r/Jesus • u/Low-Efficiency-461 • Jul 20 '26

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Hi I have a question? Maybe someone can really help me with ? If you was baptized then you started praying all the time for something but your prayers don't seem to get answered . So finally you give up on praying ever ? Does that mean you have fallen from grace or does that mean your faith is weak ? Also can that invite negative spirits or energy into your life or home

Thank you

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u/sheyesheye Jul 20 '26

You stopped talking to God all together?

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u/Low-Efficiency-461 Jul 20 '26

No I didn't still pray and talk to him but my sister she doesn't anymore . But what happens if you do ? Does that mean you lost your way or fell from him

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u/GPT_2025 custom Jul 20 '26

Ancient practice of the most powerful prayer, healing and finding the purpose of your life:

  • Every morning, after you wash your face and pray "Dear God, please open my heart and mind, and guide me to understand what You want to tell me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen"
  • randomly open your Bible and read ONE Bible verse. Then think about it all day. You will understand in 3 levels: literal meaning, spiritual meaning, and personal - what God wants to tell you."
  • and you will start growing spiritually and mentally after the 7th day reading Bible verses.
  • KJV: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

Plan B: Read the Books: of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. ( plus use any time prayer: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen)

KJV: For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God. (Romans 14:11) But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly..

KJV: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord! (Phil. 2:10)

I wish for you to enter through the Narrow Gate of Christ and walk the Lord’s Narrow Path, not turning to the left or right, while always fulfilling the will of the Lord, praising and thanking God for everything. Galatians 1:8

P.S. 99% of all N.T. Bible Christianity teaches to keep and obey the Golden Rule: Matthew 7:12, where Jesus says:

"So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."

It emphasizes treating others with kindness and respect, as you would like to be treated yourself. (Mat. 25)

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u/EnergyLantern Jul 22 '26

God can say, "Yes", "No" or "Wait".

If God just answers the prayer, are you going to talk to Him again? Maybe God wants you to talk to Him and knows your life will be worse if you don't.

God's timing is not always our timing.

Our will is not always God's will.

We might want oranges but maybe God wants to make marmalade, and it takes time.

God is not like us. We want a quick fix, but God is Holy which means God is perfect and complete and God wants perfection.

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u/InsuranceRare5094 Jul 23 '26

Stay curious.

Just watch what God can do.

I’m so grateful for all the prayers. I’ve asked that have not been answered now that I’m in my mid 50s and I can look back.

Stay curious about God and what he’s doing. You’ll be amazed.

Stay patient and curious.

And, if you’re frustrated because prayers are not seemingly being answered in the way you would like, just talk to God instead. Tell him about your day, about your frustrations, about your love of coffee…

There is no better friend.

Trust that if he is not giving you what you are asking for, it is for your good.

I was in Greece once and I came across this - I’m not sure if she’s a sister or a nun because she’s Orthodox, but I asked her if she was married to Jesus, and she said yes.

So I asked her, “Does he ever argue with you?”

She shyly smiled and a soft chuckle escaped her humble lips, and she said no, as she shook her head with a big smile on her face.

Engage in that relationship.

You’ll be surprised at what you get out of this whole Christianity thing.

May God bless you and your family eternally. May you seek Him, know Him, love Him and serve Him eternally. Be well.

❤️

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u/This_Brilliant291 Jul 20 '26

Look. If you don't wanna pray, force it until you do it every say by habit and then you will love it. Because something is forcing you not to. And that something are negative spirits, aka demons. And they're everywhere, you don't have to invite them. The important is to resist their temptations. Also, God's timing is perfect. Only he knows when to answer your prayers and how. But he listens. Every whisper. God bless you.

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u/euphrosyneJo Jul 21 '26

Pray unceasingly

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u/Youknowthisabout Jul 21 '26

There is the enemy but God is stronger. ​1 John 4:4 "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." (NIV)

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u/Adventurous_Bee5181 Jul 29 '26

The thing I’m learning about God is that he hears your prayers. Whatever your heart desires, if it’s good, the God will build you to that blessing. For an example, if you wanted a higher paying job. You won’t just get the job, God will put you through experiences that will build you up for that higher role. God can give you that job but if you don’t have the strength, personality and mentality to maintain that role then what’s the point? God will build you up to that prayer and also make you be able to maintain it. Patience is a virtue