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1 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71692 | ||
Interesting question Wynter. Personally I don't think a christian should pray for themselves. On the other hand Jesus told us how to pray and included in the Lord's Prayer is "give us this day our daily bread" etc. Matt. 6:9-13 Personally I think that God knows every thought we think. This then is what I think about it. We are constantly in prayer with God. Constantly communicating to Him through every thought we think. If you want to improve yourself; just think it. God will answer you. If you want something more substantial ask for it in Jesus' name. God knows all our thoughts and desires. If your thoughts are in accord with God's will, He will answer you. It may not be today but it WILL happen. It will be in God's timetable, not yours. |
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2 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 71721 | ||
You wrote: 'Personally I don't think a christian should pray for themselves. On the other hand Jesus told us how to pray and included in the Lord's Prayer is "give us this day our daily bread" etc. Matt. 6:9-13' I don't get it. If Jesus taught His disciples to pray for themselves, why do you personally think we shouldn't? Many of the Psalms are prayers to God for oneself. Praying for oneself is not just a good idea; it is commanded. "Q. 178. What is prayer? A. Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, in the name of Christ, by the help of his Spirit; with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies." --Westminster Larger Catechism Yes, God knows what we think, but that does not mean that our every thought is a prayer unto God. Prayer is a purposeful activity, an act of worship and acknowledged dependence on Him alone for our every need. --Joe! |
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3 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71723 | ||
Perhaps you are right Joel. Personally I disagree though. If God hears our thoughts then every thought we think should be to His glory. Isn't that an act of worship also? | ||||||
4 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 71753 | ||
"If God hears our thoughts then every thought we think should be to His glory." I agree wholeheartedly (Matthew 22:37), but the operative word here is "should." It is not something that we do in practice. So, while everything we do and say and think is before the face of God (Hebrews 4:13), everything we do and say and think is not prayer nor is it all worship. --Joe! |
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5 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | David_24597 | 71780 | ||
I would agree with that Joel, more's the pity. I don't think it should be that way though. That's why we (as christians) are constantly growing and learning. The christian life is one one constant improvement and growth (keeping in mind that all things (even our own thoughts) should be put in subjection under the will of God. | ||||||