NE GA Pappy
Mr. Pappy
I have listened to a lot of preachers and people praying at church and other functions, and a lot of these southern born and bred good Christian folk, when they are praying out loud, pray by speaking in old English words. Something like
Oh God, we beseech thee, that thou mayest grant our humble request.
I wonder if folk think that God only understands Old English, or that it is somehow more holy or reverent to speak that way? Maybe it is just something they grew up hearing and has become habit.
I don't think there is anything wrong with praying that way if one desires, I just wondered why folk do that. Personally, I feel like God wants a relationship with me, and I speak to Him just like I do to my Dad, my mom or my wife. My prayers go something like..
God, thanks for this beautiful day. I am grateful that I get to see it and everything you have made. Would you, please, guide me today and let me make wise decisions that honor You. I want to be the servant you desire, and I need Your direction today. Protect us from the pitfalls that would cause us to stumble or not honor You.
Oh God, we beseech thee, that thou mayest grant our humble request.
I wonder if folk think that God only understands Old English, or that it is somehow more holy or reverent to speak that way? Maybe it is just something they grew up hearing and has become habit.
I don't think there is anything wrong with praying that way if one desires, I just wondered why folk do that. Personally, I feel like God wants a relationship with me, and I speak to Him just like I do to my Dad, my mom or my wife. My prayers go something like..
God, thanks for this beautiful day. I am grateful that I get to see it and everything you have made. Would you, please, guide me today and let me make wise decisions that honor You. I want to be the servant you desire, and I need Your direction today. Protect us from the pitfalls that would cause us to stumble or not honor You.