Is it permissible?

I've heard the same thing. I think when Jesus Christ tells us EXACTLY how to pray, and it begins with "Our Father...", we should stick to that. Otherwise Christ would have said praying to Him or the Holy Spirit would be acceptable alternatives.

A good model to remember is pray to the Father, through the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus.

 

That's good, solid stuff!

 

webdog has nailed it.

But I am curious. Can anyone think of an occasion when it is okay to pray to Jesus? I know it's done all the time, and I've even heard people call on the Holy Spirit. Just can't think of any reason to do it.

 

AMEN!!! Preach it, Webdog:thumbs:

 

We baptize in the Name of The Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost and asking God to receive it.

 

Considering all Three are the same, what difference does it really make?

Now if you asked if it makes a difference which "office" you address? Yes! The Father gets first mention, the Son second, and the Holy Ghost always speaks of Jesus and is not really "last". It's just He is the executor of the Spirit, if that can be said.

 

What about

Jesus I am a sinner ,I believe you died for my sin ,and I trust you now as my Saviour, please save me. Amen.

 

To an unbeliever who has not studied the biblical model of prayer, I'm sure the Lord understands. First and foremost it's the attitude of the heart that God hears, not the vocabulary.

 

The difference it makes is, the words came straight from Christ's mouth how to do it. To know this, and still pray the way you want to (including a so called private prayer language) is to be disobedient and snub your nose at God. Ignorance on the matter is one thing, but once one knows the correct way to pray, to not follow that is plain old disobedience and foolishness.

 

Is this a prayer of sorts?