how many of you pray every day?

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   pisean282311posted 12 years ago

   how many of you pray every day? and how has prayers helped you in day to day life?

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      h.a.borcichposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Prayer for me is not limited to a specific time. Prayer is more like a perpetual conversation with God through out the day.
        I have an old trunk topped with a piece of bevelled glass, under the glass are photos and papers with names of folks I know who need prayer. Every time I pass it I pray for someone.
        How has praying helped me in day to day life? Prayer is always available. It is a concious act of turning over to God all that concerns me. Through regular prayer I seek guidance in making decisions, how to fix problems, everything. When I follow His leading I am at my best to help others.

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      fudge128posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I am a Catholic and I pray twice a day. I get release from it and it makes me feel good. It is the only way that I can get through the day.

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      TheWicklessCandleposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I pray every day, and my wife and I pray together every night.

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         Sassypoeticposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         That is wonderful to read that you and your wife pray together every night.  May you continue to be blessed.. As it is often stated a family who prays together stays together... I strongly believe it to be a fact... I pray often no matter where I am.. rather I'm sitting, or down on my knees,  It's great to talk to God all the time... That brings you closer to him.. He becomes more real, And that'a what he wants. All of his children to talk to him and build a personal relationship with him...

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      Disappearingheadposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I pray on my drive to work each morning. I find that my day goes crap if I don't and I loose my sense of closeness to my Father.
      
      Throughout the day I'll randomly offer thanks and praise to Him too.
      
      I've also noticed that when I'm trying to solve a problem, the answer comes within half an hour if I talk to my Father about it.

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         Mark Knowlesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Excellent. So - what you are in effect saying is that your "Father" helps you to set up weapons systems for Muslims to kill Christians and Jews with. That is interesting. I think there is another word other than "irony" in that actually and really - it is this sort of behavior that convinced me none of you really believe - you just like to tell other people that you do. Thanks. See you in hell.

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            Disappearingheadposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Who rattled your cage?

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               Mark Knowlesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               You did.
               
               Tell me more about how the prayer helps you to be closer to the "Father," that is going to burn you in hell for all eternity.

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            Disappearingheadposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Doh. I've never been involved in weapons systems. What part of tactical comms don't you understand? And I don't do that either. I do warehouse and configuration management systems. It could be in a defence industry or a car manufacturer.
            
            But hey, why am I wasting my time answering your comments which only consist of insult rather than intelligent debate?

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               Mark Knowlesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Actually I am making a rather strong point. Sorry if I did not express it clearly enough.
               
               As you genuinely seem to believe there is a hell and you are going there for being involved in selling comm systems to the Libyan military who will use them presumable to aid in the killing of other people, it appears the desire for money is greater than your fear of hell.
               
               So - are you planning on being "repentant" later or do you not really believe?
               
               This is a genuine question because I had already come to the conclusion that most believers do not really believe - If they did - we would live in a wonderful, crime and violence free world.
               
               But we don't.

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                  Disappearingheadposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  When I said I was going to hell I would have thought that you of all people Mark would have gotten the joke. Or maybe being American you don't understand British humour - saying one thing but meaning the complete opposite which can be deduced by the context of what is being said in conjuction with a knowledge of what has been said before.
                  
                  Now as to your last statement, whether or not believers really believed or not would make very impact in reducing violence and crime because there are many orders of magniture more people who don't believe who have no set of moral guidelines preventing them from comitting said crimes and violence.
                  
                  Whilst you may be a shinning example of athiest enlightenment that only seeks to spreqd peqce and love to humanity, there are very many more people who do not share your utopian vision for society.
                  
                  Perhaps as a good upstanding athiest you would like to set your life goal to show the believers just how peace love and wonderfulness should really be done. Heck if you are really good I might even consider being your disciple.

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                     Mark Knowlesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     Actually I am English. But - excellent job on avoiding my question and blaming it all on the unbelievers.
                     
                     I don't blame you - it was a genuine, but tough question. I have learned I don't get answers to them. So - The Father sez selling military comms systems to the Libyans is just fine thanks? I thought He would somehow.
                     
                     World peace? Sure - we could start by not selling military equipment to the Libyans et al. You up for quitting and refusing to do that?

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                        Disappearingheadposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        As I said, I'm developing a warehouse system. However, I'm looking to find a job elsewhere come September for a whole myriad of reasons.

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         Sassypoeticposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         You are so right.. Prayer is very powerful: It's great knowing he hears all prayers, and answers all prayers.. Sometimes we may not get the answer that we hope for... However it only means, if we didn't get what we asked for, it's because God knew what was best... And decided it wasn't in our best interest.... But prayer is good and always answered... What a wonderful God..

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            Beelzedadposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Funny how answered prayers can't really be distinguished from random coincidence.
            
            
            
            Or, prayer is just one person talking to themselves.
            
            
            
            What a random and coincidental nature.

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               pisean282311posted 12 years agoin reply to this

               well even if person is talking to himself/herself ,prayers do have impact on brain which alters action...brain with belief performs..this belief may or not may be on god..

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                  Beelzedadposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Whatever action is taken will still most likely follow some biblical scripture as opposed to doing the right thing.

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                     pisean282311posted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     hmmm..u may have a point out here..

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      jennshealthstoreposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I pray all the time. I do not believe that you have to set a certain time to pray. When ever I talk to god I am praying. I am talk him all day long. I always give thanks and praise. I consult him on all my decisions and ask for strenght when I need it. I feel it is very helpful and if I am having a hard time I always get the strenght I need. If you need help just ask. God it there for you.

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      darrylcrawfordposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Each day. To me it's apart of my life. When you pray and know how to pray it makes it all worth while. Please do take the time to read my short hub on prayer. I believe it will help you or if not you others.
      
      THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL>
      
      http://hubpages.com/hub/Prayer-is-the-m … ve-in-life

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      nightwork4posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      praying , like believing in god will give people a belief that it is helping them in some way. i never pray and never will other then to say that i sometimes hope that something will work out. if "god" is almighty and knowing wouldn't just thinking something be good enough. if i had to tell a boss how great he was every day just to keep a job i'd quit the job. if you need to pray just to feel better then you should try figuring out  yourself and see what's wrong with you that you don't have the strength of mind to solve your own problems.

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      paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Hi friends
      
      I do pray five times a day.
      One has to worship the Creator- God Allah YHWH, on its merit.
      
      Thanks
      
      I am an Ahmadi peaceful Muslim

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         earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Why? Is your little god that insecure that it has to be worshipped?? Reminds me of a girl I once knew!

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            paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Hi friends
            
            The worshiping is acquiring attributes or light of the Creator- God Allah YHWH into ourselves or to dispel the darkness of evil from our own selves. We need it; He does not need it.
            
            Thanks
            
            I am an Ahmadi peaceful Muslim

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               skyfireposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Same old blabber without proof mate.

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      Dave Mathewsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I pray constantly. I'm a 63 year old Canadian male. I have no ulcers, no High Colesterol, no High Blood Pressure a strong heart, good circulation,good breathing,strong sight and hearing, no physical problems whatsoever. I eat what I like as much as I like. I'm always cool,calm,and collected,and easy going. All in all I guess I'd have to say I'm doing great.

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   defenestratethisposted 12 years ago

   For me, prayer is constant. Its hard to explain, but I feel as though my very existance is a prayer. For the most part I am a prayer of Thanks. I Thank God for it all, the good and the not so good..I even say thank you each time my foot hits the ground when Im out walking. How has this helped me? It has increased my appreciation of life, given me greater peace of mind, and delivered me from self importance.

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      pisean282311posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      thats nice..

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   khmohsinposted 12 years ago

   I pray a lot every day, I feel like i am dying without praying a single day.
   Its our believe which makes us to pray and which makes our prayers come true

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      pisean282311posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      who is our?..you and your family?..also how has prayers effected your mental health?..it helps in staying calm and composed?

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   Lady Roseposted 12 years ago

   I dont think i could go on living without daily talking to my sweet Jesus. It comes naturally, even subscounciously, to chat with him thru the day, to ask Him questions, thank Him for all the nice things He does for me and my loved ones all the time. To me is Our intimate relationship what keeps me going thru thick and thin. He is always with me no matter what.

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   prettydarkhorseposted 12 years ago

   I do, everyday tow or three times a day, it varies

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      pisean282311posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      and what has been its effect on your day to day life?

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         prettydarkhorseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         it helps me cope with everyday lifes little prob, psychologically

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            pisean282311posted 12 years agoin reply to this

            great..i got that..thanks..

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   lxxyposted 12 years ago

   I don't pray, but I often meditate and visualize my spirit manifesting a positive light around the earth.
   
   So, almost same difference I 'spose.

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      pisean282311posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      thats interesting..i got that ..and how does your meditating effect your life on day to day basis?

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         lxxyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I feel an inherent closeness to my mind, body, and spirit. Also, I feel as if I'm much more intimate with humanity and the universe at large.

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            pisean282311posted 12 years agoin reply to this

            excellent..i got that..thanks...

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   Richieb799posted 12 years ago

   I think too many people ask for things in prayer which aren't important, although lots of people are asking for help in serious matters like to cure illness which it should be needed for

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   Cagsilposted 12 years ago

   I have no use for prayer, therefore I do not pray. I'm not gullible to believe my life is in the hands of anyone other than myself.
   
   I am true to myself, therefore I derive the love and faith, I require to live my life.
   
   I do not have a need for meditation either, because naturally my clarity of life is already able to answer any question I derive from living my life.

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      lxxyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      That's cool Cagsil My life is clear and what not have you; I just enjoy the benefits meditation has to offer, such as lucid dreaming.
      
      While I'm not religious, I'm also learned enough not to discount that which science has yet to explain.

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         pisean282311posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I'm also learned enough not to discount that which science has yet to explain....quiet right..

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   kerrygposted 12 years ago

   I feel a sort of Zen serenity when I'm hiking, and that is the closest I get to either prayer or meditation.
   
   In general, I've found that the stiller my body is, the more active my mind, so traditional forms of prayer and meditation bore me absolutely to pieces and I can guarantee that no matter how devout or transcendent I might appear to be, I am actually just sitting there thinking about what I'm going to cook for dinner. My body needs to be moving for my mind to be still!

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      Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      No offense intended....but does this mean you cannot walk and chew gum at the same time? Just curious..

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    Haris Aminposted 12 years ago

    I don't pray every day but i think i should. Prayer solves my every problem and makes me light inside.

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    Ladybird33posted 12 years ago

    I pray everyday, I think it's important and I am trying to teach my son they same thing.  Talking to God is a good thig!!! Great question.

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    macias13posted 12 years ago

    I pray everyday and Night

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    earnestshubposted 12 years ago

    I've learned enough not to believe in dead people or fairies.

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       pisean282311posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       

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    earnestshubposted 12 years ago

    Why bash your head on the wall?
    2000 years, 10 billion prayers, no answers should say something to those with even a tad of logic!

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       pisean282311posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       2000 years?...well prayers have been part of human species since quiet longer than 2000 years..it does exist in recorded format for 5000 years but human existence is quiet longer than 5000 years..genetic records show first bunch of humans in India came around 70,000 years ago..so dont know when prayers begun..but here my point is not on religion..i am seeing its effect on brain..even mind science believes that prayers do effect brain and instill confidence to deal with situation...

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          earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Yes it would be longer than 2000 years, I just wanted to make sure I did not exaggerate the point I was making.
          Any strongly held belief has an effect on the mind. It is all pretty well understood these days, nothing to do with religion is right in this sense.

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    ailangposted 12 years ago

    every day..every time...My soul need Jesus..

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    habeeposted 12 years ago

    Several times a day! It brings me inner peace.

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    PegCole17posted 12 years ago

    Interesting question and lively debate here. We'll find out one day who was right.
    
    I find that prayer helps me feel gratitude for all the good things I receive on a daily basis. Our prayers don't control the outcome of situations. That is out of our realm. And yes, I pray every chance I get. Short words of thanks, requests for guidance and protection from the everpresent evil in the world.

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    paarsurreyposted 12 years ago

    how many of you pray every day?
    
    I pray five times a day out of my free will; if others don't pray out of their free will. Why should they have any objection on my praying. My praying does not harm them. Does it?
    
    Thanks

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    MissEposted 12 years ago

    I pray by myself, with my spouse and with my children several times a day.  When I eat, before bed, sometimes before I leave the house.  Sometimes I just pray about small daily things in my head.  Prayer is a personal thing.  If someone doesn't want to pray or have a belief in God that is their decision.  I don't think it makes them horrible people.  I just ask for the same respect.  You don't have to agree with someone to be respectful.  A lot of people don't understand the meaning of the word anymore.

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       paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hi friend  MissE
       
       You are a very wise person; please continue praying; also please remember me in your prayers in whatever faith/religion you belong to .
       
       Thanks
       
       I am an Ahmadi peaceful Muslim

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          MissEposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I will and hope that you will do the same!  Have a great day!

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             paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Thank you; and I will also
             
             Regards

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