Why Aren't You Praying to End COVID-19?

[Harel13]

While I do agree that one may not attribute the continuance of Covid-19 to a lack of prayer, I believe that I have not heard of anyone praying it would go away.

I'm sorry to hear that. I know many who do.

 

[Unveiled Artist]

I never said or implied that that is how prayer works.

What is an example of a prayer that works in your definition of the term?

 

[Hermit Philosopher]

So if you pray for these, and you feel that prayer has an impact on these, then why not just pray for the end of COVID-19? Or at least for a vaccine?

Dear SalixIncendium

My answer to that, will unlikely make sense to all, but I can give it regardless in case you really do wish to understand why I pray as I do.

If I knew you and your background, I could try to phrase it in terms that you yourself might have encountered but, as I don’t, this attempt will have to do.

How I pray is based on the following idea:

• Physical existence (worldliness) is limited by laws of physics*; i.e. physicality sets boundaries for what can and cannot be/happen.
• All that can [happen] must occur. All worldly potential will - at some point, somewhere within worldliness - manifest itself. And someone** will experience it.
• You must go through/experience what is before you. The Divine will not change it, but it can help you change yourself.

(*) Chosen by the Divine to be tested.
(**) Anyone, that is. Because in the Divine, consciousness is One and it does not much matter whose physicality It experiences through.

Such beliefs is why I pray as I do.

Humbly
Hermit

 

[Mock Turtle]

Not when I wasn't asked to provide examples where prayer didn't work.

Besides, someone already did that.

Unless you are assuming or implying I'm stating that all prayers work, which would be just plain silly based on the thread's premise and what I've already said in this thread.

I must have misread previous posts then - as seeing this as evidence for prayers working.

 

[SalixIncendium]

What is an example of a prayer that works in your definition of the term?

The Serenity Prayer

 

[robocop (actually)]

Why not always? Why not pray for it to end? Why not pray for a vaccine?

To be honest, I think it's doing a lot of good.

If we can work from home for instance, then we can work from home to prevent climate change as well.

 

[Unveiled Artist]

The Serenity Prayer

Anyone can say a prayer, though. What is the mechanism that things prayer and others work?

Is it strong intention?
Saying it in the right tone?
What's the connection?

 

[SalixIncendium]

Anyone can say a prayer, though. What is the mechanism that things prayer and others work?

Is it strong intention?
Saying it in the right tone?
What's the connection?

I suppose the mechanisms are belief, intent, and action.

 

[stvdv]

*** mod edit ***

Christians I met they pray for the welfare of others, and I am sure many prayed to God about Covid
I know that Amma advises devotees to pray, and Sai Baba organisation too
(so that might be crores of people (more than many)

Which others?

We have at least one Christian in this very thread who evidently prays for some, but not others.

IMHO: Above quote contained all information

 

[chinu]

I'm assuming none of you are praying that COVID-19 ends, because it's still here and the cases are mounting?

So why aren't you praying?

Perhaps, COVID-19 viruses / bacteria that are praying for food and shelter at this time -- outnumbers the number of humans praying to end COVID-19 at this time.

 

[chinu]

Prayer doesn't work

Dear it works!
Perhaps, COVID-19 viruses / bacteria that are praying for food and shelter at this time -- outnumbers the number of humans praying to end COVID-19 at this time.

 

[chinu]

Is it within God's power to do so?

Of course, it is.

But, sadly COVID-19 viruses / bacteria that are praying for food and shelter at this time -- outnumbers the number of humans praying to end COVID-19 at this time.

 

[pearl]

Of course, it is.

I think that would depend on where one is at in their faith. For me in a crises prayer is believing in the presence of God with me, I am not alone, not in despair but in hope whatever the outcome.

 

[stvdv]

Prayer doesn't work

For you

Dear it works!

100% sure it does work for me

Perhaps, COVID-19 viruses / bacteria that are praying for food and shelter at this time -- outnumbers the number of humans praying to end COVID-19 at this time.

That must be it

 

[Altfish]

For you

Can you give me an example where they have worked (and there could be no other explanation)

 

[chinu]

Can you give me an example where they have worked (and there could be no other explanation)

Can you give me an example where they have NOT worked (and there could be no other explanation)

 

[Altfish]

Can you give me an example where they have NOT worked (and there could be no other explanation)

Interesting that you throw my question back, if you were confident you'd answer it. Anyway,

All those people who prayed for a Trump victory.
My religious friend who prayed for her husband and he still died.

More here...
When Prayer Fails

 

[stvdv]

Can you give me an example where they have worked (and there could be no other explanation)

Yes (yes)

 

[Altfish]

Yes (yes)

Very clever, I see what you did then.

I take it as a NO, since you have no examples.

I told you it didn't work and you are proving it.

 

[stvdv]

Very clever, I see what you did then.

I take it as a NO, since you have no examples.

I told you it didn't work and you are proving it.

You believe this, I know the truth. That is the difference
IF believing so makes you happy THEN I am happy for you

I follow RF Rule #8; I am not trying to convert you away from your convictions:

Similarly, attempting to convert others away from their religion, spiritual convictions, or sect/denomination will also be considered a form of preaching