by Firebrand on January 5th, 2007

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How strong is the power of prayer,? .

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by Mr. McClister on January 7th, 2007
It is kind of like writing a wish list to Santa.
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- Well Mr Mc you often get a lot of what is on your wish list to Santa. Is your praying or lack of it as effective?
  
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  by Firebrand on January 7th, 2007
- He he...I think they're one and the same only this one is the kind that one doesn't stop believing in when they turn 7 or 8
  
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  by Mephistopheles on September 12th, 2008
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by Alaskacatalog on January 5th, 2007
I believe stronger than can ever be known. I also believe that those whose prayers have been answered know this one.
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- How about the ones whose prayers haven't been answered? Like, for example, mothers in hospitals with babies born with horrible birth defects or a terminal illness?
  
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  by Mephistopheles on September 12th, 2008
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by ylikone on January 5th, 2007
It is as powerful as you or the person you are praying for believes it to be. If you don't believe, it will not work. Make no mistake, there is no magic and no "god" involved. The mind is a wonderfully powerful thing on its own.
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by Novacaine on January 5th, 2007
I can not show you scientific facts for this one, I do believe tho a prayer is beyond powerful.
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- What a shame, I'd love to see anyone try to show the scientific proof behind prayer
  
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  by Mephistopheles on September 12th, 2008
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by The Reverend Soleil on September 5th, 2008
Exactly as strong as the power of the placebo.
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  by Firebrand on September 5th, 2008
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by teknimage on January 5th, 2007
I believe that prayer is as powerful as you really believe it to be. Regardless of what religious context it is done in, whether it be Christian, Hindu, Islam, whatever, you generally have to believe that the very act of prayer itself will have an effect. Without this, prayer of any kind is just words and wishful thinking.
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- Nice thinking Tek
  
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  by Firebrand on January 7th, 2007
- Thanks!
  
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  by teknimage on January 7th, 2007
- Kewl! I'm gonna pray with all my heart to all 123,456 gods at the same time and see what happens
  
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  by Mephistopheles on September 12th, 2008
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by Redhawk on January 5th, 2007
I think it's limitless! When I pray, I have the power of knowing that my prayers are heard by the one above. They may not always be directly answered in the manner I would most like to see...(ya don't always get what you want..remember that song? lol)

BUT IF YOU TRY SOMETIMES...ya get what you NEED!

See I believe that God has already provided EVERYTHING I need. I may not always be aware of it, but if I quiet down and listen, become more aware...then it becomes more evident. My basic needs are or will be attended to..I have a way to make my life work...I just have to accept that the ability is mine to claim and take action where and when it is needed. That's some pretty strong power!

More of my prayers are in giving THANKS for everything I have and am and have the ability to create and do. I ask to know what I should know in order to DO what I need to do.

Of course dookie happens some times to everyone...but once you have accepted that you are loved as a child by God...and for me...that Christ died for my sins and those of the world...that's some powerful amount of love to know you have...it's all about faith.
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- Thankyou:) Sorry it took so long/
  
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  by Firebrand on August 16th, 2007
- Awwww, no worries...you're welcome. I hope you have been feeling better and better with your life....healing...and feeling more joy, you have such a good heart.
  
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  by Redhawk on August 16th, 2007
- Thankyou Redhawk, that is very kind :)
  
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  by Firebrand on August 16th, 2007
- I need, and I mean, really, desperately, need a Mercedes Benz, you think I'll get that if I ask nicely?
  
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  by Mephistopheles on September 12th, 2008
- That's another song, dontcha know? "Mercedes Benz"
  
  Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz ?
  My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends.
  Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends,
  So Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz ?
  
  Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a color TV ?
  Dialing For Dollars is trying to find me.
  I wait for delivery each day until three,
  So oh Lord, won’t you buy me a color TV ?
  
  Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a night on the town ?
  I’m counting on you, Lord, please don’t let me down.
  Prove that you love me and buy the next round,
  Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a night on the town ?
  
  Everybody!
  Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz ?
  My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends,
  Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends,
  So oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz ?
  
  That’s it!
  
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by staffie on January 5th, 2007
im not sure about this one. i do pray sometimes but i dont know how often they are answered.
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- why did i get down rated for this answer you trolls
  
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  by staffie on January 5th, 2007
- This happens all the time Staffie anything remotely religious
  
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  by Firebrand on January 7th, 2007
- On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd say a -50
  
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  by Mephistopheles on September 12th, 2008
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by tripwire on January 5th, 2007
Well, last night I prayed that a giant meteor wouldn't destroy my house while I slept, and hey, I'm still here, so, yeah it's pretty sound I reckon!
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- Listen you annoying little gnat! Stop following me around and downrating me with your pathetic wee one point! LOL Wait til you grow up at least, and then you can really do some damage, okay?
  
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  by tripwire on January 5th, 2007
- Hmmmmmmmmmmm lucky guy YOU KNOW God is listening to you
  
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  by Firebrand on January 7th, 2007
- Yo, careful when/how you ask. That couple in NJ a while back was hit by one and they didn't even ask for it...or maybe that was the answer to a prayer that you hadn't yet made and was misdirected, oh, well, god does work in mysterious ways, ye know?
  
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  by Mephistopheles on September 12th, 2008
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by Carpediem COAT ab imo pectore on September 5th, 2008
The power of prayer will very much depend on how great your faith is. I have an enormous faith thus for me prayer is extremely important, I always find peace of heart and mind.
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- Thank you very much for your reply :)
  
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  by Firebrand on September 5th, 2008
- Very nice question, thank you.
  
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  by Carpediem COAT ab imo pectore on September 5th, 2008
- So that means that the prayers of the fundies have more strength and a better chance of being answered that that of a spiritual person?
  
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  by Mephistopheles on September 12th, 2008
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by philosopher-saint on August 20th, 2008
As strong as one believes it to be?
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- Thank you philosopher :) A very true comment.
  
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  by Firebrand on August 21st, 2008
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by Designer4theking...loves her kitties on August 20th, 2008
Powerful. There was a strong tornado coming to our town and ready to touch down in our town right by my home. I had this strength in God to rebuke it in Jesus's name and it turned right around and by passed us. It was God who said rebuke it like I rebuked the storm. Jesus is so great.
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  by Firebrand on August 21st, 2008
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by Flagirl on August 20th, 2008
very very VERY strong!! Prayer can change lives , heal ppl , raise the died, & more!
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- I do not believe it can raise the dead. If it could my husband and son would be with me and not with God.Strong it is but not that strong.One God has taken you he does not send you back.
  
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  by Firebrand on August 21st, 2008
- Thank you for your reply :)
  
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by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on August 16th, 2007
Stronger than you might imagine possible.
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  by Firebrand on August 16th, 2007
- :-)
  
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  by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on August 16th, 2007
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by bugdays on August 16th, 2007
oh wow - interesting question. I truly believe that their is power in prayer because prayer is kinda like an invite from you to God to work with you in your life and in the lives of others and He is the Most Powerful...so yeah - prayer to God is amazingly Powerful. Check outthis site if you have time
http://howtopray.theopenprayer.com/
its all about prayer and what its for and how it works, i thought it was cool.
so yes yes yes : prayer is POWERFUL!
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by anonymous on January 7th, 2007
Very strong if you believe that youre actually speaking with god.

If not its completley useless.
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by thickalious on January 7th, 2007
I believe the power of prayer is amazing,and if a person is truely sincere all prayers can be answered.
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by six2dfax on January 7th, 2007
Not so powerful as to postpone the inevitable, yet well suited to elucidate the one true meaning of our individual purpose here on earth.
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by 23Skidoo on March 4th, 2011
As meditation it might be effective.

As communication with one's imaginary friend? That's up to the individual and /his/her imagination.

As a way of influencing the outcome of future event? Nonexistent.
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by leeks5229 on September 5th, 2008
Prayer is powerfully strong because it is directed to God who is great and awesome and with Him nothing is impossible and because He hears and answers prayers.
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- Thank you very much. Remind me and when I get the points back I will return and rate you.:)
  
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  by Firebrand on September 5th, 2008
- You are welcome. Thank you for your kind consideration.
  
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by miRi hates social norms and regulations on September 12th, 2008
depends on the one praying and whether they think it'll work or not, i'd imagine
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by Little Monster_09 on March 4th, 2011
It is very strong that no one can comprehend it.
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by Mephistopheles on September 12th, 2008
The power of prayer is so strong and that it can be seen not working all over the Earth throught time
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