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On social media when people ask for prayers, and you say you will pray for them, do you actually say a prayer? [Spirituality & Religion]

Or is the thought that you would pray enough? PS--This is for those people who are religious. No offense intended to anyone who is not.

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MrsPeterEvans · 31-35, F

I include them in my prayers always

Peppa · 31-35, F

I pray for them and I hope when I've asked they've prayed for me. If there's any act of kindness we could do its pray. Hey, its free.

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Ksmile14 · F

@Itsmrsockmonkey As I am praying for you right now. :)

Itsmrsockmonkey · M

Awww.. Thank you so much! That means a lot to me! 🤗@Ksmile14

Peppa · 31-35, F

@Itsmrsockmonkey thank you both, you're both in my prayers. X

SwampFlower · 31-35, F

I mean it, though my idea of prayer might be different than theirs. They all come from the same good intentions.

Ksmile14 · F

@SwampFlower Exactly. Just so they know that other people care and have their back is huge! ❤️

BlueVeins · 22-25

I used to say a short prayer back when I was religious.

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Ksmile14 · F

@BlueVeins Ok, but in place of a prayer do you offer people some words of support or something like that?

BlueVeins · 22-25

@Ksmile14 To the best of my ability. In truth, I've always found it very difficult to express empathy.

Ksmile14 · F

@BlueVeins To the best of your ability is all anyone can ask for. Thank you.

Itsmrsockmonkey · M

Yes I do. Right then. But the bible says if you have iniquity in your heart He will not hear you. The key is first to confess it to God, He will forgive you, then pray for others earnestly

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Itsmrsockmonkey · M

I learned that from old wise preachers. That way you won't forget.@Ksmile14

Peaches · F

@Itsmrsockmonkey I say prayers for everyone before I go to sleep too, 🌍️🙏🏼I pray for our planet as well.

Itsmrsockmonkey · M

@Peaches if someone comes to mind, anytime, day or night I pray for them as well

questionWeaver

I most often write the prayer and leave it as a comment

Sometimes I feel time of the essence and pray direct at that moment

Tip ... when asking for prayers ... people should mention what they need prayers for and a first name

Ksmile14 · F

@questionWeaver Writing the prayer is nice!

And I agree about knowing what I am praying for. I hate vague prayer requests.

Adstar · 56-60, M

As a rule i don't say i am going to pray for another person.. But if i read a prayer request i will pray for that person and their circumstance..

[b]Matthew 6: KJV[/b]
5 "¶ And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. {6} But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly."

Ksmile14 · F

@Adstar I like that answer. :)

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

Yes. If I say I will, then I do. And usually it is right at that moment.

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@sarabee1995 Good idea....then you have honoured your word....otherwise we may forget.

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

@KiwiBird exactly!

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Ksmile14 · F

@missbeez That's always the best thing. Thank you for answering and being kind!!! 💙

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Ksmile14 · F

@missbeez I agree...and I think they probably bless the giver more. 🤗

SW-User

If I say I will do it, then I will do it.

Ksmile14 · F

@SW-User Good. (I figured that) 🤗

SW-User

@Ksmile14 Prayer is a part of positive living. Every bit helps.

LadyGrace ·

I definitely do and try to pray each day for them. I like and believe in praying with specifics .. name and problem. I pray for a lot of people here that don't even ask me.