Is it proper to ask God for things? such as a child, money, etc.?
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Yes! Look at Matt 7; If you ask for God's love or his forgivness then he will give it to you!\n\nAs for more earthly possesions, you can always ask but He might not answer in the way you expect (I had an experience of this today. I got what I asked for, and more, but it wasn't what I was expecting! He must have a sense of humour!). I don't think it is wrong to ask (though you should really thank him and ask for forgivness even more often) but sometimes I feel a bit guilty. I tend to just tell Him what I am worried about, that I trust that what He does is right, and put my faith in His judgement. If it is right, then you will get what you ask for!\n\nPS For a good reference to asking for a child, look at 1 Samuel 1, and read about Hannah.
485257
It is only God that can give gifts that will stand the test of time. His gifts are eternal.We should not be chasing and acquiring worldly gifts for they are vain.
519450
You'd have to ask God.
372826
No, it's not a sin. In the Lord's prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread." which means "Give me food."\n\nIt's not a sin to ask for a guy as long as you don't an him sexually and for no other purpose. The bible speaks of how it's good to marry.\n\nI'm not an expect at this, though. I recommend asking your priest or pastor. But that's my two cents on it.
658086
Not neccessarily.  It is more of a well-wish than a prayer.
412834
do not unless he asks. just pray for him. and if he does ask, prayer's still good part of the help.
373013
yea.. you can ask for your money in whatever way you want it.\n\nthis is america.
203371
I don't really know the will of God. I do ask him to show me his will every morning.I believe getting through the day without hurting anyone and helping others less fortunate than me is what his will would be. Have faith, though it's hard at times.
993094
I do give it to God, but I still pray. Remember that Paul tells us to "pray without ceasing." \n\nGod bless, and good question\n<><
700050
I am not a christian, but did god not turn the tables over when the people were exchanging money, someplace in the bible?  something like that......not sure how he might feel about bingo...
319909
Well on the one hand, it's not like God couldn't afford it....  "For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills." \nPsalms 50:10\n\n...But on the other hand, He doesn't answer prayer like some cosmic vending machine where you plug in the coin of prayer and out pops whatever blessing you ask for.\n\n1 John 5:14  And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing ***according to his will***, he heareth us:  (15)  And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.\n\nhttp://web.express56.com/~bromar/
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If You wud b jesus then i wud have asked for 10 points but if i wud really ask jesus then its simply Please God Give us True peace coz if we have that we have everything that include love, money, relationship everything.
941389
Yes.  God should worship us and give us money!!!  Heck, he's God.  Why does he need money.  If I could make water into wine I wouldn't be beggin from people with a basket on Sunday.  I'd be home drinking :)
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No it cannot work UNLESS it is God's will... \n\nTherefore pray that you will be in God's will and if you need the money He will show you a way to obtain it or he will gift it to you...
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God says to help all who ask. Even if only one out of ten really need it, you'll be missing the one if you don't help them all. God says He even disguises angels as needy so if you don't help all who ask you might be saying no to an angel. God also says if you help those in need you will never be in need yourself. Life is made up of choices, that's why we're here. The choices we make, is the deciding factor in who we follow.
1111182
ask your church if they have work you could do for money
1055979
The money has the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" printed on it.  When you pick up money off the ground you're receiving a reward from God.  God is providing for you.