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" PRAYING " MY PHOTO, ©

What a Prayer Ought To Be

Ought not

a prayer be:

a thanksgiving,

a forging of our union with the divine, 

a celebration of our relationship with God

and 

not simply a plea for favors or bargaining of 

any kind?








© Demetrios Trifiatis
       04 MAY 2020

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Michael Tor May 23, 2020 at 6:02 PM Human nature is always asking God for things. Few give thanks for salvation it is for the most part a want. Truth spoken here Demetrios.

Julie Achilles May 5, 2020 at 4:40 AM We ask so much of God- in desperation our prayers often sound like wishes to a fairy- a wish for a magic wand- but still think they are well meant- if the prayers are for others and not for material gain- but you are right- Amen. Hugs Julie XXX

Timothy Hicks May 4, 2020 at 9:24 PM Soup Mail Demetrios Trifiatis May 5, 2020 at 2:54 AM back at you!

Timothy Hicks May 4, 2020 at 8:23 PM Unfortunately, there's a doctrine that's popular in the States called "the prosperity gospel", that teaches (even promotes) the idea of asking God for favors and material prosperity. Not biblical (but I can see why it's popular) ... Wise words, my friend. Demetrios Trifiatis May 5, 2020 at 2:57 AM Yes, it is unfortunate! You mean that they have turn God to ...a business partner? Thank you for your enlightening comment dearest, Timothy ( Timotheos ). Blessings!

Charlie Smith May 4, 2020 at 2:49 PM Amen Demetrios... Demetrios Trifiatis May 4, 2020 at 3:55 PM Thank you my friend, Charlie. You a good man. Take care.

Jenish Somadas May 4, 2020 at 9:13 AM Nice question to think about Demetrios..Prayers will change depends on the situation we are in... Demetrios Trifiatis May 4, 2020 at 2:17 PM Well, I believe what I have written. Thank you for your wonderful visit. God bless you. Hugs xxx

Caren Krutsinger May 4, 2020 at 6:57 AM Yes it certainly ought.... Demetrios Trifiatis May 4, 2020 at 2:14 PM Good to see you again dearest, Caren. Blessings. Take care.

Vijay Pandit May 4, 2020 at 6:22 AM Solemn thoughts my friend--well said, indeed. Gorgeous rose! Demetrios Trifiatis May 4, 2020 at 2:13 PM I appreciate a lot your visit and comment dearest, Vijay . Take care my friend.. Thank you!

Tom Cunningham May 4, 2020 at 3:02 AM Exactly what prayer should be Demetrios, an act of thanks. Shame that many only pray when they need something. Tom Demetrios Trifiatis May 4, 2020 at 3:19 AM I knew you would agree my dearest friend, Tom. Thank you. God bless you.