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Lets Pray On the eve of this Christmas, I'm thankful to pray. Prayers for safe travels. Prayers for good weather. Prayers of family love and togetherness. Prayers for open arms and loving hugs. Prayers for precious time. Prayers of Peace and harmony. Prayers happiness, love and joy. In this I Pray Amen #prayer #kindness #blessed #love #pray #prayers #lovetopray #Blessings #beautiful #praying #thankful #grateful #blessedbylove #letspray

If God Rewards Effort, Explain the People Who Never Got a Chance

I’ve watched people lose their faith not because of tragedy, but because they were told tragedy wouldn’t happen if they believed hard enough. When suffering comes, they don’t just feel pain — they feel betrayed. By God. By the church. By the promises they were given. Should churches talk less about rewards and more about endurance, or do you think hope requires those promises? #Jesus #God #Church #Prayer

I Worked Hard My Whole Life, Where Was the Blessing?

I was raised to believe that if you worked hard, stayed faithful, and did the right thing, God would take care of the rest. I did all of that. I worked long hours, showed up for my family, went to church, prayed regularly. And yet here I am, later in life, still struggling in ways I never expected. I’m not angry at God, but I am confused. When people say “God blesses those who help themselves,” I wonder who that’s supposed to apply to. Because I helped myself for decades, and the blessing never really showed up the way I was promised. Maybe faith isn’t about outcomes. But if that’s true, we need to stop pretending effort guarantees anything. #Jesus #God #Prayer

I’m Still Figuring It Out

I don’t go to church every week, and I don’t think I ever will. Some Sundays I feel grounded there; other times I feel disconnected or out of place. What I’ve learned is that faith doesn’t always fit neatly into habits. Some seasons call for structure, others for distance. I don’t think God is offended by uncertainty. If anything, I think honesty matters more than routine. Right now, my faith lives somewhere between showing up and stepping back — and I’m okay with that. I’d rather wrestle with belief than pretend I’ve got it figured out. #Jesus #God #Prayer

Community Is Part of the Faith

I understand why people drift away from church, but I don’t think faith was ever meant to be a solo project. Scripture talks about gathering, accountability, and bearing each other’s burdens — and those things are hard to practice alone. When faith becomes purely private, it’s easy to avoid discomfort, correction, or responsibility. Church isn’t perfect. It’s full of flawed people. But that’s kind of the point. It’s a place where belief gets tested in real relationships, not just thoughts. For me, choosing not to go isn’t just about preference — it changes the shape of the faith itself. #Prayer #Praying #Church

I Still Go to Church — Not Because I Have To, But Because I Need To

I still go to church most Sundays, and not because I think God is keeping attendance. I go because my life gets loud and messy, and church is one of the few places where everything slows down for an hour. It’s not about the building or the ritual alone — it’s about being reminded that I’m not carrying everything by myself. Could I pray at home? Sure. I do. But being around other people who are also trying, failing, and showing up anyway matters to me. Faith, for me, isn’t just private reflection — it’s shared responsibility. I don’t judge anyone who doesn’t go, but I know that without church, my faith tends to shrink into whatever fits my schedule instead of shaping it. #Jesus #Prayer

Lets pray I'm thankful to pray today. Thankful for a beautiful day unfolding. I'm thankful for breath, (hold it in for 3 seconds) Im thankful for grace (Hold for 3 seconds) I breathe out the old (Blow out softly as long as you can) I breathe in new life (Hold for 3 seconds) Im thankful for my heart today (Put your hand over your heart) Im thankful for the comfort of silence (Wait 3 seconds) In this I pray Amen #prayer #kindness #blessed #love #pray #prayers #lovetopray #Blessings #beautiful #praying #thankful #grateful #blessedbylove #letspray #lovetoyou

Does prayer change God, or does it change us?

This is something I go back and forth on. Some people pray with very specific requests. Others pray more for peace, guidance, or strength. I’ve done both. But over time, I’ve noticed that prayer doesn’t always change my situation — it changes how I carry it. And that makes me wonder if that was the point all along. I don’t think there’s one correct way to pray. I think our prayers evolve as we do. I’d love to hear how other people’s prayer habits have changed over the years. #Prayer #Jesus

Most of my prayers aren’t words anymore.

I don’t really know how to explain this without sounding strange, but a lot of my prayers don’t come out as sentences. They’re more like feelings. Pauses. Deep breaths when I don’t know what to ask for. I used to feel guilty about that, like I wasn’t doing it right. But lately I’ve been thinking — maybe prayer isn’t about saying the right thing. Maybe it’s about showing up honestly, even when you don’t have language. If prayer is communication, I don’t think it has to be polished. #Prayer #Jesus

I still go to church to pray, even when it feels outdated.

I know a lot of people have stopped going to church, and I get why. But for me, there’s something grounding about sitting in the same space every week and praying the same prayers people have said for generations. It’s not that I think God only listens there. It’s that the routine reminds me I’m not alone in this. That faith existed before my problems and will exist after them. Sometimes I feel out of place for holding onto that. Sometimes it feels old-fashioned. But it’s still how I pray best. #Jesus #Bible #Prayer