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1 | Can prayer change perfect will of God? | Ps 115:3 | skccab | 195039 | ||
John, I didn't say that I "need" to understand! But what is being said goes against what is clearly in the Scriptures. The Scriptures clearly show that man can make a difference. If this is not the case, then why are we told to pray in situations? What purpose does it serve other than to soothe our finite minds with false hope/assurances? I don't think our God would tell us to do something that would be a total waste of time (seeing as how we have so little of it) doing something that ultimately is of no avail. Prayer MUST change situations! :-) Cheir |
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2 | Can prayer change perfect will of God? | Ps 115:3 | stjohn | 195042 | ||
Hi Cheri, First of all I wasn't responding to you I didn't see your post until I posted mine although it does seem to fit. :-) I don't believe there is "anyone" this side of paradise that can tell us how prayer works, only that we are told by God to do it, and that He hears our prayers. When we don't understand, sometimes it's better to let it go for now, don't you think? Remember Cheri, the "fact" that God is sovereign, is fundamental to orthodox Christian belief. Eph 6:18 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, God bless John |
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3 | Can prayer change perfect will of God? | Ps 115:3 | skccab | 195043 | ||
Howdy John, I thought that was an awful fast reply right above mine!!! :-) I know prayer is commanded and I know that it works. That is what is confusing to me about the other posts - they make it sound like NOTHING will change God's mind. And that is where my confusion is coming from. Well, you can read the thread, I won't be redundant by repeating. Shalom Cheri |
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4 | Can prayer change perfect will of God? | Ps 115:3 | stjohn | 195044 | ||
Hi Cheri, That's right, nothing we can do will change the perfect will, purpose and plans of our all sovereign God. But yet, He tells us to pray. Look at it this way if you will, a child of a loving and attentive mother will have their needs met, but she still loves to here the child ask please. It's more about our relationship, I think, then it's about changing what God has planed to do. It's important for us to just trust God, sort of like an infant instinctively knows that it will find food at it's mothers breast, although it doesn't understand it, it just somehow trusts. Luke 18:17 "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all. God bless :-) John |
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5 | Can prayer change perfect will of God? | Ps 115:3 | skccab | 195062 | ||
Shalom Jonn Thank you for your reply. Maybe that's my problem, I'm pretty young in the faith, full of awe, and I can get confused very easily, especially if I try to "overthink" something. Thank you for your efforts, they are much appreciated. I hope someday I can be of such assistance! Cheri |
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