What's the point of praying? [Spirituality & Religion]

I see it as making an effort. God has moved mountains for us. Whether He knows what we desire in our hearts or not, the very least we can do is talk to Him.

I can't really add much that others haven't thoroughly stated. But we communicate with our partners, friends, parents etc, so why would you not talk to the one who created you and sacrificed more than any of them have done? Just posing a different spin on how to view it.

Huh.. let me "try" to explain how I feel. Yes, I believe in the power of prayer.

It's like having a loving one who is in need... as a parent, friend, lover... we are all knowing what would be good, helpful for this loved one. BUT.. they are grown, have choices or maybe rejects any help. sigh... They have to ask at times for help, a solution.

Prayer is asking for help. Prayer is like meditation, like the Law of Attraction.... We are focusing our minds, our will on a particular thing/person. The mind and spirit is powerful. Prayer opens that … line, door to help.

I've reread my words... good luck in understanding, I did not do so well in explaining. It's hard subject to do so. I guess folks have to believe .. to know.

I like your determination to find answers. The point of prayer is connection with God, not to ask for anything and everything.

For example, as a 5 yr. old, I guess all one can think to do, is to ask God for things, but adults are supposed to understand that prayer is communication with someone who loves us, not to be mistaken for, or used as a sky genie taking a wish list. God loves fellowship with us. Your mother loves you, right? While she knows you extremely well, and loves you, she prefers you still come to her if you need something. She takes great delight in providing your needs, not selfish wants. Same with our Father in heaven. He [i]wants[/i] you to come to him and express your desires, however prayer is so much more than that. It shows God exactly where our interest and love is, for one thing. It is to thank God for what you have already received, all the ways He blesses us, and to ask God what you can do for HIM. It isn't about you. It is about God.

Prayer is the expression of free will ... the one aspect of every human that God intended to remain free

Yes God knows everything past, present and future...The Father desires that we have a relationship with him. Prayer can change things... even the mind of God. Moses and Hezikiah both changed the mind of God and their prayers were answered...

It's a source of comfort for me, and those who know I pray for them.

Our relationship with God is based on our Faith and the gift of the Holy Spirit that indwells anyone that is saved by Jesus.
Our prayer is a very important part of our relationship just as any communication would be for any relationship. When we pray to God we acknowledge the source that we look to and don’t pass it off to chance but the very real presence of our God.

There is not point in praying if you don't have any faith.

IDK honestly. I remember wondering the same thing growing up, and looking around and realizing I was only really told to talk to God if I wanted something lol. Seemed weird that there was an all mighty being and people just seemed to use him as a wishing well. I still believe in God, but don't pray for things because it feels weird 😂

No one says u have to pray. Or worship anyone or thing. The point of praying is asking for favor. That's the bottom line. And yes prayers r answered but not all of them. this lifetime isn't the only one. U pray in honour. Do his will and not the self. Wake up. This Life is only a moment in time. ✌️

I see you're deleting peoples opinions, got to love that Christian tolerance hun!! 🤦‍♀️

You're missing the point. Prayer for our benefit, not God's. It is in order to develop a relationship with Him and develop your spiritual life. It is also to put yourself in your rightful place in that relationship.

Praying isn't really for God's benefit. It is as others have said, to develop a relationship with God and to put you in your rightful place in that relationship.

I am atheist. As much as I see that praying is useless in some situations, it can have a calming effect

You allow God to intervene in your life and pull you through some rough times as well as good times.

Praying puts you in a relationship with Yahweh with entering into religious practice. It's not about religion, it never has been or ever will be about religion. It's about a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father.

You see what is happening here? On this site?
Everyone needs someone to talk to sometimes.
And for a lot longer than there has been an internet, there wasn't.
So we pray.

I have never heard this explained well either.

I’m agnostic, but I know it makes people feel better.

If you lose a loved one and decide to hold those you have left, what’s the point? You all already know what happened.

Knowing is different from hearing. I know what the Brandenburg Concerto sounds like but I still want to hear it. My wife knows I love her but she still wants to hear it

Placebo effect.