Is it just lip service?

[Cunning Runt]

I read from time to time situations on these boards as well as others not related to the Huddle and i hear the comment "I'll remember you in my prayers".

 

I'm just curious about this and I'll do this in the form of a poll so you can answer honestly/anonymously.

[Perchoutofwater]

If I say I'll pray for something or someone, then I pray for them. I usually just stop what I'm doing a throw a quick prayer skyward for that person and then go on with the rest of my day. If I happen to remember it that night, I'll include it in my the prayer I usually say before I go to bed. I don't continue praying over and over and over for someone or something though. I figure once is enough.

[Yukon Cornelius]

puddy

[Savage Beatings]

I know the poll itself is anonymous, but still I think its important to comment on this.

 

I pray with my son every night. Usually we just thank God for simple things and then go through the list of family members, "God bless Mommy, God bless Grandpa" etc. On those occassions that someone here (or in other areas of my life) asks for prays or good vibes, I sincerely try to remember them and their petition in my prayers that night. Most of the time I am pretty good at remembering to do that, but not always. But even those times when I just forget that I told someone that I would pray for them, I still don't consider it lip service. But maybe other people do.

[Coffeeman]

If I say I'll pray for something or someone, then I pray for them. I usually just stop what I'm doing a throw a quick prayer skyward for that person and then go on with the rest of my day. If I happen to remember it that night, I'll include it in my the prayer I usually say before I go to bed. I don't continue praying over and over and over for someone or something though. I figure once is enough.

 

 

+1 If I don't do it right then, or at least write it down and put it in my pocket, I have a tough time remembering that night.

[Missoula Griz]

I know the poll itself is anonymous, but still I think its important to comment on this.

 

I pray with my son every night. Usually we just thank God for simple things and then go through the list of family members, "God bless Mommy, God bless Grandpa" etc. On those occassions that someone here (or in other areas of my life) asks for prays or good vibes, I sincerely try to remember them and their petition in my prayers that night. Most of the time I am pretty good at remembering to do that, but not always. But even those times when I just forget that I told someone that I would pray for them, I still don't consider it lip service. But maybe other people do.

 

 

+1

 

Well said.

[Cunning Runt]

+1

 

Well said.

 

Would agree - not lip service - honest oversight

[tonorator]

if i say it, i pray it, either right away or that night. it causes some strange looks during our family prayers at night when i have to reference you guys by your screen names ...

[untateve]

I don't pray and I've never said that I'll pray for someone. However, when I say I'll keep someone in my thoughts, I do. In more serious situations, I'll tell my wife, because she prays.

[Ursa Majoris]

I don't pray and I've never said that I'll pray for someone. However, when I say I'll keep someone in my thoughts, I do.

+1. I'm not even remotely religious but I do sincerely mean it when I send best wishes, good vibes or whatever. FWIW, I've always considered those that say they'll pray on these boards as being completely sincere.

[whomper]

When I was in 2nd grade we had a nun that said whenever she wanted to say a quick prayer for someone she would say it to St. Joseph. She would say the phrase."St. Joseph in this hour show me your power" For some reason I never forgot that. When I tell a huddler I am going to pray for them I do pretty much what Perch said. I stop what I am doing and repeat that phrase the nun taught me.

Edited August 11, 2007 by whomper

[darin3]

I voted for the second option, but I wouldn't necessarily call it lip service. I don't pray in the exact sense of the word but I will certainly keep them in my thoughts, which for all intents and purposes, are prayers.

[tonorator]

puddy

 

i'm praying for you yukon.

[TDFFFreak]

I'll say something like, "I'll keep you in my thoughts" because that I will do and I pray so rarely.

[whoopazz]

I'll be careful to say "vibes" or "thoughts" because I too rarely pray. Good poll though.