Why does not God answer my prayers "
"Why did not God answer my prayers?" How many times have we made such question? "Almost too many to count," he reprimanded. We look for reasons that are not heard by God.
Should I pray enough?
Is it asking too?
Do not ask too little?
Am I being ignored?
Do I have to be more specific?
Maybe God has more important things to do than answer my prayers. After all, He has a great universe to handle.
Am I not worthy to be answered? Maybe God is paying attention whether someone else on this planet or elsewhere.
I'm praying for the wrong things? Perhaps, God forbid, God does not exist at all. It might be a product my childhood imagination, as the tooth fairy.
The problem is not with God. Perhaps the problem is inside my car. If I look at myself honestly, I could see the problem and the solution.
First, I know how to pray. my parents taught me. As a child I was taught how to pray, time to pray, the words to say, to take appropriate positions, and the correct frame of mind to enter. I said my prayers, when I got up in the morning, before and after meals, different times of day as prescribed by my religious teachings, and when I went to sleep. I watched on Saturday, the major holidays, and days national holidays, even important. I prayed for myself, my family, my friends, government officials, men and women in uniform, my religious leaders, and even my enemies. Yes, I was taught to pray very well. I know what to do, when to do and how. So I have no problem there.
Second, prayer, like any other form of communication depends on two people: the communicator and the caller, ie the speaker and receiver. Yes, I know how to say. But I've learned to get? Have I learned to listen? Now that I think I've learned to say all the right words. I memorized all my prayers. I know everything about the proper way to pray. But no one taught me the art of listening. Like many of us are caught in the hustle and bustle of life, planning of my tasks for the day or week, or criticize my previous performances. I am very busy, they rarely relax. I marvel at people who take time in the day to meditate. I tell myself that I have no time for that. I have too many demands on my time and energy. I honestly do not know if my prayers are being answered or if I'm being ignored. Do not even have time to find out. Help! I am overwhelmed. How I can make some time in my schedule to try to listen?
Pray and diet are very similar. (All we know that we all know is good for us.) Many books have been written about each topic. We have read many of them. We know what foods we should eat. We know about proper nutrition. However, we are frequent fast food restaurants (Love the french fries). The same applies to prayer. Most of us have been taught to pray. But most of this training in prayer does not include music lessons.
We went to the Deity by name. He knows your name and learned his. We speak your name in many languages of our diverse cultures. We call God, Allah, Adonai, Brahmin, or she, the Goddess. For the purposes of this book, we will use the traditional English men's title, God. As the reader, please replace the preferred name: ____________
Many we feel comfortable talking to God. Why not? We believe we have a personal relationship with God. Some of us, however, have difficulty speak with God or with others. We are the quiet ones. There was once a five-year-old, whose mother and father thought it was dumb, because there was pronounced a word from its birth. One night, while eating at the table, said: "These potatoes are cold!" His parents looked on in amazement. "Johnny, can talk, "they said in amazement." Why do not I ever said anything before? "Johnny shrugged his shoulders in response," I never I had nothing to say. "Like Johnny, we could have nothing to say, or at least believe that we have nothing to say.
Sometimes we pray but we're dumb. Not always You can find the right words to say or may be intimidated by speaking directly with God. In the Catholic Church, devotion to the Virgin Mary developed because people especially women, did not feel worthy to talk to God or Jesus Christ directly. The priest spoke with God the Father and Jesus Christ for us in the Mass. For many lay people Catholics the idea of talking directly to God himself, was intimidating. It resembles an approach the king or peasant soldier in the army, a general interrupt. Many Catholics, especially women, felt that the only way to reach the ears of Jesus Christ was when he spoke to his mother, Mary. She intercede to her Son on their behalf. Worked at the wedding in Cana, where Mary told Jesus that the young couple ran out of wine, a real no-no. He made the miracle of turning water into wine.
There once was a newly ordained priest was asked to officiate at the wedding of her sister. Before the ceremony, which was a little nervous. But the ceremony is performed, said Mass and gave a sermon telling. splendidly performed all After Mass ended, he was very proud of himself on the job had done that I would. relax at the reception. At the reception desk is complemented by various guests at the ceremony and sermon. The maid of honor, her sister-in-law, approached him with some telegrams in their hands and asked him to read aloud to customers. One became a prominent public official. Dissatisfaction with the accessories he was getting from the ceremony, refused his request saying it was the work of the best man to read the telegrams. Feel satisfied longer enjoy the party. A minutes later, her sister and sister-in-law approached him with the telegram himself. Again, he argued with them, arguing that his case that it is responsible ended and the best man should read the telegram. Still smiling to himself about his apparent victory he had with the women folk, looked up from his table and saw his sister-in-law with great strides down the aisle hand in hand with his sister and mother. Needless to say, read the telegram.
One aspect of the sentence, however, we remain confused, if we are comfortable or uncomfortable praying. We pray, but often are not sure if our prayers are answered or heard. You get no perception or response. We're frustrated because we feel that we are talking to the walls. We wonder if God really pay attention. Does he care? Are we just lip service? Does God indeed answer our prayers?
We have doubts and reservations about our prayers are heard very good reasons. We have learned to formal prayers to recite correctly. Then he learned to speak to God as we would any person, using our own language and not rely on formulas specific, but we missed an important aspect of communication: .. No comments taught us to listen. We fashion a Tower of Babel of prayers.! Praise request, thanking, expiation and Talk Talk Talk It became a cacophony of quacks. Now we have to learn the complementary element of the sentence: effective listening. This book will give the principles of listening, not only God but also to ourselves, to nature and each other.
Play does not mean that only respond to someone yelling in my ear. Most of the music time implies recognition of subtle nuances, something that may surprise you to see, or feel, or hear. Expect the unexpected. Increase to be aware of their environment and surroundings.
God is speaking to each of you at this very moment. He is saying, "Now is the time to learn the art of sacred music." At this very second he is complementing you, "You're smart." "You're beautiful." "You are my beloved son / daughter." Yes, he speaks to each of you through these pages. Are you skeptical? Right now he is seeking in his heart, his brain, his own being and is whispering your name, a special one He has for you. Deep in his being to recognize that special name and wants to respond: "Yes, help me."
This book got in the way to learn to listen to God. Can not find all responses to each of your questions here, because God speaks only in different ways and styles, and through different media. Talk to you through its physical and spiritual. He speaks through his magnificent creation, sometimes so beautiful, serene and majestic;. However, sometimes frightening, dangerous, and the overwhelming He speaks through other people too, with his angels to protect, comfort, console, and the challenge he speaks to you the most unlikely of people:. a child, a homeless person or a friend in emotional need. He speaks to you individually in its specific form. Remember the special name of God has for you and for him. You can only understand the messages that God sends you. No book can come to your heart and feel of their relationship special. This book, however, can point to guides and signs, so you can be aware of the ineffable presence of God in your life. But you can only interpret how apply to you.
In the following pages we will examine both aspects of prayer. Because speaking and listening so much literature available on the speaking aspect of the prayer, which only cover their bases. Many prayer books and prayer books are available at bookstores and elsewhere.
listening prayer, however, deserves to be examined in depth. Learning the skills necessary to listen to themselves, to the creation, each other and with God. Learn identify obstacles that prohibit effective listening. Think about how to avoid them. Acquisition of these techniques and be competent in overcoming these obstacles allows you to use as jumping points to increase their awareness of God speaking to you. By keeping the ears and hearts open to the word of the Creator, to come realize that their prayers are always answered.
The art of listening is perhaps the activity more difficult for humans. Many of us spend most of our time, to talk, they want to express our personal views, rather than focusing on what the other person is saying at this time. Our mind race ahead like a chess player, four-mental planning moves ahead of the current movement by an opponent.
Sometimes we get so caught up in our emotions that help hearing. I was recently in a place of business waiting to speak with the owner regarding a project you were involved. A lady was talking with her about tracking some jewelry that had been sent for repair. The conversation was then a problem of her friend was having with the police. The woman was about to mourn and was emotionally disturbed. After half an hour to repeat the story infuriating, the owner always says that his friend needed a lawyer. The lady did not hear a word he had said the trader. Watching this exchange reminds me of a person who prays fervently and incessantly that he / she becomes Fully aware of any response. Most times we are not totally to misunderstand or become deaf to the dialogue we are trying to achieve with others.
I know many successful people. I have noticed a quality they have in common is the ability to concentrate and listen to the message of others. When talking to someone who the person is flattered by all the attention she gives to these charismatic leaders. Address them by their name. They look in the eye, not above shoulder or within.
My wife and I were in Washington, DC, attended the breakfast on Thursday morning meeting the Illinois State Senate have with their constituents. During the question-answer / I asked a question and present ourselves as geriatric gypsies. During the photo session after breakfast, Senator Dick Durbin chuckled as we approached for the photo and said he liked our title. He remembered, or even care to comment on it, made me feel more friendly toward him as before. Here is a man who listened.
Because of our human nature makes our mind to wander during conversations, the other person sees us as not caring or without interest, even. Remember how we feel when we express our ideas and no one will listen. We feel angry, rejected, angry, even disgraced. Others feel the same way too. Pay attention to the opinion of another person makes you feel worthwhile. We in turn look compassionate and valuable in his eyes.
There are skills that can improve their listening skills. By practicing the exercises in this book will improve your ability to listen for you themselves, others and the Creator in their daily activities. Learning these techniques takes time and practice. Once learned, however, prayerful listening becomes second nature and permeates all areas of their lives.
Thanks for reading this. If you want to buy a CD of the book Please click below. The first time I read the book completely go through it. Then return to the exercises and practice until you feel comfortable.
About the Author
John Pelley is a Geriatric Gypsy. He is retired from the rat race of working. He is a full-time RVer, who ran away from home. He began our travels on the East Coast and, like the migrating birds, seek the warmth of the seasons He has discovered volunteering with the National Park System. He has a CD he has recorded of Native American flute music., A Day with Kokopelli. For pictures, links, and more information visit http://www.jmpelley.org.
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