One Prayer at a Time, Please

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  1. A Troubled Man profile image59
    A Troubled Manposted 11 years ago

    I will first refer to the movie, "Bruce Almighty" in which God asks Bruce for a prayer, his response was...

    "Bruce: Lord, feed the hungry, and bring peace to all of mankind. How's that?
    God: Great... If you wanna be Miss America. "

    While the answer from God was somewhat funny, it was a very good request. If God answers any prayers, then we can all ask God for the same prayer showing him we are all very serious about our prayers.

    So, everyone should have one prayer and one prayer only, and when that prayer has been answered, we can then move on to another.

    First prayer, "God, please feed the hungry."

    Altogether now, let us pray...

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      Deepes Mindposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah.. But in that same speech, he mentioned that if Bruce wanted to see a miracle, then he needs to be the miracle.. Translation: if you want to see all of this, then don't come to me.. Get out there and do it yourself.

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    Emile Rposted 11 years ago

    If I thought it would work I'd join in. We'd have better luck if we all promised to donate and volunteer at the nearest soup kitchen.

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  3. insearchof truth profile image84
    insearchof truthposted 11 years ago

    It has always troubled me, troubled man, that Jesus actually didn't help the poor, or free the slaves. Although He did preach about mercy, giving and helping people in need. I love Jesus, but it confuses me.

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    1. A Troubled Man profile image59
      A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      It confuses you because it makes no sense.

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    2. getitrite profile image72
      getitriteposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Use your critical thinking skills, and you'll soon figure it out....but sprinkle a generous amount of courage in the mix.

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  4. Marcy Goodfleisch profile image83
    Marcy Goodfleischposted 11 years ago

    The reason there are bad (awful) things on earth, despite having religion, is that we have free agency in the mortal form. We are sent here to learn how to be better souls, and, sadly, there are some who just don't get it, so they harm others. There are diseases, because we are vulnerable beings to pestilence and germs. It's appalling to see how long it has taken for some people to 'get it,' and not harm others or enslave them. And some still haven't figured it out.

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    1. A Troubled Man profile image59
      A Troubled Manposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Unfortunately, we are stuck with religions that will continue to harm us all.

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    2. Zelkiiro profile image88
      Zelkiiroposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      You're right. People starve to death in Zimbabwe because they choose not to eat.

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