Yes, this is important. People define prayer in different ways. The general consensus is that it is communication with God, but what is it most like? Talking in person? Talking on the phone? Texting? Sending an email or letter? Why is it important? There are several FAQ, such as
-"Isn't it irrelevant because anything that will happen was already going to?"
Who says it didn't happen because you prayed for it?
or
-"How do I know that God hears me?"
Sometimes you don't. It's an issue of faith, to trust Him anyway.
I don't think that praying is like any of the above forms of communication. It's unique. Furthermore, prayer is important because your relationship with God is, well, a relationship. How do you build a relationship with someone you don't talk to? (Yes, for the sake of argument I am including IMing on sites and Facebook, texting and other forms of direct two-sided communication as "talking.")
So, have you talked to God today?
-"Isn't it irrelevant because anything that will happen was already going to?"
Who says it didn't happen because you prayed for it?
or
-"How do I know that God hears me?"
Sometimes you don't. It's an issue of faith, to trust Him anyway.
I don't think that praying is like any of the above forms of communication. It's unique. Furthermore, prayer is important because your relationship with God is, well, a relationship. How do you build a relationship with someone you don't talk to? (Yes, for the sake of argument I am including IMing on sites and Facebook, texting and other forms of direct two-sided communication as "talking.")
So, have you talked to God today?
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