“Where do I even start? Jabez was not afraid of sounding selfish in his prayer for blessings – he was bold in his request! I feel guilty about praying such a selfish prayer when there are so many people without jobs. Lord, Thank you for being the perfect example to me. share. They are joined by SRF members and friends around the globe who are part of our Worldwide Prayer Circle.. All prayer requests are confidential and will remain with our Prayer Council for a period of 3 months. i have 5 beautiful children, 3 live with me at home. O Dearly beloved Word of God, teach me to be generous, to serve Thee as Thou dost deserve, to give without counting the cost, to fight without fretting at my wounds, to labor without seeking rest, to spend myself without looking for any reward other than that of knowing that I do Thy holy will. July 15, 2020, 8:21am #1. Postal Code. I notice a lot of prayer going on here This may not be a popular point of view, but thought it may be interesting to debate whether prayer is a self-centered or not, and whether prayer serves some greater purpose.. Prayer Intentions. i come from an alcoholic family and have been drawn to alcoholics and unstable relationships all my life. City. This is what I’m learning: I don’t know what is best for myself and for my family much of the time. Not selfish at all, prayers and good luck to you both * - El Kabong 2020-03-31 15:04:16 ; Prayers for you and your wife and her co-workers. Prayer for Being Selfish. Address 2. i feel selfish asking for prayer but i have needed help for quite a while. 44. Please pray that my baby is ok, that nothing is wrong,my heart can’t take the idea of this baby boy suffering. Amen. I feel selfish asking for prayer, I’ve tried praying myself but I feel like I have walls up and I can’t properly express myself. Search my heart Lord and cut away anything that does not please You (Psa 139:23). The practice of repeating many prayers may not be hypocritical, but it is the result of a total misconception of the Lord's character and of His relations to men. Without question, this is the most selfish prayer recorded anywhere in the Bible. There is nothing selfish about your request. Please join me in praying for my selfish spouse. Prayer request submitted. - mkovac 2020-03-31 14:27:31 Last Name. Please say a prayer for her, her fellow co-workers and everyone on the front lines around the world. I have been asking for God to move me into a new job. Catholic Living. Last Name. - 21TAS 2020-03-31 14:49:22 ; Both of you have been added to my family's list * - graNDfan 2020-03-31 14:41:46 ; Of course. I fell in love with who I thought was the perfect man. (I know this. Close Prayer Request *Email *First Name. Personal prayer topics and prayer points are super crucial for every Christian. But selfish faith can also cause us to forget the hugeness and reality of God. Selfish Prayer Request. Thank you for your unending love that never fails. Expects and wants mercy from others but is critical, impatient, and intolerant of others’ offences. We cannot be evil or completely selfish in our prayer life. Or do you think we should just make assumptions, which are usually malicious, about the person because they may have done something terrible (such as infidelity)? Page 3 of 3 < Prev 1 2 3. maryrose Powers. Thank you for your mercy and grace that is completely undeserved. The ONLY prayer that would originate from the self would be the prayer for salvation. Re: I feel so selfish but PRAYER REQUEST Prayers for you and yours. We loose trust. Prayer is the place for honoring His holiness, admitting our needs, and confessing total dependence upon God. Will any part of Ireland survive? I’ve actually learned about 8 hindrances to prayer that can have a negative impact. Selfish faith can benefit us in some ways. But this is a kind of fun prayer request … Selfish Prayers James 4:3 diagnoses one of the most insidious problems which always undermines, and often devastates our prayer lives. Prayer is the communication and supplication and giving thanks to God. i recently ended the relationship with their father who is an alcoholic and cheated on me for two years-possibly longer. Cannot go a day without it. Treats me like a roommate and housekeeper. They are selfish, self-seeking, self-motivated. Donate. I’ve done this. Since I am the one who said Jabez was a selfish prayer, let us compare that prayer with one in Acts: Jabez' prayer: 1 Chron 4:10 Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me , and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me !” At any time you can unsubscribe and remove your consent. Discussion in 'Prayer requests' started by padraig, Jul 22, 2016. ... Not selfish at all. 8 comments. Here are a few simple prayers you can use when you need help. The Sabotage of Selfish Prayers. Children can do this , but I think we often forget to do this. Do you believe you deserve to know what you're praying for for that person? Finally, some short-circuit their prayers due to their own selfishness. Wrong motives; Like it or not, we can sometimes approach God with wrong intentions, reasons or motives. Prayer Request. Seeks activities that make it socially acceptable more and more. Let’s take a look… 8 Hindrances to Prayer. Email. July 1, 2005 Updated: March 17, 2011 1:15 p.m. ... by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6). His name was Nabal and his wife’s name was Abigail.. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband was surly and mean in his dealings—he was a Calebite. Request Prayers Request prayers from the Self-Realization Fellowship Prayer Council. Your email will not be shared. It is the place where selfish ambitions are abandoned, faith is focused, and petitions are made. It sounds like you are blessed in being able to have others who depend on you and they have someone who takes that responsibility seriously. Be Mindful of Selfish Faith. Wants prayer for his troubles but prays little for the troubles of others – watch for prayer requests. To pray to a purpose we must pray aright, and in the Lord's Prayer we have a most wonderful pattern, for it caters … These are not selfish and shallow requests, these people are simply asking God for help.And people do pray for the starvation of the Africans,But keep in mind it is a better use of prayer time to pray for the damned souls in Hell and the suffering souls in Purgatory because the worst suffering on earth can not compare to that in Hell and Purgatory. I am asking for prayers for 2021. At first look it sounds like he was asking for more land property – a literal translation in our culture today but not in the times of this writing. We are often hit with times of need and uncertianity, and you can always turn to God who promises to be your refuge and strength. 1 Samuel 25:2-11 2 A certain man in Maon, who had property there at Carmel, was very wealthy. Please join me in prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Montserrat. Second, he asks for his territory to be enlarged. 4:3). Selfish worship allows us to praise God on a personal level. A lot of us feel as though our prayers go unheard because we don’t take the time to listen to what he says. Self-centered sermons can make God’s Word come alive in a more intimate way. Otherwise, all prayer for we Christians originates in the Spiritual Nature, our fully functioning SPIRITUAL relationship with and through the Trinity. Monks and nuns of the Self-Realization Fellowship Prayer Council pray daily for all those who request prayers for physical, mental, and spiritual healing and for world peace. I came across Our Lady of Good Success about 20 years ago and gave out the leaflets for many years. The problem we’re told, is a kind of selfish praying that eventually reshapes our prayer lists, turning our communication with God into little more than a personal “wish list” aimed at a less painful and a more enjoyable existence.