Will you pray before going to bed.

No, I don't pray like this. My family does. When I was growing up my mother had a set of three prayers that I was supposed to say before going to bed. She was never overly religious, but this is something she made me say aloud and do before bed every night. She would always make sure to remind me and I felt like I needed to do it because she made me. By the time I was older, I was tired when I went to bed and so I rushed through the words as much as possible or sometimes didn't say them at all and lied and said I did. Sometimes I would think them and fall asleep in the middle. In the end, I prayed because I felt like I had to, not because I wanted to. I said the words, but they were meaningless and I didn't really believe or feel what I was saying. So I stopped. Now, I pray whenever I feel like it. I think that's a truer version of praying than anything. I don't force myself to pray because I think God gets tired of listening to the same prayers over and over again, saying the same words or constantly asking for the same things. I pray when I'm thankful. I pray when I'm happy. I pray when I see something particularly beautiful or amazing in the world. I pray when I'm sad. I pray when I need someone to listen or when I feel like everything is too overwhelming. Most times I pray just to give thanks, but when I really DO feel thankful and not when I'm told I have to pray. That way I'm not just saying the words, I'm living and breathing them.

Even my parents teach me the habit of praying at early morning and before going to bed.I used to do and sometimes I will it. I dont know whether my next day will be wonderful or not but I want to pray every morning and night. Thanks a lot for reminding me....

Oh yes, I think most of us do pray before bed and in rising up in the morning. My prayer usually is a thank you prayer for the Lord for all the graces, the guidance, and safety living the whole day and the past. In the morning, it is also a thank you prayer for giving us a very nice morning and another day for all of us to celebrate. And of course, at the same time asking for His guidance for the day and the days ahead.

That is always the right thing to do. Pray before and after going to bed. I used to do that since I was a kid and until now that I am older, It becomes a habit to me. If you started it early enough in life it will become like a normal thing in your life. It is a part of your daily existence already.

Hey yes i usually do pray before going to bed.I'm usually on my knees next to my bed thanking god for whatever happened to me during the day,whatever lessons he taught me,for walking with me wherever i went,for holding my hand and directing me to the right path when the things go wrong,i thank with for being there for me in every part of my life,for being my saviour,for being my best friend and giving me this wonderful gift of life.

Hi friend, Its nice to pray to god in morning as well as before going to bed. Your Parents have developed a nice habit in you. As regards me I do Pooja and pray god in morning after taking bath. Before going to bed i chant name of the GOD, without disturbing others.

No I will not pray, I don't believe in god.

yup.. i do pray before going to bed and when i wake up... its like a quiet time for me and my God... it seems that i cant sleep if i dont pray plus i get nightmares... :)