Annette Posted March 25, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 65 Topic Count: 105 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3,568 Content Per Day: 1.39 Reputation: 4,029 Days Won: 7 Joined: 04/12/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hi guys, I hope you all have had a good weekend. For the last week, the subject of this topic has been running through my mind. When talking to others, it seems so easy to say "I'll be praying for you". I think it is great to be praying for others; as we can do it no matter where we are. So, for those who say they are praying, what do you do, to make sure that you follow up with your commitment. So here leads to another question. I think we all know people who say they are praying, and we wonder if they ever do. But, we know that they will be thinking of us. Why is it so hard to tell someone that we are thinking of them, rather than praying for them? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. I often find I think on something for a while. And sometimes it's good to share to read your input. Thanks guys. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willa Posted March 25, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 68 Topic Count: 185 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 14,224 Content Per Day: 3.34 Reputation: 16,647 Days Won: 30 Joined: 08/14/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted March 25, 2019 When I tell people I will pray for them I usually do it as I walk away or I do it aloud on the spot. They I keep on praying for them as God brings them to mind. For instance, still praying for Logan, Omega and Jade. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne222 Posted March 25, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 32 Topic Count: 475 Topics Per Day: 0.17 Content Count: 6,553 Content Per Day: 2.29 Reputation: 7,632 Days Won: 9 Joined: 06/12/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted March 25, 2019 I assume people will pray if they say they will. People can forget if things come up. I never say I am thinking of you or someone. It seems kind of personel. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Posted March 25, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 18 Topic Count: 949 Topics Per Day: 0.35 Content Count: 13,522 Content Per Day: 5.02 Reputation: 9,025 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/04/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/03/1885 Share Posted March 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Annette said: Hi guys, I hope you all have had a good weekend. For the last week, the subject of this topic has been running through my mind. When talking to others, it seems so easy to say "I'll be praying for you". I think it is great to be praying for others; as we can do it no matter where we are. So, for those who say they are praying, what do you do, to make sure that you follow up with your commitment. So here leads to another question. I think we all know people who say they are praying, and we wonder if they ever do. But, we know that they will be thinking of us. Why is it so hard to tell someone that we are thinking of them, rather than praying for them? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. I often find I think on something for a while. And sometimes it's good to share to read your input. Thanks guys. Prayer is to me conversation. So I see no reason not to respond during a conversation for the desires needs and also giving thanks with praise to God in that very conversation. Why wait? Instead, just invite the Holy Spirit into the conversation at hand by asking Jesus to intercede with His Father if that be the need. In addition most of us have smart phones, we text, we send e-mails, we memo, why not have a prayer mail box or text one's self with memo's of prayer needs as they are heard or seen? Then time such is this early morning hour may be spent going over e-mails of prayer requests in preparation for organizing them each morning and then praying for God's guidance help and command. Now being an old geezer, with a bit of a tiring memory facility, I do make some pencil written notes too. Seems the mechanics of actual writing helps me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelloustime Posted March 25, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 15 Topic Count: 206 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 5,608 Content Per Day: 2.85 Reputation: 11,415 Days Won: 33 Joined: 11/26/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted March 25, 2019 A great topic, with really helpful replies. I think Neighbor is right that it's useful to write it down. As praying is a teminology for having a conversation with the Lord, just like we have a conversation with each other, I tend to talk to the Lord about the person who has asked for prayers straight away, and then later when I ask the Lord what he would like me to pray for, He tends to bring those people to mind who need praying for. Those that I talk to the Lord about to a lot, He brings to my mind quite regularly. Becky. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtletwo Posted March 26, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1,192 Topics Per Day: 0.19 Content Count: 7,264 Content Per Day: 1.19 Reputation: 15,710 Days Won: 194 Joined: 07/15/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/24/2019 at 9:02 PM, Annette said: So, for those who say they are praying, what do you do, to make sure that you follow up with your commitment. I pray right away while it is fresh on my mind. I trust the Lord to bring it back to my remembrance throughout the week. If I am able to write it down and keep it on a prayer list, that is helpful. If it has to do with an event (doctor or court apt) I write it on the calendar. On 3/24/2019 at 9:02 PM, Annette said: So here leads to another question. I think we all know people who say they are praying, and we wonder if they ever do. But, we know that they will be thinking of us. Why is it so hard to tell someone that we are thinking of them, rather than praying for them? It may be for some, but I actually do both. They go hand in hand. I say, 'You've been on my mind a lot" or 'I've been thinking about you" and then "You are in my prayers." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOrangeCat Posted March 26, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 57 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,396 Content Per Day: 0.27 Reputation: 1,817 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/24/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted March 26, 2019 Start praying as soon as you can, just for starters. But beyond that continued exposure to the person helps. Like if someone wanted to pray regularly for people who posted prayer requests here they could do something like bookmark the threads for the requests they were praying for and go down the list of prayer requests in their bookmarks as often as they felt a need to. As others have suggested writing it down is good, especially if you post the list somewhere that you're sure to notice. On the fridge, on the door to your room. One youth pastor I had back when I was young posted his on the bathroom door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sower Posted March 26, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 14 Topic Count: 32 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 5,241 Content Per Day: 0.97 Reputation: 5,842 Days Won: 1 Joined: 07/09/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/24/2019 at 9:02 PM, Annette said: So, for those who say they are praying, what do you do, to make sure that you follow up with your commitment. In the past, I have felt the guilt of NOT haven prayed for someone I honestly intended to pray for. Now, when a prayed request is brought up, I start praying immediately before the request is even finished. I do forget, when many request are brought up, so I 'mentally' have a quick conversation with God, as earnest as I possibly can. This does help 'link' my memory better for later prayers. Though it may be personal, I have no problem telling someone I have been thinking about them. As I have been told this by others a time or two, it has always given me a lift. I just try to pass it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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