Do God take care of us only if we praise him?

@roshigo58 (4859)
Pune, India
March 17, 2013 2:39am CST
Hi, We all know Socrates was a great philosopher. he was a bold man. He once asked that Can God not think about us without prayer. Do he always needs praising to look after us. He mean to say that God should know everything. If we don't pray Gd he should take care of us. I think man needs to pray God. Because by praying God he gets strength to face difficulties. But God is always with us whether we pray him or not. What do you think?
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26 responses
@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
17 Mar 13
Socrates may have been a great philosopher but he may not have understood God. To praise means to speak highly of someone. Does God not deserve that from us every day? How do we feel about people that do not appreciate what is done for them? Why should God give consideration to those that don't appreciate and recognize what he does?
@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
18 Mar 13
Hi roshigo58, did you ever read about the flood of Noah's day? Did God treat everyone the same there?
@srjac0902 (1170)
• Italy
17 Mar 13
The deeper is our comprehension of God's love, so much sublime will be our praise. As God's love is unconditional so is the praise of man. When man truely touches the grace of God, then come what may come his faith becomes unshakable. Like Prophet Job, even though man may lose all his household and become a street beggar, still he will not blame God. Man is capable of being so much heroic when he truly loves and believes.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
17 Mar 13
Hi, I think all are the children of God whether they are good or bad. They all are creation of God. So God is equally considerate to all his children. The parents always treat equally to their children and try to improve the children who make the mistakes. and forgive them. Thank you for the response.
@zaugis (81)
• Lithuania
17 Mar 13
Do you need to remind that you want to eat? God is everywhere just because we are from the same molecules belonging to him. Prayer is how to plan, how to relax. Psychologically prepare yourself for every challenge. Moreover, God can not intervene in your decision, it is a proven he sacrificed himself for humanity. Your decision is free, with whom you are and where you go.
@srjac0902 (1170)
• Italy
17 Mar 13
When one enters into the deeper stages of Prayer, indeed he relaxes and the mind rests and enjoys that bliss. But the goal of prayer is to be attuned to God, to seek Him to find Him and to communicate with him. Relaxing is a consequence. In Catholic Philosophy God reveals Himself even in suffering. If we read the lives of the saints, it is so much evident.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
17 Mar 13
Hi, You are right. Prayer is how to plan, how to relax. Psychologically prepare yourself for every challenge. Everything happens as per God's will. Prayers are not for praising God but for strengthening ourselves. For God every child is equal, whether he praise him or not. Thank you for the response.
@berting600 (3453)
• Philippines
17 Mar 13
You are very correct my friend,that God always guides our ways whether we pray or not to Him,because He was always in our ways and means,that He was the only way and truth that shall prevail in His well.As long as we always put into our heart that God is our only Savior and God,there is no other god that we worship and adore.He would always lead us to salvation and guide our ways very safe places.We could never encounter any accidents and we live a longer life.
• Philippines
17 Mar 13
Thank you very much also my friend.I know that God,not only guides me but also guide everyone,and that includes you my friend,we all seek the guidance of God in all our endeavors of life.That is why He always show us the path of self meditation to just think about His teachings as the guidance to truthfulness,faith,and salvation.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
17 Mar 13
hi, you are right. God always guide us or direct us towards the right path. but sometimes we fail to understand him. We need not to praise god but only have a faith on God. Thank you for the response.
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@namiya (1713)
• Philippines
17 Mar 13
God has created us complete with faculties and everything we need in order to live. He has also granted us freewill so that we could choose how to live our life. It is then within our choice if we want to acknowledge and show our gratefulness for all His gifts which we could do through our prayers. That is He showered us His love and it is within our will if we decide to recognize this and love Him in return.
@namiya (1713)
• Philippines
18 Mar 13
I do agree with you that oftentimes when we are in the state of happiness we tend to overlook or take God for granted but when adversity comes and we have no one to turn to that's when we strive to be closest to Him.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
17 Mar 13
Hi, God has given us many things as a gift and without any expectation. But we should pray to show him gratitude for giving such a beautiful life. We always remember God when we are in adversity and we forget to thank God when we are happy. It is up to you if you want to pray God or not.
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@dollar3235 (2062)
• India
17 Mar 13
Answer: Nope, we take care of ourselves by praising God. Explanation: When we worship/praise god, our soul is in with him and we won't do anything wrong with that kind of mindset and that's why good things happen to us. However, if we are not worshiping god, that means, we don't have interest in good things and once you have interest in bad things, no need to say the consequences are bound to be bad. I've no idea why someone like Socrates had this kind of silly question that too regarding the almighty god.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
17 Mar 13
Hi, One of my friend believe in God. But he never pray God or worship God. But he is very honest, kind and of helping nature. Always ready to help others. I think such people are also liked by God. Thank you for the response.
• India
17 Mar 13
You're welcome, roshigo!
@else22 (4317)
• India
17 Mar 13
A good question.I too have pondered over it many times,and my conclusion is that God doesn't need any certificate from us mortals.Prayers are not praises.Prayers are,in fact,a way through which we remember Him.And remembering him is bound to be praising and thanking Him for everything He has given to us.When you remember Him,you can't help praising Him,because He is so great that remembering Him automatically turns into His praises.And when we remember Him by heart,we follow His laws.When we follow His laws,we automatically attract His blessings. I may not have expressed myself properly,because English is not my mother tongue,but here is what I think about praying God.
@else22 (4317)
• India
17 Mar 13
Thanks a lot for the BR.I am glad that my response has satisfied you.I am waiting for other thought evoking discussions from you.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
17 Mar 13
Hi, you have expressed you very nicely even if your mother tongue is not English. My mother tongue is also not English but I understand your justification of prayer of God and worship. thank you for the response.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
18 Mar 13
Hi roshigo, Although many believe it to be necessary,God does not need our worship. How we think really depends on our concept of God. Socrates understood this but like many wise teachers he taught by asking questions. We learn by thinking things out for ourselves and not by simply accepting what another tells us is true - that is just indoctrination or brainwashing. God speaks to us all through the small still voice within and I never ceased to be amazed how answers to our questions come with a knowing that is often beyond our comprehension. Ask yourself, why would an almighty God need our little minds to worship him? Blessings.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
19 Mar 13
Hi, You are right. Almighty God need our little minds to worship him. He is the creator of the universe and he is controlling the universe. He doesn't need our prayers or praising. We all common people need prayers and worship to praise God. We feel that by praying God he will come to help us. this is all our thinking about God. Thank you for the response.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
18 Mar 13
God is watching us all. My belief taught me to praise God and to give thanks for all HIS Blessing and kindness. God takes care of us -whether we ask Him or not because God is Love.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 13
I tend to believe that God will take care of regardless of whether or not we sing our praises to God. The reason that I feel that this is the case is because of the fact that each and every one of us are God's children and for that reason God cares about all of us. Think about it this way, we as parents care about our children regardless of whether or not they listen to us or that kind of thing.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
20 Mar 13
Hi, You are right. We are all the children of God. So he cares about all of us whether are good or bad. They listen to him or not. He is controlling all the universe as per his will. He doesn't require any praise or prayer from us. thank you for the response.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
24 Apr 13
for me God always take care us even some of us don't go to the church,even some of us never praise Him,or even some of us never pray for Him,because God loves us unconditionally,and that is our God who can give everything for us.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
24 Apr 13
Hi, you are right. God always take care of us and loves us unconditionally. Thank you for the response.
@riempie9 (1021)
• South Africa
16 Apr 13
God does not have an ego like we do. We are time wasters on earth. We want payment for everything. Man has to pray to God; God does not need your prayers; you need His. And many of us take all this too literally. The strength you find sometimes just for being good to others is karma. You do something nice for someone, and don't expect anything for it and don't talk about the kind deed you did, somehow it comes back to you. Reward comes to those who are kind to others and don't expect gifts or money for everything.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
16 Apr 13
Hi, You are right. God doesn't has ego like us. If we don't pray and do good karma then also get rewards. For that we don't have to pray. thank you for the response.
• India
18 Mar 13
I agree with you. God have the ability to solve all our issues and problems without prayer. Still we are praying for our peace of mind. Prayers have the ability to relax and refresh us, we forget about all our worries while praying and keep our focus with god which gives peace of mind to us.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
18 Mar 13
Hi, you are right. We forget all our worries while praying and we are sure that God is supporting us in our worries. Prayers gives us peace of mind and relieves from stress. Thank you for the response.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
18 Mar 13
Hi ! God is love ! Whether we are there for God or not , be assured that God is with us always. He is there for us to listen to any murmurs we have, even with our silence , He is still there listening . We may love God or not , still He love us beyond compare ! He got unconditional love for us ! God is not only good if we are good to Him , even the most sinner , He still loved very much. Before we are conceived God already have loved us.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
18 Mar 13
hi, you are right. God is always with us and he loves us very much. Thank you for the response.
• India
19 Mar 13
Religion has convinced people that there is an invisible man living in the sky.Who watches everything you do every minute of every day...and the invisible man has a list of ten specific things he does not want you to do,and if you do any of these things he will send you to a special place,of burning and fire and smoke and torture and anguish for you to live forever,and suffer,and suffer,and burn and scream,until the end of time...but he loves you.He loves you....he loves you and he needs money.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
19 Mar 13
Hi, religions are created by man. Religions are created for living our life with some rules. All religions teach us to believe in God. The teachings of every religion are very nice and they are very useful for us to become a good human being. But some religious people started scaring people about God. If you don't do this God will be angry on you and he will curse and all that meaningless things.Religions teach us to love God and some religious people who are misusing religion teach us to afraid of God. Thank you for the response.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
17 Mar 13
All humans are his children, whether they are bad or good, pray or don't pray they are still his children and he watches over us, or that is what we are lead or made to believe. Of course that only goes if you actually believe there is a God up there, listening, depending on your faith and religion. I lost my faith at 15 years old when he took away my nan, made her suffer for 10 years with cancer, I never understood why such a caring, compassionate God could make someone suffer. I wonder just how much God does care when people are killing each other, the famine, the diseases, and young children cut down in their prime, where is he then? Does God really care when people are suffering on his good Earth?
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
18 Mar 13
Hi, You are right. sometimes I get confused when I watch the people who have the faith in God and so also they suffer lot in their life. Why God doesn't come to help them? They call God from the bottom of the heart but he doesn't come to save them. Some people say that they suffer because these are the results of their karma in their past or their previous life. It is very difficult to understand God. Thank you for the response.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
18 Mar 13
God knows everything about us,what is in our thoughts and in our hearts. He gave us free will so we can chose what we want to but HE ofcourse hopes that we will always choose the right way.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
18 Mar 13
Hi, We should go on right path. When we go on the wrong path he directs us to go on righ way. but if we don't follow his instructions we are punished by him. Thank you for the response.
@rog0322 (2829)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
18 Mar 13
Hi, Not in the least. God takes care of everyone regardless of his or her attitude toward him. If he does make distinctions, then those who do not know him and do not worship him would not be around for long. In fact, he cares more for those who are outside the fold, those are gone astray and are lost, outside of his graces and blessings. He came not for the righteous, not for those who worship and praise him but those who are lost, sick, homeless and those who are too weak to lift his arms in supplication due his wretched life.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
18 Mar 13
Hi, You are right. As the parents are more worried about the weak child God is also worried about his child who is going to wrong direction. He directs or guide him witht he experiences in life. thus God is not hungry about the praise like human being. He just love all his children equally.
• Indonesia
18 Mar 13
Whether we believe or not, God always take care all of us. Because He is The Ruler. Yes He know everything, but we are encourage to pray to Him to show our respect and our faith to Him. And by doing that, we can feel more secure in facing this life.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
18 Mar 13
Hi, you are right. God is the ruler and he has to control all the universe. Nothing can happen against his will. We pray him to show our respect for him and by doing this we get strength to face difficulties. Thank you for the response.
@bjc66bjc (6730)
• United States
17 Mar 13
Hi roshigo, I do agree with that statement, God is always us even when we do not deserve him to be..He is there to help us throught our lives...I truly do believe this.... Have a great sunday.....
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
18 Mar 13
Hi, God is always with us to help us through out our life. Thank you for the response.
@srisahara (4508)
• Indonesia
18 Mar 13
Yes, you are right, roshigo...God always with us, no matter we pray or not. Actually He knows what we need in our life, but we are human that is accompanied with the brain to think all about our live. Pray is important to help us stronger to face some problems that come to our life, it does not for God, but it for us. God will become god although we never think and never pray to Him. It is my opinion based on my belief.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
18 Mar 13
Hi, Your opinion is right. Everyone has his own opinions and beliefs. Everyone has opinions according to their experiences in their life. But it is true that God is always with us. Thank you for the response.