For Whom Do You Pray?

I think that goes without saying my friend. It's not that they CAN'T help themselves, there's no such word. It's rather that some poor souls have lost the way and are having difficulty in finding it again. So, we pray for guidance for them. Out of that, will come peace, love and togetherness... the sooner, the better. :)

We can only hope and pray my friend.

I'm praying for tolerance and understanding for myself. I also ask forgiveness for those who won't ask it for themselves...those people whose thoughts and actions hurt so many people and do so much harm.

There are certainly lots of people and issues to pray for aren't there. I wonder, if everyone decided to pray for world peace would it eventually happen. If as well as praying for peace, people were kinder and more loving to their neighbours and their enemies, would we finally see the end of war and racism, bigotry and jealousy, hatred and unkindness and so on?

If we live our prayers we could make peace happen. Too many people, however, don't believe that they can make a difference and wait for a Higher Power to wave a magic wand to make peace happen. That isn't going to happen. We must live with loving thoughts and act with compassion.

It is wonderful, isn't it!!

Hello, I didn't ask TO whom do you pray...I asked FOR whom do you pray. As for their being only one God, that is a matter of opinion. I doubt that you pray every moment.

I am sorry, I mistook your question. I pray for everyone. I believe, everyone should be happy for ever.

Exactly Modestah and co-incidentally what hope will we have because evil begets evil. I'm glad you got my meaning, I'm surprised that so few have.

When Christ was on the cross, we are told he said: "Forgive them Father, they know not what they do". Wouldn't it be better if we prayed for all sinners??? That they be saved? They will be saved then through God's grace, not our prayers

Yes. There are three kinds of people in my world: Friends, which includes family that I like; Enimies, which includes part of my family, the part I love, but don't like; and unknowns. I do pray for them all.

Will your friend recover? I hope your prayers for her are answered soon. And I hope she stops being stressed and learns to trust in the will of the Lord and that she can be patient waiting for answers to your prayers.

Hi Jemina. This discussion was prompted by the fact that I was seeing posts about people praying and asking for stuff...material stuff for themselves and I thought it was not right. Also people limited their prayers for their family and loved ones and were asking for prayers for themselves and I just thought, how selfish we are, does anyone intercede on others behalf? Doesn't God want us to love and forgive each other and doesn't he want all mankind to get along. While I don't think this will ever be possible in the short term, we have to make a start somewhere.

We could all learn a lot from you my friend...you have a big heart. You'll be ok.

What started this idea for me was the number of discussions I see where people stone others. I'm guilty of it too. I would like to see people who harm small children and animals and the elderly subjected to the same treatment. I cannot find love for cruel, hateful horrid nasty people but God did. He will jusge these people , it is not for us to do so. So saying. I also get cranky when I read of lovely people whom I think highly of denigrating celebrities or sales staff and complaining about them and tearing their reputation to shreds. Sweet natured loving people who think nothing of whining and complaining about a rude salesperson and doing their best to see that person lose their job. How well do we really know a celebrity? What would happen I wonder if a "rude" sales person was treated with dignity and courtesy and friendliness? I know exactly what would happen because I have been there. I can't remember the people who need my prayers from here so I lump them all together with "and please bless all those that need your love and understanding, help me not to judge them because your goodness, love and wisdom knows no bounds while mine does . Forgive me Amen."

Hello alexdra and welcome to myLot. You put the answer so simply and so well. Mylot likes us to be as descriptive as possible in our responses so try to put some reasoning behind your ideas rather than just stating the facts. Hope you will be happy here.