What is "I'll Pray For you!" supposed to mean?
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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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I believe it means "If God wills it," or "In the will of God."\n\nOne could say that anytime, but especially when discussing future plans, hopes, or intentions.\n\nWHY we say it is because we realize that the future, or the outcome of our plans isn't up to us. I believe it is also said  in the hope that God will favor our plans or intentions.\n\nWhat is your opinion?
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1.) A warning\n2.) A confirmation\n3.) A direction\nConstantine who was a leader saw a burning cross in the sky\ngave him the strength and encouragement to continue his battle in the christian faith.\nLara, don't give up on Jesus.  I'll be praying for you.
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Best.  Question.  Ever.\n\n\nEDIT:\nIt's funny 'cause they're praying for you.
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It means that we should have TOTAL faith in God that He will provide for all of our needs. Just as the animals that He has created do not worry about their needs and what will come tomorrow, neither should we. We should always trust in Him completely.\n\nAdditionally, this statement if meant for believers, so if they do not believe in God, then ferris bueller's comment about the starving children in Africa have no bearing on God's promise. You can't have faith in something that you do not believe in. \n\nAlso, for those who do believe, they still must have faith. Worry-warts sometimes cause more harm to themselves by trying to solve the problem quickly, as opposed to letting God solve it. Like, for instance, spending money on lottery tickets--trying to get rich quick--as opposed to spending the money on a bag of rice and some bread or flour (just an example).
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Prayer is many things, but most importantly, it is communication with the Almighty. This means it is conversation, not a monologue. When I pray, I try to spend more time listening than talking ... I figure God knows more than I do, so He should have the bulk of the time to do the talking :)\n\nFor my part, there are the short "HELP! ! ! " kind of prayers when I'm in a bind; the pouring out my heart to God, kind of prayers; the lifting up a brother or sister who is in a bind kind; the deep and travailing intercession for others; prayers of blessing for my friends (and enemies); praying for protection, wisdom, direction, etc.\nIn short, even though the form of the prayer changes with the circumstance, the Object of the prayer (God) remains a constant, so any prayer that is prayed in veiw of God's glory being manifested in the greatest possible way, is assured of a positive answer.\nI do try to pray for things VERY specifically (God, please bless Tom by giving him a job that will let him spend more time with his kids, and still pay the bills), as opposed to general prayers like "God, please bless Tom." In this way, I can know with greater certainty that God has answered the prayer (He may very well answer both, but If I have only prayed a general prayer, I won't know if it's really God answering or just 'the way things turned out').\n\nIn my experience the best prayers start with listening to God, finding out what is on God's heart, and then praying for that to happen.\n\nEdit: I wanted to add that prayer does not have to be done in any set or formal way (although formal prayers are not wrong), or use a bunch of high-sounding words that lack personal meaning but sound 'religious'.\n\nAlso, I think God likes us to be 'dirt honest' with Him (It's not like we are really hiding anything from Him anyway). Sometimes my prayers are more like yelling at God, and sometimes I get downright demanding (like a child who still has some 'growing up' to do), but I know that God is big enough not to be threatened by my anger, frustration, disillusionment, disapointment, etc, and even when these emotion are directed at Him, he is patient with me, and (I think) is actually just as pleased in those times as much as the ones we usually refer to as a "good prayer time".
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If a person really had faith, he wouldn't bother praying. Praying indicates a person believes his God is really stupid.
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Nothing is too big or too small for God, right? So please pray that I do well in my school exams next week! That would be so wonderful! I'll pray to, but it's always nice to know someone else is also praying! If there is ever anything (big or small) I can pray for you about, then I'd be more than happy to! Just let me know! God bless you too!
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Prayer to me is like talking to a friend about issues that you can't figure out on your own. I consider God to be my best friend and He listens to me, the funny thing is that He already knows what I am going to say before I say it. As far as answered prayers, just because you don't get what you want or asked for, doesn't mean that your prayers are not answered. See we don't always know what is best for us so even though it seems like He did not answer you, someday or sometime you will say wow He did answer, just not the way I thought He would. \n\nKeep talking to Him and praise Him for everything you have or happens to you good or bad. He loves you and knew you before you were here.
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Think of it this way, just as someone says "Bless you" they are asking God to bless you.  If they say, "Curse you", they are asking God to curse you. They, in them-selves. have little power but faith. \n\nThat being said, "God's will be done". Are they cursing you for a righteous reason or a selfish reason? Even still, it's up to God whether or not you deserve what a curse or blessing.\n\nIn the end, sooner or later we all get what we deserve. I doubt those curses will come, sounds selfish to me. "love thy neighbor"
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I have no idea! I will pray for you! bye
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Well friend,\nI am a christian.\nAnd this is what that verse means to me.\n\nThe main problem with christians is that they always like to read such verses from a worldy perspective ignoring the spiritual aspect of it.\n\nLook at the begining it mentions of future and hope. Thats what we should be aiming for NOT earthly fortunes or satisfactions.\n\nSeeking the Lord comes with calling upon our Lord as well as praying to Him NOT just sitting around and trying to "argue" out things in your mind. Honesty is important here.\n\nNow consider, the phrase...\n"will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, says the LORD, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile."\n\nSome people like to take the that and say, Hey, God will bless me!!\nIt is true but does it mention necessarily EARTHLY blessings? No. I believe its more spiritual blessings that you will inherit one day in the afterlife. For the spiritual blessings are eternal as opposed to the temporary blessings on earth.\n\nWell, dont seek after earthly things as others do, these are all vanity.\n\nAs for me,\n"Jesus is enough"\nNothing else I want.\n\nRegards
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I wish you all my luck!\n\nI will keep you in my prayers!
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Consider yourself prayed for.   This will be a first for me, praying for someone using their screen-name, but that's all you gave me.   \n\nI'll have you in my prayers.  Feel free to email me if you want.
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As a faith believing Christian, not a religious Christian, I seldom use this phrase, as I find it to be rhetoric and rude.  Some people do not want to be prayed for and especially if they are not of the same beliefs that I am of.  Example:  I went to the dr. yesterday.  Lady with 9 broken fingers came in.  I said, car accident? She said, no husband.  I cried.  I've been there.  She wanted to lie down and I told her I had been in many times and they did not mind if you laid on this particular spot in the waiting room.  She thanked me and I helped her lie down.  I had tears still.  I asked her if she would like me to just sit and hold her and she said that would be nice and we visited.  I then said, I was a Christian and would she be offended if I prayed for her in her healing.  She said no, she would appreciate it.  I leaned down and whispered a prayer in her ear.  And I never even ask her name, so now I pray for broken fingers every time she crosses my mind.
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Some people just enjoy praying so politely say Amen!\n\n(You are so FUNNY!)
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All I know is that GOD answers prayers with either a YES or a NO. Either way, He answers your prayer according to what is best for you, or for a reason, that sometimes you dont even know why.\n\nSaying the catholic Novena full-heartidly will help you proclaim your faith. Faith is believing.\n\nand IF YOU BELIEVE, YOU WILL RECEIVE WHATEVER YOU ASK FOR IN PRAYERS...Matthew 21:22