2006-12-08 07:25:27 · 25 answers · asked by vehement_chemical 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Be well" or "I'll keep you in my thoughts"
2006-12-08 07:32:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"I care about you and I will do what I can to help and support you"?
or "If there were a God and we weren't alone in an indifferent and uncaring universe that had no purpose or meaning, and that you and those you care about weren't just a random combination of proteins that will turn to dust seconds after your last breath, perhaps your insignificant problems would amount to more than a hill of beans in this crazy world."
It depends on if the comment is meant to be sincere or snide.
2006-12-08 16:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by romanseight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you think "allegory" and "snide" are more than ample to make your point though?
But hey, maybe some are truly sincere, too, and DO MEAN what they say... maybe? At least they also deserve the benefit of the doubt.
Peace be with you.
2006-12-08 15:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know but when I say I'll pray for you it means that I plan to take time from my day and my time with my Lord to request that He bless you. It is a gift from me to whoever I take time to pray for and I never say "I'll pray for you" to be snide. As a matter of fact I'm asking God to give you your hearts desire just now.
2006-12-08 15:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by bess 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I find, "Enjoy wasting that portion of your life" fairly effective.
It gets better when after saying that you encourage them to do so often, while crossing a heavily trafficed road, driving in heavy traffic, while standing on train tracks while ignoring those oddly warning nosies and red lights. Or less blatant dangers if they really aren't that irritating.
2006-12-08 15:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by distind 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Fine. You pray for me. I'll visit a brothel for you."
"Fine. I forgive you for praying for me."
"Fine. Be careful what you pray for. Sometimes wishes come true."
"Fine. You pray for me. I'll donate $20 to Planned Parenthood (or American Atheists or The American Humanist Association) for you."
2006-12-08 15:32:02 · answer #6 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
How about "I'll check my email?"
I'm Christian too! A Christian with a sense of humor, are you shocked!? You should be! hee hee
2006-12-08 15:30:21 · answer #7 · answered by catscratch 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The truth is always the best.
Snide? Indicative that you believe they are insincere in their motives:
"Does that make you proud?"
2006-12-11 13:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by BigPappa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish you the best. My thoughts are with you. I'll think happy thoughts for you. ....
They just don't have the same results.
2006-12-08 15:27:11 · answer #9 · answered by BaseballGrrl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why snide? When I tell someone that I'm going to be praying for their situation, I genuinely care for them and hope the best for them! I'll be praying for YOU! God bless!
2006-12-08 15:28:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
why not let us pray for you. it obviously couldn't hurt.
2006-12-08 15:28:37 · answer #11 · answered by juz me, deal with it 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋