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Would a Prayer Request Topic be Used?

30 replies

milliways · 11/12/2004 21:21

I am fairly new to MN and have been watching some threads when I would love to offer hugs/support etc, but also ask "Would you like me (anyone) to pray for you". I know some people may take offence at this, but others may appreciate the chance. Similarly, without having to go into great detail, requests could be made for prayer from anyone willing for their particular situation. Thoughts please.:)

OP posts:
TheHollyAndTheTwiglett · 11/12/2004 21:23

I think you can probably just put it in this section rather than start its own topic

if you believe in it, then that's a lovely gesture for you to make Smile

ionesmum · 11/12/2004 22:07

nice idea. i'd support it.

have you heard of christianmums.com?

Tommy · 11/12/2004 22:10

I agree with Twig (as usual)
It's really comforting to have a big group of people to ask for prayers in difficult situations and I think MN is probably a good a place as any to do it Smile

fruitcake · 11/12/2004 22:16

Why would they take offence? Or rather, why should they? No one is forced to read a thread. I'd be happy to pray for you or anyone who would appreciate it and vice versa. Even if you don't believe in God, positive thoughts are definitely helpful, at the very least.

mumwithnoname · 12/12/2004 12:12

Definatly support it.Lots of people have prayed for me in the past and it's made o big difference!

TheHollyAndTheTwiglett · 12/12/2004 12:15

Um .. without wishing to cause offence .. I would say as a matter of courtesy if people ask you to 'think' about them or send vibes then don't offer prayers .. if they ask you to pray for them then fine .. some people just don't like the concept and this doesn't tend to be an overly religious board..

advocaatofthedevil · 12/12/2004 12:17

I don't think it warrents a whole topic, no.

fruitcake · 12/12/2004 20:41

I agree. It doesn't. Relegion is (at least for me) a private matter. However, if someone wants to have prayers said for them, I would be happy to help. Just keep me away from the fundamentalists!

codswallop · 12/12/2004 20:43

they have said no mroe topics anyway

codswallop · 12/12/2004 20:43

" what has a a hazlenut in every bite?"

juniperdropofbrandy · 12/12/2004 20:46

I'd join in milliways Smile

Our church (CofE) does a prayer chain, where we ring round then finish at the person who started it and it's very comforting for people. I would imagine (hope) that people of all religion/beliefs would get involved?

fruitcake · 12/12/2004 20:46

NOT a fruitcake. Don't like hazlenuts.

SenoraPostrophe · 12/12/2004 20:47

No. I am never offended if someone offers to pray for me - I think it is a nice gesture. But to me (an agnostic, verging on being an atheist) it would be mildy offensive to have a whole "prayers for" topic as it would imply that my non-praying support was inferior.

juniperdropofbrandy · 12/12/2004 20:47

Oh and I think a thread on here would suffice btw.

juniperdropofbrandy · 12/12/2004 20:48

what about positive vibes or thoughts SenoraPostrophe?

fruitcake · 12/12/2004 20:53

Okay, m'dears. Go read essbee's post on whadya want for Christmas and get busy!

SenoraPostrophe · 12/12/2004 21:17

juniper - but then it may as well be categorised by the problem (in the existing topics).

I like your prayer chain thing though. If I was religious, that's what i would join.

Carla · 12/12/2004 21:40

I don't think milliways was asking for a separate topic. And yes, think that's a brilliant idea.XX

JaNgLyBELLS · 12/12/2004 22:26

I've never quite understood the "sending vibes" thing. How does that work? Does it??

mumwithnoname · 13/12/2004 12:35

our church has a prayer chain-seems to work a bit like chinese whispers though!!!!Blush

juniperdropofbrandy · 14/12/2004 17:11

Yes that has happened with ours on the odd occasion, mumwithnoname. Now we try to keep the prayer requests simple, as in so and so is ill or in hospital etc..

JBells, I don't really know but people seem to swear by it? I suppose it's similar to prayer but depends on your beliefs. I'm sure there are other Mners that would be more enlightening though?

JaNgLyBELLS · 14/12/2004 17:13

How does it go? - "there are more things in heaven and earth than this world dreams of"?

Levanna · 15/12/2004 00:33

A 'Wishing Well' might be more appropriate?

Levanna · 15/12/2004 00:35

JB, I have loads of faith in the power of positive thought (and visualisation for that matter!). I have been fortunate enough to have experienced what I believe to be 'it' on more than one occasion .

Hilary · 19/01/2005 21:12

Wow, ionesmum, are you a member of www.christianmums.com then? I was just browsing and never thought I'd see my website pop up here...how exciting!