We neglect to think about it at our own risk — one day we will
need the prayers of those we leave behind, and now we should remember those who have died — the Curé of Ars calls them «the mendicants of another world.»
Why do town halls
need prayers of any kind?
Seems like believers not living according to Christ would find corruption their default state that wouldn't
need the prayers of the church.
Innocent people are dying in these uprisings and
they need the prayers of anyone willing to offer them up.
In any case
she needs the prayers of the faithful immediately.
But if he won't listen to the truth then
he needs the prayer of others...
Seriki added that President Muhammadu Buhari
needed prayers of Nigerians for restoration of his health and God's guidance to rule.
Not exact matches
None
of its companies was equipped to provide the required degree
of segregation: Women would
need their own restrooms, canteens,
prayer rooms, and workspaces, not to mention transport to and from the job, since Saudi women aren't allowed to drive.
If you
need divine guidance on which way to vote in the forthcoming U.K. referendum on European Union (EU) membership, the Church
of England has released a
prayer to help that could help you decide.
I was taught as a child to pray to God and nothing / no one else and that I
need not be in a Church or any building and that God hears all
of our
prayers, to have faith in following The Ten Commandments, to incorporate The Golden Rule, to be honest and true to myself and most importantly, to not judge others.
Sometimes a situation doesn't
need lots
of agonised
prayer, bad plumbing... More
One
of the things I do is direct those people to
prayer — pray that God will change the situation but don't assume that how that is answered is going to be an imposition
of what you think
needs to happen.
I most commonly hear the thought that atheists are angry at God, had unanswered
prayers, lost their way,
need a support structure for their faith, etc. but I never hear anyone address the root
of the cause for most atheists: there is no empirical, indisputable evidence for any god — and that matters.
Sometimes a situation doesn't
need lots
of agonised
prayer, bad plumbing is bad plumbing whether the plumber is a Christian or not!
But I suppose the value
of one's mental state may depend on
prayer & belief, how can that be measured I guess... (Though I suspect, in large part, it is only
needed, because it is believed to be necessary to begin with O.o),
But for the great majority
of us, sports provides a pleasurable interlude in life for which we not only
need not repent, but for which we should offer continuing
prayers of gratitude.
Dawkins, Dennett, Harris, and Hitchens (Speaking
of which, our
prayers goes out to Christopher Hitchens in hopes
of a speedy recovery for his cancer, we
need more time with him Lord) are NOT out to ask that atheism be given respect.
Of course, there are things we
need to learn about family and God that does come from the scriptures and church and
prayer and revelation.
The problem is this: when
prayer is born
of urgency, we're dictating the questions God
needs to answer rather than listening for the counsel He wants to give.
As for the argument that we should look to our churches... the BILLIONS spent by organized religion to build exorbitant places
of worship (Jesus preached in open fields and I'm confident that God hears MY
prayers in the privacy
of my home) and the building
of health clinics in third world countries would help a lot — but they are not inclined to help those in
need HERE!
Well it is true that some people seek sorcerers to implement Jinn that are satanic demons into mankind or his house or his business to finish him or make his life miserable or to stop flow
of his business income... In such case it is either you are religious enough and say your
prayers often then it becomes hard for this to harm you or otherwise you
need to find some one who practice exorcism to remove this evil... But many are just pretending to be good at it and help you not but squeeze money out
of you with tales and stories... There is another type
of possessions and that is not through a sorcerer but directly by coincidence what man is at his weakest moments and those weakest moments for a possessions are when you come through a great fear or when cry or laugh loudly in hysteria, or during a certain moment
of mating... or even when sneezing loudly... That's why there are
prayers to be said on daily basis to guard you from such things and specially if passing haunted places such as deserted houses but most evil ones are residents
of public toilets and market places... Some
of them even would claim that you have made a wrong action by which you have killed a dear one to them and for that they have possessed you and that is mostly night time such as throwing a cigaret butt to a dark place or stepping killing an insect or even an animal at night which could have been one
of them or possessed by one
of them... So this is true thing happening to many who suffer unexplainable illnesses or sufferings which could look like mental illness that comes and goes as pleased...
With respect to Compassion International, they appear to be a good organization but the Christian connection is a bit troubling especially if they require some kind
of Christian
prayer / membership before distributing assistance to those in
need.
Hi, Pat and Terry could you please start reading my «Bring it on guestions» on the 700 club.I've been watching the 700 club everyday for my reguests to be answered.I really
need a lot
of prayers.
So many
of us are used to the kind
of prayer where we tell God things He already knows, as if Jesus
needs a reminder kids are dying in Sudan.
Paesius gave everything he had to churches, monasteries, and prisons, learned a trade to provide for his own
needs, and devoted himself to a solitary life
of prayer.
Instead
of wasting your time on
prayer, why not actually help the people who
need help huh?
Since when do we
need to be appointed to
prayer when God has called all
of His children to comfort others and make intercession for other people.
They come very close to admitting God doesn't answer
prayer when they explain that if God answered too many
prayers it would be evidence
of his existence and then people wouldn't
need to develop faith.
The government should not be permitted to create incentives for religious practice or belief (like giving favored status to religious organizations, as compared to other nonprofits), to facilitate the religious practices
of some at the expense
of others (like offering vocal
prayers in public schools), or to accommodate one religion but not others with similar
needs or problems (like limiting draft exemptions to members
of traditional «peace churches») Within these guidelines, religious accommodations are fully in keeping with the First Amendment — albeit in conflict with strict separation.
Considering that the temple was an official place
of religion, it is surprising how much
of this recognition
of the true character
of Yahweh has been preserved in these
prayers for humble persons who
need salvation from the wicked.
If they believe in the power
of prayer and God protecting them, then why the
need for a gun?
In spiritual warfare, pastors and preachers
of the Word
need the
prayer support
of the people in their churches.
Parents and families
need to be re-educated in Catholic family
prayer and tradition, and in how to invite Christ into every aspect
of their lives through
prayer, penance and sacrifice — there is much to do.
Typically I see ministers silence those in
need of help by ignoring their issues or minimizing their stories with Bible verses and
prayer requests.
-- like the Republican evangelicals who all think their church is the most Christian, the most right, the only ones going to heaven yet ignore the real teachings
of Jesus by judging others, ignoring charity and the
needs of their community, not understanding when the Lord's
Prayer begins with «Our» Father — the «Our» is not just white people.
What will be remembered is the scent
of a bubbling hot casserole for a family in
need, the whoosh
of a «Pentecost kite» whipping through the air, the feeling
of prayer beads pressed against fingers, the dance
of flame atop Advent candles.
[26] We
need to join
prayer to fasting especially if we want to emphasise the seriousness
of our intention.
«First
of all, we
need your constant
prayers.
There
needs to be a bit
of that Holy Spirit drawing together, a sense
of purpose and destiny, an answered
prayer, a shared language all your own discovered at last.
Even in the more secular setting
of the Democratic National Convention, Obama hinted at an intense White House
prayer life, along with his
need for God's grace.
prayer leads to being obedient to our heavenly Father
prayer leads to trusting in Him with all
of your heart and leaning not to your own understanding
prayer leads to seeking him with all your heart mind and soul
prayer leads to having hope
prayer leads to strengthening your faith
prayer leads to knowing the way the truth and the life
prayer leads to crying Abba Father in the time
of need These things and others is what
prayer leads to.
No, I
need to the Spirit to be breathing in my daily work, in labour and breastfeeding, in bedtime soul - talks and lunch packing, in book edits and deadlines, in email and community - building, in budget docs for non-profits and the never - ending
prayers for redemption and reconciliation and rescue to break through in this tired world
of ours.
I'd
need to tell you about harsh winters and barren fields and doubting saints and unanswered
prayers, about the kind
of rising that only happens after you've been down on the ground for quite a while.
In the letter, he came out as gay and encouraged fellow gay Christian students - some
of whom had anonymously expressed suicidal plans in a pile
of the
prayer requests - to contact him if they
needed help.
If you have any questions, you can rely on Christ to provide any answers you
need if you haven't received them already, please don't forget the power
of prayer and the strength he can provide for you now that he's here on earth.....
No social reform
of the future can dispense with the
need for this institution where
prayers can be combined with instruction.
Of course, many of our prayers are purely selfish, so we need to be careful ther
Of course, many
of our prayers are purely selfish, so we need to be careful ther
of our
prayers are purely selfish, so we
need to be careful there.
Hamilton notes that regular
prayer can give people a
needed structure in the chaos
of mourning.
Kathryn how come big powerful goddy
needs your
prayers and adoration??? Got a bit
of a vain insecure complex has he??
I can respect the idea
of honoring fallen veterans without the
need for a
prayer.