by compound complex 27 Replies latest jw friends
I personally heard a local elder, discussing his recently DA'd daughter, distressed that Jehovah would not hear her prayers, because she wouldn't use the literal, English word, "Jehovah".
I threw up in my mouth a little.
Another thing I heard, was a sister saying that apostates "cannot" say the word "Jehovah".
I can't even make this stuff up.
/thread on account of loosie's comment lol.
Nailed it!
Typical JW statement: "If you pray without Jehovah's name, he won't hear it."
Wow... this means he never heard Jesus' prayers, then. Have JWs never wondered about this?
I thank you all for your replies.
So true: some of these experiences could not have been made up!
Gratefully,
CoCo
Hi CoCo,
did/do you feel that God would respond to anyone praying to him, without the agency of a Witness?
For sure! I can talk to my Dad any time.
12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
Who is than then? "Jehovah"? No, Jesus.
Thank you, Stephen, for your heartfelt reply.
Sincerely,
CoCo
CoCo..I have no idea Bud!..Personally I don`t think anyones Prayers are heard..
........................OUTLAW
I believe God not only hears but answers prayers, "heaven" knows (pun intended) he's answered many a prayer of mine over the years, but then again, I've never been a JW with "unusual" expectations. ( and I do believe that is one of the KEYS of prayer.... expectation).
Growing up as a witness, I thought only the Jehovah's Witness's prayers were heard. I think I felt a little conceited with this attitude. I honestly don't think that God hears my prayers now. If God is all powerful, then it shouldn't be too much trouble to answer a prayer. But I still compelled to pray some times.
God is usually too busy finding my mom's car keys, so she can go to the meeting, to be worried about what everyone else is praying for...
