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NASB | John 11:42 "I knew that You always hear Me; but because of the people standing around I said it, so that they may believe that You sent Me." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 11:42 "I knew that You always hear Me and listen to Me; but I have said this because of the people standing around, so that they may believe that You have sent Me [and that You have made Me Your representative]." |
Subject: Fear of praying in public out loud? |
Bible Note: Dear Justme How great it is to have you on this forum. You have been a faithful friend and responder on this forum and I know that you like me have a great love for truth and this forum. We all thank you for your wisdom and patience with those that want to run the forum their way under their agenda. I think many that are reluctant to pray aloud may be from a feeling of being inadequate. They may have a fear of public speaking or and most probably have heard the long flowing wordy prayers of those that like to be heard and feel they are unable to match such a prayer. If we look at the prayers recorded throughout scripture most are simple to the point petitions of God or worship of his majesty. None contain words that many people need a dictionary or thesaurus to fully understand. Many people feel to pray adequately they must get high and holy or long using many words and this cause many to pause when the opportunity to pray arises. I think the second obstacle is the fact many people are rarely if ever given the opportunity to pray aloud, therefore they feel ill at ease when the time comes for them to do so. Pastors are to equip the saints for the work of the Lord Eph 4:11-12 and this often just is not getting done. |