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Can a Sinner Pray to G-d?



Question:

I don't feel that that I have any right to pray to G-d. I'm not religious at all. Over the years, I've committed many sins. Since i've turn against G-d and transgressed His commandments, how can I approach Him in Prayer?

Answer:

Each morning, when we wake up, we say in our prayers, "My G-d, the soul you gave me is pure...."

No matter what you do with your life, your soul remains pure. Even at the time you are committing the worst crime, your soul screams inside like a captive woman, remaining faithful to her Beloved Above.

And now you want to take away from her that last opportunity to scream out loud for help?


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Posted: Sep 19, 2008
Can a Sinner Pray to G-d?
In His infinite mercy and never ending love...Our Father G-d WILL hear the prayer of a sinner--the prayer of asking forgiveness (repentance).
Posted By Anonymous, Houston, TX

Posted: Sep 19, 2008
Yes, a sinner must pray to G-d
It is at times when you are in the deepest despair and are most aware of your sin that you really must turn to G-d and ask for His forgiveness. He is the only One that you can really turn to and pour your heart out to. Tell Him everything that you feel and rest assured that He completely understands, because He is your Maker after all and knows you better than you know yourself!
Posted By Elisheva, Chester, UK

Posted: Sep 18, 2008
if a sinner prays, and still knows he's sinned, not good.......real prayer is with a sinless heart, honestly and sincerely done..........
Posted By dg



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