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Thoughts and prayers: what do you mean?

LorMorLorMor member
in October 2012 Moms
Serious question, not being snarky. When you say "thoughts and prayers" and you are religious, do you seriously pray for that person, even though you don't know them, or is it just a way of expressing sympathy?

I'm not religious at all, so I'm curious. When I say I'm thinking of someone, then I mean it - I am thinking about that person and what they are going through, and I hope they are doing okay. I know some people hate the phrase "I'm thinking of you" because it sounds empty, but I do mean it when I say it.

Right now I'm thinking of cupcakes.
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  • Wally3Wally3 member
    I'm religious I have a little good thoughts prayer that I say when I send out my thoughts and prayers.  Also we say night prayers and I will sometimes add others to the end.

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  • pinitbabypinitbaby member
    ThisIsBrea said:

    I'm not religious, but when I say that I tend to say a little thought for them and send it off into the universe. I definitely have people I don't "know" in my thoughts when they're going through tough times too. I like to put positive energy out there whenever I can.

    This. Couldn't have said it better.

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  • blondie42107blondie42107 member
    When I say T&P, I do say a short prayer and keep them in thought throughout the day. I also try to check in, even a quick text, to just see if that person needs something.

     
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  • ZiegefickerZiegeficker member
    I am not religious, so I purposefully avoid saying "prayers" or that I'll be praying for someone. 
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  • Sunglow28Sunglow28 member
    I am not religious, but I do send best wishes, or positive thoughts. I think it doesn't help - but it won't hurt either.

    Also, studies show that people who KNOW they are being prayed for have better outcomes, so I count on that if nothing else.
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  • nealblnealbl member
    If i say I'm praying for you I will do it. I usually do it right then and there. Real quick and simple prayer. I try to remember everyone again while I'm at church too.
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  • JoNi2010JoNi2010 member
    Sunglow28 said:
    I am not religious, but I do send best wishes, or positive thoughts. I think it doesn't help - but it won't hurt either.

    Also, studies show that people who KNOW they are being prayed for have better outcomes, so I count on that if nothing else.
    Couldn't have said it better myself!
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  • Sillygirl85Sillygirl85 member
    If I say thoughts and prayers I mean it. I am religious but not big on praying, so it's more the thought. I am also someone who will cry for someone I don't know.
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  • LorMorLorMor member
    Thanks for the replies. Nice to see.
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