How do you pray?

[sleepingdog]

How do you pray?

I mean really pray?

Because I really,well don't do so well,I think I know that.

I say things like ''I know I'm a terrible sinner'' and '' please look after my family''
''Thankyou for this wonderful day and this wonderful night'' etc etc

Not much of a prayer,I think I need help on it,kind of a step 1-2-3 guide.

Is reading a Psalm to myself enough?

Thanks in advance,

Sleeping dog

 

[Fireinfolding]

How do you pray?

I mean really pray?

Because I really,well don't do so well,I think I know that.

I say things like ''I know I'm a terrible sinner'' and '' please look after my family''
''Thankyou for this wonderful day and this wonderful night'' etc etc

Not much of a prayer,I think I need help on it,kind of a step 1-2-3 guide.

Is reading a Psalm to myself enough?

Thanks in advance,

Sleeping dog

Oh I differ on mine as well bro, at times I pray aloud, I give him thanks and praise, I pray for others (whether that be nations, kings, presidents, our reps, my family, friends, the churches, those that hate me (because I gotta get them in there ). It could be if I am dissapointed in myself, or my thoughts just arent right, I could be angry, hurt or in need of grace or whatever, I get it off my chest. Alot of the time I am less verbal in prayer but always more inward to be absolutely honest. I pray for understanding of His words, that I might know Him more, for His wisdom in a certain situation, for enlargment of my heart and ability for things like sharing and communications and things like that. Though I might not always be verbal, and oftentimes more inward, I keep mind stayed upon Him always.

I can barely pray at certain times too, I think more like I have this sense of being in a time out (sorta like when your parents put you in a corner and turn the volume up on other things) so you have this higtened sense of "dont bother" in you... yes I get those too... they are the absolute worst (well, to me). Because He is truly a Rock, more then just in word but in His presence, when He is with me theres an heitened awareness of that in me, but when He hides His face theres no finding Him... that time stinks, I dont like that at all.

Someone said to me, well talk to him anyway, but it sure feels like as my husband takes off out the door, Im seriously talking to empty armchair at that point, and I cant shake that sense

I personally havent any kind of formula or ritual or anything like that, if thats what you might be looking for, Im not sure.

I was probrobly wasnt much help here, but thought I'd share, if anything could help I suppose.

 

[arhodie]

When I come into His presence I firstly give thanks, and don't we all have so much to thank Him for?
I pray for those who have asked for prayer for special needs, for my children, myself and others. I pray for wisdom/understanding ...for a closer walk with Him..I could list so many things. But look the Lord is your Father ..approach Him as a child would approach his father..you don't need any special formula or any special words. The Lord knows our hearts and our needs even before we ask...but He loves to hear from His children. Pray wherever you are and at anytime The Lord does'nt mind at all...He loves you. There will be times when its really hard to pray but thats O.K. too He understands..so if you don't feel like praying then don't..it won't take long before you find yourself in need of prayer. Above all don't stress about it let the Holy Spirit be your guide and your teacher.
Blessings and I will be praying for you

 

[sleepingdog]

Is their a right way to pray?

lying down,sitting up,walking around?

How should you say what you want to pray so it does not come out like ''vain repetitions''

 

[Fireinfolding]

What do you hear Jesus telling you?

 

[InSpiritInTruth]

Is their a right way to pray?

lying down,sitting up,walking around?

How should you say what you want to pray so it does not come out like ''vain repetitions''

John 4:24
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

 

[Fireinfolding]

There ya go my brother Im glad you didnt say "standing on one foot"

Hey..."with your right foot in and then your right foot out, shout a little prayer and then turn yourself about"

then you do the hokey pokey...

 

[strelok0017]

I just pray for the leading of His Spirit in prayer.
And most of the time, I'm still in process of getting better at this, I pray after and before reading the word.

 

[Fireinfolding]

Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Romans 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

 

[InSpiritInTruth]

There ya go my brother Im glad you didnt say "standing on one foot"

Hey..."with your right foot in and then your right foot out, shout a little prayer and then turn yourself about"

then you do the hokey pokey...

You brighten my day Fire, you really know how to make me smile.

 

[Fireinfolding]

You brighten my day Fire, you really know how to make me smile.

Im surprised Im not getting under your skin bro You are extraordinarly patient with me and my foolishness sometimes (lol)

And you me as well

Gees, I havent had much fellowship on this board since I come, mostly bickering, trapping and nastiness, its so nice to actually look forward to coming here to both Learn and have fun (rare combo)...and yes, I know I push that envelope at times (sorry)

I was going to add, I know what it is like to be laid up for two years in bed with a bad back, and I sure didnt stop praying because of some position, that seems kind of weird. If I was told, "When thou prayest standest upon thy right foot and jump three times to the left, I would not have prayed for two years, thats for sure lol

God bless you brother

 

[InSpiritInTruth]

Im surprised Im not getting under your skin bro You are extraordinarly patient with me and my foolishness sometimes (lol)

And you me as well

Gees, I havent had much fellowship on this board since I come, mostly bickering, trapping and nastiness, its so nice to actually look forward to coming here to both Learn and have fun (rare combo)...and yes, I know I push that envelope at times (sorry)

I was going to add, I know what it is like to be laid up for two years in bed with a bad back, and I sure didnt stop praying because of some position, that seems kind of weird. If I was told, "When thou prayest standest upon thy right foot and jump three times to the left, I would not have prayed for two years, thats for sure lol

God bless you brother

A humble posture is important, but moreso on the inside.


Psalm 34:18
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Psalm 51:17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Isaiah 57:15
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

 

[Fireinfolding]

A humble posture is important, but moreso on the inside.


Psalm 34:18
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Psalm 51:17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Isaiah 57:15
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

You are quite right there brother amen

I noticed the same thing with being either sober and drunken in a spiritual sense. Or rather as being soberminded verses drunken (highminded) which does seem comparable to a crown of pride (or a corruptible crown) in that sense. Or perhaps another way, that a man ought not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly. Reminds me of " The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet". Sorta like how humilty perserves in a sense even as salt might but if the salt (ye are) has lost his savour (the humility of Christ) its good for nothing but to be trodden under foot, because humility before honor (so to be a vessel of honour). Now I know that might not be a right comparison but you can sorta catch the same sort of thought per "to this one I will look" in respects to the humility of Christ you point out.

Welp, its Friday AGAIN, and I have to go feed shopping bro, so I will be back a little later gater, God bless you