Hello, Last night , I was reading in Matthew Chapter 6 it has alot to say about prayer including the manner that we should pray in. It is a guidline. Like Ray talks about Jesus prayed on the cross, Father Forgiven Them. The them being the whole world.
I like Matt. 6 verse 7 But when ye pray , use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
verse 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
I really thought about those verses last night. We really have to trust him and let go of trying to control. We, cannot control him that is for sure. He knows, what we need and what is best for us. Now, the trusting him. I also, believe to pray for someone else is unselfish. They, may just feel comforted to know that we care for them. I just want to come to the place where I know that whatever he decides is for my best. Since, coming here and learning his truths I ask for his will for me. I sometimes think up something like I wonder if God laughs. Ray even has an article that speaks of that. Ray, mentions that he talks things over with him about spiritual things. I believe spiritual things are what we should ask for. Spiritual things are lasting.
I think it is awesome that the Spirit speaks for us when we do not know how too. Just some thoughts I wanted to share.
In His Love Marlene