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Words We Use In Prayer
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Sometimes the "prayer leader" at a worship service gets between me and God. I'm sure they are concern but it gets in my way.
He said to the congregation “Let’s go to the Lord in prayer.” I thought God was always here if not here, I wonder where? How are we going to go to God? Will we go by plane or bus? What if the bus leaves this place and he’s already here with us? Another time with a pious look he said, “let us quiet our heart.” I don’t think I want my heart quiet because then my spirit will depart. I’ll quiet my mind if you wish that’s something that I desire but I don’t want to quiet my heart because I’m not ready to expire. And why does he have to say God’s name many times in each prayer he prays? If I said your name that many times it would probably bring you to rage. And what name should I refer to God? Father, mother, savior or my Lord, Master, Jesus, Jehovah or Thou what is the right spiritual word? Perhaps I should forget how it sounds just pour out everything on my heart and talk just like I’d talk to a friend with a thankful message to impart. It might be good to listen for God and receive a call of what to do. That will bring God’s kingdom here on earth and bring blessings to me and you.

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on December 14, 2009

Be careful Larry not to ask too many questions, lest they begin to question you. Love this think piece.
Merry Christmas,

Walt

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

How are we going to go to God?
Will we go by plane or bus?
What if the bus leaves this place,
and he�s already here with us?

A question truly worth pondering.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

The heart should be the only cathedral for God to reside, words there aren't needed, just Father and His children.

Georg

Reviewed by Emile Tubiana

Reviewed on December 13, 2009

Dear Larry, I agree with anyone who prays and no one should be between him and God. We have to pray only in our heart and in fact the priest or the rabbi are here to help the ones in need for support to pray. Bur they have no right to interfere between anyone who is praying and God. We always think that God doesn't know in advance what our prayer consists of. The subject of our prayer must be supported by our actions, in the direction of what we ask for. Most of the time, what we ask for is already granted, without our knowledge. It is only later that we realize that. Love Emile

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle

I love this Larry. I am with you. Talking to God as a friendsounds right on to me.

With Love,
Cindy