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billcu1
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Every night I say a our father, a hail mary and 3 glory be’s before I go to sleep. Is this enough ? Should I say 3 hail Marys or something else?
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Bayoubeefmaster
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You pray as much as you can. We all fail at this but try to pray as much as you can as intimately as you can. What you’re doin is great and good but why not an extra hail Mary or personal prayer.
God bless
Priez pour pape Francois
God bless
Priez pour pape Francois
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billcu1
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I have always believed if one prays the Hail Marys or Our Father God knows what we need and fullfills our prayer. I really don’t do much personal prayer but I guess it couldn’t hurt. I just depend on him to know what I need.
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Bix
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Prayer is our response to God and a strengthening as well as maturing of our relationship with him. We always think we are trying to get his attention or help by praying, but actually, we are responding to God who is seeking our attention and hearts. The prayers you mentioned are wonderful and I pray them multiple times a day.
However, no relationship is surviving or progressing if we only repeat the exact same thing to someone each day. Prayer changes us and our relationship with God. It strengthens it and brings us closer to him.
This may sound silly to you, but I just to him as I would a friend or confidant. I tell him what’s on my heart. Of course he knows, but if we also learn to be quiet and hear that still small voice ( which I haven’t perfected by any means - I talk too much~
) we often hear our answers and direction.In the Bible, there are many references regarding prayer and below I posted a few of them. I don’t believe he would continually state the importance of prayer as well as telling us to ask what it is we need if the prayers you listed completed the need for prayer. (IMHO)
Therefore I say unto you, all things, whatsoever you ask when ye pray, believe that you shall receive; and they shall come unto you.
( Mark 11:24)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
( James 5:16)
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
(Matthew 6:7-8 )
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.
( John 15:7 )
Also from the USCC for Aults- " The Holy Spirit taught the Church the life of prayer and led her to deeper insights into the basic ways of praying: adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise,"
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billcu1
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You mentioned Mk.11:24 what if you pray for something that is not God’s will for you? I believe God is our best friend. When you mention Adoration it makes me think of the host on display. What’s intercession?Prayer is our response to God and a strengthening as well as maturing of our relationship with him. We always think we are trying to get his attention or help by praying, but actually, we are responding to God who is seeking our attention and hearts. The prayers you mentioned are wonderful and I pray them multiple times a day.
However, no relationship is surviving or progressing if we only repeat the exact same thing to someone each day. Prayer changes us and our relationship with God. It strengthens it and brings us closer to him.
This may sound silly to you, but I just to him as I would a friend or confidant. I tell him what’s on my heart. Of course he knows, but if we also learn to be quiet and hear that still small voice ( which I haven’t perfected by any means - I talk too much~
In the Bible, there are many references regarding prayer and below I posted a few of them. I don’t believe he would continually state the importance of prayer as well as telling us to ask what it is we need if the prayers you listed completed the need for prayer. (IMHO)
Therefore I say unto you, all things, whatsoever you ask when ye pray, believe that you shall receive; and they shall come unto you.
( Mark 11:24)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
( James 5:16)
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
(Matthew 6:7-8 )
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.
( John 15:7 )
Also from the USCC for Aults- " The Holy Spirit taught the Church the life of prayer and led her to deeper insights into the basic ways of praying: adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise,"
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Bix
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In prayer, we should ask or preface our requests with, if it’s within or accordance to your will God. Ashamedly, sometimes I plead, please Lord, let this be in your will. However, that is a fault of mine as God always has and knows the plan for each of us and everything - good and bad - that occurs in our life and each has a purpose from him. We may not see it or understand it for some time, but always there is a reason and often a blessing.
My personal thoughts regarding this scripture is that it is meant if our minds and our hearts are true and in spirit or sync with God. That we are only searching for what is good and of him as well have reached a point with our faith and love in God which is a oneness. Naturally, it doesn’t mean, God please send me a Ferrari or win the lotto…
Basically, if it is not within God’s will for us, I believe he replies by giving us what is within his will and this is the greater blessing. If we push our will or plans … Well, that’s a roller coaster that you often want off of at some point and plead to God for his help and will. Last thought - when I pray and ask for something - especially something which isn’t a basic need or life necessity - I try to always ask God that if it is not within his will then to please remove these wants or desires quickly and replace them with his.
Intercession ~ is simply praying on behalf of others.
God Bless~
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Forkfoot
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Pray more, not less. More is always better. You’re not gonna overdose.
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billcu1
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I have more success I believe praying 3 hail Mary’s than anything. I just started doing that. I guess Mary intercesses and prays for what we need. I don’t know what I need. It strengthens me though.
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FrancisBenedict
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Personally I think what’s more important than quantity is sincerity.
One small prayer with a full sincere heart is heard by God.
For example:
Luke 18:38-42
Then he shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Those who were in front sternly ordered him to be quiet; but he shouted even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and ordered the man to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has saved you.”
(NRSVCE)
One small prayer with a full sincere heart is heard by God.
For example:
Luke 18:38-42
Then he shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Those who were in front sternly ordered him to be quiet; but he shouted even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and ordered the man to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has saved you.”
(NRSVCE)
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Christy_Beth
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When we pray a “personal” prayer, we are telling God that we agree with Him in some things. Like, when we sin. Yes, we go to confession, but that is a part of what we are called to do. We also ask, as has already been stated. Like, for myself, I’m trying to find funding to go back to college. I’m honestly too old for student loans, not that I’d want them if I did qualify. But I’m hoping now to be able to go back with help from the VA. The Veterans Administration, that is. Not VA as in Virginia. Anyway, I’ve sent in the required paperwork, and waiting to hear from them. I will probably meet with someone, who will go over the possibilities with me. But, I’m praying that it be God’s will that this happens. If it does happen, then I know it’s His will. If it doesn’t happen, then He apparently has other plans for me. Either way, I am to remain open to His guidance.
All the “formal” prayers are good, but sometimes God just wants to hear whats on our minds and in our hearts.
All the “formal” prayers are good, but sometimes God just wants to hear whats on our minds and in our hearts.
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