and we didn't believe in the same God, would my words be of any encouragement to you?
2006-11-26 17:36:29 · 28 answers · asked by soren 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
waycyber (and all): i was mostly speaking as if i knew you personally. for example, a woman i work with was recently in a car accident. she is going to be at home for several weeks. there is a card going around for her, and MANY people have written "get well soon, you're in my prayers". i have often wondered if those words really encourage the recipient, especially if they are of another faith.
thinking of it from my own point of view, i suppose i would think it a kind gesture.
i don't say it to people myself. if i am concerned for someone, i will say a prayer, but i don't tell if i'm unsure it will matter. i will usually tell them i hope things work out and ask if i can do anything (if i truly intend on doing anything), and say that my thoughts are with them.
i just wondered what everyone else's ideas on this were.
2006-11-26 20:16:36 · update #1
It would mean the world for me as you are praying to your own highest power. I would feel privileged that although we may not have the same faith, you have reserved your conversation with your 'god' for me.
:)
2006-11-26 17:40:17 · answer #1 · answered by kimison_au 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
People tell me they'll pray for me all the time, despite the fact I don't adhere to any religion. When people say that, I try to remember it's the it's the thought that counts, so I take it as an encouragement. That having been said, I enjoy a simple, "Hope things get better." a little more.
2006-11-27 01:43:36 · answer #2 · answered by Amy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frankly, I would think your kidding me. When someones suffering they look for solutions, they want answers and they need help. At that point they really wouldnt be interested in the '''ill pray for u'' part. Nor would they understand. It is not their fault, but when you say ''suffering'' a person can be at his lowest low, wouldnt be interested in ''praying, all will be well'' stories. But then if you are someone who is helpless yourself, I guess to some extend it may be taken in a good way....but then, they would still be looking for an end to their suffering...a solution, and a practical solution at that.
2006-11-27 01:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by arya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually more serious than that. There was a research that concluded that hospital patients that are aware that people (or a whole congregation) are praying for them actually have longer recover periods and do worse than people that don't. One possible explanation is that they feel an added pressure to not let down the the people doing the praying.
2006-11-27 01:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by John Dull est 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. I'll take prayers from whoever offers them willingly and without prejudice. I would only ask that in your prayers you pray honestly for relief of suffering and not for conversion.
In my religion, I never pray for something a person hasn't asked for, and would hope for the same from you.
2006-11-27 01:39:18 · answer #5 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no il ask for a prayer and i dont even no if your serious i dont think anything but arrigance permits us to put a name on god and it has long been my belief that a being with sutch power who expects us to lern to get allong would make it difficult for us so to me the mighty budda the god the alla and all other are the fingers of the same hand me i just say master think he gets it oooooo and the devils fingers are hate greed lust etc
2006-11-27 01:50:13 · answer #6 · answered by benodicite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they would. I would be grateful for the help and good wishes. Just because we worship different deities doesn't mean one of them is unreal. I am thankful for the prayers to any deity and the person who takes the time and effort to remember me.
2006-11-27 02:08:03 · answer #7 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because you aren't praying to the God that answers prayer.
2006-11-27 01:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by friend 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you cared enough to pray for a stranger is amazing. Some people can't even pray for the ones they love!!
2006-11-27 02:26:37 · answer #9 · answered by Pixxxie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would believe you and welcome your prayer but whether god would hear you or not would be between you and God.However if you would tell me that we believe in not the same God then I would ask that yu not pray for me and perhaps request someone else.
2006-11-27 01:42:12 · answer #10 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋