G godisgood77 Guest Feb 25, 2018 #21 KevinK said: Then why pray for intercession by saints or others? Click to expand... They can and do pray that God’s will is known in our lives and that we align to it
KevinK said: Then why pray for intercession by saints or others? Click to expand... They can and do pray that God’s will is known in our lives and that we align to it
G Gorgias Guest Feb 25, 2018 #22 KevinK said: Well if His will doesn’t change there is no point in petitionary prayer is there? Click to expand... The point is that it changes us, not God. We learn that our relationship to God is one of asking, not demanding. We might even learn to accept His will for us. However, we don’t approach God in prayer as if He were a slot machine (put in your quarter and hope for a big payoff)…
KevinK said: Well if His will doesn’t change there is no point in petitionary prayer is there? Click to expand... The point is that it changes us, not God. We learn that our relationship to God is one of asking, not demanding. We might even learn to accept His will for us. However, we don’t approach God in prayer as if He were a slot machine (put in your quarter and hope for a big payoff)…
