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Be Careful What you Ask for

Thief

Rogue Theologian
instruction was given.....
Go to your closet and close the door
and the Spirit that knows you .....will hear your prayer

that instruction does not specify....WHO will hear your prayer

if you ask of God
He might grant your request

if you ask of the Devil
he might grant your request

and how do you know?.....to Whom you pray

but either way
if your request is filled
the Spirit that knows you will ask your soul as forfeit
 

Mock Turtle

Oh my, did I say that!
Premium Member
instruction was given.....
Go to your closet and close the door
and the Spirit that knows you .....will hear your prayer

that instruction does not specify....WHO will hear your prayer

if you ask of God
He might grant your request

if you ask of the Devil
he might grant your request

and how do you know?.....to Whom you pray

but either way
if your request is filled
the Spirit that knows you will ask your soul as forfeit

Well I can safely say that whoever/whatever had mine (soul - on loan) - I have it back now. Not that I ever did any praying or asking - just went along for the ride. :oops:
 

Nakosis

Non-Binary Physicalist
Premium Member
I always thought it a little weird to ask God, who knows everything, for anything.

Wouldn't God already know what you need?
 

1213

Well-Known Member
I always thought it a little weird to ask God, who knows everything, for anything.

Wouldn't God already know what you need?

....Don't seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious. For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things. But seek God's Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.
Luke 12:22-31
 

Thief

Rogue Theologian
....Don't seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious. For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things. But seek God's Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.
Luke 12:22-31
I think this was aimed at those who spend every hour seeking material gain
 

1213

Well-Known Member
I think this was aimed at those who spend every hour seeking material gain

I believe it was for all who worry too much. :)

But, anyway, according to that, God knows what we need. However, I think it is not bad if one still asks things in prayer. And I think prayer is also for other things than asking things from God. It can be for example showing that you want God’s will to happen, or to thank God, or to say you are sorry, if you have done something wrong. And maybe it is more for the one who prays than for God.
 
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