Most use only prayer and hope they get well.\nplease answer if you happen to know.\nthanks.
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It is not that they "hope" to get well, it is more that they know it has already been decided and ACCEPTED.  Society has a hard time with acceptance.
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People are people. Sometimes that means they need to convince themselves there's a reason they were lucky, or that they had some sort of aid to keep them going, or even that all the terrible things that happened in the 'hard times' happened for a reason ("they must have, the world couldn't be that cruel"). People have been using gods or stories about them to explain everything from the weather to lines of succession probably since before recorded history, it's not really surprising some people still need this sort of reinforcement now.
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It's like 86% of our country call themselves christian but dont follow God's word on the poor , the answer should be non-compassionate conservatives. since their so called faith based initiatives have come about there are 40% more people in need since then it obviously isnt working. but just cause you add the word faith doesn't mean it is so.
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i felt bad that they had no one to turn to. i wont lie,i never did pray for them.but ur right,they need prayers and i now pray that people who are going through the same problems they did will not have to do that and get help sooner. everybody deserves a pray and the love of Jesus. thank u for putting this question up.
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prayer is most DEFINITELY a huge need in life. i thank God for it. it's about praising Him as much as putting out  a "wish list" ....as they say it's praising Him, adoring Him, thanking Him as well as asking Him for His help in things.
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If they took him off the medicine, how long would he survive?  People praying has an effect of renewing his strength to live on, but other than that, it's all a matter of faith.\n\nSchneb I don't understand your query.  My point is simply that if you took him off the medicine he'd be a gonner.  I cannot ascertain the psychological power of prayer without data.
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First, there are those who don't believe in HIM. Second, some people are so involved with matters of living, that they don't recognize that he is knocking. This include  people who consider themselves Christians. They are too involved with making money, their free time off, vacations, etc.The only time they have for God is one hour on Sunday, and they are back to their usual routine. Look what happen after 9/11. Churches around the US were up to capacity, but as time goes by, the crowds get thinner and thinner, and pretty soon, only the regular church goers were left.Some people tend to call upon God only to aid them in their needs. When their needs are fulfilled, then God is cast aside again, until they need Him again.I know that this sounds like a harsh judgment, but thats the way it is with some people.
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Either they think that you're sick (physically or mentally), you're in a bad situation and they want it to get better for you, or you're in a religion they don't approve of and they're praying you'll "see the light" if they pray long and hard enough.  I always say don't sweat it, if they want to waste their breath and their minutes, which get more precious by the day it seems, let them.  It's not me they're affecting, and maybe one day they'll realize it.
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some people believe so they have something to hang on to in time of crisis. other fear when they leave this world, they have no place to go or fear going to hell so they hang on to religion...and others use religion to control and dominate to gain power and wealth of others. in the name of god , many have abuse and many have perish in the name of god....nothing to do with god..just a weapon of mass destruction one use on others.....
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As a Christian, I believe that God lays on our hearts certain situations that we need to pray about.  Maybe the pain and anxiety is the Holy Spirit urging you to pray for someone's spirit as they are about to pass away.
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Even if they are belivers they still have to die. It's a part of life and we have to live with it. It may  seem hard but god will always love us and care for us.  sometimes he lets people die because it is their time. No one really haves control over this so do not worry everything happens for a reason.
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You left out several of the points also made in this report.\nA big one was that recovery is greatly affected by the patient's mental attitudes.  Therefore, it is possible that being told "a large group of people will be praying for you" might actually cause the patient to worry more than he normally would because he thinks "It must be worse than I thought if all those people feel the need to pray for me..."   So it isn't the prayer, but the worry that is the issue.
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Someone who is always ill needs a doctor. Now. Prayer will only help heal the soul... the body takes medicine....that's why G-d inspires people to become doctors.\n\nThere is no witchcraft involved in someone becoming ill.\n\nPrayer, especially Jewish prayer (since you asked for a Rabbi), is about inner peace and acceptance, gratitude for the gifts of life, and guidance to see the opportunities G-d places before us. For example, the Jewish prayer for the dead is a prayer asking for peace both in the world and in one's heart. \n\nHere is one of many Jewish prayers for chronic illness situations:\n\nEternal G-d, we thank you for the gift of life and the strength of faith. Sustain our loved one through these days of illness with the courage to endure weakness and pain. We thank you for the healing powers at work with which you bless us. Be with all who suffer illness, both of body and of mind. May they recover speedliy from their afflictions and return in health to family and friends.\nBaruch ata Adonai, ro-fei ha-cho-lim. Blessed is the Eternal, the Source of healing.
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WE ALL HAVE OUR DEEP PRAYERS WITH THEM AND CAN SEND AID TO THEM...ALSO WE CAN SING A SONG FOR THEM TO MAKE THEM REALIZE WE R SUPPORTING THEM AND THT WE R THERE FOR THEM........ALLAH WILL HELP THEM SOON JUST WAITING FOR THE APPROPRIATE TIME
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Because they don't have idle time on their hands.  They are always busy doing the church group things.  Which are normally not directed towards violence.  Their time and their minds are taken up with activities the church group is doing.  It's really a matter of occupation.  Fill up their lives with a group that's doing good things, with caring adults around to watch for any problems.
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Your prayers cannot save them, but they are valuable none-the-less. Only God can save them, and you need to leave it in his hands.
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Great question...Sadly enough there's not much. As a preacher- I can only tell the person that God will help them through this time of suffering. When a Christian dies, it's almost a celebration 'cause we know we'll miss them-but God is with them. A non-believer...we can only pray for the family during these times. I've know lots of people who tried to reach out to lost family members and have seen them die. It's difficult-but the reality stays the same. You can only try and comfort them.