This is once again something I am looking for feedback to understand better. The normal or default regimen expected is to have personal requests; then requests for a list of others (usually not more than a half dozen unless devoting to a more lengthy time committment); then a final amen of sorts. Once again praising God and thanking Him is important along with reading scriptures.
I looked at the one in this site in Ecclesiastes about not hastening to anger; that was about all the time I had when some things came up from my dad's lawyer; etc.
This pattern; more or less fits in to group prayer meetings where more occasionally international issues and our nation are prayed for; and in the case of those who I formerly hung out with before moving home there was generous time for prayer for evangelism and people we were trying to reach; sometimes group prayer that lasted a couple hours. When Christians go out multiple times in a week to share their faith such events are needed although it certainly isn't happening enough these days.
I am struck with how often it seems prayers are EXPECTED to be for certain people and certain issues. What I am saying doesn't sound like it is worth discussing putting it that way; let me try to be more specific.
Suggestion #1 Try to give some cursory information in group prayer if there is some person being prayed for that others don't know. Time often doesn't allow that but one of the first things I ask is if the person is a believer.
Suggestion #2 Praying with Godly wisdom. Once we get familiar with a situation or person we have a better idea if there are underlying issues that need to be dealt with. Some things aren't good even if we discern problems that exist to share with others. There are many practical things we can do to help such as visiting other church members or family members in hospitals or delivering a meal; etc. to be the "hands and feet" of Christ.
This is once again something I am looking for feedback to understand better. The normal or default regimen expected is to have personal requests; then requests for a list of others (usually not more than a half dozen unless devoting to a more lengthy time committment); then a final amen of sorts. Once again praising God and thanking Him is important along with reading scriptures.
I looked at the one in this site in Ecclesiastes about not hastening to anger; that was about all the time I had when some things came up from my dad's lawyer; etc.
This pattern; more or less fits in to group prayer meetings where more occasionally international issues and our nation are prayed for; and in the case of those who I formerly hung out with before moving home there was generous time for prayer for evangelism and people we were trying to reach; sometimes group prayer that lasted a couple hours. When Christians go out multiple times in a week to share their faith such events are needed although it certainly isn't happening enough these days.
I am struck with how often it seems prayers are EXPECTED to be for certain people and certain issues. What I am saying doesn't sound like it is worth discussing putting it that way; let me try to be more specific.
Suggestion #1 Try to give some cursory information in group prayer if there is some person being prayed for that others don't know. Time often doesn't allow that but one of the first things I ask is if the person is a believer.
Suggestion #2 Praying with Godly wisdom. Once we get familiar with a situation or person we have a better idea if there are underlying issues that need to be dealt with. Some things aren't good even if we discern problems that exist to share with others. There are many practical things we can do to help such as visiting other church members or family members in hospitals or delivering a meal; etc. to be the "hands and feet" of Christ.
To be continued.
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