Is there something in the Bible that says it is BETTER to pray out loud in groups (Bible study, recovery groups, etc), rather than everyone just praying their own prayer silently... and perhaps then having one person close it with a few words or just a simple "Amen"?
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Yes, I'd love the scripture reference on that, when you can! I do pray out loud at home/in the car/etc., but am not as comfortable praying in front of others/groups... but we're required to, and I'm wondering why it's required, unless it is somehow better to do it that way...Haven't been able to get any answers on why we have to pray out loud...
Thanks!
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Jesus told us to speak our prayers quietly and silently while being away from everyone else. His reason for having us do that is because our prayers will be honest and pure. In other words, we'll be more concerned about our conversation with Jesus than how other people view us; we'll have a true relationship with Christ instead of having to worry about our 'upstanding image' with other people.
In my humble opinion...
I do believe, however, that praying out-loud in groups is fine, but it must be on God's term's. As long as it's not the only time you pray, and you're more concerned about with whom you're talking to and the group's personal relationship with Christ, then I believe that's okay.
In my humble opinion...
I do believe, however, that praying out-loud in groups is fine, but it must be on God's term's. As long as it's not the only time you pray, and you're more concerned about with whom you're talking to and the group's personal relationship with Christ, then I believe that's okay.
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SAVEVERYONE
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where two or three are gathered in his name there he will be , when you pray by yourself there he will be.... either or, both are a blessing from God..God does not pressure us when or how to pray.. he will prompt you with ease into prayer to go to your prayer room...but he will never pressure you.. God bless
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Kelly
Dungeon Master
There are a few references to the speaking - i.e. verbal utterance of praise and prayers. I don't see where it makes it wrong to pray silently, though.
Psalm 40
9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
I do not seal my lips,
as you know, O LORD .
Psalm 51
15 O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
Psalm 63
3 Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
Hosea 14
2 Take words with you
and return to the LORD .
Say to him:
"Forgive all our sins
and receive us graciously,
that we may offer the fruit of our lips.
Hebrews 13
15Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name.
Psalm 40
9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
I do not seal my lips,
as you know, O LORD .
Psalm 51
15 O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
Psalm 63
3 Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
Hosea 14
2 Take words with you
and return to the LORD .
Say to him:
"Forgive all our sins
and receive us graciously,
that we may offer the fruit of our lips.
Hebrews 13
15Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name.
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CookiesRejectKidd
Meant to Live
I've never seen any where in the bible where it says that it's wrong to pray aloud or silently...personliy I like to pray in the silence it helps me concintrate better and lets me listen for an answer if God does so choose to answer at that moment in time. Besides, there are ppl out there that for sum reason don't like to be prayed for...so in the silence you can pray for them even if you are right next to them...
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Matthew chapter 6, verses 5-6,
When thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
I think when we earnestly pray openly some of us are used as leaders for the Glory of God. If we didn't lead others through prayer then how could some that didn't know how to pray ever learn to pray? (like children or young christians?) How could they ever receive Christ and become saved? How could we feel the support of our fellow christians if we did not hear prayers? (we as humans sometimes need to hear and to see to believe ) We are told to confess that we know Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Joining with others to pray (openly or silently) builds us stronger against temptations, makes us stronger in christian fellowship and adds to our personal relationship with God. If our prayers are Holy Spirit lead then we can not fail in praying.
If you feel that you are not called by God to pray publicly....don't do it. God is a loving God and he doesn't force himself on anyone.(I never prayed in public when I was a young christian either) I realize in the last 20 years I have growed as a Christian and the more I pray.... the closer I am to God. The more I pray
the more I say and now his Holy words and praises just come bubbling out. Praise the Lord!! God bless you and fill you with his knowledge and love. Amen.
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
I think when we earnestly pray openly some of us are used as leaders for the Glory of God. If we didn't lead others through prayer then how could some that didn't know how to pray ever learn to pray? (like children or young christians?) How could they ever receive Christ and become saved? How could we feel the support of our fellow christians if we did not hear prayers? (we as humans sometimes need to hear and to see to believe ) We are told to confess that we know Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Joining with others to pray (openly or silently) builds us stronger against temptations, makes us stronger in christian fellowship and adds to our personal relationship with God. If our prayers are Holy Spirit lead then we can not fail in praying.
If you feel that you are not called by God to pray publicly....don't do it. God is a loving God and he doesn't force himself on anyone.(I never prayed in public when I was a young christian either) I realize in the last 20 years I have growed as a Christian and the more I pray.... the closer I am to God. The more I pray
the more I say and now his Holy words and praises just come bubbling out. Praise the Lord!! God bless you and fill you with his knowledge and love. Amen.
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