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th3r0n · 41-45, M
I pray because God answers my prayers and had done amazing things for me
It's just a personal thing. Like yoga or meditation.
ladycae · 100+, F
Mamapolo2016 · F
It is similar to meditation in some ways. It broadens my field of view so I can gain some small understanding of how much larger the universe is than I am.
I have seen numerous instances of the effects of prayer in circumstances where coincidence is as unlikely to me as answered prayer is to some others.
There's a lot of things I don't understand, the same way a child who has no comprehension of tooth decay doesn't understand "No, you can't have an ice cream."
I don't have to understand it anymore, nor can I explain it. I experience it, and others must find their own experience, or not, as they choose.
It is a great comfort, because it gives me a sense of place and peace. It helps me see a bit more clearly the "why?" of me, my role, my responsibility. Not the why of everything. That is far too big for me to see.
I have seen numerous instances of the effects of prayer in circumstances where coincidence is as unlikely to me as answered prayer is to some others.
There's a lot of things I don't understand, the same way a child who has no comprehension of tooth decay doesn't understand "No, you can't have an ice cream."
I don't have to understand it anymore, nor can I explain it. I experience it, and others must find their own experience, or not, as they choose.
It is a great comfort, because it gives me a sense of place and peace. It helps me see a bit more clearly the "why?" of me, my role, my responsibility. Not the why of everything. That is far too big for me to see.
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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]
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!
rokrchik1211 · 26-30, F