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Do prayers need to be said out loud?

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No, because God knows what we want before we even tell Him. Sometimes it's helpful to say certain prayers out loud because it can build our faith to hear ourselves making those requests of God, but praying in your mind is perfectly fine.

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There is someone I am praying for and expecting a healing for. Do I have to touch him (lay hands) for the healing to take place?

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No, just pray to God for their healing. You don't even have to be in their presence.

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I am a born again Christian, and I bet on football. Is that okay?

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Whatever your religion (or even if you are not religious for that matter), gambling is not good. It is a waste of money and can become too addictive. Rather than gambling, give any spare cash to a charity.

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What is a good prayer for someone who suffers from anxiety?

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Don't worry too much about making it a "good" prayer. Say what's in your heart, and don't worry about saying "the right thing." God accepts all petitions from the heart, though that doesn't always mean His answer will be "yes." Try something like, "Lord, please help me with my problem with anxiety. It is making things really difficult for me and I need Your help. If it is your will, please help me." Feel free to add anything you want.

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I'm Christian. Is it okay to have a couple of social drinks?

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There are different opinions about this matter, depending on the church you go to. In my humble opinion, drinking to the point of drunkenness is not okay and goes against the Fruits of the Spirit. Drinking in moderation is appropriate, but drinking excessively is not.

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Is prayer the same thing as meditation?

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No, not in the least. The key difference is that prayer is in the mindset of Christianity (or some other religion that lays claim to prayer), while meditation is anything one could consider spiritual exercise.

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Is it okay to pray to Jesus to heal my sore thumb?

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Go right ahead, but I'd advise against holding your hands in the clasped-fists position.

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Will Jesus or God be listening when I say my prayers, or will it be both?

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There's no real way to know for sure who's listening, just whether there are results. It could be God, Jesus, Mary, or maybe Gabriel will be filling in this century. Regardless, it should be okay to thank, for granting your prayers, whoever it is you prefer.

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Do you have evidence that prayer works?

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Prayer isn't a scientific process. If you believe that God exists and is a benevolent God, you believe that he's listening and knows what's best—which might not necessarily be what you pray for. It's more about spending time with your creator and coming to be at peace with God's plan, whatever it may be, than about making things happen by praying. (Although it's nice when that happens!)

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Do you have some good prayer words for healing a sick family member?

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Prayer isn't about the specific words you say. It's about your faith in God's love and power.

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What is a thinking prayer?

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Perhaps you are referring to meditative prayer? Meditative or contemplative prayer is when you focus all of your thoughts towards God.

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