[friendociate]

It was Kenneth Copeland Ministries' Christmas Gift to us; but its Copyright page a) comes before any mention of "God," an b) doesn't mention God itself (unless I scribble it in beneath the margin).

I didn't want to share the prayers (especially since it would go against my reason for 'not asking others to pray for me' (Matthew 6:6)), but Copeland's first page's "No part of this book may be reproduced in any form ... without the written permission of the publisher," (at the bottom of a page that says, "All scripture is taken from the King James Version of the Bible") kinda felt like 'God daring me to 'violate.'

We'll see about that; but, for now ... The standard English word Pray is built on ancient words that mean "to Ask, Request, Entreat." - tagging xPray xPrayed xPraying xPrays (not to be confused with xPraise) xPrayingMantis xPrayingLocust xPrayingInsect xPrayer (which can be either 'the words that one prays' or 'the person saying the words') xPrayers xPrithee xPrayerful

The word used in the Bible-passage mentioned above uses the Greek transliterated "proseuchē," which could also be translated 'to Exchange Wishes (with Our Father).' So Praying isn't so-much "asking Our Father to be with you and to make good things happen for you" as it is 'listening to "what Our Father wants you to do about whatever happens."'

I've got dozens-&-dozens of people on my Facebook- and Twitter-feeds everyday, saying, "I need y'all to pray fer meee" ... and am tempted every time to paraphrase "Jesus Christ (Superstar) in 'Make Us Well'": 'Pray for Yourselves!'

What do you do when you see 'Pray fer meee y'alllll!' on your social-net feeds?

[Fergal]

What do you do when you see 'Pray fer meee y'alllll!'

Personally, I don't see anything wrong with people asking others to pray for them. I'm not religious myself, but even so it can be reassuring to know that others are thinking about you or even praying for you when you are going through difficult times.

[sweerie_banana]

The purpose and meaning of praying may vary depending on the individual and their beliefs, but it is often seen as a way to connect with a higher power or divine source, seek guidance or help, and express gratitude or reverence.

In some religious traditions, praying can be seen as a way to communicate with a higher power or deity and ask for help, guidance, or blessings. This can include asking for protection, healing, or the fulfillment of personal needs and desires.

However, in other religious traditions, praying can also be seen as a way to listen to the divine and gain insight or understanding about a particular situation or problem. This can involve asking for guidance, wisdom, or clarity, and being open to receiving answers or direction through prayer.