If God isn't real... then why do prayers works 100% during nightmares?

@niairen01 (1018)
Philippines
September 18, 2010 9:08pm CST
I've got this super scary nightmare last night. I got 2 kinds of nightmare... a bad dream - like somebody is trying to kill you or something and it scare the hell out of you or the REAL nightmare thing - like you're half awake half asleep and you can't get yourself to wake up or move. there's only one thing that works effectively to escape.. PRAYERS. So, if God isn't real why does asking for his help and guidance works?
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6 responses
@wiwa05 (230)
• Philippines
19 Sep 10
God is REAL! Even in times that you might not feel His presence, He is still there beside you, watching over you, and testing you in some time to know if you really BELIEVE/have FAITH in Him. There are certain times in my life that I felt His far from me but I still Love Him for a lot of reasons, even for the simplest reason that we should thank for -- for still breathing/ for giving us all oxygen to breath. We should never forget that we should THANK Him every day, every moment, every second that we're still alive and for giving us so much blessings in life. And guys, don't ever forget that we're here on earth to SERVE Him coz it's our main purpose for existing here on earth- to serve GOD and not to serve OURSELVES. We are all His disciples - to serve His other children in need. Hope we could do this even in the simplest way we can. I'm doing everything I can as well. God bless! ^_^
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@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
19 Sep 10
Yes, I know. He's been there for me all the time. even if I'm not asking for his help, I can still feel his presence because most of the times I'm so very lucky. I always thank him for all the simple things is life like my son smiling and being happy most of the time, thank him that me and my family are doing great and safe from harm. Thank you for the response! ^.^ god bless!
• United States
20 Sep 10
Its not prayers that work. It is you calming down and relaxing that puts you to sleep. Prayer just happens to calm you down when you have a nightmare.
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• United States
21 Sep 10
When you pray do you calm down?
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@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
20 Sep 10
I don't know about calming down because when I do wake up, I'm still feeling the fear, fast beating of heart etc. or is it just and after shock? oh, whatever it is I'm thankful that Praying help me through it. ^.^
@b3ginn3r (221)
• Philippines
8 Oct 10
It's your faith in God that's making Him real. The stronger your faith in God, the mightier your prayer becomes. Faith is all you need to continue living without worries because God will be there for you.
@bagputza (504)
• Belgium
19 Sep 10
Good Morning dear Niairen01 , ohhh this is such a fragile subject you've decided to aproach , let me tell you something , i used to be a non-believer , untill the day that i have trully prayed to God , i mean not really prayin ( because i dont know really prayers ) but i have talk to God , it was a day where i really was depressed because some of my problems , and the last resort option that i had at that time left was to try and talk to God , and at the moment i've decided to adress myself to God , when i've spoked to him deep down in my heart i was one hundred pourcent confident that God DOES EXIST , that God DOES LISTEN TO ME , and that God WANTS TO HELP ME , at that moment it was like i already knew that i was talking to Him and that he listens to me !!! Well immediatly after i've finished talking to Him , i had felt soo much reliefed , all the pressure and the depression were gone and hope and happinnes had renter in my heart , i was soo happy for knowing that God had Listen to me . I used to be such a sinner , and i still am , but i do try to change and i do want to change . I am not the type of guy whom goes to church , i am neither the guy that trust priests and i dont trust churches either , i know deep down in my heart that if i ever need to talk to God ; i cann go anytime in my Room , where i am at ease , and i know for sure that God will listen to me , because God doesnt reside in a church , neither it doesnt has messengers ( the Priests ), God only needs my faith to be strong and to DO believe he is there , that he exists and that he is Mercyfull . Well i could writte some more about it , because i was soo touched and i have to say it again , that i used to be an ATHEE , a non believer , but NOT ANYMORE dear friend. Have a great day dear Niairen01 Florin
@wiwa05 (230)
• Philippines
19 Sep 10
WELCOME to our family (believing in God)! We're all glad to have you! Hope your faith won't change even whatever circumstances you might experience. Just remember this, that if times you might feel that God is far from you, He is NOT. He's just testing you to prove your faith in Him. Love God, and serve Him well coz He deserves your service, through helping other people in need especially to those who don't believe in Him yet. ^_^
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@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
19 Sep 10
@bagputza: It's really nice that you've finally opened your heart to him. Yes, I agree with you that you can speak to him anywhere and rest assured that he will listen. Just as long as you believe in him he will never ever abandon you for any reasons. thanks for the response! ^.^ @wiwa: Thanks for the response! I agree with you that even if you ask for help and it seems that he is not listening... He really is listening, although, God got plans for you, much much more beautiful than what you are asking for. Keep the faith! ^.^
@ivansama (758)
• Bulgaria
22 Sep 10
They work because you believe they will. it's a subliminal thing. people have had symptoms of various diseases because they believed they had them. it's your mind messing with you
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@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
22 Sep 10
I also believe the power of the mind or the positive thinking. But maybe, in my heart and in my mind I know that God will save me through all difficult times. thanks for the response! ^.^
@ivansama (758)
• Bulgaria
26 Sep 10
thanks for the reply XD it's that very same belief that works on you it's not god it's the belief. god just takes all the credit XD
• Philippines
28 Sep 10
God exists. No question about it.
@ivansama (758)
• Bulgaria
29 Sep 10
Oh really? how can you tell?
• Philippines
4 Oct 10
The dish and the cook. The watch and the watchmaker. The creation and the Creator.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
8 Oct 10
Lol... ^.^ @princesslawyer: can I add then... My son. My husband. My Parents. My siblings. The earth and the Universe. ^.^
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