Some Things That Make Me Say a Prayer

[bubba2]

Here are a few things I realized the other day that ALWAYS make me say a prayer.
(Please note: I don't mean this to be funny or making light of prayer)


Tornadoes on the way and hearing the sirens going off.

Takeoffs and landings on large passenger jets.

Surgery on me, my family or friends. I do admit that I may pray a little more with me or my family involved.

Seeing an animal trying to cross a busy street.

Seeing some unfortunate person or handicapped person and especially kids.

Lightening dancing around in the immediate area.

For my sick animals.

I have prayed for the troops on occasion and SHAMEFULLY I have said a prayer when gambling for whatever and said a lot prayers that would put things to my advantage. I have also prayed for the state or national sport teams I want to win but since their fans are also saying a prayer for their team maybe they just cancel out or they get in more prayers than our side. In any case I have noticed that we don't always win. I am not proud of the self serving prayers but I still do it without thinking which is pretty shallow of me.
By writing this post I have noticed that a good percentage of the prayers are self serving. I will work on this.

These are just a very few and if you have any then feel free to add to this. Bubba2

 

[Arkie John]

The truth be known, I think we all have, on occasion, made those incredibly self-serving prayers.

I pray for a cure to my family and friends, to what ails them...like cancer, hep C and other issues that I know God can heal!

Last week a friend died from cancer. I had been praying for him much more than once daily for a year and a half. You might say that "hey, your prayers aren't strong." I say, "I prayed that His will be done." You see I know the boy was right with the Lord and he has been healed and I will see him again--with a beautiful new body. You see, it's all a matter of perspective.

If alls we do is operate in the here and now and believe there is no tomorrow, then we equate ourselves as no more than livestock. That is so sad for creatures such as us, made in His image and able to live forever if only we embrace Him His way.

I pray for my friends who only live in the here and now also because I know that the only way they will change will be through the conviction and power of the Holy Spirit through their conscience.

I am selfish. I want to see all my friends in Eternity...so I pray. <><

aj

(MATT 27:22)

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

When I was in the eight grade, a friend and I skipped school and rode horses all day. On the way home, we ran across Mrs. Parker and I prayed that she would not tell my parents that she saw me...it worked, she never told anyone to my knowledge. I know it worked because Mrs. Parker did not like me and took every opportunity to tell my parents when she saw me doing something wrong.

Another time I made a self serving prayer was when a friend and I was in the process of painting Mr. Carter's pickup truck headlights with black paint. He must have heard us because he walked out onto the back porch and looked around. At that time, I prayed for another chance if I did not get caught. After a few tense minutes, my prayers were answered when he walked back into the house. Sad to say, I quickly back slid and we went ahead and painted the headlights...I was sweating it because I prayed for mercy of not being caught and then when the prayer was answered in my favor, I did not do my part of the deal. We worked fast at painting those headlights, had to get it done before the self serving prayer was voided. Please have a great day! Kelley (Texas)

 

[ojm bc]

I pray when a ambulance goes by,
and pray for the homeless,when I see terrible things on tv I pray.well you get the drift it's the least or most we can do I guess.But I pray a lot when a close one is in need. oj