Is Praying for You a Quickie Response?
Sometimes we REALLY mean it when we say those words to others and we do pray for them. But let’s be real. Oftentimes, we say: “Praying for you” and never give the “intended” a second thought. We want to be that one who goes to the throne for others, but life happens or our well-intended…
Let’s Be Pep-Talkers AND Burden-Bearers
Based on my social media newsfeed, I know there are many who are suffering. It’s easy to respond to a “sufferer’s” FB comment with cliches like: “Praying for you.” Or, with scriptures like: “When we are weak, He is strong” or “All things work together for good.” Please don’t misunderstand me: Those words are true.…
I’m Praying for You!
Someone said to me “Don’t bother praying for me because prayers don’t work!” Oh my. He had no idea about the lioness that was about to become unleashed!!! I told him my story. “To the contrary, prayers do work. I am a widow and were it not for my prayers and the prayers of others,…
When It’s Hard to Say (or Hear) “Praying for You”
Recently I found out not everyone appreciates it when we say the words “I’ll be praying for you” or asking them to “Please pray for……” On this occasion, I was told “Since I don’t pray, and know for certain that prayer doesn’t work, I’d take it as a personal favor if those of you who…