But I can pray “for” them “to” God, which is a kind of thing that lets a Third Party, namely, God, into our picture, ever more powerful than us. I can think “about” people, which is a kind of thing that remains between me and them. And the difference is, letting God into the picture of my relationship with them. Sending thoughts and prayers can show a person that. A phrase often used as part of an attempt to comfort someone who has just suffered a tragic loss, as in, 'Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let me really pray, this morning, for anyone I happen to have heard of recently, in need of prayer, lest I dismiss myself from the responsibility of really praying for people, rather than just “thinking” about them. Sports events, art therapy, and time spent in nature can all help to provide a sense of normalcy and support for your community.
But somehow, I find that when I say that I send my “thoughts” as well as my prayers, I tend to neglect the second part. I know we like to say, these days, that we send our “thoughts” as well as our prayers, to those who have suffered some loss or tragedy. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects.” (James 5: 16) “Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. Views After a natural or human-caused disaster, people may be urged to 'go beyond thoughts and prayers', by donating blood or sending aid or money to help the victims.
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