I’m tired of hearing, “My prayers are with them.” Not that I don’t believe in the power of prayer, because I do. I just don’t believe THEM, the people who say this. Sure, their hearts are in the right place; they simply want to comfort the grieving. How many, though, actually follow through on what they say? Not a quick “Oh, my God!” on hearing about a tragedy but actual prayer? Too often, the victims fly out of a person’s mind as soon as he/she has uttered those words. What would happen if everyone who said that actually DID say a little prayer frequently for the victim and family, DID hold them for a few moments every once in awhile in their minds and hearts? I bet it would do some good for those being prayed for. It would be good, too, for those praying, because, as studies show, a little meditation and reaching out to others makes a person happier and healthier.
I hope your assessment is off the mark, somewhat. I would like to believe more pray than not.
The phrase just rolls off the tongues of newscasters, reporters, strangers being interviewed, etc. I think many of them sort of intend to send up some prayers–when they’re not so busy or are less stressed or in a more private place or in church or or or…. Instead of saying it, people could say a simple “God have mercy” if they really believed. Wow. This is a negative week for my blogs so far. I think I’ll come up with something more positive or fun for today.