Been praying but nothing

[Pulchra]

Nothing happens ;(

 

[Ken Rank]

Nothing happens ;(

I would be curious what you are praying for, and what you expect? Even the greatest of prophets, didn't hear a thundering voice or see a mountain moved. Generally, things are just much more subtle than that. The mountain we might be praying to have moved is usually a situation in our life that stands in our way or otherwise causes us great anguish. We might pray that it be removed and wait on it to just be magically taken away as if God was some kind of genie, and miss how subtle events took place that made our trek over or around that mountain much more bearable.

I remember the first time I read Elijah saying he didn't hear God's thundering voice, didn't hear Him in the wind or the storm... but instead he heard a "soft still voice." The thing about a soft still voice is that if we expect to hear it, WE have to get quiet for a time and draw close enough to the source of the voice in order to hear it.

My point is, not knowing what you are praying and what you expect... is to just try and draw closer to God through prayer and then see if you don't see or hear a result of that action.

 

[RaymondG]

Who do you pray to, and how do you pray? Did you ask someone to teach you how to pray, or do you assume you already know how to?

 

[com7fy8]

You can read Jesus Christ's Sermon on the Mount. This is God speaking to us. So, this is included in His answer to any prayer.

 

[Pulchra]

I would be curious what you are praying for, and what you expect? Even the greatest of prophets, didn't hear a thundering voice or see a mountain moved. Generally, things are just much more subtle than that. The mountain we might be praying to have moved is usually a situation in our life that stands in our way or otherwise causes us great anguish. We might pray that it be removed and wait on it to just be magically taken away as if God was some kind of genie, and miss how subtle events took place that made our trek over or around that mountain much more bearable.

I remember the first time I read Elijah saying he didn't hear God's thundering voice, didn't hear Him in the wind or the storm... but instead he heard a "soft still voice." The thing about a soft still voice is that if we expect to hear it, WE have to get quiet for a time and draw close enough to the source of the voice in order to hear it.

My point is, not knowing what you are praying and what you expect... is to just try and draw closer to God through prayer and then see if you don't see or hear a result of that action.

Oh, it`s alot … I`m praying to get a girlfriend and children, to sing on stage, to escape society and live in nature again or escape to space to explore it … but I don`t complain of course since I have everything I need and a cozy cat also … I will have to listen to the soft voice then

 

[Pulchra]

You can read Jesus Christ's Sermon on the Mount. This is God speaking to us. So, this is included in His answer to any prayer.

I just read it, interesting, it was comforting a little actually

 

[Pulchra]

Who do you pray to, and how do you pray? Did you ask someone to teach you how to pray, or do you assume you already know how to?

I just lay in bed usually or looking at the stars and wishing, is there another ways to pray perhaps, lay in bed for example and fold hands?

 

[Ken Rank]

Oh, it`s alot … I`m praying to get a girlfriend and children, to sing on stage, to escape society and live in nature again or escape to space to explore it … but I don`t complain of course since I have everything I need and a cozy cat also … I will have to listen to the soft voice then

Respectfully.... and I am just throwing this out to consider... it sounds like you are praying for all the things you want, as if God is Santa just waiting to pull out of a bag whatever it is you want. Why not try and pray about what HE wants for you?

 

[ripple the car]

I just lay in bed usually or looking at the stars and wishing, is there another ways to pray perhaps, lay in bed for example and fold hands?

Maybe, try to be happy with what you have. Read the Bible (try reading through the entire New Testament, one chapter per day), do your best to follow Christ, love your neighbor, pray for people, and take time out to talk to God.

 

[Sketcher]

Oh, it`s alot … I`m praying to get a girlfriend and children, to sing on stage, to escape society and live in nature again or escape to space to explore it … but I don`t complain of course since I have everything I need and a cozy cat also … I will have to listen to the soft voice then

There's no guarantee that God will answer any of those with a "yes". And there is also no guarantee that should he answer it with a "yes," that it will happen quickly.

 

[RaymondG]

I just lay in bed usually or looking at the stars and wishing, is there another ways to pray perhaps, lay in bed for example and fold hands?

There is one way to pray....and it doesnt involve doing anything physical....or speaking any words in any language. For God is spirit, and they that worship Him much do so in Spirit.

You must go into your secret closet and close the door......God will reward you openly for that which is done in secret.

Fortunately and unfortunately, God does not judge your request like man does. SO whatsoever you ask for, the way He teaches to ask, you will receive. Therefore, you must be careful what you ask for....because you may not like it when you receive it, nor the way it comes.... You must learn to be content and grateful.....no longer relying on a santa Clause who will say no to the children on the naughty list and yes to those on the nice list.

But these are meaty matters....therefore be patient, for when are able to handle asking for and getting everything you want....the process will be revealed to you.....for it is all in the Gospels.....

 

[Pulchra]

There is one way to pray....and it doesnt involve doing anything physical....or speaking any words in any language. For God is spirit, and they that worship Him much do so in Spirit.

You must go into your secret closet and close the door......God will reward you openly for that which is done in secret.

Fortunately and unfortunately, God does not judge your request like man does. SO whatsoever you ask for, the way He teaches to ask, you will receive. Therefore, you must be careful what you ask for....because you may not like it when you receive it, nor the way it comes.... You must learn to be content and grateful.....no longer relying on a santa Clause who will say no to the children on the naughty list and yes to those on the nice list.

But these are meaty matters....therefore be patient, for when are able to handle asking for and getting everything you want....the process will be revealed to you.....for it is all in the Gospels.....

I feel depressed

 

[Lost4words]

I feel depressed

Why are you depressed? Is it because you want God to grant you your wishes?

 

[RaymondG]

Why are you depressed? Is it because you want God to grant you your wishes?

I believe it is because my post was long and boring.

 

[Pulchra]

I believe it is because my post was long and boring.

No eheh

 

[Lukaris]

Our Lord’s Prayer ( Matthew 6:5-15) teaches us to only pray for our basic needs and to pray for others. We can be thankful for many blessings but should not pray for extra goodies.

The Lord does not demand that we sell all we have either as a rich young man failed to grasp ( Matthew 19:16-22). He does expect us to practice charity ( Matthew 6:1-4).

 

[Pulchra]

Our Lord’s Prayer ( Matthew 6:5-15) teaches us to only pray for our basic needs and to pray for others. We can be thankful for many blessings but should not pray for extra goodies.

The Lord does not demand that we sell all we have either as a rich young man failed to grasp ( Matthew 19:16-22). He does expect us to practice charity ( Matthew 6:1-4).

Are christians like normal people also laughing over dumb humans getting more and more and invading nature and animals?

 

[Rebecca4Christ]

Matthew 6:33
Matthew 6:9-13
James4:3 (pray God's will be done instead of yours)

 

[Pulchra]

Matthew 6:33
Matthew 6:9-13
James4:3 (pray God's will be done instead of yours)

If god isnt real really, isn`t this forum sort of brainwashing of healthy and normal minds?

 

[Rebecca4Christ]

If god isnt real really, isn`t this forum sort of brainwashing of healthy and normal minds?

So you want God to give you what you want,without you needing to commit to believing He even exists? Just want to make sure,before I give you my answer.....