I've been praying about a situation with someone.. we were close and then all of a sudden he stopped contacting me...i always prayed about it, but lately I had stop being so worrisome and anxious about getting my pray answered... So, I haven't seen or heard from this person I am praying about in 2 months,and then suddenly yesterday I saw him and he said hi to me..even though we didn't really talk, I was wondering could this one incident be a sign of things to come?
Don't rely on your imaginary omni-present/omni-potent and all knowing friend to give you signs or to guide you.
Guide yourself. Rely on yourself. You are the one who is alive, human and physical. If you are so intent on seeing a sign, a path to lead you... your mind WILL doing it for you. Not God. The brain is a very cool thing, read up on it. I know the God concept is really amazing and is a wonderful tool to use for a believer in that sort of thing, it helps many people, and it can also create MANY MANY problems but as well, create a lot of good in our world. Prayer or no prayer, you don't need a sign. You just need to start being self-efficient. Self-reliable. Make sh*t happen on YOUR terms.
You need to start thinking for YOURSELF and ACT on what feels right for you. Deities can't help you on that one. HA. They never do when it comes to thinking for yourself... unless you "hear" God...ha ha.
You have a right to your beliefs (or lack thereof), but unless you've actually died, who's to say that there is no God? She has faith, and there's nothing wrong with that. It's not a crutch, it's a belief that there's a higher purpose and a meaning to life. Yes, she does need to rely on her own judgment, but if she derives a sense of direction from her faith, there's no wrong in that. But I agree, she needs to be a mover and shaker and make things happen. And there we find common ground. - 14 days ago
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Who says in death there is or isn't an afterlife? .............
Faith is a crutch when you fail to help yourself, and a tool to be used when advantageous for good or bad. History knows what good it has done. As for our common ground, it derives from what every sensible human being is born with, common sense and critical thinking. Used together, There is your god, and its thyself. =] hallelujah - 14 days ago
Although God can help you with your personal struggles, he is not your match maker. All he can do is give you courage and a helpful guide. But he does not grant wishes such as that you want.
God cares about everyone. . Yes some of my prayer weren't anwsered but I believe god has a plan for us and some times our prayers aren't anwser because god believes its in our best interest.
He doesn't put more on us than we can handle, but, I've never seen anything that indicates that things will turn around when I pray. It's just a waiting game to see if it will happen or not. Some prayers may go unanswered, yes, but not all of them. I guess it's just a matter of keeping the faith. Good luck.
"He doesn't put more on us than we can handle"... It's just a waiting game , Tell that to the 12yr old girl who tried suicide three times to join her mother in Paradise (and succeeded a year ago) Yes, she prayed many times, every evening. Tell it to her father who was one of my best friends and smashed his car against a bridge after that . Tell that to the billions of people dying from food shortages and who see their kids skinny and sick and dead ... It's no game, it's HARSH REALITY :@ - 19 days ago
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For a man who says he's never prayed-huh. I meant EVERYTHING I said. If, whenyou do pray, it SEEMS like a waiting a waiting game to see the prayer is answered. THAT'S WHAT I MEANT. - 19 days ago
There is no pretty answer to life and its gritty events. We can't control everything, and because of our greedy nature, we do have a lot of problems with hunger, murder, drugs,pollution, and political issues. Our sense of understanding doesn't reach all of life's questions. We try our best, and bad things DO happen. But we continue to have faith. We've all lost loved ones, and experienced anger at God, but that doesn't mean that because they died, He doesn't love us, nor does He cease to exist - 14 days ago
There's no level to praying. It's not like Mario, where you can reach a higher level and BAM! Prayer answered. If she did truly give it to God, and if she truly has faith that the issue will be taken care of, she'll more on with her life, and the situation will eventually reach either 1. the way she wanted, or 2. she no longer cares about it and feels at ease with it ending as such. - 14 days ago
I'm a religious person, but I'd like to apologize for the people who have ever pushed you or tried to "Bible thump" you (try to change your way of thinking). You have a choice, like everyone else... and nobody has the right to try to force your decision. So while we can agree to disagree, I'm sorry for people who have given religion a bad name. There's some rather crazy people out there spreading some scary stuff. :( - 14 days ago
Some people are born into a community of family,friends, social groups, where social status, quality of life etc. are extremely variable and in the end, lets say 2 people are born, one to be raised christian like his neighbours, his whole family, the community as a whole since they think that way, etc.. the other to be taught the many religions and faiths of the world and to be open minded.
the second person would be less absorbed into a brainwashed state of thought as a child... - 14 days ago
Which it is if you think about it in an objective and unbiased observer's perspective. one who is given knowledge as a whole versus another who is given one slice of the pie. Growing up in such a manner creates different trains of thoughts that will define each individual differently and of course, no one is right or wrong, but think of it still as an observer and recognize that prayer or no prayer, Its all in your head. - 14 days ago
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My parents did not sent me to a Bible class (but once, after some priest insisted on it: I asked so many difficult questions there that the preacher never came back), they gave me a 'children's Bible' when I was 8 or 9. I read it like a novel. I've read the Bible in three languages (I've them here, next to the Quran, in three languages too) I don't believe in either.
I'm not religious but I've often heard "god helps those who help themselves". If you really want something to come of this, stop praying and take matters into your own hands, you'll have a better success rate.
Better yet, keep praying and also take matters into your own hands. I don't believe the praying will do you any good but if you do that's all that matters. Double your odds for success but don't leave it to chance if you really want it. - 20 days ago
It implies god is within the human body... soooo since the god concept's irrationalities and questions that can't be TRULY answered ARE answered by human beings capacity to make something out of nothing... lemme clue you in.
Who invented lighting? = God did. Why doesn't god answer my prayers? = He is busy/not gods plan/works in mysterious ways/ETCETCTETC Why did God spare my house and the fire burned every other one in the neighbourhood? = God loves you more/ur prayers were heard/ETC - 19 days ago
These kinds of answers is what need to be reflected on by all believers unless you enjoy and get off knowing in the back of your Minds that ignorance is bliss. All these "answers" are ultimately BS, if you take the point of view of a rational and logical Mind. Someone who actually has a wide knowledge on this sort of thing and not a closed one, like most deists, I'm not saying I know all the answers either, but I think for myself. Those kinda of answers are fake. Made up individually to appease - 19 days ago
Your curiosity. Your faith. Appease whatever needs answering because everyone knows how it feels to not KNOW something as important as Gods intentions or the answer to a multiple choice question or a long answer question on an exam that will ultimately guide yourself to a rich future of opportunities, or on the streets if you fail. A life or death question of you will. And that is what "God" is. And since there is no right answer, all of em are right for each deist according to their situation/life. - 19 days ago
But at least look for once, and realize even if god exists or doesn't exist, This is your life, predetermined by god OR NOT, whether you really have a WILL, or not according to some of the major religions... Pretend it is you with the power, afterall, if you belive in god, you Are pretending to have faith/belief in Him. Believe in yourself, work on yourself for gods sake:D
Quit having to rely on others or God, and be a f***ing man(or woman). That's all you are. - 19 days ago
Sometimes God gives us peace about the issue, and confidence to let go of our own understanding. We learn that sometimes He has a bigger plan that doesn't include what we want. BUT, I've learned that it always turns out for the better. I've had a lot of unanswered prayers, but thank goodness! I've had a pretty blessed life... and I've made a handful of ridiculous mistakes! But, also look towards whether the relationship is a healthy one, or if you're holding onto something for reasons that shouldn't be. Learn to practice good judgment. A lot of people say "look to God", but sometimes He gives you all the tools, and has you make it happen.
God may not give you the answer that you want, but you will get the peace about the situation. Practice patience.
If it was meant to be then it happens. Everything in this world has its own time. If he is really meant for you... no matter what you do, you'll eventually end up with him :)
Prayer won't make good things come your way, in the same way that wishing on a shooting star won't. BUT, and this is coming from a girl who has never had a religious bone in her body, I do equate prayer and faith to be similar to hope, and having hope is a good first step, the next step is to physically do something about what you want.
Ahhhhhhh totally with you on this one. Amen. :) - 20 days ago
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prayer is good because god listens to it , no matter what the answer is its lovely to know that he`s there and he listened...always add "like you want it god not like I do" to your prayer ..god is there he is good and never gives you bad things and he does give you signs he`s amazing! i think god is the answer ! but always ask for jesus he`s closer I know I like to do that.
so my answer is that god gives you signs and never fails you !
Sometimes no answer is the answer that is required. God allows things to happen that are in your best interest. Have trust in him, but pray also. If it is right for you, it will happen naturally .. I hope this helps :)
Prayer is not the same as a wish. You don't usually say a prayer, and say "oh I hope whatever I prayed about comes true." God knows what's best for you, and if you never meet up with this guy again it's not because God didn't hear your prayer, it's because this guy wasn't meant to be a part of your life.
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