tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post1030243901317759749..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: A Place to PrayLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-11303899598954986202011-07-15T11:52:39.341-04:002011-07-15T11:52:39.341-04:00Please for humanity's sake please do it once
...Please for humanity's sake please do it once<br />I have made a blog at blogger.com Since i have added a google adsense in the blog but haven't made a penny with this. I need your help and support to help me make some money to PAY MY Tuition Fees.<br /><br />What you have to do is follow these simple steps<br /><br />1.go to my blogger profile and visit my blog "Kwotz - Golden WordsMajid Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912405599661249292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-42808549037906240722011-07-14T21:16:09.598-04:002011-07-14T21:16:09.598-04:00It's The Message. I've actually studied th...It's The Message. I've actually studied that translation, and it's really cool because it's translated straight from the Greek and Hebrew unlike most modern translations that come from the King James. I read the whole story about how and why Eugene Peterson translated it and was very impressed. Plus, he just has such a lovely poetic way of phrasing things.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-82187663437527374892011-07-14T20:40:11.021-04:002011-07-14T20:40:11.021-04:00Dina, I meant to ask you, what translation did you...Dina, I meant to ask you, what translation did you use for the scripture? I love the wording. And I can't wait to listen to the website you mentioned.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-22581484872934666602011-07-14T19:05:00.341-04:002011-07-14T19:05:00.341-04:00That's cool about praying on your knees, Suzie...That's cool about praying on your knees, Suzie. I sometimes bow on my knees during worship at church, but they usually hurt before long, and I situate myself with my rear on the floor beside my knees.<br /><br />Yes, walking and praying on the beach is the best. When I'm really in a funk and needing a special time with God that's where I head. Some of my best dates with my husband Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-3371872747104232042011-07-14T18:07:16.573-04:002011-07-14T18:07:16.573-04:00Hey, Dina. I love your entire prayer series. It...Hey, Dina. I love your entire prayer series. It's no secret that your favorite prayer place and mine are the same. And yes, I pray during my walks - I haven't been able to walk for a while, and I miss it terribly.<br /><br />I usually have a running prayer with God all through the day, too. And my walking and praying at the beach would be considered my special prayer times, I think.<br />Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-58407678546006578682011-07-14T15:57:08.040-04:002011-07-14T15:57:08.040-04:00Happy to hear the Inkies have been getting in that...Happy to hear the Inkies have been getting in that good prayer time. And I'm glad you're enjoying the series, Deb.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85669891499647327652011-07-14T15:13:27.368-04:002011-07-14T15:13:27.368-04:00I've been thinking about this all day. I do a ...I've been thinking about this all day. I do a lot of praying in the car. Lately I've been doing a lot of praying everywhere I go! <br /><br />I'm enjoying the series, Dina. I'm going to look them all over again before your next one.Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-487137146942025202011-07-14T14:52:16.489-04:002011-07-14T14:52:16.489-04:00Sounds like we have a lot in common, Elaine.Sounds like we have a lot in common, Elaine.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-69592905149054242392011-07-14T14:51:43.335-04:002011-07-14T14:51:43.335-04:00See, ladies, Susanne and Therese the saint agree, ...See, ladies, Susanne and Therese the saint agree, sleeping is fine :)<br /><br />Great idea about jotting down distractions, Susanne. And who knows, maybe their not distractions at all. Maybe God is helping you plan your day.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88902026709353539182011-07-14T13:58:22.961-04:002011-07-14T13:58:22.961-04:00Dina, I'm enjoying the music. I have it playi...Dina, I'm enjoying the music. I have it playing in the background while I work! I have done prayer walks, prayer while driving and, off and on, have had special chairs at home for prayer. I also feel close to God in nature.Elaine Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12722896306505125022011-07-14T13:07:00.320-04:002011-07-14T13:07:00.320-04:00Me too, Jen! Therese of Lisieux had a nice quote a...Me too, Jen! Therese of Lisieux had a nice quote about falling asleep during prayer. Basically that parents love their children when they're sleeping, so she knew God loved her when she fell asleep praying, too.<br /><br />I like the quote about prayer. Good tools, too. I sometimes keep a piece a paper handy aside from a journal, so I can write down things that pop into my head and distract Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-11715683390707591032011-07-14T12:46:46.993-04:002011-07-14T12:46:46.993-04:00Anyone out there tried praying while walking, biki...Anyone out there tried praying while walking, biking, or jogging?Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-91305615862990269272011-07-14T12:46:26.826-04:002011-07-14T12:46:26.826-04:00DeAnna, the "soaking prayer" that goes a...DeAnna, the "soaking prayer" that goes along with the music I linked to says that sleeping is allowed :) Which brings to mind a whole different topic, which is dreams. I wonder if we fall asleep praying if we are more likely to have spiritual dreams? That would be cool.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-48756099931434201482011-07-14T12:34:54.990-04:002011-07-14T12:34:54.990-04:00Oh, Jennifer, that's me, too!
I talk to God m...Oh, Jennifer, that's me, too!<br /><br />I talk to God most of the day and I pray before my Bible reading at night, but if I stay still and pray/meditate/listen for very long, I'll fall asleep.<br /><br />Even if I'm not trying to pray, I'm one of those people who fall asleep if I get still.<br /><br />:::blush:::DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-33738215662082809762011-07-14T12:17:17.677-04:002011-07-14T12:17:17.677-04:00I call that praying without ceasing, Jen. And real...I call that praying without ceasing, Jen. And really, I think that's the ultimate goal. To just live in the awareness of God's presence and commune with him throughout the day. But I also think it's good to have a special time set aside too, almost like a date with a spouse. Maybe you could try some more active form of prayer like incorporating singing, dancing, journaling, or Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-74615363304591360032011-07-14T12:13:00.422-04:002011-07-14T12:13:00.422-04:00I pray in the car a lot, Niki. And it's nice t...I pray in the car a lot, Niki. And it's nice to crank up the worship music. I was thinking that even if someone took public transportation they could always put in earphones and close their eyes to pray.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-37161552667812434092011-07-14T11:36:37.083-04:002011-07-14T11:36:37.083-04:00Most of my prayer time is spent as a stream of con...Most of my prayer time is spent as a stream of conciousness conversation with God that just pops up throughout the day. I have a really hard time sitting in one place and praying for long stretches of time. I hate to admit it, but when I try, I often fall asleep. When I get to heaven, God's probably going to look at me and say, "Oh yes. You're my sleepy daughter."Jennifer AlLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178922554247015759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-60042252340012536552011-07-14T11:29:27.280-04:002011-07-14T11:29:27.280-04:00I must be easily distracted, because it's diff...I must be easily distracted, because it's difficult for me to pray outside. Excessive natural stimuli, I suppose. <br />I like to pray while driving. It keeps my natural mind occupied and it's a safe place to be loud or quiet. <br />I agree, prayer IS to be enjoyed! And it should be two-way communication, original, personal, and fresh! No Stepford Wife praying, here!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84916960159087185852011-07-14T08:30:15.896-04:002011-07-14T08:30:15.896-04:00Well, Anita, you might enjoy making a special litt...Well, Anita, you might enjoy making a special little prayer area in your home where you bring a little bit of nature indoors through plants, art, and some sort of nature sounds. <br /><br />In Virginia sometimes it gets too hot to really enjoy the outdoors. I was riding my bike and praying a few weeks ago and thought to myself, "Someone needs to fix the air conditioning in my outdoor Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-20771042354914124132011-07-14T08:26:27.263-04:002011-07-14T08:26:27.263-04:00Thanks, Barb. You made me smile. One of my three p...Thanks, Barb. You made me smile. One of my three places at home that I pray is in my back yard on a cushioned porch swing. In fact, when the last one died, I had to go buy a new one ASAP.<br /><br />God is a loving father. Can you imagine if your children only talked to you out of a sense of compulsion or duty? Yuck! He wants mutual enjoyment during that lovely relational time.<br /><br />In two Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-14333934165759074462011-07-14T08:21:04.582-04:002011-07-14T08:21:04.582-04:00I enjoy my prayer most when I'm outside. My on...I enjoy my prayer most when I'm outside. My only aids are the natural sounds and solitude of the prairie. <br /><br />I'm not outside that much from Nov to March, but even with the cold wind biting my cheeks, I'm so aware of His presence and that's when praise spurts from my mouth. When I'm inside, my prayers seem to centre more on what I need.<br /><br />Thanks for the post, Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-33594825662508032492011-07-14T08:05:02.456-04:002011-07-14T08:05:02.456-04:00"God intended for us to enjoy prayer." W..."God intended for us to enjoy prayer." What a simple and powerful reminder!<br /><br />I've been through all kind of 'classes' on prayer--one suggested dividing an hour into 12 segments, each focused on a different type of prayer. While some may find that helpful, formats like that always seems to turn prayer into a painful task, and not a pleasant conversation.<br /><br />IBarbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.com