Pray GOD!!!

@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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@vivamir (671)
25 Jul 11
Hi sjvg1976.. I used to..but I soon realized that it was only the thought of 'someone' listening, that was a comfort.. Maybe Im wrong..
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
25 Jul 11
Hello Vivamir, Then what if there is a thought of SOMEONE listening at least we have a hope when we stuck in difficult situation.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
Hello vivamir, But you ever thought who made your strength so stronger.
@vivamir (671)
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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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
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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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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
Hello maidangela7349, There are lot of people though who don't believe on GOD it hardly matters its up to the people of course they believe It or not. If the prayer only is getting me feel better then why should not i do prayer then.
@anil02 (24688)
• India
26 Jul 11
It is Our tradition to pray god every day. It give peace of mind, it increase our confidence and keep us away from sins. I pray every day
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@anil02 (24688)
• India
28 Jul 11
God's blessing is must for every one to success and peace.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
27 Jul 11
Hello Anil, That true praying GOD every day boosts our confidence and help us to do more better.
@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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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
27 Jul 11
Hello CT, Yes we should be thankful to HIM for his creations and praying HIM is the only way we thank Him.
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• 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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@_sketch_ (5742)
• United States
26 Jul 11
It's only a conversation if both people are talking.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
25 Jul 11
Hello alquizar, Yes we do pray GOD for what HE has blessed us. There is SOMEONE who has made us the way we are.We should thank HIM that we are able to survive here on this earth due to the things HE created like plants which we eat and survive.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
Hello sketch, Its not the conversation actually but we feel by praying GOD as if we are talking to HIM.
@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.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
27 Jul 11
Hello salonga, This is true we should pray Him to thank Him for all things he has given to us.
@_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.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
god - GOD is every where.
Hello sketch, Its not necessary that you need to pray GOD only thing you need to follow what GOD says and the main thing which HE says is to "do good to everyone".
@minnie15 (143)
• United States
26 Jul 11
I think prayer helps us comfort ourselves when we need it. It makes us stronger people. Without faith, I think many people would be lost. Plus, I feel like I am not alone in life. That there is a higher power out there watching over me.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
god - GOD is every where.
Hello Minnie, Its true praying GOD gives us inner strength which help us to fight in adverse situations.
• 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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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
Hello greenfeathers, It gives peace of mind when we pray for other folks and he gets for which we prayed.
@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.
@akp100 (13640)
• India
26 Jul 11
HI:) Honestly many people do pray God when they are in some trouble or need. Even i do pray mostly for that. But I do pray sometimes for others too.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
Hello AKP, Thats very nice that you do pray for others also. This is helpful for them many times.
• 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
GOD's eye - I believe GOD sees everyone from sky.
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.
• 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..
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
Hello honenmalen, We should always be thankful to GOD for the life HE has given to us and to thank HIM we do pray GOD.
@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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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
Hello Sukumar, Yes everything which we desire is not necessary that they will be fulfilled by GOD.There is only a hope that they will be fulfilled.
• 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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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
25 Jul 11
Hello madteaparty, I did not know it but i have read that when you write GOD you need to write in capital words. Its difference of opinion if you don't believe GOD then its not a problem then.
@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.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
25 Jul 11
Hello banny, This is truth believe in GOD gives strength & gives feeling that someone is with you in difficult times.
@tod266 (85)
• Thailand
25 Jul 11
i pray God.. because God is everything for me..when i am happy i thank God, when i am sad i cry to God.. he is my comfort and power.. He is my savior and my life.. that why i pray..
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
25 Jul 11
Hello tod266, Its really nice to see you that in happiness too you remember GOD as most of the people don't they only remember GOD when they are sad.
• Spain
25 Jul 11
Because the people must believe in something. Someone believe in God, other in him(her)selves and other in material things.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Jul 11
Hello dimoni, Welcome to MYLOT. But you believe in...... I believe in GOD as it boost up my confidence,gives peace of mind.