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Do the dead pray for the living?
Intercession of the dead for the living To which of the holy ones will you turn?”. Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19–31 indicates the ability of the dead to pray for the living.
What does God say when you don’t make it to heaven?
John 14:6 Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.” We can’t get to heaven by works, because God doesn’t pick favorites.
Where do my prayers go?
Where Do My Prayers Go? is a children’s book that’ll captivate your child’s imagination, and most importantly get him or her to consider what happens when they lay down to sleep, praying the Lord their souls to keep. It encourages them to pray for others.
Where in the Bible does it say God hears our prayers?
1 Peter 3:12 – “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 3. 1 John 5:15 – “And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.” 4.
Can you pray to angels?
Jesus said (quoting the Old Testament), “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only” (Matthew 4:10). Angels were created by God (just as we were), and only our Creator is worthy of our adoration. We also aren’t to pray to angels — and we don’t need to!
How can I be sure God listens to my prayers?
How to practice listening prayer
- Come to God with your request for guidance.
- Wait in silence for God to speak for 10-12 minutes.
- Jot down any Scripture, songs, impressions, or pictures God gives you.
- Share how God spoke to you with your prayer partners and follow God’s will.
How do we know God hears us when praying?
1 John 5:14 says, “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” This is because we are constantly plagued with doubts, wondering if He hears us or listens to our prayers. Even David, a man after God’s own heart, faced the same fears.
How do you say Salam to the dead?
As for offering the salam greeting, there is no harm in that. When we pass by a graveyard, we are recommended to say: “Assalamu alaikum, or peace be to you. This is the dwelling place of people who were believers.” This is a greeting to the dead which is communicated to them by God.
What do you pray for God of Heaven?
God of Heaven, I pray that I see doors and see heaven be opened. Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the clouds pour down righteousness. Let the earth be opened up and let salvation bear fruit, and righteousness spring up with it.
What happens to your life when you pray to God?
Prayer can do anything God can do, and as God can do anything, prayer is omnipotent.” Prayer can move mountains. It can change hearts and shape families. It can transform neighborhoods and even nations. It’s the ultimate source of power because it is the power of Almighty God.
What does the Bible say about praying for others?
When we pray for others, God releases His grace and power into their lives. After commanding Christians to “pray for each other,” James goes on to say: “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16). Prayer makes a powerful difference in the lives of those we pray for. Prayer itself has no power.
What happens when we pray to our Heavenly Father?
What happens when we pray will always be for our good, and it will come in God’s own time and way. It will come from a heavenly Father who, in His love wants what is best, in His wisdom knows what is best, and in His power does what is best.