Posted on 07/29/2024 2:07:04 PM PDT by ransomnote
Romans 8:26-28 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
They said ‘just say the name of the Lord, Jesus, over and over again. He knows what you need.’ …Always best to get Jesus’ POV. The gospels are filled with tips on prayer.
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
— Matthew 6:7, Jesus’ own words
First thing I thought of when I saw the title. Takes all the pressure off of praying.
None of us really knows what to pray for - Moses didn't know, Paul didn't know ("Three times I asked the Lord to remove this thorn in my side, but He said NO....")
Responsibility 2nd posted: “the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words”.
That’s praying in the Spirit AKA praying in tongues. Works very well.
Good. Good. Good. God. Good. Good.
Just kidding - I love that you went back to the source - Jesus himself.
That’s praying in the Spirit AKA praying in tongues. Works very well.
That is exactly NOT true.
If this was in the Olympics, I’d watch it.
I may also be the Captain of the team.
Be well and God Bless you.
Good stuff.
My first wife would always say “ GOD Bless America “ when she would get upset. Still does apparently. It calms her down.
A short prayer: Make th sign of the cross.
In he name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Another short prayer for eveyone:
PRAYER OF ST GERTRUDE THE GREAT
Eternal Father,
I offer You the most precious blood
of thy Divine Son, Jesus,
in union with the Masses said
throughout the world today,
for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory,
for sinners everywhere,
for sinners in the universal Church,
for those in my own home,
and in my family. Amen
Amen!
Amen!
It IS true.
Amen.
He knows our needs better than we ever will.
So when you speak in tongues, is there a interpreter present?
That is precisely the verse I was thinking of. The Holy Spirit knows your needs without you having to verbalize them.
I have a hard time saying prayers. I just talk to God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit as I would a friend. Nothing fancy. I know He knows me and what I am trying to ask for.
You don’t need to ask for anything when you pray. God knows your heart, be thankful. Be grateful. Tell Him you love him.
Speaking in tongues out loud in a group of people requires an interpreter; PRAYING in tongues is not the same. Praying in the Spirit is between you and God.
There’s a big difference between praying in the Spirit and praying in tongues.
I found this very helpful.
https://www.gotquestions.org/praying-in-tongues.html
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