Do You pray Just to Give Praise

China
September 7, 2010 5:38am CST
Have you ever prayed to God just for the sole purpose of praising Him and thanking Him ? I usually do at night before going to bed. i think of all the great and small gifts He has blessed me with through out the day and say thank-you
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winjayoma
@winjayoma (186)
• Philippines
7 Sep 10
Yes I do. Prayer to me is just giving thanks, praising and worshiping His Name. Though it's wrong to ask the things you needed but God knows it already before you ask Him. So every time I pray, I just spend it in thanking and praising God for all the good things He has done and for what He is going to do in my life
godsgardener4002
@godsgardener4002 (281)
• China
13 Sep 10
Hi winjaoma Yes it is true that we should give thanks, but should we also not take our worries to Him as well ? God bless you
winjayoma
@winjayoma (186)
• Philippines
7 Sep 10
Sorry for the wrong statement above... "Though it's not wrong to ask God the things you needed but God knows it already before you asked..... " God said, it is my WILL for you to live an abundant life. Therefore, we should be happy, rejoice and thank God for His will in our lives
furqan666
@furqan666 (7)
•
20 Sep 10
thank you Allah
elmare0699
@elmare0699 (163)
• South Africa
7 Sep 10
Yes most of my prayers revolve around praising and thanking the Lord. Only when I have something that is bothering me do I add it to my prayer.
oogygalla
@oogygalla (3)
• Australia
7 Sep 10
my prayers do revolve around thanks and praise but i find it very difficult to pray because there are always other things to do. i always end up feeling bad but i still do not bother to pray. When i do pray, it's usually around the time i have an exam and ask the Lord for help
godsgardener4002
@godsgardener4002 (281)
• China
13 Sep 10
Hi elmare and oogygalla Good for you elmare.But there is always requests I add in as well.I believe God wants to be a part of our life and wants us to ask of Him oogygalla why not set aside a quiet time first thing in the morning and just talk with God. may the sunshine of Gods love bless you
chiyochan
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
Whenever I pray, i would honestly say that i do give my thanks and praise to him. but not entirely praise and worship. I have to admit that my prayers also include my wishes to God.
godsgardener4002
@godsgardener4002 (281)
• China
20 Sep 10
Hi chiyosan It is okay to ask things of our Father.After all doesn't it say in the Bible " Ask and ye shall recieve." I begin my prayers saying thank you. Then pray for others,after that I pray for myself and finally apologize for my sins and ask for forgiveness God bless you
atv818
@atv818 (1980)
• United Arab Emirates
14 Sep 10
I always try to pray every morning that is to praise God and asked Him for help as well. So full of problems lately. Thought of ending my life one way or the other. Good thing it had not materialize. Problems of mine can be sooo overwhelming that at times I want to end it all already. Oh well, here I am. Still alive and kicking. Still praying that my life will end up in an upward and happy trend not only for me and my family. Please pray for me that I get through all these obstacles before the end of September of 2010.
godsgardener4002
@godsgardener4002 (281)
• China
20 Sep 10
Hi atv Please seek coucillers to help you with your problems.I did and am glad for it.I pray for you May the sunshine of Gods love always envelope you
akn1961
@akn1961 (1034)
• India
14 Sep 10
i pray to god to give me strenth to speak truth and happiness so that i can be happy always and give happiness to all ,thanks for sharing.
godsgardener4002
@godsgardener4002 (281)
• China
20 Sep 10
Hi akn Good girl.Iam proud of you God bless you
fherfher
@fherfher (259)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
Yes, i always pray just to praise and thank him for all the blessing. And also asking for the forgiveness of my sins. Be always there with me and my family all the time.
godsgardener4002
@godsgardener4002 (281)
• China
20 Sep 10
Hi fherfher Good for you God bleess you
6precious102
@6precious102 (4043)
• United States
8 Sep 10
I would classify my personal prayers as ones of thanksgiving.
godsgardener4002
@godsgardener4002 (281)
• China
13 Sep 10
Hi precious Good for you. A thankful heart is a glad heart. God bless
Chrystaltears
@chrystaltears (3392)
• United States
8 Sep 10
I praise God many times. The church I attend believes in standing up just to pray God for a few minutes or so. I try to remember each time something nice happens to thank HIM just like I would thank anyone here.
godsgardener4002
@godsgardener4002 (281)
• China
13 Sep 10
Hi chrysaltears That is very good.I believe we should thank Him just as we would anyone else. God bless you
Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
8 Sep 10
Welcome to mylot I pray twice, once in the morning just after opening my eyes and again when i go to bed, i have never seen god but i feel the presense and the blessings.. Thanks for sharing. God bless you. Welcome always friend, cheers. Professor. .
godsgardener4002
@godsgardener4002 (281)
• China
13 Sep 10
Hi professor Good for you.I do the same.When praying many times I feel His presence may the sunshine of Gods love bless you
msabc1
@msabc1 (88)
• Hong Kong
8 Sep 10
I don't. I just don't 'remember' it myself to pray just to give praise. But thank God, I'm always 'reminded' to give thanks and praise. Thank you godsgardener for posting this discussion which reminding me to give thanks again.
godsgardener4002
@godsgardener4002 (281)
• China
13 Sep 10
Hi msabcl Glad to help Please remeber I thankful heart is a glad heart God bless you