Appetite for prayers
@allknowing (136446)
India
February 25, 2017 6:34am CST
I have a friend here who says she has a great appetite for prayers. She will not miss a single occasion to visit the church and join in the prayers that are organised there.
I am more spiritual and prefer to be alone with God.
How is it with you? What are your thoughts on this?
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@ayushman899 (57)
• Nagpur, India
25 Feb 17
I am sorry but I don't think God exists.
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@pureme (1526)
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25 Feb 17
At times, even alone or In the church, if I don't feel like praying I will just be looking at other people until I will be like, oh let me pray also.
What I mean is that, even as it is good to always pray, I still believe it is the Holy Spirit who can inspire us to do so at all times.
It is the Holy Spirit who can give us the appetite for prayer.
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@allknowing (136446)
• India
25 Feb 17
Each of us relate to God in our own way. What is important is that you get the peace you are looking for whatever the route.
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@allknowing (136446)
• India
25 Feb 17
@pureme I do not ask but am forever in the attitude of gratitude.
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@pureme (1526)
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25 Feb 17
@allknowing that's true but sometimes I feel I am not praying enough.
People say Prayers could be offered in different ways, you may be walking and praying the same time.
I agree but I don't feel fulfill if I haven't go to a secluded place to pray.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
25 Feb 17
I love praying in my quiet time alone, usually in my room or in our garden. Upon waking up and before going to bed. Also before and after meals
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@allknowing (136446)
• India
25 Feb 17
I am forever in the attitude of gratitude.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
25 Feb 17
@allknowing @1creekgirl I always remember the acronym A.C.T.S. which stands for adoration, confession, thanks giving and supplication 
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@1creekgirl (41428)
• United States
25 Feb 17
@allknowing I try to do that also.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
25 Feb 17
@allknowing I do not visit places of worship these days.
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@1creekgirl (41428)
• United States
25 Feb 17
I think private and group prayers are both important. In a church or group, we can share our burdens and pray for each other and in private, we can have a special time with God, talking to him and listening to the Holy Spirit.
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@allknowing (136446)
• India
25 Feb 17
I feel there is a lot of distraction in churches - just my view.
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@allknowing (136446)
• India
25 Feb 17
@1creekgirl Looking around and watching those who are seen often in group prayers I hardly find them happy in their life considering many pray for their happiness.
At the end of the day, I feel it is our own efforts that bring results.
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@1creekgirl (41428)
• United States
25 Feb 17
@allknowing Group prayers shouldn't take the place of our private time with God, but they have their place.Without hearing the prayer requests in church, we wouldn't know what situations to pray about. And I don't think you can ever have too many people praying for you!
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@allknowing (136446)
• India
25 Feb 17
My concept is slightly different. I believe in service rather than prayers
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
25 Feb 17
yes, me too, I do it myself silently.
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