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.