healing power of god

I’ve read that the power of prayer is recommended in Cancer Centers…that those that pray improve their chances (call it power of the mind, or what you will)…they…the ones who are doing it, call it prayer.

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scientists have proved that the power of prayer has literally no effect on the outcome.

That’s not entirely correct.

id keep praying If god brings you to it he’ll bring you through it

im already seeing a therapist but nothing helps

Believe it or not, I was christened, but I looked at the world and it depressed me like hell, so I decided to become an Athiest and my life seemed to become happier.

Before I give my advice though I would like to say this. I am not, in any way, shape or form saying you have to push god out of your life, cause you have every right to believe in whatever you want to. I am just trying to give some helpful advice.

And the advice is that if religion isnt making you happy then maybe you need to think about whether it is right for you, because at the end of day the most important person in this world is you.

Just my advice, and I hope you get through this one way or another -Benji

sunshineyx3 I appreciate that you are praying. Please keep at it. God does not answer sometimes for the following reasons:

1. You may be required to examine yourself and find out if you need to correct in any area like for eg: forgiving someone, change a particular behavior, change a particular belief, etc. Because God might want you to realize and make the change before he sends you the solution.

2. What you asking for may not be appropriate. God does not anything you ask for. God is our father and gives us only what is good.

Please also examine these areas of your like, keep praying and most importantly read the Bible.

‘Largest Study of Prayer to Date Finds It Has No Power to Heal.’ google that, its a headline for an edition of the LA times dated in 2006. quite interesting.

true we may need a larger study. what are you referring to? has there been a more recent study by intelligent minds of science that I’ve not came across? if there is I will gladly retract my previous statement and apologise.

sunshineyx3, scientists have proved that the power of prayer has literally no effect on the outcome. im sorry to hear your going through a hard time of it and in many ways I envy the fact that you have a religion that may help you guide your way through hard times. if youre feeling depressed I suggest not touching any prescribed anti-depressants as this can lead down a slippery slope, but what I will suggest is healthy eating and lots of excersise. ‘healthy body, healthy mind’ isnt just an empty statement. it actually works!

First, I had cousins who lived in Hinsdale 20 years ago! They are now in Grand Rapids, MI. The Lord is Gracious and Merciful. He is worthy of all our praise. Cutting is hurting the very temple He built for worship, for He is so worthy of all our worshipfullness. Truly give yourself to God and tell Him your desires and even question Him as to where you can use this to help better someone else’s life, because He will get you through it, as this too, will pass. Praying discernment for you, Through Christ’s Love

im sorry if thats the way it came across. that not what I was trying to do. sreiously sorry I came across like that. All im saying is dont wait for unanswered prayers just go find what you want in life and go for it.

I dont believe in God so naturaly I dont think theres a master plain or that praying dose any good, that part was only my opinion.

“”you say…not to call you out.”” no I said “im sorry, I dont want to offend you serously””

I do however believe that the whole God works in mysterious ways thing is a cop out.

“”you should pray…don’t think that God is not there to answering your prayers just cause he is not healing the pain instantly…sometime God works in mysteries ways””

im sorry, I dont want to offend you serously but the God works in mysterous ways just sounds like a cop out..

What makes more sence? 1 Praying for something that might not happen 2 Go out and find what you want in life.

I think it’s great that you are turning to God for comfort in a hard time, but know that God is not a magic genie ready to makes things better with a snap of a finger. Pain is part of growing and you will grow from this expirence. If you truely beleive in God than you know he loves you and wants the best for you. Just like your parents have to say no sometimes, because they know whats best- even if you dont agree- that is what God is doing. Maybe this guy was not right for you, though it’s hard to understand why, it is for the best. I have been through many break ups, each one as painful as the one before. And I remember feeling just like you. But it will get easier, until that one day comes where you find yourself liking someone else. In the mean time keep yourself busy. Hang out with friends, watch a movie, and dont loose faith that you will be a haapy again soon.

If you’re suicidal over a 1-year relationship, you need counseling… of the psychiatric kind.

no worries…jester_x

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God’s time is not our time - just know He is always with you through the good and bad times - just continue to “Praise’ Him daily…we have ups and downs, He stays the same/constant, Amen !! Rom 8:28 And we know that ALL things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

I have had asthma since I was born, I was brought up in a christian environment, and I have had the “laying on of hands” thing many times- as well as the prayers to cure my asthma. to no avail. I still have asthma, and I am no longer a christian. I WAS as you are now, if I only believed a little bit more, if I prayed just a little harder, if I, if I, if I- etc. I was caught up in the whole deal about “god’s plan” and nothing ever came to fruition. I also have fought against depression, within a dysfunctional family, and have not witnessed anything positive come from going to church. I do agree with a lot of what mysterywolf said in his answer. my advice- find whatever path helps you the most, and makes you the happiest, the path I found helped me be a much better person, more stable, more healthy- even though that path opened my eyes and allowed me to see organized religion for what it is. I wish you well, and hope you discover YOUR path- wherever it leads.

I don’t have the same views on religion as you do, but I know you will understand this: God helps those who help themselves.

Maybe it’s time that you stop waiting/hoping for change, when you can start making a change. I respect that you pray for some pain relief, but instead of wishing something to go away while you wallow in depression and self pity, it’s time to look at your situation through a different perspective and act on it.

Your praying about it all the time is just a way for you to relive the pain every time you do it. You’re waiting for something that might not happen - a miraculous feeling overnight that you’re ok and over the breakup. You will go nowhere until you can convince yourself that you must move on and try to forget. I know, sometimes the worst breakups stay with us for life, but we try to put all that behind us and look forward to a better future and keep positive. Feeling great again will not happen overnight or in a week, or in a month - everyone grieves over a broken relationship in their own time and in their own way. However you can be assured that moving on is a steady incline upwards, even though it can be tough.

Seriously, if you think about it, it’s not worth hurting yourself over an idiot who messed up your life as you see it for breaking up the relationship. But we humans are resilient, we learn to pick ourselves up and move on. Our brain has given us that ability, and I guess you can say that your God has given you that ability to forgive and move on. You just have to harness that ability and use it. Isn’t that God helping you, then?

I agree with mysterywolf. Look you can wait for some god to help or you can do it your self. Go out there and find what make you happy. Don’t worry about relationships right now. Don’t let relationships define you. Try to define who you are. Try new things so you can find new hobbies.

I know its hard with breakups but he’s not worth your life. Cutting your self doesn’t do any good dos it. It only takes your mind off the other pain for a little while. If you find something you enjoy though. It will help you be happier. Don’t be afraid to talk to a counselor. Trust me they are only there to help. And they won’t make you take anything you don’t want to take. Trust me ill never take happy pills cause for me it makes me someone I’m not. For me they only mask the pain instead of fixing it. For others it might work great for them.

Try one night just letting go and cry you eyes out. Let it all out. Put on some sad songs and go at it with a box of tissues. PLEASE Don’t hurt your self though. I’ve done everything I can for other friends in you position and I lost one to suicide and another to a rape/murder. That was 5 years ago and still not a day passes I don’t carry the pain and burden. I’m literally getting choked up and teary thinking about you hurting your self and I don’t even know you.

Look the point is there’s no great plain. You have to go find happiness on your own. Watch “Pursuit Of Happiness” and you’ll know what I mean.

Make it happen girl. That’s the only way it will.

Blessed be

you should pray…don’t think that God is not there to answering your prayers just cause he is not healing the pain instantly…sometime God works in mysteries ways…he my be teaching you something or have other plan in mind and the only way to accomplish what ever he/she has planned is to have you in the place you are in…There is such thing as Broken Heart Syndrome…where a traumatizing incident triggers the brain to distribute chemicals that weaken heart tissue. Yes, it actually a condition and it really does feel like a broken heart…you know that your heart will heal and all this pain will go away…just hang in there hun…I have felt the same way twice in my life…many of us have…you are strong and can make it…you know everything happens for a reason. God is always by your side and I will pray for you too…take care

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,

“You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”

Mary Stevenson, 1936

1st I will say thank for the sp check (mysterious) my bad…anyway not the point.

What makes more sense? 1 Praying for something that might not happen 2 Go out and find what you want in life.

#1 when someone has thoughts of suicide should not be told their faith is a big lie. they should pray for strength and pray for help…no it doesn’t mean that she will get it just cause she prays…but she already said “im not going to give up though.. im going keep praying.. keep going to church and remain faithful and try my hardest to follow Jesus.” so you want to push her away from her faith…now it seems to me you are tell her that her BS (Belief system) is wrong…none of us know what is right or wrong but if someone wants to have faith in anything god, nature, forces of nature, or even mankind don’t try taking that away for them. She obviously has faith already…it is different if someone has no faith.

you say…not to call you out.

Look the point is there’s no great plain (a term for God).

Who is pushing their BS on people now?

God truly does work in mysterious ways, his wonders to perform.

He does not do things the way we expect, or when we expect them,

nor does he always appear on the scene, like we would like,

however, he does hear, when we call, and he will work things out, if we remain in faith.

We are used to instant… and he is far from instant… on anything.

However, he is never late.

Meditating on his word, will help to build faith, and reduce doubts.

Developing a relationship takes time.

Learning to lean on God, for the help that you need, takes practice.

Learning to walk by faith requires time, and effort, and patience on our part.

Learning how to wait upon God, is hard, but, very worthwhile.

I sincerely hope that you keep on keeping on… I think you will be very glad you did.

what are you referring to? has there been a more recent study by intelligent minds of science that I’ve not came across? if there is I will gladly retract my previous statement and apologise.

Your initial statement was…

scientists have proved that the power of prayer has literally no effect on the outcome.

…and your source article says…

‘Largest Study of Prayer to Date Finds It Has No Power to Heal.’ google that, its a headline for an edition of the LA times dated in 2006. quite interesting.

…you’ve said two different things.

HEALING isn’t always the desired outcome. The issue at hand has to do with depression and emotional issues, not physical ailments. Prayer CAN be utilized a form of ‘ritualistic optimism’ …a way to help a person gain a positive mindset, to feel better about themself and their life… which is what is needed in this case.