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How do you feel when someone tells you they are praying for you? It's not all that uncommon to hear this phrase during bible study, at church, or even here on MyChurch. But what about at work, or at the grocery store.. or even from someone you barely know? I was surprised when someone came up to me the other day, who I did NOT know was a believer, and said, "Hey, I'm praying for you." You see, we had experienced a very early miscarriage last month. Even though it happened relatively fast, there were some difficult emotions to deal with. But this person didn't know about that. We had never talked about anything spiritual in our lives before. We cross paths every couple weeks with minimal small talk each time. Then God happened to lay it on his heart to pray for me (and my family). And what a blessing it was to hear that. Actually so many people have been randomly telling us they were praying for us.. and we've really felt the comfort of their prayers in very real and practical ways. How would you feel if someone you didn't know was a Christian, said that they were praying for you? Or better yet, what if you weren't a believer,.. how would you feel? There's almost no one I can think of, Christian or not, that wouldn't feel comforted through knowing someone is praying for them. We all have things we experience that shake us, make us feel uncertain, or just require some loving guidance. I hope I can be as brave as my friend and offer up prayer for an acquaintance even if I don't know anything about their faith. |
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Wow. I'm sorry for your loss. It doesn't matter how far along (or not) you were; it is still a loss. As for the message of this blog, that is really cool that someone was praying for you that you didn't even know was a believer. I tell unbelievers often that I am praying for them. For some of the "harder" ones, I say, "for what its' worth to you, I'm praying for you." You'd be amazed how many of them say, with sincerity, thank you and they appreciate it. Prayer is no small thing. |
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April 28, 2008 at 5:44pm |
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First of all, my condolences on the loss of your baby. I am so sorry.
Second, I often tell people that are in difficult circumstances that I am praying for them. I have never had anyone tell me they would prefer I don't. Most say it wouldn't hurt (if they are not believers). I feel great comfort being told that someone is praying for me. If I were not a Christian, I don't think I would feel offended by someone telling me they were praying for me. I think as a believer, when we say those words, we are representing Christ, so it is a good thing to do whether the person is a believer or not...but then even more importantly, we need to follow through and pray the prayers. |
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| haha!!!!!!!!!! i actually really need this! thanx! can you pray for me and my grades? thanx!!!!!!!!god bless!!!!!!!!!!! |
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April 28, 2008 at 6:59pm |
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Carol and Joe, a big hug and my prayers. |
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So sorry for your loss Carol...{{{{carebear}}}}
I agree with you that it is comforting to know that someone is praying or even just thinking about you. We all need to know that someone cares. I do agree with Deb too...it's more than just saying it too...you have to follow through with it. I, unfortunately know folks that say it more for lip service than true caring thoughts and feelings. I can't, however, judge those...I receive it and God takes it from there. This was a good word this evening for me...thank you so much for sharing your experience. And yes...I will be praying for you Carol. (not just lip service)
Much love! |
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Carol and Joe,
I so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you both and Michelle and I will be keeping you both in our prayers.
PT |
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Little Sister I will be praying for you and yours! I ask The Lords Blessings be upon you!
GOD BLESS You Always,
Bro. |
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Carol & Joe, prayers...and almost all of my heart...go out to you guys.  God will continue to bless you, I know it! ~mike |
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| Sorry for your lost. My heat goes out to you! AND yes, I will pray for you ;-) |
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I too am very sorry to hear of your loss.
I would like to offer my prayers and the prayers of others who are fasting along with me right now. I hope you do not mind, I have added you to the Prayer Chain.
Bless your heart! |
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| WOW, I am sorry to hear about your lost. Just know that I will remember you and your husband in my time of prayer. Take care and keep going!!! |
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| You are both in my prayers |
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| Carol, I'm just learning of your loss this morning thanks to a "heads-up" from Kathy. I couldn't believe my eyes. I am deeply grieved that this has happened to you and Joe but more so that I wasn't lifting you all in prayer last night. Oh how I wish there were a "prayer chain" like we have in our local churches. In any case, let me pass along to you and Joe my most heartfelt sympathy that I can give and pray that God will show you the good things that are yet to come. In prayerful writings, Dave |
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Cathy |
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April 29, 2008 at 7:09am |
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| As always, I will and am praying for you and Joe. Love you both very much sister !! |
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What Cathy said...
Also, I think it is very important to let people know when God puts it on your heart to pray for them...even if it is a simple prayer you pray. There is nothing more encouraging to me to hear that God put me or my family on someone's heart to pray. It is, IMHO, part of walking our talk. |
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Ira |
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April 29, 2008 at 3:47pm |
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| Yeah sometimes I feel uncertain of things and then someone from my church says they are praying for me or God tells me that I'm being prayed for. thx Ira |
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Hey Carol, It's true that very few people turn down prayer! When nonbelieving friends have shared things, I have sometimes even asked if I can pray for them right there on the spot...no one so far has said no to that. I think it can show people that it's not just words that we (as Christians) say. Many of us DO pray when we say we will but it can be encouraging to be prayed for on the spot, if the timing is right, of course. |
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| I was just rereading your entry and rrealized I didn't express my condolences to you...I am truly sorry for your and Joe's loss. I will be praying for you, particularly in the days ahead. |
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Thanks everyone for your comments and prayers.. I'm learning that despite life's uncertainties, God is there ready for us to reach out to Him. And we are so blessed to have you all as our family to share in our struggles and dreams.. **Hugs** to you all.. :) |
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| Hugs and prayers you two.... |
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| I am truelly sorry about your lost child. But the amazing thing you should never forget is, he/she is with the Lord in His loving arms right at this very moment. Hold on, the rapture is coming soon (i hope)! |
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| We too lost a child about 3 years ago. Occasionally I think about what might have been. What I most want to be remembered for is that I was a great daddy. It's somewhat painful, losing a child this way, but God is sovereign and his healing is very easy to come by. Bless you guys, I really love you and hope he gives you another soon! |
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May 05, 2008 at 3:45pm |
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Father in Heaven,
You know how Carol and Joe feel, and what they need from You. Please surround them with Your loving arms and fill their hearts with Your love. Please, Lord... bring healing and peace to both of them.
In Christ's Name I pray,
Amen |
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KK |
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May 06, 2008 at 2:59pm |
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Hi Carol and Joe,
I'm very sorry for your loss, I will be praying for you both and the love ones too!
God Bless you all!! |
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Janie |
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May 06, 2008 at 5:50pm |
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| God be with you both Carol and Joe. I am so sorry for your loss. Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. |
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| Carol im so sorry to hear about your loss. Im praying. |
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Emae |
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May 09, 2008 at 8:51pm |
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Sorry for your loss, I have had a few friends who have had complications at all stages of pregnancy and it is a tough thing to deal with, you will be in my thoughts. Without even realizing it, I answered your question a little bit right there. I am a person of some faith (some days). I never tell people they will be in my prayers, because it would be a lie because I don't pray like that. I do think of people who are going through tough times and I tell them they will be in my thoughts. As far as when people say they will pray for me, it doesn't bother me anymore but it doesn't comfort me much either. I have had quite a few people say they would pray for me, but when a there was a chance for them to lend a hand in the situation, there were no actions. Some say that faith without works is dead--I think it is truer to say that prayer without works is dead. |
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