Thoughts and not prayers.

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Praying for someone isn’t about convincing a puppet master to pull some strings or make a c note magically appear in your wallet. It is a Christians way of guiding someone lost into a relationship with our God. It isn’t a substitute for practical solutions and good will, but often times there is little physically that can be done.
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If  you are that offended by Christians praying to thank God for their food order reach out with a compassionate heart by praying for you that I was suggest some serious introspection. If you really don’t believe that God exists in that prayer is just people mumbling kind words to the air why would it be offensive? I just don’t get it man

I don't care if someone prays.  It is presumptuous to pray in the hope that you can be partially instrumental in herding back a lost sheep (as is taught).

Pray because it makes you feel good.  Pray because it's what the people in your circle do.  Don't elevate the act by saying you are helping some savior save someone.

My issue with prayer is when people are expected to play (or pray) along.  Prayer should be a personal choice and it should also be kept personal.  Don't advertise that you are 'doing your Christian duty' by announcing your intention to pray.  This whole personal relation with Jesus, God, whatever, should be personal.  Announcing it cheapens it to a 'look what I said I will do/or did'.