Prayer request

[CowboyT]

Come on, GS78, be nice. He's hoping he lands this job, and well wishes never hurt, whether you share the religious beliefs or not.

[GS78]

Come on, GS78, be nice. He's hoping he lands this job, and well wishes never hurt, whether you share the religious beliefs or not.

This crap is funny, I am not being "not-nice" I am being realistic. We have too much government, and it includes the county level. How many times have you driven by a highway crew with one guy working and five watching?

Thats where it starts. Nothing aginst Jim, but we cant all sign our comments with the "don't tread on me flag and then petiton God(of all beings) to intervene to get one more "watcher"... Its hypocrisy, which I understand that some here don't have a problem with.

[GS78]

Please God, give us one more government employee......

Jim, pay no attention to this person...he/she was also once a gubment employee...

Father, you know my brother Jim's need. Please provide him your blessing and let him have favor with You and those that may hire him...Amen.

..........

New International Version (©1984)
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.


But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.


New International Version (©1984)
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
New Living Translation (©2007)
But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.

English Standard Version (©2001)
But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

International Standard VersionBut whenever you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees from the hidden place will reward you.

When you pray, go to your room and close the door. Pray privately to your Father who is with you. Your Father sees what you do in private. He will reward you.

King James Bible
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

American King James Version
But you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father which is in secret; and your Father which sees in secret shall reward you openly.

American Standard Version
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

Bible in Basic English
But when you make your prayer, go into your private room, and, shutting the door, say a prayer to your Father in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will give you your reward.

Douay-Rheims Bible
But thou when thou shalt pray, enter into thy chamber, and having shut the door, pray to thy Father in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret will repay thee.

Darby Bible Translation
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will render it to thee.

English Revised Version
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret, and thy Father which seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

Webster's Bible Translation
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret, will reward thee openly.

Weymouth New Testament
But you, whenever you pray, go into your own room and shut the door: then pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you.

World English Bible
But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Young's Literal Translation
But thou, when thou mayest pray, go into thy chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who is seeing in secret, shall reward thee manifestly.



.... I know a lot of things, about a lot of things, I hope you understand my point.

[GS78]

And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
"When you pray, don't ramble like heathens who think they'll be heard if they talk a lot.

King James Bible
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard.

Darby Bible Translation
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as those who are of the nations: for they think they shall be heard through their much speaking.

English Revised Version
And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Webster's Bible Translation
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Weymouth New Testament
"And when praying, do not use needless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they expect to be listened to because of their multitude of words.

World English Bible
In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

Young's Literal Translation
'And -- praying -- ye may not use vain repetitions like the nations, for they think that in their much speaking they shall be heard,

[GS78]

For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26“Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? 27“And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? 28“And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, 29yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. 30“But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! 31“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ 32“For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

34“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.


Jim, don't worry about the job. But also don't put God on the spot either....

[zephyp]

Please God, give us one more government employee......

Jim, pay no attention to this person...he/she was also once a gubment employee...

Father, you know my brother Jim's need. Please provide him your blessing and let him have favor with You and those that may hire him...Amen.

..... really? how would you answer those who prayed for the relief from catastrophic illness that lead to death? they didn't have favor? didn't pray har enough? didn't have enough internet friends?

I truly believe God hears and answers all of our prayers. We just dont always get the answer we want. Bottom line IMHO is that He is in control no matter what happens.

And, let us not allow Jim's request for prayer break into a debate...create another thread for that one...

[GS78]

[quote="zephyp
I truly believe God hears and answers all of our prayers. We just dont always get the answer we want. Bottom line IMHO is that He is in control no matter what happens.

And, let us not allow Jim's request for prayer break into a debate...create another thread for that one...[/quote] no problem, so we'll keep this thread for all "prayer requests" then? or should we create new threads for each request?...

[Jim]

Parting shot...
You can give it a rest now, GS. I only came back to check a PM from a supportive member.
I'm logging out. A'Dios, guys.

[LFS]

But also don't put God on the spot either....

With Christians like these, who needs Muslims?

I'll pray you get the job, Jim... even if others won't.

[SgtBill]

It is a shame that Jim has left the forum because of this crap. Some people just can't let things go.
. Yes, before anyone start's I am most likely one of the people that I am talking about.

Bill

[zephyp]

It is a shame Bill and I'm afraid he has left. Appears he was getting harassed via PM as well.

@ALL - if you cant post support here for Jim please dont post. If you desire to discuss then please start a new thread...

[OakRidgeStars]

It is a shame Bill and I'm afraid he has left. Appears he was getting harassed via PM as well.

It never ceases to amaze me how some adults can turn into bullying children when religious beliefs come into the discussion. It's sad, it's embarrassing, and it's unnecessary.

Since this thread seems to no longer be needed, it is now locked.