I believe. There were prayers sent out for Guss yesterday here on ASK, and last I heard he came through his second surgery and is awake.
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I do. Read the Bible verse Proverbs 18-21. It'll say.
I feel like the traditional version will be hard to understand being that I have had no formal training.
I believe in god and that he moves through prayer
I believe that God answers our prayers.
All I'm going to say is that God has answered all of my prayers..even ones that might've seemed impossible and for that I couldn't be thankful enough. God is good
I believe in God and Jesus......and of course also I believe in the power of prayer.....it can do so many great things!
I do in fact believe in God, and I do believe in the power of prayer. The reason why a lot of people don't believe in prayer is because in a lot of scenarios, their prayers don't seem to be answered. But, God works in mysterious ways. I think that something good will always be the outcome of a situation that seems to be unsolved and pointless. If you are a strong believer and you believe in the power of God and your dreams, then I personally think they will come true.
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I don't believe in god or prayers.
But do you believe that if many people concentrate on one specific topic, then it can have an affect on things? Thanks for your thoughts!
Hopefully he will be touched in some way or another - or recognize it anyway.
If Ones dont Ask then how can they receive -- especially these days -- I am a Firm Believer and believe that Prayer changes things and if if is Gods will then the Prayers will be agreed upon and Granted .
God is real and he has answered all of my prays
I pray to my Gods and Goddesses and I believe it works. ^-^
prayer is only thing that makes you calm. and you can find peace or solution of your problem when you are calm. God is listening or not prayers work...
Ah, now you've hit something interesting. There may be a metaphysical manifestation of our collective subconscious that is yet unknown, similar to mass-hallucination or the mob-mentality. The more people involved on one subject MAY have an effect on a desired outcome.
Again I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name there I am with them.
I do believe in the power of prayer. I believe if enough positive power, faith, vibes, or whatever you want to call it, is sent good things will happen. Even when they aren't exactly what we thought they should be.
Yes, I definitely do believe in the power of prayer. I simply believe that meditating and concentrating your energy on something positive (prayer) good things may happen.
I believe in God, I believe in prayer. I'm glad you're doing better FGMJ...
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Prayer can have both positive and negative effects, according to scientific studies. It has to do with how your brain operates regarding prayer. Frantic prayer by a worried mind often causes more worry. Patients going into life-critical surgery have a lower chance of survival if they know others are praying for them. However, when one stops relying on emotion or the prayers of others and focuses his or her mind on reaching out to God in order to discern God's will, these folks are changed in their minds (and brains) and their body often acts in miraculous ways, sometimes even affecting the bodies of others around them. I don't believe in the power of prayer. Instead, I believe in the power of God. I attribute these changes to God, and I believe all power to create and re-create ultimately comes from him. But atheists and skeptics will instead believe in the power of the pray-er, attributing the change in self and others to legitimate, empirical data. Which is right? I cannot say. But my faith is that God will be who he says he will be and will fulfill his promises to us via re-creation when it lines up with his ultimate will.
I absolutely believe in the power of prayer! An example happened yesterday...a mourning dove flew into our glass window, which happens often. This time, however, the bird looked as if it had internal damage, since it was coughing up blood and was on its back, struggling and breathing heavy. I have a rescue technique for birds, but was afraid to approach the bird due to its reaction. I checked on the bird every few minutes and saw it slow its breathing and stop kicking its feet...blood still pouring from its mouth. I prayed for healing on this bird and then asked my son(8 yrs old) to pray as well...and told him about the power of prayer. An hour later, bird was barely breathing., eyes closed. Continued praying, and checked on bird every 15 minutes. After 2 hours of praying with my son (we are animal lovers!), we looked and the bird suddenly flipped over, and stood up! It stayed there for 2 more hours and eventually was able to fly away. I said another prayer and thanked God for sparing the life of the dove...they mate for life, and the thought of its mate being alone broke my heart. BTW, I absolutely love your posts and answers...you show that you truly like to help others......you remind me of myself. :-)
Absolutely not. If you want to affect your life or someone else's life you should just go out and take action instead of waiting for your prayers to be answered. Instead of relying on Him to correct more than half of your problems - like some Christians do - I wish Christians would instead stand up their own fights. I have a belief of my own - if you want a better life, go out and attempt to earn a better life, but don't bother God - he's probably getting sick of hearing everyone's sob stories.
Beyond the shadow of any doubt I personally know prayer works the more the better.
I read that people who were sick in the hospital were prayed for and another group who were sick in the hospital were not prayed for. The group that were prayed for had an eleven per cent rate of improvement. Amen.
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Dr Benson was funded by Templeton to research prayer and effects of meditation on healing. His book is above. It finds positive effects in many areas.
Whenever this comes up, I always like to mention the Templeton multi-million $ prayer study that backfired and portrayed prayer as actually more harmful to those who know they were being prayed for. Any legitimate study finds results indistinguishable from chance. http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/ is a pretty good website about prayer.
By the way, I'm starting to believe again.
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The book by the guy Templeton funded. Have you read it? Thoughts on findings, compared to what you claim?
I'm not sure. All I know is in times when I needed "God's" help the most, and I actually did pray constantly and desperately, the results I got were far from what I was praying for. I think prayer is more mind over matter, more on a psychological level. but who knows for sure? miracles do happen, whether or not it's because of prayer
hi, im josqh, im guss7116' s nephew, and i have been keeping people informed on him, do any of you have any questions for me?
A little prayer never hurt anyone. I have prayed for many people who say the are non believers. I am spiritual & have listened to many different religions. So I guess my answer is yes.
I 100% believe. God and prayer has gotten me thru some tough times. Like the "footprints" he's carried me and been my strength!
Hi, Jo!
I believe God answers prayers.
At first I didn't understand your question, but I read further and did. It's a great question (esp for ManOfKnowledge).
*This is my dealio:
I grew up in a family where I was raised Catholic but only did Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation. We also didn't go to church, except for our major Holy holidays (Ash Wed, Easter, Christmas)- which, in my opinion, is a little phony. But I guess it's better than nothin'!
Although religion/spirituality wasn't a discussion topic in our household, I was grateful for the foundation for belief, of sorts. When I was grammar school aged, I also attended a friend's Baptist church and was 'Saved' in their religion. I had another friend that was Presbyterian and attended summer camp for a couple of years. Most of the mentioned experiences were good ones except when I attended Bible study one Sunday and was told that Amy Grant was boycotted by the church cause she was a sinner and sang lustful lyrics. Ohh-kay? I wasn't aware of any particular song that was considered to be overtly sexual/lust-ridden. Even at around 11 yrs old, I found that to be and a tad extreme and from that point on, I took most of what that teacher said with 'a grain of salt'.
So fast fwd to the teens and I somehow became an athiest in my quest for answers to every topic. There just was no DANG 'PROOF'. So that lasted a while until I experienced something that turned the world as I 'knew' it- upside down.
OK, NOW BRACE YOURSELF- THIS MAY BE SHOCKING TO SOME:
The event that ocurred that 'proved' to me, the existence of spirits (even restless, purgatory or evil) and therefore 'proved' the existence of God to me.
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So, to answer your question: yes I do believe in the power of prayer. I believe it is paramount in one's relationship with God. I have proven to myself over and over again that when I turn my troubles over to God and surrender to his will- I am NEVER let down. Most of the time the outcome is unexpected, but in hindsight, God has always given to me not necessarily what I wanted, but always what I needed for one reason or another. Faith is a true test. I got lucky with an experience that I considered to be tangible (and not necessarily originating from a righteous path- who's to say?) but the moral of the story is that I got there (still a journey always) and yes, prayer DOES work.
Keep prayin' sista!
I don't believe, but when my wife went into the hospital, I prayed just because I love her more than my non-beliefs
I believe God answers prayer. The God that I believe in and pray to is the God, Jehovah, described in the Bible, the Father of the Risen Saviour, Jesus Christ. He has proven Himself to be faithful in my life in ALL that I have learned of Him. And HIS SON JESUS came and took abode in my heart and life through God's Holy Spirit.
Yes, I believe in the power of prayer. I believe and have seen it to be fully effective in my life and in the lives of others for every topic and every situation that could possibly or did possibly exist for which I or others prayed. If one knows the Lord and talks to the Heavenly Father, God listens. And, God speaks as well. Yes, I believe in prayer.
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No. If there's any power of prayer, there wouldn't have been any holocaust. If prayer had any power, there wouldn't have been crusades, murders, rapes & wars. If prayer had any power, there wouldn't have been any cancer, insanity or deadly diseases. If prayer had any power, there wouldn't have been hunger, starvation & child abuse. If prayer had any power, a mother wouldn't have to clasp a dead children in her breast.
Well, if you remember, I did the rain dance for you. My neighbors thought I was nuts when they saw me in my front yard dancing and chanting. I guess that was kind of a prayer to all of the gods there may be. So, with all of the positive energy sent your way, yes I believe it works.
Matthew 18:19-20
Again I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.
More than anything! I think that's why I find it so easy to believe when others struggle, I've seen the power of prayer in my own life and although I can't say I always understand his ways, I know my prayers get answered.
I am atheist. I do not believe that prayer will do anything. God is omnipotent and omniscient, thus he know everything that will ever happen. He's know this since he created the universe.With all of this being said, then everything that will ever happen already has, thus nothing can change this.
I've seen prayer work... But then again had I done nothing at all I'm not convinced the same events may not have arisen. The thing about prayer is that you get the same results without them. You may as well not pray. I don't and my life is great. Do I believe it works? It may as well not be there.
God just ignored me he's just a way to explain the world. I don't believe in that b.s anymore
Two hands working can do more than a thousand hands clasped in prayer. Surely everyone sees the truth in this, right? "I'll pray for you." Never has more utterly useless, emotionally disinfected drivel been uttered!
Yes!! :)
Well idk about there being a God, but I certainly believe there is someone out there. I have no idea who, but I'll do my best to find out who and whenever I really want something to or not to happen, I'll always do my best to hold up my end of the line.
Yes I believe in the Power of Prayer because I believe in the Power of God.
