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Why do you pray? [Spirituality & Religion]

Is it for the calming purposes? Other than how it effects your mentality, do you think it has any effect on outcomes?
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SW-User
I know it effects outcomes. Jesus said, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened, ask and you shall be given. Sometimes the answer is yes, no or wait a while. Sometimes as ask amiss.
SW-User
@SW-User And he’s my dearest friend!!!!!
NenaRussa · 22-25, F
I’m curious, I don’t mean to insult anybody’s faith. If the answer will be yes, no, or wait a while anyway, what do you think it effects? @SW-User
SW-User
@NenaRussa whatever one prays about, if they are asking God to move in a particular way such as healing or have a need. As I said sometimes it’s yes, one gets the answer speedily. Sometimes it’s no, because he doesn’t give the desired partition. And lastly it may be wait a while cause it might be some time before the answer comes. It can effect literally just about anything we pray about as long as it is IN HIS WILL....
SW-User
@NenaRussa He teaches us in the Bible to come boldly before the throne of grace [b]Hebrews 4:16 King James Version (KJV)

16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.[/b]
NenaRussa · 22-25, F
Can his will be changed? @SW-User
SW-User
@NenaRussa yes the Bible is clear on some changing the mind of God! Moses interceded in behalf of the Israelites when God was going to destroy them for being stiff necked and rebellious, and God allowed them to live...he just did not allow any over 20 years old to enter the promised land except Caleb and Joshua . Hezekiah prayed when God told him to get his house in order that he was going to die, and God allowed him to live another 15 years. God also spared ancient Nineveh when he said he was going to destroy them but Jonah went and preached to them telling him what God said. They ALL repented and fasted e en the cattle had to fast. God spared Nineveh! That’s all that come to my mind now. But thank you for giving me the opportunity to answer this question. God is a loving God full of mercy and compassion..He only wants people to acknowledge him and humble themselves before him and seek him!