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Title: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: dbenjamin on March 10, 2013, 11:40:10 am

FOR YOU WHAT IS PRAYER ?????
PRAYER FOR ME IS STRENGTH ,LIKE A KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO HEAVEN .
PRIORITIES.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: BATISTAGIRL663 on March 10, 2013, 11:53:53 am

prayer to me is a time to set and put things in perspective and to thank God for all the blessing he has givin me and my family--i also agree it gives you strength to go on!!

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: lovekat on March 10, 2013, 11:54:46 am

 :angel11:There are so many words that could define prayer but to sum it up "Our Father-Faith", Prayer is personal communication with God.  Talking and listening to Him.  He loves and cares for us.  He wants to hear what we have to say.  He is delighted when we pray.  Even thought things in life can hit so hard, if a person can love, honor, and support another human why not a GOD.  We can tell others our needs, wants, thoughts, and gifts and be used= instead utilize prayer as an outlet that won't judge.

This was good it was a challenge!! :angel12:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Falconer02 on March 10, 2013, 01:56:28 pm

A way for a person to feel irrationally important by getting down on one's knees and pretending to send telepathic messages to an invisible deity and then discuss it on an open forum as if the person has super powers.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: queenofnines on March 10, 2013, 07:48:26 pm

A desperate, futile attempt to feel like you're doing something to change life's events.

You're not.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: levettepough on March 12, 2013, 12:59:32 am

Quote from: queenofnines on March 10, 2013, 07:48:26 pm

A desperate, futile attempt to feel like you're doing something to change life's events.

You're not.

The answer to all problems

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: moma7777 on March 12, 2013, 01:15:47 am

to me prayer is when you go to God with your request, to have that intimate time with god which draws you closer to him. To be in relationship with him. Prayer is a way that we can worship God in a way that comes from our heart, of thankfulness. Prayer is a way to communicate to the creator,, who made you. To be able to ask for guidance, wisdom, protection, for comfort. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Flackle on March 12, 2013, 07:28:43 am

What people do when they don't feel like actually helping someone but still want to feel like their helping someone.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: moma7777 on March 14, 2013, 01:51:06 pm

Prayer can be a form of religious practice, may be either individual or communal and take place in public or in private. It may involve the use of words or song. When language is used, prayer may take the form of a hymn, incantation, formal creed, or a spontaneous utterance in the praying person. There are different forms of prayer such as petitionary prayer, prayers of supplication, thanksgiving, and worship/praise. Prayer may be directed towards a deity, spirit, deceased person, or lofty idea, for the purpose of worshipping, requesting guidance, requesting assistance, confessing sins or to express one's thoughts and emotions. Thus, people pray for many reasons such as personal benefit or for the sake of others.  :angel11:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: healthfreedom on March 15, 2013, 07:40:38 am

Prayer is communicating with God. It is spendinjg time talking with God. You may surprised to know that God will speak back to you.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: 6265AT99 on March 15, 2013, 02:07:06 pm

Quote from: dbenjamin on March 10, 2013, 11:40:10 am

FOR YOU WHAT IS PRAYER ?????
PRAYER FOR ME IS STRENGTH ,LIKE A KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO HEAVEN .
PRIORITIES.

Prayer is communicating with God on a personal level, whether it be in words or deeds!!!

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: skrogman on March 16, 2013, 09:37:50 am

To me, prayer is personal communication and relation-building with God through His risen Son in the form of Acknowledgement, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication.  Prayer does not have to be quiet or private.  I believe that totally depends on the reason for the prayer.  At times when I have seen God's hand working in my life, I like to share the witness and share the prayer of praise and realization. 

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: ivyruef1 on March 17, 2013, 09:18:03 pm

I would define prayer amongst only that one person unless that one person feels like doing prayer with someone else, or in a group or at church, it is not suppose to be for out in public or in a front of a group.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: paints on March 23, 2013, 11:20:46 pm

Prayer is opening yourself up to the possibilities of the Universe.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: levettepough on March 24, 2013, 01:54:27 am

Quote from: ivyruef1 on March 17, 2013, 09:18:03 pm

I would define prayer amongst only that one person unless that one person feels like doing prayer with someone else, or in a group or at church, it is not suppose to be for out in public or in a front of a group.

Prayer is communicating with God trusting in his word.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: sigmapi1501 on March 24, 2013, 10:45:17 pm

Foolish and futile

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: lhz123 on March 25, 2013, 05:17:17 am

Makes me feel good and give me inspiration. I always pray and helps me doing good always.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: charmaine56 on March 26, 2013, 10:15:15 am

Being thankful for your blessings even if you dont think you have any is the prayer of the start of every day. Bless everyone you know. Sending healing to everyone and the earth and the universe. these are a few things prayers are good for. :angel12:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: MrPace on March 26, 2013, 10:42:39 am

Prayer is channel of communication between you and your maker...God.  It is the same as we are speaking in this Forum.  We pray to God for thanks, guidance, etc.  :angel11:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: gaylasue on April 02, 2013, 05:42:15 am

Prayer to me is my personal time with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  It is my time to commune with Him, to praise Him for the many blessings, to seek forgiveness for the trespasses I have committed against others and to share my burdens with Him.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: bonzie on April 02, 2013, 05:47:53 am

I think its a communication between a person and God.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: BMaston12 on April 02, 2013, 06:00:44 am

Quote from: dbenjamin on March 10, 2013, 11:40:10 am

FOR YOU WHAT IS PRAYER ?????
PRAYER FOR ME IS STRENGTH ,LIKE A KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO HEAVEN .
PRIORITIES.

I like to use the phrase "Talking to God" for prayer. It is your own personal communication to your Creator and the subject can be anything you choose to talk about. Prayer restores and refreshes me to continue on. Life has its bumps and we all have bruises. Positive reinforcement is what I get back from talking to God. I am glad so hear "Prayer" has not left people!
BMaston12

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: nannycoe1 on April 02, 2013, 06:12:12 am

Talking to God. about anything! Prayer makes things better

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: healthfreedom on April 30, 2013, 09:10:33 pm

Prayer is talking to and with God. It is that time of personal fellowship with the Father. If we spend time in prayer, we will discover God's will for our lives.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: davidf938 on May 05, 2013, 11:45:35 am

Prayer is meant to be a time of praise and worship. All too often, people simply want to give God their to-do list. This serves no purpose. God has already decided what He is going to do. He does not need your list.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: shelly927 on May 05, 2013, 12:28:11 pm

prayer for me is to thank the lord for everything, just to give thanks for loving us and, waking us up everyday.  to let me thank the lord for being lord our father, and making it where we don't have to want for anything, for being a great provider, healer, i just love to give thanks to the lord all day everyday.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: jcribb16 on May 06, 2013, 04:34:50 pm

Prayer is simply speaking with God about anything on my heart, my thoughts, my burdens, praising Him, thanking Him, asking for His help for others who have needs, etc.  Reading His Word is also a way He "speaks" to me, including providing help, support, encouragement, answers, knowledge, spiritual growth, and so much more.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: bessie1111 on May 08, 2013, 01:24:12 pm

Prayer is communication with God.  However, I pray many, many different way.  I sing, I praise Him, I adore Him, I thank Him, I repent, I listen, I simply talk with Him.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: shepherdchik on May 08, 2013, 03:52:35 pm

I know I need something in my life. I am not sure if prayer is it...I need to rest and be quiet with myself and reflect. I don't know if that is prayer but I think it will help clear my mind

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Flackle on May 08, 2013, 08:20:04 pm

Quote from: shepherdchik on May 08, 2013, 03:52:35 pm

I know I need something in my life. I am not sure if prayer is it...I need to rest and be quiet with myself and reflect. I don't know if that is prayer but I think it will help clear my mind

That's called meditation. And it doesn't require fictional deities. It's also very healthy, and recommended for those who deal with a lot of stress.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: jcribb16 on May 09, 2013, 02:38:52 pm

Quote from: Flackle on May 08, 2013, 08:20:04 pm

Quote from: shepherdchik on May 08, 2013, 03:52:35 pm

I know I need something in my life. I am not sure if prayer is it...I need to rest and be quiet with myself and reflect. I don't know if that is prayer but I think it will help clear my mind

That's called meditation. And it doesn't require fictional deities. It's also very healthy, and recommended for those who deal with a lot of stress.

Meditation is helpful, whether within self, or both self and God, or both self and whatever religion the person is involved with.  It's preference of choice and personal, as well. 

I will add, for myself, God is NOT a fictional deity, and it's one thing (and appropriate, actually) that when telling someone what meditation is or does, to add that your "opinion on the matter" or "your belief," etc. is way less offensive, than saying that meditation "doesn't require fictional deities."  That is speaking as a confirmed fact, and though it may be that to you, it is not that to all.  That is simple respect for those who do or don't believe, without deliberately stoking an issue.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: jcribb16 on May 09, 2013, 02:41:29 pm

Quote from: shepherdchik on May 08, 2013, 03:52:35 pm

I know I need something in my life. I am not sure if prayer is it...I need to rest and be quiet with myself and reflect. I don't know if that is prayer but I think it will help clear my mind

Whichever way soothes your mind and self, whether including prayer or not, soft music or total quiet, sitting or laying, etc., is what you should go with.  Rest and reflection are both keys to the clearing of your mind and inner self.  :)

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Flackle on May 09, 2013, 06:04:46 pm

Quote from: jcribb16 on May 09, 2013, 02:38:52 pm

Quote from: Flackle on May 08, 2013, 08:20:04 pm

Quote from: shepherdchik on May 08, 2013, 03:52:35 pm

I know I need something in my life. I am not sure if prayer is it...I need to rest and be quiet with myself and reflect. I don't know if that is prayer but I think it will help clear my mind

That's called meditation. And it doesn't require fictional deities. It's also very healthy, and recommended for those who deal with a lot of stress.

Meditation is helpful, whether within self, or both self and God, or both self and whatever religion the person is involved with.  It's preference of choice and personal, as well.  

I will add, for myself, God is NOT a fictional deity, and it's one thing (and appropriate, actually) that when telling someone what meditation is or does, to add that your "opinion on the matter" or "your belief," etc. is way less offensive, than saying that meditation "doesn't require fictional deities."  That is speaking as a confirmed fact, and though it may be that to you, it is not that to all.  That is simple respect for those who do or don't believe, without deliberately stoking an issue.

My saying god is not a fictional deity is in now way any more or less offensive then someone saying it is. Confirmed facts are facts for everyone. No one can have different facts.

Also, god isn't the only fictional deity. What about all those other deities you might believe to be fictional? Isn't saying that god is the only deity offensive to those who believe in other deities? Why is it okay that I don't believe in things like Quetzalcoatl or Zues, but then when I say I don't believe in Yahweh it's suddenly a problem?

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: alsalmon on May 09, 2013, 06:27:18 pm

TALKING TO OUR FATHER.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: jcribb16 on May 10, 2013, 06:16:01 pm

Quote from: Flackle on May 09, 2013, 06:04:46 pm

Quote from: jcribb16 on May 09, 2013, 02:38:52 pm

Quote from: Flackle on May 08, 2013, 08:20:04 pm

Quote from: shepherdchik on May 08, 2013, 03:52:35 pm

I know I need something in my life. I am not sure if prayer is it...I need to rest and be quiet with myself and reflect. I don't know if that is prayer but I think it will help clear my mind

That's called meditation. And it doesn't require fictional deities. It's also very healthy, and recommended for those who deal with a lot of stress.

Meditation is helpful, whether within self, or both self and God, or both self and whatever religion the person is involved with.  It's preference of choice and personal, as well.  

I will add, for myself, God is NOT a fictional deity, and it's one thing (and appropriate, actually) that when telling someone what meditation is or does, to add that your "opinion on the matter" or "your belief," etc. is way less offensive, than saying that meditation "doesn't require fictional deities."  That is speaking as a confirmed fact, and though it may be that to you, it is not that to all.  That is simple respect for those who do or don't believe, without deliberately stoking an issue.

My saying god is not a fictional deity is in now way any more or less offensive then someone saying it is. Confirmed facts are facts for everyone. No one can have different facts.

Also, god isn't the only fictional deity. What about all those other deities you might believe to be fictional? Isn't saying that god is the only deity offensive to those who believe in other deities? Why is it okay that I don't believe in things like Quetzalcoatl or Zues, but then when I say I don't believe in Yahweh it's suddenly a problem?

The only "problem" I'm seeing is your unwillingness to be open to those on both sides of the fence - don't believe in a deity, do believe in a deity, or do believe in any other thing.  My response to you also clarified that it is helpful or appropriate to simply add that "no fictional deities are required" is your thought, belief, or opinion on the matter, because others do not see that the same. 

In other words, I responded to the other poster, that whatever way is best for the clearing of the mind, etc., of the poster, is the way he/she should go - whether or not it involves only self, self and God, or self and any other deity. 

So, in that respect, you are appearing to ignore the fact that my response to you and the other poster, includes respect and flexibility for whichever way to meditate is chosen. 

If you were to choose to meditate without any deity or only within yourself, or with whichever means helps you, then I am not going to tell you that you must have a deity in order for it to work.  Because it is not my business how you would choose to meditate, especially if you do NOT believe in any deity. 

In the same respect, it would be the same to understand that others may choose to meditate along with God, or another deity, and shouldn't be told that their "deity" is fictional, because to them their deity is not fictional. 

If asked, then yes, opinions, beliefs, and thoughts on the matter could and will be offered, but should be acknowledged as "my opinion, thought, or belief..."  With that, each acknowledges that they disagree, according to their personal views, without pushing a deity on the other, or saying a deity is "fictional" to another, and a potential fire is squelched before it gets too hot. 

It's a personal choice, and both sides should be respected for their personal choice.

As a last note, regarding your comments, "Confirmed facts are facts for everyone. No one can have different facts." - That will be true for a great deal, as we all know, with regards to historical facts, time zones, seasons, science, math, family ancestry, and on and on. 

However, the concept of God being a "confirmed fact that he is fictional" is false to many or true to many.  The concept of God being real or not real is indeed different, depending on whether someone believes in Him or someone does not, or if someone believes on a different deity.  In that respect, people can very much so have different "facts" based upon their personal beliefs, evidence shown or perceived or proven to them, testimonies, history, research and studies, etc.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Flackle on May 10, 2013, 07:54:57 pm

Quote from: jcribb16 on May 10, 2013, 06:16:01 pm

Quote from: Flackle on May 09, 2013, 06:04:46 pm

Quote from: jcribb16 on May 09, 2013, 02:38:52 pm

Quote from: Flackle on May 08, 2013, 08:20:04 pm

Quote from: shepherdchik on May 08, 2013, 03:52:35 pm

I know I need something in my life. I am not sure if prayer is it...I need to rest and be quiet with myself and reflect. I don't know if that is prayer but I think it will help clear my mind

That's called meditation. And it doesn't require fictional deities. It's also very healthy, and recommended for those who deal with a lot of stress.

Meditation is helpful, whether within self, or both self and God, or both self and whatever religion the person is involved with.  It's preference of choice and personal, as well.  

I will add, for myself, God is NOT a fictional deity, and it's one thing (and appropriate, actually) that when telling someone what meditation is or does, to add that your "opinion on the matter" or "your belief," etc. is way less offensive, than saying that meditation "doesn't require fictional deities."  That is speaking as a confirmed fact, and though it may be that to you, it is not that to all.  That is simple respect for those who do or don't believe, without deliberately stoking an issue.

My saying god is not a fictional deity is in now way any more or less offensive then someone saying it is. Confirmed facts are facts for everyone. No one can have different facts.

Also, god isn't the only fictional deity. What about all those other deities you might believe to be fictional? Isn't saying that god is the only deity offensive to those who believe in other deities? Why is it okay that I don't believe in things like Quetzalcoatl or Zues, but then when I say I don't believe in Yahweh it's suddenly a problem?

The only "problem" I'm seeing is your unwillingness to be open to those on both sides of the fence - don't believe in a deity, do believe in a deity, or do believe in any other thing.  My response to you also clarified that it is helpful or appropriate to simply add that "no fictional deities are required" is your thought, belief, or opinion on the matter, because others do not see that the same.  

In other words, I responded to the other poster, that whatever way is best for the clearing of the mind, etc., of the poster, is the way he/she should go - whether or not it involves only self, self and God, or self and any other deity.  

So, in that respect, you are appearing to ignore the fact that my response to you and the other poster, includes respect and flexibility for whichever way to meditate is chosen.  

If you were to choose to meditate without any deity or only within yourself, or with whichever means helps you, then I am not going to tell you that you must have a deity in order for it to work.  Because it is not my business how you would choose to meditate, especially if you do NOT believe in any deity.  

In the same respect, it would be the same to understand that others may choose to meditate along with God, or another deity, and shouldn't be told that their "deity" is fictional, because to them their deity is not fictional.  

If asked, then yes, opinions, beliefs, and thoughts on the matter could and will be offered, but should be acknowledged as "my opinion, thought, or belief..."  With that, each acknowledges that they disagree, according to their personal views, without pushing a deity on the other, or saying a deity is "fictional" to another, and a potential fire is squelched before it gets too hot.  

It's a personal choice, and both sides should be respected for their personal choice.

As a last note, regarding your comments, "Confirmed facts are facts for everyone. No one can have different facts." - That will be true for a great deal, as we all know, with regards to historical facts, time zones, seasons, science, math, family ancestry, and on and on.  

However, the concept of God being a "confirmed fact that he is fictional" is false to many or true to many.  The concept of God being real or not real is indeed different, depending on whether someone believes in Him or someone does not, or if someone believes on a different deity.  In that respect, people can very much so have different "facts" based upon their personal beliefs, evidence shown or perceived or proven to them, testimonies, history, research and studies, etc.

In other words, I shouldn't tell people their god is fictional because it might offend someone? When someone states that god is real I am very offended. But I don't tell them not to post, and I don't tell them to not say these things because they might offend someone. I argue against them.

The idea of a god is not different from other forms of facts. Facts can either be true or false. God is either real it or isn't. Its that simple. In all cases dealing with reality, or something existing, there can only be these two decelerations. No one can say for a fact that a specific movie genre is better than another because there isn't a real way to measure this. Thus it's an opinion. Whether or not something exists isn't an opinion. We have a way to measure this. It's called the scientific method.

We can disagree on whether or not god exist, but one of us has to be wrong.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: svetick on May 11, 2013, 05:22:04 pm

For me prayer is a way of expressing my deepest feelings and try to revive myself into being a better person. Its my fuel every day before my day starts

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: queensurvey on May 12, 2013, 07:02:33 pm

prayer to me is the time you give to Our Creator,the time you stop everything else around you and just take a moment to have a conversation with the Most High. Some of us call him God but others have different names for Him. It doesn't matter what you call Him, prayer is being grateful, having faith and believing! :angel11:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: melissakat01 on May 15, 2013, 08:58:59 pm

I think prayer should be like a conversation.  I normally thank God for all the wonderful things he has given me and will give me.  I also prayer when I am between a rock and a hard place. I prayer for others so that their worries will leave them.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: sarabtrayior on June 04, 2013, 07:51:45 am

Prayer is when I talk to The Almighty, God, I talk to God in the car, I talk to God when I'm going to sleep, God is available at all times and I feel sorry for folks who don't believe...

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: batmobile on June 06, 2013, 08:25:43 am

yeah i agree... there are different types of prayer and its a talk with God.  God is not a sugardaddy so just remember the wrong types of prayer.  :angel11:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: svetick on June 15, 2013, 12:45:31 am

My way of defining prayer is this: it's the best way to be connected with your inner self, in this world we get distracted and most likely we don't pay attention to what we need ourselves, so praying allows us to spend time w ourselves and God and to recharge

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: gaylasue on June 19, 2013, 05:25:26 am

I define prayer as the lifting up of my praises and concerns to the Creator and my Saviour.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: batmobile on July 08, 2013, 11:38:26 pm

a groovy talk with God and not thinking he is a sugar daddy would be the proper way to pray

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: angprescott on July 09, 2013, 06:07:13 pm

Prayer is definitely a conversation with the Lord. Since I started truly praying just over a year ago (this includes praying in tongues) My life has improved so much. I have reached a place in my life I only used to dream of. We were able to buy a house, and  we have two newer vehicles, we have made some wonderful friends. God is Amazing and I truly Pray for the Salvation of each person out there.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: timvolley on July 29, 2013, 07:22:54 pm

a chance to talk to god and tell him my hearts desire

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: batmobile on October 04, 2013, 08:39:52 am

A talk with God...  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: vp44 on October 04, 2013, 12:35:00 pm

If a person thinks GOD is fictional then why comment about it or comment on others believe. Basic you should not even address it unless you feel you want to push your thoughts on who actually believe in GOD. Leave it alone and let others believe in GOD. I thank God everyday for the LIFE my son and I have. Thank you.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Mikena on October 04, 2013, 01:26:05 pm

Quote from: dbenjamin on March 10, 2013, 11:40:10 am

FOR YOU WHAT IS PRAYER ?????
PRAYER FOR ME IS STRENGTH ,LIKE A KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO HEAVEN .
PRIORITIES.

To me prayer is a time when I can sit down in a quiet place and have a heart to heart conversation with my best friend. I can talk about anything and not worry about being judged. I know that no matter what; I am loved unconditionally. When I have that special time every day it helps me to get through my week and seems to lessen the stress. I couldn't make it without my BEST FRIEND! :peace: :heart:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Cuppycake on October 05, 2013, 01:04:30 pm

Quote from: dbenjamin on March 10, 2013, 11:40:10 am

FOR YOU WHAT IS PRAYER ?????
PRAYER FOR ME IS STRENGTH ,LIKE A KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO HEAVEN .
PRIORITIES.

Stupid ridiculous nonsense.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: jcribb16 on October 05, 2013, 09:59:47 pm

Quote from: Cuppycake on October 05, 2013, 01:04:30 pm

Quote from: dbenjamin on March 10, 2013, 11:40:10 am

FOR YOU WHAT IS PRAYER ?????
PRAYER FOR ME IS STRENGTH ,LIKE A KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO HEAVEN .
PRIORITIES.

Stupid ridiculous nonsense.

It's not "stupid ridiculous nonsense" to them.  What they feel about prayer doesn't interfere in your life and what you practice or don't practice.  As yours do not interfere with theirs.  Courtesy is a great word when put into practice.  :)

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Falconer02 on October 06, 2013, 12:09:21 pm

Quote

If a person thinks GOD is fictional then why comment about it or comment on others believe. Basic you should not even address it unless you feel you want to push your thoughts on who actually believe in GOD. Leave it alone and let others believe in GOD. I thank God everyday for the LIFE my son and I have. Thank you.

Numerous reasons-

1.) It's a public forum
2.) It's a DEBATE and DISCUSS forum
3.) It may make intelligent people actually think about their own beliefs
4.) Someone may come up with some interesting/insightful answers

Telling people to not address something because 'they aren't part of the club' is both smug and childish.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: hotcocoa on October 06, 2013, 12:33:45 pm

Prayer to me is being able to "talk" to a higher power and communicate all sorts of information.  It is also the belief that there is "someone" to talk to who might provide guidance.  It is also a type of "thank you" for all the things in your life that make it all worthwhile. :heart:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: bschumacher on October 10, 2013, 09:49:39 pm

Prayer is a sense of unity with a power greater than myself.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: tdillard on October 11, 2013, 01:22:59 am

Prayer..... for me..... is a way to talk to God.
To tell Him what's on your mind (oh I know, He already knows) but it's all about having a relationship with God!
Because you are also really suppose to take the time to listen for what He has to tell you back  - No matter how
He wishes to show you what He has to say to you.
For the Bible does say to Pray without ceasing... the more you communicate with God the closer to Him you will be
and along with reading His word, prayer will help you have a very close walk with Him!

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: weased on October 11, 2013, 04:38:45 pm

Quote from: dbenjamin on March 10, 2013, 11:40:10 am

FOR YOU WHAT IS PRAYER ?????
PRAYER FOR ME IS STRENGTH ,LIKE A KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO HEAVEN .
PRIORITIES.

My definition of prayer is a personal conversation with God

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: BJohnsonPP on October 12, 2013, 08:42:42 am

Quote from: jcribb16 on October 05, 2013, 09:59:47 pm

Quote from: Cuppycake on October 05, 2013, 01:04:30 pm

Quote from: dbenjamin on March 10, 2013, 11:40:10 am

FOR YOU WHAT IS PRAYER ?????
PRAYER FOR ME IS STRENGTH ,LIKE A KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO HEAVEN .
PRIORITIES.

Stupid ridiculous nonsense.

It's not "stupid ridiculous nonsense" to them.  What they feel about prayer doesn't interfere in your life and what you practice or don't practice.  As yours do not interfere with theirs.  Courtesy is a great word when put into practice.  :)

Actually, it does affect other people. If you "pray" instead of taking your kid to a hospital, and they die, I'd say it absolutely interferes with others lives. There are many instances of this. It doesn't matter if it's not "stupid ridiculous nonsense" to them, studies have been done and have proved it just doesn't work. If you keep doing something that has been shown to not work, then it can be defined correctly as "stupid ridiculous nonsense".

How I'd define prayer, however, is with a dictionary. It has a definition, I don't see how it can be up for debate. Words have meanings. If each person gets to define them however they want, we'd all just be babbling unable to communicate with each other.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: ilovepatrick on October 22, 2013, 12:22:56 am

for me it is the time set aside to visit with the ones i love

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: vernaj77 on October 22, 2013, 09:01:37 am

Essential to start your day for direction, guidance and spiritual awareness.  We are not aware of many things that we will encounter in the day but with prayer as a start allows us to be guided and The Lords angels to protect us each day. 

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Dynamite2013 on October 22, 2013, 08:39:55 pm

When I pray I ask God to point me in the direction he wants me to go. I also thank God for all the things he has put in my life because I feel like a million dollars for what he has done in my life. I also pray for other people to put them in the direction He wants them to go so they feel as great a I do. I also thank God for anything that goes right in my life because I know that it is His doing. by the way God's way is great you should try it.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: ffwoodard on October 22, 2013, 09:43:34 pm

Conversations with God. :heart:

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: denton2244 on October 23, 2013, 08:52:14 am

Quote from: d ;Denjamin on March 10, 2013, 11:40:10 am

  my parys  are for everyone  friends+family my child the hold world  +me   and I love talking to god 8)
FOR YOU WHAT IS PRAYER ?????
PRAYER FOR ME IS STRENGTH ,LIKE A KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO HEAVEN .
PRIORITIES.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: pmagalei on October 23, 2013, 09:15:33 am

Prayer is when you communicate with your Heavenly Father. You could be on your knees or whatever you so desire to show HIM respect and reverance he so deserved. When you open up your heart to thank HIM for the many blessings bestowed upon you and your family. In your own personal way share with HIM the desires of your heart. And when the Lord Speaks or answers your prayer is called a personal Revelation! When you talk to God that is called Prayer, When God talks to you it is a personal revelation.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: bonzie on November 03, 2013, 10:21:05 am

Prayer is the communication between a person and God.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Barbara4321 on November 03, 2013, 12:25:51 pm

Prayer is a sense of oneness with a power greater than myrself.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Dynamite2013 on November 16, 2013, 09:51:17 pm

I define it as a way to talk to God and Jesus to let them know how I feel. I always thank God for all the things that go right in my life and when they go wrong I ask him for help. God is our father so I figure I can thank Him and ask for help because that is what a parent does. plus I love him and he knows it. I try to do what I think God wants me to do.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: nannycoe1 on November 17, 2013, 09:10:04 am

For me prayer is anytime you are talking to God, silently or spoken.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: linderlizzie on November 17, 2013, 07:45:50 pm

This is not complicated. Prayer is just talking to God. What an amazing privilege we've been given.  :heart:

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Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: skinnygwenny on November 18, 2013, 06:41:27 pm

prayer is good for the soul. AMEN

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Nancy5 on November 19, 2013, 02:39:12 pm

Prayer is a time to talk to God.  I thank Him for everything we have, to keep my family/friends safe and to watch over others. I know some don't believe and others do, and we all have our opinions, but I do believe in Him and I know he listens and loves us all.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: kimmy29 on November 20, 2013, 11:51:01 am

Quote from: vp44 on October 04, 2013, 12:35:00 pm

If a person thinks GOD is fictional then why comment about it or comment on others believe. Basic you should not even address it unless you feel you want to push your thoughts on who actually believe in GOD. Leave it alone and let others believe in GOD. I thank God everyday for the LIFE my son and I have. Thank you.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: vp44 on November 20, 2013, 06:47:04 pm

Quote from: kimmy29 on November 20, 2013, 11:51:01 am

Quote from: vp44 on October 04, 2013, 12:35:00 pm

If a person thinks GOD is fictional then why comment about it or comment on others believe. Basic you should not even address it unless you feel you want to push your thoughts on who actually believe in GOD. Leave it alone and let others believe in GOD. I thank God everyday for the LIFE my son and I have. Thank you.

Thank You kimmy29

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: loulizlee on November 22, 2013, 06:07:04 pm

I agree; prayer is talking to God.  He always hears us.  How comforting when we are alone and at our wits' end that he will hear us when we pray.

Title: Re: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE PRAYER ?
Post by: Kirenisa on November 25, 2013, 10:13:21 pm

I think prayer is a way of Venting out ones problems or asking for something to ones religion.