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Originally Posted by Hoovie
OK just for you ILG... I'll give you one example of how I have changed my thoughts.
When I first became Pentecostal (switching from conservative Mennonite) I very much bought into Pentecostal mode of prayer and worship. I inwardly scoffed at the idea of "silent prayer" which my family held as sacred and primarily practiced. I figured, one must not only pray out loud, but there was much greater when many worshipers prayed very loud at the same time. Surely the level of fervency spoke to their power and standing with God, I reasoned.
Long story short, I no longer believe this. I actually prefer a more orderly approach where meaningful thought is given to what said. I even practice "silent prayer" very often now.
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Though I wasn't raised with silent prayer I find that God speaks to me when I pray silently in a way that never happens in a loud noisy group.