[House_Rulez]

Do you guys ever pray?

Perhaps to a God, or for religious purposes?

Or do you do it when you feel all too hopeless and things seem to go downhill.

I noticed religious and non religious pray, but religious people it's more of practice i think.

And for the non religious, they do it in times grieving and anxiety.

Whether it may be deeply serious, or it could be an exam, or something.

Or probably they need help or guidance.

Please give me thoughtful and constructive responses please.

Anything inappropriate and inconsiderate will be removed as to not offend others

[[HyuNi]]

For the longest time (couple months) I felt like there was something missing from my life. Not to sound cliche, but food had no taste, the sky had no color, and life was generally bland. Something was wrong. I realized that I had fallen off the wheel and as soon as I stopped praying, I noticed a whole bunch of other things seem to fall off the table as well.

I just started to read the Bible, pray , and do my daily QT's again and I feel like my life is starting to come back together. Just because I'm Christian, I don't force myself or think of it as an obligation to pray. Most people don't understand that praying is a two way communication and that you do 'hear' back from Him. I have experienced the power of prayer first hand and understand how important it is in my life. I think of it as this: If I had the chance to talk to someone who knew everything past & present, had the ultimate power of changing anything in this universe, and is actually actively a part of my life, why would I pass up the opportunity?

[Tennyo]

I pray to Buddha only during religious ceremonies mourning the dead or when I go to temple on new year's day. Otherwise no, I do not willingly do it. It is more familial obligation than spiritual.

[lhkim85]

I'm not sure if I believe anymore, and I don't know if I ever truly did, to be honest. I don't really pray because I don't believe it has done anything for me in my life. Every once in a while I still do, but I don't know if anyone hears.

[Temoin la Nuit]

No.. I don't ever pray. Learned when I was a kid you can't depend on something that's not reliable.

No offense to anyone who gets some kind of benefit from it.

[HERMIT]

Yeah, I pray - but it's usually more like giving thanks before I'm about to eat.

I guess you can infer that I must be praying 24/7.

[Tuffcore]

Some suggest the idea of God is innate but others would argue that its belief is merely a behavioral reminisce that was conditioned in us as infants.

When we were infants and felt danger, fear, or was in need, we reached deep into our hearts for a scream or noise. Every time we did that, a mysterious set of arms would reach down for us and comfort us. It would give us love and exactly what we needed. It's not a coincidence that we continue that behavior well into adulthood and beyond, "praying" to be heard or helped by a mysterious being in times of hopelessness and despair.

[HERMIT]

When we were infants and felt danger, fear, or was in need, we reached deep into our hearts for a scream or noise. Every time we did that, a mysterious set of arms would reach down for us and comfort us. It would give us love and exactly what we needed. It's not a coincidence that we continue that behavior well into adulthood and beyond, "praying" to be heard or helped by a mysterious being in times of hopelessness and despair.

That's a nice way of putting it.
I think I'll always remember those "set of arms" that comforted me many times during my times of need as an infant.
Too bad I never was given the identities of all those trash dumpster collectors.

[donporkuloin]

I pray once a day to God. Sometimes I don't understand his decisions, but I keep praying.

[desk]

I pray to my water bottle. The results are the same as if i was praying to God or Satan or anything else.

[dabrain]

i do pray regularly. for me its like havin a talk with a good friend

[desertrose281]

Yup I pray at least 5 times a day. There was a time in my life when I didn't pray and that was the worst time ever... I don't want to go back there. Remembering God is more than just praying so I'm trying ^^

I know for some people religion/praying is just a ritual but I suppose the point is to internalize one's actions.

[beckii]

i try to every day....its hard if im really tired though because i generally do it before i sleep..

[BoAFreakVer.300]

I pray and burn incense every morning and night to my ancestors and for good fortune.

[HSuke]

I pray to my water bottle. The results are the same as if i was praying to God or Satan or anything else.

And I pray to Joe Pesci ^__^

[akira53]

I pray to Buddha only during religious ceremonies mourning the dead or when I go to temple on new year's day. Otherwise no, I do not willingly do it. It is more familial obligation than spiritual.

Same here. Only at funerals.

[HaplessChild]

And I pray to Joe Pesci ^__^

LOL, Joe Pesci gets it DONE!

[missakky]

I try to pray everyday and keep some sort of spirituality in my life. I'm not the most religious person but I find that praying is calming for me.

[KurokiriRyuu]

not much , only if a friend is sick or family member

[Tamago86]

nope never
and when I do at funerals or wherever unfortunately it's not sincere..i don't see how it could be if I don't believe in any god, but if it makes people feel better sure why not I'll pretend..dont want to be that Richard who stands up and broadcasts my atheist beliefs to the whole congregation while everyone is praying