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Hindrances To Prayer by yommyuk: 6:16am On Aug 20, 2015
When you pray, are you confident that God is listening and will answer? Or do you, like many other believers, feel doubtful that your words are even heard?

POOR CONCENTRATION
Let’s consider some obstacles to a healthy prayer life. First, poor concentration can inhibit our communication with the Lord. Human minds are prone to wander, and it is common for our thoughts to drift from prayer to other topics. One antidote for this is to realize with whom we are speaking. The more we grasp God’s power, love, omniscience, and holiness, the easier it will be for us stay focused.


GUILT

Second, we may feel unworthy to talk with the God of all creation. Guilt over sin in our life can tempt us to avoid time alone with Him, but He wants us to bring our wrongs into His light. On our own, we will never be worthy to be in the presence of pure perfection. But Jesus’ death and resurrection brought us forgiveness and acceptance, so we can come to the Father without fear or embarrassment.

FEAR
Third, fear can stand in our way. Some people worry, What if I don’t pray correctly? The truth is, none of us knows how to pray in a manner worthy of a holy God. That’s why the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf. The Lord desires our hearts, not perfect words.

The Lord has made Himself available to us through prayer. Do you realize that the most powerful tool and greatest privilege is accessible to us? We can come before almighty God in prayer. Our heavenly Father is waiting to listen to our praise, confession, and requests.

Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.


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Re: Hindrances To Prayer by Mbkite(m): 6:17am On Aug 20, 2015
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Re: Hindrances To Prayer by menesheh(m): 6:27am On Aug 20, 2015
Excuses people give when something don't work. Get it clear, prayers don't work. There is no intelligent person out there listening to you. If you decide to be mumbling to the sky, good for you.


Which intelligent, benevolent, non-human like medium need all those things listed above to attend to people. That thing must be autocratic sort of human thinking meduim.

It is a human attributes to seek to command acceptance and respect over other humans and even animals. Why would a thing with such immense qualities as discribed want people to be mumbling each time they want to communicate it, some complimentary statements before it can answer them.




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