Thoughts on Prayer

[InkBlot]

Maybe this belongs in a different part of the forum, I don't know, I'm new here. But just wanted to add my 2 cents.

There's always something to be sad or hurt or angry or even happy about out there - it all boils down to worry and fear, or the lack there of, which at least denotes concern.

I think it's great that we ask each other to pray about these things. But I have to ask (myself included). With all this askin' and prayin' goin' on, how much trust do we really have that God IS already doing His Part in these things? And how much are we willing to do, in doing our own parts, not only in our own lives, but in each others' lives, and the lives of those living near each one of us?

I have friends who I ask to pray for me almost incessantly. And yet I struggle so much with true Faith in God - not in some "faith-healer" sort of way, but I mean, just simply Faith that God will do His Part and not leave me hanging while I do mine. So, I'm throwing some thoughts on the flames and hoping they'll become a bonfire.

What do you think about such things?

 

[hypostatic]

It's difficult, but once you do get into that faith/trust, it's like all your burdens disappear.

I'll pray for you (ironically )

 

[JELIEL]

Maybe this belongs in a different part of the forum, I don't know, I'm new here. But just wanted to add my 2 cents.

There's always something to be sad or hurt or angry or even happy about out there - it all boils down to worry and fear, or the lack there of, which at least denotes concern.

I think it's great that we ask each other to pray about these things. But I have to ask (myself included). With all this askin' and prayin' goin' on, how much trust do we really have that God IS already doing His Part in these things? And how much are we willing to do, in doing our own parts, not only in our own lives, but in each others' lives, and the lives of those living near each one of us?

I have friends who I ask to pray for me almost incessantly. And yet I struggle so much with true Faith in God - not in some "faith-healer" sort of way, but I mean, just simply Faith that God will do His Part and not leave me hanging while I do mine. So, I'm throwing some thoughts on the flames and hoping they'll become a bonfire.

What do you think about such things?

God already did His part. He created you to His likeness. That means when He created you, He gave you a “Great Power” is the Power to take control of your own mind and directed to whatever ends you may desire. That is why we are all equal, we all have the power to control our own mind, and nobody else can do that for you.

When you speak of poverty, illness or any other lack in your life, you are simple directing you Mind Power to attract those undesirables circumstances into your life. Whatever you feed your mind with eg; violence, hatred, pornography, TV all day bed news, bad peers, friends, etc. Your mind will bring that into your life.

You have a manual for Spiritual Laws to live your life; the rules are very simple;

1. You have the Power to Think
2. You have Control over your own mind
3. You have the Power to speak
4. You have Control over the words you speak
5. You can ask

Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
(God is not a person, so this verse refers to the God Spirit or Power Within You)

Proverbs 23:7
As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. - (Whatever you think, you become)

Job 3:25
"For what I fear comes upon me, And what I dread befalls me.
(Whatever you think and whatever you fear, you will attract into your life; fear, lack, poverty, illness, etc. )

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
(Think about the good you want; health, love, abundance, etc)

Proverbs 18:21
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit."

Job 15:6
Your own mouth condemns you, not mine; your own lips testify against you.

Whenever you speak, you are claiming what you want to pass into your life, so speaks only the good things you want and think about, even when you don’t see them at the beginning.

And yes, you can ask for a little help, here is a nice prayer you can pray;

“Divine Providence, I ask not for more riches, health, or any gift, but for more Wisdom with to make wise decisions and use of the riches and gifts you gave me at birth, consisting in the Power to Control and direct my own Mind towards ends or wants I desire. Amen”

So you see God is waiting for you to do your part, once you plant the seed, He will grow the Tree.

I can ask all my friends to pray for my health, but if I am thinking all the times about illness, and watch all day long TV series of people sick, operations, etc. And every time I open my mouth is to say “I am tired” or “I don’t feel well” or “I feel sick” it does matter how much they pray for me I will be sick.

Your Faith will become strong when you start applying the Spiritual Laws to your life, and start seeing the results, then you realize that God (Law) is no respector of persons, it woks all the time, like gravity, for the good or the bad.

This works for me and I believe Spiritual Laws work for anyone, however do not take my word for it, if you feel like try it for a couple of months (It does not work overnight usually) and see how you go, if it works for you as well great, if not keep seeking till you find.

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