Do you believe in the power of ...... - The Firearms Forum

geezler · 01-20-2005, 12:50 PM

prayer?

A pierced and tattooed man quietly bows his head at a noisy lunch counter. A child in pink pajamas kneels at her bedside and recites a familiar blessing. A baseball player crosses himself as he steps to the plate on national television. A white-haired woman lights a candle and weeps silently into her handkerchief for her dying husband. A dark-suited minister prays for peace on Earth, and the congregation in one voice cries out, "Amen."

Prayer has become familiar terrain in modern America. It is woven into the daily rhythms of life, its ethos embedded in the public and private experiences of millions. Indeed, a recent Roper poll found that nearly half of all Americans said that they pray or meditate every day--far more than those who regularly participate in religious services.

Over the centuries, its practitioners have included saints and scoundrels, skeptics and believers, the meek and the mighty--people of every creed and culture and of every station in life who, whether out of pious faith or primal fear, have reached out to a reality greater than themselves.

Do you pray? Why? Do you think prayer can heal?

pickenup · 01-20-2005, 02:14 PM

Couldn’t hurt.

1952Sniper · 01-20-2005, 02:35 PM

Yes and yes.

RobW · 01-20-2005, 02:41 PM

May be this is the answer to the continuing assault on Christian faith and symbols (actually not only Christian, because Muslims have a God, Hindus have a God, Bddhists have a God, Jews have a God ...)

SouthernMoss · 01-20-2005, 02:50 PM

Yes, I pray. I do so to communicate with my Lord, and I do believe there is power in prayer. I do not believe that prayer in and of itself can heal; only God can heal. But prayer is the way to communicate to God your needs, including the need for healing. Prayer is also the way God communicates back to you. It's a two way thing. You talk to God; He talks to you. That means that a part of your prayer time should be spent listening to what God has to say to you.

Marlin · 01-20-2005, 03:01 PM

Yes and yes!

I have had several stark examples of miracles directly from God, showing His watching over me and caring for me, in the last few years particularly.

I communicate regularly with Him and know He answers - Not always the specific way I would like, but answers none the less. He is extremely active in the lives of those who regularly talk with Him.

Carl S · 01-20-2005, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthernMoss

Yes, I pray. I do so to communicate with my Lord, and I do believe there is power in prayer. I do not believe that prayer in and of itself can heal; only God can heal. But prayer is the way to communicate to God your needs, including the need for healing. Prayer is also the way God communicates back to you. It's a two way thing. You talk to God; He talks to you. That means that a part of your prayer time should be spent listening to what God has to say to you.

Amen and very well stated!

To answer the original questions: Yes and Yes

IShootBack · 01-20-2005, 07:06 PM

Absolutely.

I have been a firm believer in communicating with Allmighty God for years.

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geezler V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 253	Do you believe in the power of ...... prayer? A pierced and tattooed man quietly bows his head at a noisy lunch counter. A child in pink pajamas kneels at her bedside and recites a familiar blessing. A baseball player crosses himself as he steps to the plate on national television. A white-haired woman lights a candle and weeps silently into her handkerchief for her dying husband. A dark-suited minister prays for peace on Earth, and the congregation in one voice cries out, "Amen." Prayer has become familiar terrain in modern America. It is woven into the daily rhythms of life, its ethos embedded in the public and private experiences of millions. Indeed, a recent Roper poll found that nearly half of all Americans said that they pray or meditate every day--far more than those who regularly participate in religious services. Over the centuries, its practitioners have included saints and scoundrels, skeptics and believers, the meek and the mighty--people of every creed and culture and of every station in life who, whether out of pious faith or primal fear, have reached out to a reality greater than themselves. Do you pray? Why? Do you think prayer can heal? -->

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pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: Do you believe in the power of ...... Couldn’t hurt. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

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1952Sniper Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 5,138	Re: Do you believe in the power of ...... Yes and yes.

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RobW V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 115	Re: Do you believe in the power of ...... May be this is the answer to the continuing assault on Christian faith and symbols (actually not only Christian, because Muslims have a God, Hindus have a God, Bddhists have a God, Jews have a God ...) __________________ We learn from our experience that we don't learn from our experience.

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SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Do you believe in the power of ...... Yes, I pray. I do so to communicate with my Lord, and I do believe there is power in prayer. I do not believe that prayer in and of itself can heal; only God can heal. But prayer is the way to communicate to God your needs, including the need for healing. Prayer is also the way God communicates back to you. It's a two way thing. You talk to God; He talks to you. That means that a part of your prayer time should be spent listening to what God has to say to you. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

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Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: Do you believe in the power of ...... Yes and yes! I have had several stark examples of miracles directly from God, showing His watching over me and caring for me, in the last few years particularly. I communicate regularly with Him and know He answers - Not always the specific way I would like, but answers none the less. He is extremely active in the lives of those who regularly talk with Him. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

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IShootBack Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,309	Re: Do you believe in the power of ...... Absolutely. I have been a firm believer in communicating with Allmighty God for years. __________________ "The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is his name." Exodus15:3