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I Don'T Know How To Pray

We say it, Victor kinda asked about it And it's nothing new, not a surprise The prayer God welcomes warmly Is how Jesus taught (Gospels; Matthew's) EXPLANATION: 1. Jesus's disciples asked in Mark 11:1-2, lord teach us to pray .... They were good Jews & observed feasts & sacrifices at the temple ( in Jerusalem) but why ask Jesus? 2. Jesus prayed to Abba Father before any decision; even the famous feeding of multitudes with one boys lunch ...Jesus offered prayers as if doing Communion. The disciples saw, observed & experienced the power Jesus got through prayer. They wanted more than RELiGION could give. 3. We all need to learn how to pray & worship, " in spirit and in truth." Jesus told this to tradition bound Jews & Samaritan's in John 4. Still. He said the Holy SPIRIT would complete his teaching (John 16:7-13). So, we ask & tell this problem to the Spirit: Holy SPIRIT of God, teach me to pray in ways that please God. Thank you Victor B., and PS for this opportunity. I didn't know how to pray ... But learning verses from the bible is my shortcut to prayer. Quoting God's words back to him. In that way, I won't stray too far from His will. Shalom shalom & amen

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Date: 5/18/2022 7:03:00 AM
Thank you for offering wisdom from the Bible, Anil. I agree, quoting scripture or repeating words of Jesus is prayer to the Holy Spirit and God. Amen and Amen.
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Date: 5/16/2022 6:32:00 PM
I'm still on a learning curve here, keep getting knocked down. but i keep getting up again.
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Anil Deo
Date: 5/17/2022 12:34:00 AM
We all are. Sir Harry, & miracles happen all the way before departing the mortal coil. Shalom shalom
Date: 5/16/2022 10:56:00 AM
I was always taught in Sunday school just to imagine He is your loving father but in heaven, and simply talk to him how you feel , etc. of course giving thanks for all your many blessings. Nice post.
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Anil Deo
Date: 5/17/2022 12:35:00 AM
Amen. An excellent way ( Jesus did just that). Shalom shalom Andrea & thanX
Date: 5/16/2022 9:51:00 AM
Honestly and from the heart pouring out any cares or anxieties with full faith He's listening and that he truly cares.I also make a point to acknowledge the kindness he has shown to mankind in general and myself in particular.
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Anil Deo
Date: 5/17/2022 12:37:00 AM
Amen, faith comes from HEARING ( SCRIPTURE which contain God's excellent record as faithful Parents, healer, listener) shalom shalom Vicky. ThanX in Jesus, amen
Date: 5/16/2022 9:50:00 AM
Only tgecwise can be courageous to say, I DON'T KNOW
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Date: 5/16/2022 9:16:00 AM
I can only state what I do, and seems to work best for me -- trying to become the prayer...a form of spiritual osmosis. When I am gone, there is only God left -- not a loss of self, but, in fact, a greater recognition of self.
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Anil Deo
Date: 5/16/2022 9:49:00 AM
I will try this method, father
Date: 5/16/2022 8:25:00 AM
I should not have said I don't know how to pray. It was folly of me. Of course I know how to pray.
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Anil Deo
Date: 5/16/2022 9:49:00 AM
Yes, & amen. Victor, but your humility is used by our LORD. SHALOM shalom blessings always.

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