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Jul 12, 2012 5:55:47 GMT -6
Post by Caretaker on Jul 12, 2012 5:55:47 GMT -6
God bless each of you so very much.
Just hoping for some input guidance and accountability in regards to posting prayers.
In regards to prayer request the majority of the time I add "Amen!!", or "Lifting up in heart and most fervent prayer".
Other times such as when I receive a specific direct request for prayer, or as in the case of my "Dear Father" thread I actually post what I pray, on Face Book and Christian forums. At times I have found the content of the posting will minister to another, and this is my underlying motivation.
My desire is never for any type of sanctimonious "I am more religious than another", type of one-up-man-ship, or being more pious or some type of greater Bible believer. I look in the mirror and see the flawed frail sinner saved ONLY by the grace of God.
I have wrestled with this idea of posting actual prayers online for 13 years, and still wrestle with this.
Your thoughts and insights are deeply appreciated.
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Jul 12, 2012 7:12:03 GMT -6
Post by Keith on Jul 12, 2012 7:12:03 GMT -6
As long as the prayers aren't repetitious (Matthew 6:7), we're to pray for one another:
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (James 5:16)
If the Lord leads one to post out of need or to share a praise, as most of us have, there's nothing wrong with that. The public profession of our trust and faith in God glorifies Him.
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Murph
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Jul 12, 2012 7:52:14 GMT -6
Post by Murph on Jul 12, 2012 7:52:14 GMT -6
Go as you are led by the Holy Spirit...so often you pray what I am thinking...and I appreciate it.
If you are led to post prayers on line...do it.
As age takes it's toll on ole Duck, I think more and more about standing in front of, and face to face with Jesus, and how that accounting will go...
Still remember something Virgil said some time ago...we are going to regret more what we didn't do than what we did...
It, in my mind, would be more refretful not to pray and be constantly on the verge of prayer,
than not to pray because some were offended...
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Jul 12, 2012 9:47:22 GMT -6
Post by Caretaker on Jul 12, 2012 9:47:22 GMT -6
Thank you so very much for the wisdom, insight, and confirmation.
I desire to get the reflection of "me" out of the prayer and to glorify our Lord, and to honor and communicate with Him, and to share His awesome love with those in need. I want the Light of Christ alone to shine and be honored.
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Murph
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Jul 12, 2012 10:30:46 GMT -6
Post by Murph on Jul 12, 2012 10:30:46 GMT -6
Old preacher friend used to say...get behind the Cross and put Jesus out front...it was my impression that is what you were doing...
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Jul 12, 2012 10:41:40 GMT -6
Post by Caretaker on Jul 12, 2012 10:41:40 GMT -6
Old preacher friend used to say...get behind the Cross and put Jesus out front...it was my impression that is what you were doing... ;D A big old AMEN!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!
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sallyw
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Jul 12, 2012 18:54:01 GMT -6
Post by sallyw on Jul 12, 2012 18:54:01 GMT -6
Go as you are led by the Holy Spirit...so often you pray what I am thinking...and I appreciate it. If you are led to post prayers on line...do it. As age takes it's toll on ole Duck, I think more and more about standing in front of, and face to face with Jesus, and how that accounting will go... Still remember something Virgil said some time ago...we are going to regret more what we didn't do than what we did... It, in my mind, would be more refretful not to pray and be constantly on the verge of prayer, than not to pray because some were offended... Agreed. Amen
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