Why is prayer not important?

It lulls believers into a false sense of accomplishment. We cannot solve our problems – much less the world's – through prayer. We often see people with good intentions praying for victims in the wake of a tragedy, but prayer is useless without action, and those actions make the prayers irrelevant.
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Is prayer important to you why or why not?

Prayer is an important way to experience God as the religious believer can communicate with Him. By bringing their problems to God, or asking for forgiveness and help, they come closer to Him. Christians believe they can speak with God in prayer and were taught to pray by Jesus himself.
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Is prayer really that important?

Prayer is your conversation with God and how you can develop a personal, meaningful relationship with the God of the universe who loves you. It's how he can do miracles in your heart. Through prayer, he can bring your life into alignment with his vision and plans.
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Why do God not answer prayers?

- As long as your prayers are for selfish motives, driven by pride hidden in your heart, God will not answer them. - Other versions start this verse with “don't be anxious” in place of “Be careful…” - Once you know God has said yes, you know you will receive it.
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What are the main difficulties of prayer?

As a church we brainstormed some of the challenges we face when trying to pray. Things we came up with included distractions, fears, guilt, and time management. These are real obstacles. We wrestle with them but it doesn't mean we have to settle.
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How do you pray in secret?

"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.
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How are you going to fight the temptation not to pray?

According to the Bible, your first step in overcoming temptation is to turn to Him in repentance and faith. Acknowledge that only Jesus the Christ can make you right before God. He died in your place to satisfy the just wrath of God against your sin, and He rose from the dead to prove the debt was paid.
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Does God hear me cry?

God absolutely responds to the tears of everyone! The trials and tribulations of this world can certainly bring us to tears. In times like these, we can find strength, solace, and comfort by crying out to God in prayer. He is there to ease our sorrows and help us to deal with pain and suffering.
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Can you ask God for a husband?

If you open up your heart to God, He will hear you and He will listen to your prayers. It's important to be specific when asking God for a great husband. Be sure to ask for a man who is godly and dedicated to having a relationship with you.
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How do I know if God is punishing me?

Did a negative experience cause you to regret your wrong actions and recommit yourself to God? If yes, it is a sign that you have been punished for discipline. God wanted you to reflect on your wrongdoings, so He let you pass through trials that would make you admit your mistakes.
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What does the Bible say about the importance of prayer?

Jesus counseled His disciples, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation” (Matthew 26:41). Through prayer, we can overcome temptations to sin. Pray for God's help to keep you from making wrong choices. This will give you the strength to do what is right.
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What Bible says about prayer?

The Lord is at hand; 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.”
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How do prayers affect you?

Healing presence - prayer can bring a sense of a spiritual or loving presence and alignment with God or an immersion into a universal unconsciousness. Positive feelings - prayer can elicit feelings of gratitude, compassion, forgiveness, and hope, all of which are associated with healing and wellness.
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What is the purpose of prayer?

Traditionally we pray to a higher power or god for things of necessity and want. Prayer cultivates an attitude of humility and acceptance, and establishes our relationship with the source in the right manner. It creates a feeling akin to that of a baby cradled in its mother's arms. Prayer should melt the heart.
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What are the 5 reasons to pray?

Here are five reasons you should be praying every day:
  • Reduce Stress. Doctors who have studied the physiological effects of prayer have reported that when praying, heart rate and blood pressure decrease, and breathing regulates. ...
  • Increase Empathy. ...
  • Build Relationships. ...
  • Spiritual Exercises. ...
  • Emotional Health.
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Can I pray for my crush?

Sure, you can start your prayer by informing God that your crush is His greatest work of creation but we can all do more for our crushes than just that. Move on to pray for your crush as Christ prayed for us. He tells His Father in John 17 that he wants us all to be one in the love of God.
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How does God reveal your life partner?

THE VOICE OF GOD; God also reveals by His voice, that is if you are used to hearing God when He speaks to your heart, He can just tell you the person when you meet him or her, but after the voice there will be confirmations, through His word concerning what He told you.
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What God says about finding a wife?

Proverbs 18:22

He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
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What happens if you cry in front of God?

When tears come from your eyes while doing meditation or recitation, it means that God is giving you a sign. That means that you have made a connection with the God whose meditation or worship you are reciting and your worship is also successful.
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Does God protect us while we sleep?

He guards our hearts and protects our minds against any attack of the enemy. This verse also shows us that we don't have to wait until nighttime to face our worries. We can turn to God in bold, thankful prayer all throughout the day to prepare ourselves for a peaceful night's sleep!
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Can you pray in silence?

Silence and solitude are essential aspects of contemplative prayer, a practice of prayer that waits on God and trusts in God's present love and grace. While silence can be especially helpful in becoming attentive to God while praying, it is hardly an excuse to remain aloof from the needs of our neighbors.
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Is temptation a sin?

We can all be tempted to do the things I just mentioned. But remember this, temptation is not sin, giving into temptation is sin. There are three steps between temptation and sin, we find them in James 1:14-15. Here is step one, “but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed”.
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Why do we need to avoid temptation?

Resisting temptation strengthens your faith and shows your commitment to Heavenly Father to keep the covenants you have made. Having friends in the Church can also help us because we can support each other. It takes a lot of courage to say no.
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What are the 3 sources of temptation?

Sources
  • the world: to tempt God by casting himself off the pinnacle;
  • the flesh: to turn stones into bread; and.
  • the devil: to worship Satan.
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