My old man would talk to his parents who had died. I'm not sure if it was praying or not. (Or maybe when you are “talking” to dead people - that is the definition of praying?)
I think it is in Hebrews where it talks about the great cloud of witnesses (saints - small ‘s’) that have gone before us that he might have been thinking of. But also in Hebrews there is lots of stuff about coming directly before the throne of God with prayer.
I always thought it was a bit odd him thinking of his folks that way. He had a large Pentecostal presence when he grew up, so maybe that's where that comes from. I often WISH I could talk to my folks again!
Yes...that is a good example on how to pray.
Sadly, some have taken that to mean that's the only way we can pray.
Prayer is talking and listening to God.....we should probably do more listening than talking though.
I often WISH I could talk to my folks again!
I hear ya! I'd love to have another hour with my folks as well.
However, I am comforted that I will see them again as we are all followers of Christ.