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beautyq115
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Re: A question for people that pray
YES I do pray for specific things and specific people in my life..mostly that nothing bad happens to them...that they be protected from harms way. I also pray for the special intentions of people that I know but kind of in my big prayer if that makes sense.
I pray to St. Anthony very often and to Mary.
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leighdvm
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Re: A question for people that pray
I have been praying alot - more than usual lately..... I have to admit that I sometimes feel bad praying for certain situations when there are so many people in the world a billion times worse-off than me.
When I see the posts of people asking for prayers, I usually have a little silent prayer for that person.
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| Posted 10/19/07 7:17 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: A question for people that pray
I think of prayers as good wishes sent out into the universe. So yes, if someone is having a hard time, I actually silently send them all of the best wishes I have.
I agree that God isn't a fairy that grants wishes but I do believe in good wishes aka prayer & the power of support. I think that hope gets people through the most difficult times.
I don't think there is a finite number of good wishes/prayers to send out there so if someone needs them (unless their wish conflicts with mine) they're getting them.
And as strange as this sounds, I still believe birthday wishes are extremely powerful.
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| Posted 10/19/07 7:47 AM |
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JessieQ
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Re: A question for people that pray
Posted by DebG
Agh, this thread makes me feel bad and selfish when it comes to my prayers.
Sometimes I don't pay for trivial things because I feel like it will take away from my prayers to be cancer free.
I know that might sound horrible of me but I am simply being honest and open.
This is what I was getting at when I first replied to your question. I also have this irrational fear that if I pray for something trivial I am being too selfish and that it would somehow take away from my "big" prayers (keep my family safe and healthy, praying for someone who is sick or is going through some bad times, etc). I know when I really think about it "rationally," the God that I pray to would never do that, but the fear still pops up.
I just want to say I really admire many of the posters here who pray all the time and for things big and small, it sounds like you are having a conversation with God, and I think that is a great thing. I think one reason I have such guilt is because I don't pray a lot, mostly just in church, so I feel like it's a big "event" when I do and so I feel I should save it for the "important" stuff. If I started praying more often maybe I wouldn't worry about it as much.
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| Posted 10/19/07 8:54 AM |
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Re: A question for people that pray
Posted by dandr10199
I pray for everything big and small. I believe that God wants to be involved in the details. I have prayed for a great parking spot on a rainy day, I have prayed for God to save someone's life and everything in between. And yes, I have prayed for people on here. Sometimes it is quick, sometimes long, I base it on the time I have, where I am and what I feel in my spirit I need to pray for.
I know this is crazy and I cannot believe I am typing this, but here it goes...
I pray in my car daily. I am sure people think I am on my cell phone as I "talk" to God like He was my best friend. I say my prayers aloud, in my car and when I am rocking DD to sleep every night.
This is also hard to type, but I feel it is important. I remember the night before my surgery, I held Gracie and rocked her to sleep. I had so much I wanted to say to God and I felt I had not enough time to say it all. As I held her, she slept in my arms and I prayed for a few hours. I told Him every fear I had for myself, my DH and for Grace if I died on the operating table. I started weeping. I put Grace in her crib and wept in her room in the rocking chair as I talked to God. About an hour in to all of this, I felt a peace that was beyond my comprehension. I knew that i would come out if it at that point. I was still afraid, but knew that whatever happened it was in God's will and Grace and my Dh are in His hands. I let go of trying to control the outcome. I know that is stupid, but I felt that the more docs I saw, opinions I got, and tests, the more I felt in control. KWIM? That night in Grace's room I gave up control and gave it to God. The peace I felt I cannot even describe (although I did try in this post).
Sorry this post is so long, but this topic means so much to me. For years I was embarrassed to admit that YES I pray, YES I believe in the power of prayer and I believe in God and in Jesus. I know some of you may be like  and some may think I am nuts, but maybe there is one person out there that needed to know that prayer is real and that I do pray for those who ask for prayers. Sometimes just knowing that someone is praying for you (whether you believe in it or not) is comforting to someone who is scared, hurting, or feeling alone. I hope no one is offended by my response, that is not my intention.
Deb, you, your DH and JAG are in my prayers. 
Thank you for this. I don't have a strong belief in prayer but what your wrote really touched me. You helped me see that during really trying times prayer could give a sense of peace and help you breathe.
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| Posted 10/19/07 9:16 AM |
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| Posted 10/19/07 9:23 AM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: A question for people that pray
I don't pray for things either...
I pray for the clarity to see what God is trying to show me or direct me to do. I thank God for his favor over my life and for my wonderful family.
And when a LIF member asks, I pray for God to be with them in their time of need.
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| Posted 10/19/07 9:52 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: A question for people that pray
Posted by alnem
i pray everyday. i dont ever feel like i'm asking for too much, i know God will always do his best to accomodate in some way (as he always has).
and yes, when i use the  icon i stop for a second and ask God to pray for whatever it is that that poster is requesting.
i have a strong belief in prayer and a very deep faith in God. it gets me through every day.
I do the same exact thing.
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| Posted 10/19/07 9:53 AM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: A question for people that pray
Posted by Katie111806
Posted by dandr10199
I pray for everything big and small. I believe that God wants to be involved in the details. I have prayed for a great parking spot on a rainy day, I have prayed for God to save someone's life and everything in between. And yes, I have prayed for people on here. Sometimes it is quick, sometimes long, I base it on the time I have, where I am and what I feel in my spirit I need to pray for.
I know this is crazy and I cannot believe I am typing this, but here it goes...
I pray in my car daily. I am sure people think I am on my cell phone as I "talk" to God like He was my best friend. I say my prayers aloud, in my car and when I am rocking DD to sleep every night.
This is also hard to type, but I feel it is important. I remember the night before my surgery, I held Gracie and rocked her to sleep. I had so much I wanted to say to God and I felt I had not enough time to say it all. As I held her, she slept in my arms and I prayed for a few hours. I told Him every fear I had for myself, my DH and for Grace if I died on the operating table. I started weeping. I put Grace in her crib and wept in her room in the rocking chair as I talked to God. About an hour in to all of this, I felt a peace that was beyond my comprehension. I knew that i would come out if it at that point. I was still afraid, but knew that whatever happened it was in God's will and Grace and my Dh are in His hands. I let go of trying to control the outcome. I know that is stupid, but I felt that the more docs I saw, opinions I got, and tests, the more I felt in control. KWIM? That night in Grace's room I gave up control and gave it to God. The peace I felt I cannot even describe (although I did try in this post).
Sorry this post is so long, but this topic means so much to me. For years I was embarrassed to admit that YES I pray, YES I believe in the power of prayer and I believe in God and in Jesus. I know some of you may be like and some may think I am nuts, but maybe there is one person out there that needed to know that prayer is real and that I do pray for those who ask for prayers. Sometimes just knowing that someone is praying for you (whether you believe in it or not) is comforting to someone who is scared, hurting, or feeling alone. I hope no one is offended by my response, that is not my intention.
Deb, you, your DH and JAG are in my prayers.
This may be the most beautiful thing I have read on here. I know that 'peace' you write about as I too have been blessed to feel it before. I hope that many others also feel it in their time of need.
I agree- that was the most beautiful thing I"ve ever read on here as well... it's comforting to me that there are still people like you, Dina.
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LIBOUND
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Re: A question for people that pray
The other day on the pg board I posted something that Dh and I decided to do.
He asked me about the icon and asked if I took the time to pray for those who asked for it. Shamefully I said not always, just wanted to send positive vibes.
We decided at that point to take time out of our week to sit and pray for those on this board requesting prayer. If you prayed for something specific, then I specifically mention that in my prayer. I truly from the bottom of my heart believe that big or small God hears all of our prayers, and I believe that he will always answer them.
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| Posted 10/19/07 11:00 AM |
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alisonggg
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Re: A question for people that pray
Posted by Sassyz75
I don't pray for things either...
I pray for the clarity to see what God is trying to show me or direct me to do. I thank God for his favor over my life and for my wonderful family.
And when a LIF member asks, I pray for God to be with them in their time of need.
this is how I pray as well. But I do have to say that this thread has really touched me almost to the point of tears. To me prayer is such a beautiful thing and to see how all of us can do it so differently but have it be so much the same is really special to me
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| Posted 10/19/07 11:15 AM |
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shiv
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Re: A question for people that pray
i don't pray too often, usually only when i'm in church. but i always thank god first for all he has done and than will ask for blessing of my family and to guide me and my loved ones in the right direction. if someone is sick- i will pray for them more often. i don't ask for things, just that he look over me and my family/friends.
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| Posted 10/19/07 11:49 AM |
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pmpkn087
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Re: A question for people that pray
I say general prayers, and keep people in my thoughts. Like I'll think about people or events, then I'll say an Our Father or something.
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| Posted 10/19/07 11:53 AM |
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ILJ619
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Re: A question for people that pray
Posted by dandr10199
I pray for everything big and small. I believe that God wants to be involved in the details. I have prayed for a great parking spot on a rainy day, I have prayed for God to save someone's life and everything in between. And yes, I have prayed for people on here. Sometimes it is quick, sometimes long, I base it on the time I have, where I am and what I feel in my spirit I need to pray for.
I know this is crazy and I cannot believe I am typing this, but here it goes...
I pray in my car daily. I am sure people think I am on my cell phone as I "talk" to God like He was my best friend. I say my prayers aloud, in my car and when I am rocking DD to sleep every night.
This is also hard to type, but I feel it is important. I remember the night before my surgery, I held Gracie and rocked her to sleep. I had so much I wanted to say to God and I felt I had not enough time to say it all. As I held her, she slept in my arms and I prayed for a few hours. I told Him every fear I had for myself, my DH and for Grace if I died on the operating table. I started weeping. I put Grace in her crib and wept in her room in the rocking chair as I talked to God. About an hour in to all of this, I felt a peace that was beyond my comprehension. I knew that i would come out if it at that point. I was still afraid, but knew that whatever happened it was in God's will and Grace and my Dh are in His hands. I let go of trying to control the outcome. I know that is stupid, but I felt that the more docs I saw, opinions I got, and tests, the more I felt in control. KWIM? That night in Grace's room I gave up control and gave it to God. The peace I felt I cannot even describe (although I did try in this post).
Sorry this post is so long, but this topic means so much to me. For years I was embarrassed to admit that YES I pray, YES I believe in the power of prayer and I believe in God and in Jesus. I know some of you may be like and some may think I am nuts, but maybe there is one person out there that needed to know that prayer is real and that I do pray for those who ask for prayers. Sometimes just knowing that someone is praying for you (whether you believe in it or not) is comforting to someone who is scared, hurting, or feeling alone. I hope no one is offended by my response, that is not my intention.
Deb, you, your DH and JAG are in my prayers.
Wow! That was so beautifully put. I talk to God in the car allll the time. It's the only time I have quiet time to speak with him.  God does know our needs before we even know it in our mind but he loves to hear from us. I admit I don't pray as often as I should b/c sometimes I feel like i'm asking too much but then I realize that God loves me. I would want my child to talk to me if they were upset so I try to remember that even if she did something is wrong or needs something I want to be there and listen.
If i use the icon sparingly and if i do I say something right there and then.
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| Posted 10/19/07 3:30 PM |
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dandr10199
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Re: A question for people that pray
Posted by DebG
I go for a PET scan on Monday and get results on Thursday to see if/what is still left of the tumor in my head.
Wanna make a deal...I'll help pray for you if you help pray for me.
Do you like your cardiologist? I love mine, he's up there in my top 3 of docs ( I can't even list all the oens I have  )
Deb, you have a deal! 
I LOVE both of my cardiologists and my surgeon. I feel so lucky.
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| Posted 10/19/07 3:41 PM |
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dandr10199
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Re: A question for people that pray
Posted by DebG
Agh, this thread makes me feel bad and selfish when it comes to my prayers.
Sometimes I don't pay for trivial things because I feel like it will take away from my prayers to be cancer free.
I know that might sound horrible of me but I am simply being honest and open.
Deb, it does not sound horrible, or selfish to me. You are intitled to feel that way you do.
God wants to be involved in the trivial day to day things. Prayers for everyday things only ADD to your prayers to be free of cancer, IMHO.
Try re-framing how you think of prayers for little things. For example, if you can't walk far from where you parked your car to the mall entrance because you are tired for your treatments, pray for a great parking spot to appear right when you arrive. If JAG had a cold, you would want make him chicken soup, rock him to sleep, make him comfortable, right? You are a child of God and He wants to make the details easier for you too. IMHO, the little things are connected to the big things, KWIM?
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