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    Something horrible happens in your life, and someone might come up to you and say,"I hope everything works out, I'll keep you in my prayers"....I am sure we've all heard that line sometime in our lives.

    But do you believe they actually pray for you?


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    If they are religious,I believe they will....

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    Honestly, no. That's why it annoys me so much.

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    actually, the people that i know, that have said that to me, most likely would pray for me... i dont say that, because honestly, i probably wont... so i just say i'll be thinkin about you... cuz i most likely will be...

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    no....and i could care less b/c i dont believe in praying.

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    Yea they would, I know I would.

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    One thing that gets to me is when theists insist that they'll pray for me because i'm not a believer (I get this a lot for some reason).

    Seems to me there's way more important things to be commiserating with the divine about than my belief or lack thereof. It's just so silly.

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    I believe that some do, and some use it as a phrase. The person who says that to me most often, I believe she does, and I appreciate it. Not that I think it'll help, but she's taking time and emotional energy, within her belief structure, to try to provide help that she believes is available. I can appreciate good intentions.

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    But do you believe they actually pray for you?
    People I know do, and I'd know that because of who and how they are.

    Lord knows, I need it more than anyone else.

    However, it certainly has the potential to be devoid of meaning or sincerity--same as when people ask me, "How are you doing, CO," and I happen to honestly reply, "Shitty," and they say, "Great, I'm good too." This is why people who know notice that I only ask people how they are if I actually care.

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    <prays for co>

    J/K..

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    I think some people just say it out of habit, because it sounds good, because they grew up hearing it, etc. I think most who say it truly wish for things to work out for you, so I tend to think of it as well-wishing rather than literally praying.

    I never say that because I am not religious and I don't pray. But I do consciously wish for the well-being of others, which IMO is basically the same thing - the underlying desire is the same.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tampafldancer
    <prays for co>

    J/K..
    ha haa...


    Depend on who it is, I can tell who means it or doesn't.

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    Rose,I hope all is well with you,I hope nothing bad has just recently happened to you?PS...I'll Pray for you...

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    Quote Originally Posted by tiamaria
    Rose,I hope all is well with you,I hope nothing bad has just recently happened to you?PS...I'll Pray for you...
    Nah, I am doing awesome!

    But everytime I am going through something, I always get these people trying to "Pray for me".....I'd rather them give me money instead.

    I really don't see these people actually 'praying for me' though. I will normally say "I'll keep you in my thoughts" because I will most likely be thinking about them later, as Honey said.

    Out of all the people in the world they can pray for, Do they really remember to pray for me? ...And Why would they?


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    i myself have often wondered this,i always wonder will the remember my name or what not?I actually have questioned a woman who said she'd pray for me will she actually do that,she smiled and said,at the end of the night when she says her prayers she asks god to bless and attend to all of the people that she told she would pray for,instead of going down the list,lol,speaking of lists,i also actually have seen people,write my name down after they said they'll pray for me.

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    I don't pray or believe in God so I really don't care one way or the other if people pray for me or not. My neighbor is about 80 and super religious, she is always telling me that she loves me and she prays for me or whatever, in an effort to be polite I always tell her the same in return. It seems so silly to hear myself say it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RoseDelight
    Nah, I am doing awesome!

    But everytime I am going through something, I always get these people trying to "Pray for me".....I'd rather them give me money instead.
    I'm glad to hear that you are doing well. If you ever have a bad day and need me to pray for you...well, that will never happen. And, since I hate sending people money...that won't happen either...but, I am sure that I have a pair of size 5 Manolo Blahniks here. heehee

    Anyways...I think it's just an empty saying...like walking past someone without stopping and saying, "Hi! How's your day going?" And not waiting for an answer. I've always said that (above) but I stop and listen. If I am not in the mood or do not have the time to listen, then I just say "Hi! Have a great day!" But...seems this world we live in is not so much about listening...but the pretense that we are.

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    I don't believe in religion. But, I do believe in a creator. I do pray. And, if I say I am keeping someone in my thoughts and prayers, I mean it. If I can't remember someone's name, but remember the situation, I will mention the situation in a prayer and say, "And please keep the woman/man who told me about (insert whatever here) safe/whatever" I don't say something unless I have every intention of following through with something- that's my policy.


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    I HATE this. I don't pray, I don't want people to pray for me. Makes me want to say, "Okay, well, I'll go sacrifice a plump chicken for you, sweetie!" Ergh.
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    "I hope everything works out, Ill keep you in my thoughts" is what I say.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VenusGoddess
    But...seems this world we live in is not so much about listening...but the pretense that we are.
    You've hit on something I find extremely annoying. It seems that "polite" people say alot of nice stuff, and expect everyone else to do the same, whether they mean it or not. I don't like to be inundated with empty niceties, and I refuse to use them on others. What's the point?

    I think overuse ruins the whole meaning and point of saying something nice to people. Why say it if you don't mean it?

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    I think some people say it and mean it. Then on the other hand I think people say it just to say it. But on most cases I think people say it cause its the right thing to say at the moment reguardless if they mean it or not. Its like when people say "sorry" or "thank you" they dont mean it always. They just say it cause its the SOCIAL thing to do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RoseDelight
    Something horrible happens in your life, and someone might come up to you and say,"I hope everything works out, I'll keep you in my prayers"....I am sure we've all heard that line sometime in our lives.

    But do you believe they actually pray for you?
    Yes, I do believe they do. If not, it's because our society/culture doesn't permit much time for personal reflection & contemplation anymore. This, whether within an organized religion or just a personal choice to follow a particular philosophy.

    When the husband of one of my former co-workers had a horrible motorcycle accicent on his way to work a year ago, I told her I would pray for him, and did, as did many others. He was very lucky to be alive after the accident. This was about a year ago, and he is fine now, and back at work himself.

    I also belong to a prayer group which is very small. Only two others and myself, but it does help just to know there are others willing to help you in this manner.
    And while, perhaps, you can chalk this up to the "placebo effect" of helping because we believe it is true, it still helps.

    And in replying to this thread, I've also finally added a signature to my posts, a quote from a favorite song, which I think is kind of appropriate to this MB, but also reflects my belief that people are comprised of both a flesh-and-blood body and a spiritual body.


    PhaedrusZ

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    I have never really thought about that
    Im sure most people say it to be polite and if they actually do pray for you then it is more for themselves than you.
    As in it makes them feel good about themselves to pray for someone and that is why they do it.
    I am not saying this is bad or wrong in anyway. I just think that a lot of people do nice thing's for self-essteem and ''moral'' benefit's.

    I have this new little thing I have been doing at night before I fall asleep. What I do is think of someone who hurt me or someone who I feel anger towards and I wish them happiness and for everything they want out of life to happen for them.
    This help's me forgive people and get over some of my own hurt.And def. help's me put thing's into perspective.


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    Depends on what your definition (or their definition) of prayer is. For some, prayer is a very specific act with hands folded and deep thought. I don't think that is the only way people "pray" however.

    Quote Originally Posted by www.dictionary.com
    1. To utter or address a prayer or prayers to God, a god, or another object of worship.
    2. To make a fervent request or entreaty.
    The moment they say they'll pray for you, it is perfectly conceiveable that they just have.

    All this is moot, I think. At this point, it's just someone's way of saying "I hope you the best." Whether they actually pray later or not is inconsequential to me. They have made a pleasant statement, and I appreciate the support...be it for 1 second or 1 year.
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    "Madam, if you were my wife, I would drink it."
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