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NASB | Matthew 6:9 ¶ "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:9 ¶ "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. [Luke 11:2-4] |
Bible Question:
In latin america more and more often we see people saying public prays with words like: "By the authority of God", "Receive the blow of the Holy Ghost" (the preacher blows to the audience, "Receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit". TV channels like Enlace (sort of TBN spanish channel) asks for money in exchange of blessings: "believe God and what you give to the ministry will multiply!?" So is there a complete study of how to pray? As we are new born in Jesus, do we need to seek and follow only what is in the New Testament? Thanks, and sorry for the grammar. Lorenzo Jimenez |
Bible Answer: Greetings lorenzo, In Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus gives us detailed explanation on how to pray. I have heard all three of your statements used in prayer and they were all in line with the word. It would really depend on what context they were said in. Sometimes people believe that they need to have hands layed on them to receive something from God and that is OK. Buy it the person is doing it in the context that just because they said it it will happen then they are out of line. There is nowhere in the bible that someone had to pay to receive a blessing. Asking for money in exchange for blessings is not of God. However, it is a fact that if you give God will give back to you pressed down, shaken together and running over. Again it depends on the context it was said in. I hope I haven't confused you too much... Here is another guideline for prayer that I find quite useful. THE 5 FINGERS OF PRAYER 1. Your thumb is nearest to you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. 2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers. 3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance. 4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them. 5. And lastly comes our little finger; the smallest finger of all. Which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, "The least shall be the greatest among you." Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively. prayon |