Pray GOD!!!
By Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41281)
Delhi, India
July 25, 2011 1:10am CST
Hello MYLOTTERS,
I always have a question in my mind why do people pray GOD???
Do you know why we do it???
For me i pray GOD because i get peace of mind when i pray GOD. Secondly HE made us all so we should pray HIM for his creations.
What about you???
Do you pray GOD or not???
If do the why you do???
Share your views.
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22 responses
@vivamir (671)
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25 Jul 11
Yes your right in saying, but then I found it was from my strength alone that I was able to get up.. I mean I thought (*to be blunt, not rude*).. I aint really talking to anyone, theres no reply, no invisible force to make me feel comfort- it was me, alone in my room/wherever feeling like a bowl of sludge- talking to no one..
I mean I do not hold no criticism to those who do believe in God..I just suppose Im one of millions who feel they have been given no good reason to believe in something that has yet to be proven..?
The way I see it Im alone in this world.. although Im alongside billions alike..
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@maidangela7349 (1191)
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26 Jul 11
There is no "god" that made specific individuals. we got here by a wonderful process of physical and chemical reactions of which we only understand a small fraction. Who started that process or laid down the natural laws by which it works we do not know and nobody knows despite what they may claim. The only thing prayers so is to make you feel better there is nobody listening to them except you
@maidangela7349 (1191)
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26 Jul 11
I totally agree if praying makes you feel better than why not. It does not cost anything except a bit of time.
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@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 11
I pray to God because it is the only way for me to show how grateful I am for things He has given to me. There are time where I could say anything to Him and express my feelings. If we forget Him He will forget us and if we remember Him He will remember us as well..(^^)
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@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 11
Through science we can know things created by God. People don't believe in God is just an ignorant, unappreciative and arrogant people. They lived based on science and what I know is they are not contribute anything to science they just use and apply theories made by other people. They don't make observation and try to do research by their own yet bragging about other people work. They limit the mind by their senses. They don't believe things that the eyes and the mind can't reach. If they wait for the scientist to say that this is how it happen then they will no believe in God forever as scientist just an ordinary human. They are just ignorant and arrogant people who dare to questioned how the gods exist when at the same time they did not know how the existence of themselves.
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@pascaltriangle (17)
• United States
25 Jul 11
People pray because they don't want to face the reality. They are looking for something to give them a feeling of security. You may THINK God helps you a lot in your life, but does God actually help you anything? Does God listen to you at all? God doesn't exist physically in reality. If you think God exists, He will always live in your heart.
Personally I neither pray God nor believe in God. In fact, I don't believe in any religion.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
25 Jul 11
@ pascal,
Welcome to MYLOT,
If people have this feeling of security then nothing is wrong in it. If they think that there is someone on us who will help them then whats wrong in it.At least they have a hope that someone will help them when everyone fails.It seems nothing wrong.It is true thought you need not go to temple or church to pray GOD. GOD lye in every one's heart and only thing is we should fear with GOD.
@ Suny,
Its true that believing GOD gives strength which will keep you going ahead in difficult times.
@_sketch_ (5742)
• United States
26 Jul 11
@reallysuny, I do not believe that anyone is looking over me. I also have no religious faith. One does not need religion to have a driving force to want to do things. I am proof of this.
@sjvg1976, I have strength to keep me going that is not derived from any higher being.
I have nothing against religion, but do not overgeneralize. Thanks.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
Hello sketch,
This is your belief and two people can have different beliefs.
But to believe in GOD is not a religion my friend.I also don't believe in religion but i believe GOD. It hardly matters if you don't believe GOD any 2 people can have different opinions.
@alquizar (480)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
Praying to God is like having a personal conversation on him.We pray not because we are asking for something on him but we pray because we want to thank God for all the blessings that he had given to us despite of our trials and difficulties in life we are still able to survive and we should lift up to God whatever situation that is bothering us.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Jul 11
As a Christian, I pray to God because it is my way of communicating with Him. And by so doing I will be able to have continue my sweet relationship with my Lord. When I pray I always make sure I don't just ask or lay down my petitions but I also do praise and thank Him for all the blessings He gives me.
@_sketch_ (5742)
• United States
26 Jul 11
I am not religious and I do not pray. I think that many people pray because that is how they were brought up. I think that praying is just a good way of organizing and making known to ourselves our intentions and desires. It is also meditative in a way and can put out a very positive energy. But do I believe that it is telepathic communication with a higher being? I do not.
@greenfeathers (1206)
• United States
26 Jul 11
Rarely do I ask for things, except for other folks, but I thank Him often..Probably not often enough..And I ask for the safety and well-being of other folks and thank for same..Enjoy!
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@nemrac12 (388)
• Philippines
26 Jul 11
hi mylotters, of course i do pray to God, because i know in my heart there is God. Like you i got peace of my mind and heart everytime i talk to Him. Especially everytime i visited Him in the church. I know God is everywhere, and even i did not go to church He is with me.but i was raised by my parents of going to church every sunday and im doing it always. we people should always pray to God. i have my own style of praying. i make sure that im alone in the room, no noise. i used to talk to Him just like how i talk to my parents. i used to cry to Him if i have a big problem. God is so good....
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
Hello nemrac12,
But i think differently for me to pray GOD you don't need to go to temple or church GOD is every where.
It happens when we are alone and stuck in a difficult situation we always remember GOD and pray GOD to take out us from that difficult situation.
@imnobodyspecial (318)
• United States
26 Jul 11
The best thing about faith is that everyone gets to be right.
Some people pray, yet the question remains, what is prayer?
I've read where prayer is praise for this being known by many names.
I've also read that is showing gratitude, listing the 'blessings' in life.
I've also read that prayer is begging, asking for forgiveness, for material things, for peace, for strength...for someone to live when injured...begging.
I've also read that prayer is sometimes approached as a business contract, the Deal if you will. You do this for me and I'll do or not do this for you.
Faith and spirituality are often confused, yet the two are totally separate and independent of each other...one can be spiritual and not have faith, and one can have faith but not be spiritual.
Many of us have been taught to pray, told that there is a Supreme Being watching over us, some of us even believe that the books we are taught from are some how exempt from error and even though there are as many interpretations of these books as there are those who would interpret them, some how each of those is right, even when there is a vast difference.
Is there a Being which watches over us, concerned with our every thought and deed? Perhaps. Is it the Being we were taught about? The exact one we've been encouraged to envision? Perhaps not.
As I said, everyone gets to be right.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
Hello imnobodyspecial,
Its always depends on person to person some people do believe in GOD and pray HIM for their betterment when they find themselves in difficult situation and some people don't believe in GOD they believe in themselves only.
Both type of people are right. Every one has their own right to think they want to but i firmly believe in GOD.
@honeymalen (115)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
Hi i always pray to our father GOD, not because he was our GOD but he was our creator, he knows everything to us, GOD knows everything in our life, we cannot hide anything, i pray to our GOD because i just want to thank him for the life he gave to me, for every day that he keeps me safe and healthy, for the blessings and trials that i encountered,even small blessing or big blessing i am very thankful, and i asked also for the forgiveness for all the sin i've done in a week or in my life...and also for the guidance and right decision whatever plans i would do...we should asked our father GOD whatever decision we were planning for, because he was the only that knows what good for us...so don't forget to pray and also its the only way we can communicate with GOD thru our prayers..
@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
25 Jul 11
Most prayers which go up are answered in all earnestness...but not always in a way that you desired it to be!
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@autumndreamer (3185)
• Philippines
8 Aug 11
It's our way of communicating Him. It's our way of expressing our belief in Him. Like you too, I pray for peace of mind, for security, for confidence. I also pray to Him whenever I am troubled. I also pray whenever I'm grateful. I also pray for so many other things. I pray for a lot of reasons.
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@madteaparty (2748)
• Japan
25 Jul 11
Did you know that using capital letters in the internet means you're shouting? Now try reading your message again taking that in mind
I don't pray any god because humans created it, and I can't really worship a man-made invention. At least I'm not in that level of ignorance and brain wash to pray for a fiction character that, of course, hasn't created anything in real life
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@Bannybanzie (1397)
• Philippines
25 Jul 11
I pray everyday. I pray before I eat, before I sleep, and whenever I think I need to. My family has raised me to become a godly person. I thank God for the new life and energy I receive everyday. I thank for the food. I ask him to guide me and my family for the whole day and night. Also, to guide every servant of him and people might come to know him too. Having God by your side is the best thing. He is the greatest friend and companion we could ever have.