...that you may know and feel how much I love you." Most of the time I ask for guidance and wisdom that I may raise my children as best as they can be...to be God-fearing individuals and compassionate to other people.
@veganbliss (3895)
• Adelaide, Australia
11 Aug 10
Well done, that's the way :-) We shouldn't pray for the things of this world, as our Heavenly Father provides all that we physically, etc need. I pray for wisdom, love, mercy, truth & to "know" God, to be near God, to catch Him & yank his beard & ask "why?". I pray that He will continue to perfect me in His sight & that I may be of some blessing to the people of this beautiful planet. I pray for all the killing to stop. I pray for all the religious fights to stop, & for us all to shake hands, sit down & have a cup of tea together over a light conversation on the beauty & majesty & wonder of heaven :-)
• China
12 Aug 10
Hi veganbliss I do not think I would dare to try to pull Gods beard, how do you know He has one ? I agree though it would be nice if we would alla just sit down and share a cup of tea and talk things out Have a great day
• Philippines
11 Aug 10
The Bible says that we pray and receive not for we pray with wrong motives...Pray that God will give you the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation that we may know and understand His will for us...and we can pray for the right prayers...Pray that the Holy Spirit guide and teach you as you pray...
• China
12 Aug 10
Hi princejhaizee Way to go. that is exactly the type of prayer we should pray May God grant you wisdom, peace, and happiness every day
• Saudi Arabia
11 Aug 10
I always pray for fast recovery of my father.My father suffered a mild stroke last February of this year and he is know in the process of getting better and recovery.I hope my father will overcome all the process of recovery to have again a normal life.
• China
12 Aug 10
Hi ledifdynasty Sorry to hear about your dad. I pray he recovers soon God bless