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J_Michael80 -> Praying to God (8/6/2008 8:41:28 AM)

First and foremost, Jesus Christ taught us the basic fundamentals of what our daily prayers should be. "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. 'Give us each day our daily bread. 'And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."

When we pray to our Heavenly Father, it is important to start by asking for forgiveness of our sins. Afterwards, I believe it is a very good thing to pray for strength, wisdom, and perserverance in everything that we do. Something else that is noteworthy to mention is the example set for us by a man of God named Daniel. Did you know that Daniel prayed to God three times on his knees each day? It humbles me just thinking about it. One final point I want to make is this. I also believe asking God to help you live a life of obedience, truthfulness, and righteousness goes along way in prayers. I believe God will appreciate this and serve as a witness that you are a man after God's own heart.



conrack50 -> RE: Praying to God (8/6/2008 9:04:43 AM)

I always ask for forgiveness first.

I follow with Our Father in Heaven,hallowed be your name...
Then I follow with help me Father to be the person you want me to be.
I also tell Him how much I love Him, trust in Him and know that He is there for me no matter what.
I usually journal also as I'm praying.
That way I can look back at what was on my mind and how I have grown with the Lord's help.


Connie Lou



MrFribbles -> RE: Praying to God (8/6/2008 10:28:10 AM)

If it's important to ask for forgiveness first, why didn't Christ start off that way?



J_Michael80 -> RE: Praying to God (8/6/2008 1:31:13 PM)

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original: MrFribbles

If it's important to ask for forgiveness first, why didn't Christ start off that way?


I admit that Jesus Christ did not start off with forgiveness first. Asking for forgiveness was actually in the fourth sentence of the prayer. Therefore, it is not a requirement to start your prayer with asking for forgiveness but I would recommend it.

Why did I say that it was important to start your prayer with asking for forgiveness? Based on Psalms 51, which is truly one of the greatest prayer of the bible by a man of God named David. It was a prayer of acknowledgement, submittal, and deliverance. David first acknowledges his sinful nature and he holds out no hope that on his own he will be able to avoid sin in the future, which was an expression of his need for God's help and delivering power. David then puts the burden of redemption on God and is willing and desirous to submit to this deep cleansing of his innermost being.



mvic -> RE: Praying to God (8/6/2008 4:50:55 PM)

Do you realise that the only plea to which Jesus added a condition is the plea for forgiveness.

Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

Now then; how many of us will deserve forgiveness when it is our turn to ask it of Him?

Makes you think ...



URForgiven -> RE: Praying to God (8/6/2008 4:56:26 PM)

I cannot imagine a more perfect prayer for a Jewish person living under the old covenant, than the Lords Prayer.

Peace



J_Michael80 -> RE: Praying to God (8/8/2008 5:33:40 AM)

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original: URForgiven

I cannot imagine a more perfect prayer for a Jewish person living under the old covenant, than the Lords Prayer.


I agree with you that the prayer which Jesus Christ taught us would be perfect for the Jews living in the old covenant. Nevertheless, I also believe it is beneficial for all of us (Jews or Gentiles, male or female) to apply Matthew 6:9-13 into our daily prayers. Yes, even for those Calvinists....[;)]



URForgiven -> RE: Praying to God (8/8/2008 8:04:23 AM)

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original: URForgiven

I cannot imagine a more perfect prayer for a Jewish person living under the old covenant, than the Lords Prayer.


I agree with you that the prayer which Jesus Christ taught us would be perfect for the Jews living in the old covenant. Nevertheless, I also believe it is beneficial for all of us (Jews or Gentiles, male or female) to apply Matthew 6:9-13 into our daily prayers. Yes, even for Calvinists.......[;)]

"Pray, then, in this way: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen." Matthew 6:9-13


I am not a Calvinist, I am a Christian.

And for Christians the kingdom has come. For Christians, His will is being done on earth as it is in heaven. For Christians, He has forgiven us our trespasses and because He has we now forgive others their trespasses against us. For Christians, He has delivered us from evil. All to His glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Peace



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