Even if you say you're not a believer in "God", if something bad was happening, would you ever give it a shot, and ask (Jehovah) God for help???
Would U Pray To God Under ANY Circumstances???
by minimus 42 Replies latest jw friends
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Honesty
I pray to Jesus. He's answered my prayers a lot better than the Watchtower's Jehovah ever did.
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delilah
Probably. I do pray, every once in awhile, just to say thanks.
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kwintestal
Yes, at the same time I pray to the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Kwin
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lonelysheep
Been there, done that--no thanks. I know no one is there in my time of need.
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minimus
I figure if I might die in a tragic accident or because of illness, I'd pray. Hey! Why not??
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girasole
sometimes i do pray but in more of a meditative sense - not to a god. I think that there is value and power in "talking to yourself" as it were. I think if you talk to yourself or "pray" about certain things that you would like to achieve or circumstances that you would like to have - the more likely it is that you'll seek out the people and opportunities that will help you to achieve what you want in life - and it is more likely that you'll be open to those possibilities when they cross your path.
Though I've never really been in a life or death crisis I think the same benefit may apply. possibly "prayer" or self-talk in such a situation would clear the mind and allow for the consideration of other possibilities or how to best help oneself or others.
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lonelysheep
The first and last time I prayed under tragic circumstances, my daughter lived, and then I joined the jw's.
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minimus
LS, one out of 2 ain't bad.
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lonelysheep
Yes, Min.
I no longer feel that prayer contributed, though.