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I did when I went to a Christian school.
no. i consider prayer to be a personal thing. i prefer not to do it in public, unless it's a one-liner. besides, i have no way of knowing whether i am offending someone.
I have occasionally, as I have felt led.
I haven't, since I didn't go to a public school, and I'm pretty new to where I work, so I don't really know anyone that well. But I think it would be a great thing to do!
We pray at school every day in homeroom, but I go to a Catholic school so it's the normal thing there.
I don't really like praying with others except for to give thanks. I don't like to pray for help with others, I guess.
To ask a question, do any of you read your bible at school or work? I keep mine with me to read when I get free time at school, but I try to be discreet about it so it doesn't seem like I'm flaunting it or anything.
We pray at least twice a day in my school. It's really enjoyable because we have unique kinds of prayers.
@too_pretty_to_die@xanga - Jesus offended a lot of people with his messages.
@GaugeCheck - I do read my Bible at school. Usually we have a few minutes of free time at the end of our classes, so out it comes. I bring a highlighter and a pencil with it too, so I can underline stuff that sticks out to me or write notes in it, and highlight verses that are really amazing. No one really pays attention to me because they're all doing their own thing anyway and I go to a Christian school so it's not unusual.
However I will say that if I went to a public school, I'd do the same thing. (Maybe even more often...which sounds weird...but it makes sense to me. Does anyone else know what I mean?)
Yeah, don't flaunt it like, "Oh I'm a Christian and I'm so godly sitting here reading my Bible and you're all pagans." But don't try to hide it either. Sometimes if I'm reading my Bible in a public place, someone will ask me what I'm reading...a great witnessing oppurtunity. Don't be afraid to let others know about your faith.
@MeanwhileInATownCalledSpoons@xanga - this might come as a shocker to you... but i'm not Jesus ;)
and i don't particularly want to be, either. if someone else has no problem being judged like that, knock yourself out. but it's not going to be me for two main reasons:
1. witnessing should be done with GOOD acts, not just acts in general. being polite and respectful, donating your time to charity, loving others... all of these do a better job of showing what it means to be Christian than praying in public.
2. i have not always been Christian, so i've been on the receiving end of this issue, so to speak. i refuse to do anything that would cause someone to feel the same way i used to feel about people praying in front of me. no aspect of my faith is worth causing someone's pain.
As the need arises, I always ask if I might pray with someone "right now". But only if we are both away from our work areas. If they share some information like "my Dad died last night", I might send a prayer in email when I have a clear moment to do it. But ONLY if I feel that they won't mind. I always begin with an "I hope you don't mind, but I sincerely believe that prayer makes a difference" whether they are in person on in email.
Over the 10 years I was in the Marine Corps there were times that we had prayers but they were mostly in ceremonies, retirements and at the birthday ball.
I do remember one time at a memorial service that one of the guys I knew was offended by the prayers. I tried to explain to him that the memorial service was for the person who died, and not about him and if he was offended he should just leave the chapel instead of making a big deal in front of the person's family. I understand if he has different beliefs but I felt it was disrespectful of him to make an issue of it at a memorial service.
I am blessed to work for a Christian company who builds homes... they have 50 employees. The company provides a optional devotional for the employees every morning. I love working there. Their motto is "To Best Use Our Resources to Build the Kingdom of God"... <3
I get to pray for coworkers at least three times a week. It's not at all awkward because its built into the format of things. It's almost natural!
yes, we pray every monday and friday morning. i go to a public school. i think its great that we pray, and it can get others closer to Christ. plus some kids really need to be exposed to it. theres nothing wrong with showing your faith.
just think WWJD.
I'm not Christian, but the rest of the girls on my teams were and they always wanted to pray before the games.
When I was younger, I was so confused. I remember asking my parents 'What should I do?' and they said, 'Just pray on your own. You don't have to listen to what they say. Just say it in Arabic in stead.'
And I did.
So, from then on, I'd stand in their circle. Hold their hands. Put my head down, just as they did. I made my own prayers, while still listening to theirs and incorporating it into mine.
I suppose I did pray with them.
I think prayer is something very personal, I think it's so much more intimate to have some alone time with God rather than being in a huge group, although I won't deny that there is something powerful about being in a group of worshipers who are feeling the power and energy of the Spirit. It can be very uplifting, depending on the circumstances.
I have one of those pocket-sized Bibles that fits neatly into my purse, and I like carrying that with me on campus. I'll sit and read it while waiting for a bus or a friend for lunch, or if I'm a few minutes early to class. I don't show it off or anything, but if people ask me what I'm reading, I try to tell them very non-chalantly, so it doesn't seem like I'm gloating or anything. I've sparked some very interesting conversations that way!
I have no problem doing either. Its typically not too much of a public display because the people I am praying with need prayer about a personal issue.