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10-17-2004, 06:34 AM
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Teach Me How To Pray
Author Unknown Please teach me, Lord... I want to know Exactly how to pray. I need some words Which ones are right? Please tell me what to say. I've bowed my head I have knelt down, But...should I be upright? I've closed my eyes, I've raised my hands, Or...should I fold them tight? Do I stand up? Should I sit down? Dear Lord...what do you like? Are lights turned on Or are they off? Maybe...candle light? Wear my glasses? Take them off? Be at my desk or table? Should I whisper? Speak out loud? Do I quote the Bible? What do you think About the time? Do You prefer the dawn? Should I pray fast, Or keep it slow? Better short...or long? I'm new at this What are the rules? I want to do it right. How do I know You'll even hear That I am in Your sight? And while I sat there quietly, Waiting for some sign, I heard a gentle voice say, "Oh, dearest child of mine... Do you think I really care About the time of day, Or whether you are standing up, Or kneeling when you pray? I don't care about your posture, Or about the place you choose; Just open up your soul to me, I have no other rules. Tell me what is in your heart, And tell me what you seek; Tell me of your sorrows, And of those things that made you weak. Speak to me in private About what concerns you most; I know about your good deeds... You have no need to boast. My child, you don't need lessons, Just talk to me each day; Tell me anything you want, dear child, Anyone can pray."
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11-24-2004, 09:28 AM
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Wonderful post, Truseeker777!
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11-25-2004, 09:32 PM
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That's good. Some people believe that a person should sit a certain way or kneel down on the floor. While those are respectful ways to pray,it's what comes from the heart,not based on some ritual that has to be perfect.
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11-28-2004, 09:52 AM
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 I have been thinking about how I pray lately, always thinking that I never have the right words, but I know that God knows what is in my heart and understands if I do not have the right words all of the time. 
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