Hello to all of you beautiful people!
First question that has been on my mind recently: is the purpose of a prayer request misinterpreted?
What I mean is, why do people pray for each other? I understand the meaning behind it as far as giving the asker a sense of comfort because others are thinking about them in their time of need. HOWEVER, why should the prayers of others alter a situation they are not involved in? Every day I hear and see prayer requests (i.e. "Please pray for my sick father," "About to head out to my interview... pray for me!" "Trying to find peace and love in my heart, prayers appreciated").
Isn't what really is going on here "please think about me" ?
Because the idea of God keeping a tally of how many prayers he has gotten for something does not seem to follow the ideals God has set forth about Himself in His Word, or what I feel Him to be in my heart.
Any thoughts on the topic of prayer requests?
Thank you
First question that has been on my mind recently: is the purpose of a prayer request misinterpreted?
What I mean is, why do people pray for each other? I understand the meaning behind it as far as giving the asker a sense of comfort because others are thinking about them in their time of need. HOWEVER, why should the prayers of others alter a situation they are not involved in? Every day I hear and see prayer requests (i.e. "Please pray for my sick father," "About to head out to my interview... pray for me!" "Trying to find peace and love in my heart, prayers appreciated").
Isn't what really is going on here "please think about me" ?
Because the idea of God keeping a tally of how many prayers he has gotten for something does not seem to follow the ideals God has set forth about Himself in His Word, or what I feel Him to be in my heart.
Any thoughts on the topic of prayer requests?
Thank you