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Post by CoUrTnEy on Jul 19, 2004 10:44:17 GMT -5
I think most people (and i am guilty of this too) only pray in times of trouble or hardship.. we need to take time in busy schedules when things are "all good" to thank God for our many blessings.. our kids, the roof over our heads, our significant others, the food in our bellies. I PROMISE you, there is SOMEONE, somewhere in the world that has it much worse than we think we have it. 1dell mentioned in another post how people have a tendancy to blame the devil on hardships.. i think that is taking a negative view of life... I agree with 1dell that people should be looking at it in such a way that perhaps it is God taking things away that are harmful, negative, or just simply not meant for us. It is hard not to get down-hearted when things we perceive as "bad" happen to us.. but i truly believe that saying - when God closes a door he opens a window.. and when things that we want we dont get- perhaps means there is something better in store for us.
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Post by 1dell on Jul 19, 2004 11:04:58 GMT -5
You are so right courty, many people here boast about knowing this or that about god but don't even pray to him nor do they take time out each morning and evening to worship him. I mean REALLY worship him. face to the ground typa ish. Thats why I take my hats off to muslims. They make sure they stick to their relationship with Allah.
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Post by CoUrTnEy on Jul 19, 2004 12:34:38 GMT -5
Exactly 1dell. I can't place myself above anyone else when it comes to that sort of thing. I am striving to improve and every time i can i thank God for it ALL. We all need to realize that without Him none of it is possible  You are so right courty, many people here boast about knowing this or that about god but don't even pray to him nor do they take time out each morning and evening to worship him. I mean REALLY worship him. face to the ground typa ish. Thats why I take my hats off to muslims. They make sure they stick to their relationship with Allah. |
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Post by gamaliel on Jul 20, 2004 14:17:35 GMT -5
Good to see U back homegurl. Most Christians I know dont pray much by their own confession. I mean the "casuals" not the religious folks. My prayer life could be better especially now. It takes serious discipline. Thats why I never make an official time to pray cause at work I be so bizzy sumtimez I almost dont take my lunch. Another tip we all know...dont pray when U tired. U gonna dose off.  |
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Post by Zakiah Levanah on Jul 20, 2004 14:36:48 GMT -5
Good to see U back homegurl. Most Christians I know dont pray much by their own confession. I mean the "casuals" not the religious folks. My prayer life could be better especially now. It takes serious discipline. Thats why I never make an official time to pray cause at work I be so bizzy sumtimez I almost dont take my lunch. Another tip we all know...dont pray when U tired. U gonna dose off. LOL thats a sign of stress & old age. I didn't start dozing off while praying till this year while I was pregant. First my mind would wonder to actual visualizations of what I was praying about next I'm waking up like uuuh sorry Father slurp (drool lol), where was I  |
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Post by gamaliel on Jul 20, 2004 14:40:22 GMT -5
U gotta hidden camera in my room and writing what I do on here under your name right?  Soundz too much like me. |
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Post by CoUrTnEy on Jul 21, 2004 10:13:10 GMT -5
lol anav i did the same thing the other night. i need to get on my knees next to the bed to keep from falling asleep, im just too comfortable in my bed. I have a 20 minute ride in the country to and from work every day, i am trying to use that time to pray and meditate- it's so quiet and peaceful- and i KNOW i wont fall asleep Gamaliel- thanks for the warm welcome back. I just dont have much access to computers these days, but i try to slip in from time to time to see what's crack-a-lackin |
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Post by Zakiah Levanah on Jul 21, 2004 11:16:08 GMT -5
lol anav i did the same thing the other night. i need to get on my knees next to the bed to keep from falling asleep, im just too comfortable in my bed. I have a 20 minute ride in the country to and from work every day, i am trying to use that time to pray and meditate- it's so quiet and peaceful- and i KNOW i wont fall asleep Gamaliel- thanks for the warm welcome back. I just dont have much access to computers these days, but i try to slip in from time to time to see what's crack-a-lackin lol that has happened on my knees head facing the bed, on my knees back against the bed and my favorite on my knees face dopwn like salaat. Maybe I need to shorten my prayers. |
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