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CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.
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Raven even VERY committed Christians sometimes feel like that cuz regular prayer is a discipline!
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How much time do you need? In the morning I meditate on Gods word and pray in about 10 minutes. You don't nees to pray for hours. Just pray.
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Well only really spend about ten minutes a day on prayer, devotionals and worship music. It feels like a chore I have to complete though and I always worry it is not enough.
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God isn't worried about the about of time spent in prayer, worship, or service. He is more interested in your heart. God wants us to spend time with Him whenever we can with a willing heart not out of gratitude! Pray for the desire to spend more time with God and He will grant you it!
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canamer
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Why not re-think the process of prayer completely and just talk to God throughout the day rather than saying I 'have' to pray to God for 'x' minutes of day?
God wants to be part of our whole day. Not just part of 10 minutes of our day or 30 minutes of our day. As you're driving to work thank God for a new day and a new opportunity. Ask him to be with you throughout the day. While you're working ask God to help you deal with the stresses and problems of working. Ask him to help you have the right attitude as you deal with the variety of people that you'll deal with throughout the day.
If people in your life come to mind throughout the day say a prayer for them.
Is this not the whole point of praying without ceasing? Isn't the whole point to be continually in a spirit of prayer rather than just having it be a ritual?
If you're stuck in a particular situation with your OCD ask God for his help right then and there.
This is the only way I get through most of my days....
I'm not saying don't have designated times to pray. Go ahead and have them. Just remember that God isn't an object or some aloof being. He is a person. He is your friend. You have his number on speed-dial and you have 24/7 access to him so why not use it often then?
God wants to be part of our whole day. Not just part of 10 minutes of our day or 30 minutes of our day. As you're driving to work thank God for a new day and a new opportunity. Ask him to be with you throughout the day. While you're working ask God to help you deal with the stresses and problems of working. Ask him to help you have the right attitude as you deal with the variety of people that you'll deal with throughout the day.
If people in your life come to mind throughout the day say a prayer for them.
Is this not the whole point of praying without ceasing? Isn't the whole point to be continually in a spirit of prayer rather than just having it be a ritual?
If you're stuck in a particular situation with your OCD ask God for his help right then and there.
This is the only way I get through most of my days....
I'm not saying don't have designated times to pray. Go ahead and have them. Just remember that God isn't an object or some aloof being. He is a person. He is your friend. You have his number on speed-dial and you have 24/7 access to him so why not use it often then?
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