I
read a little snippet years ago about a priest who was deathly ill. He
was recounting the importance of the prayers of others, for him, when
he was too sick to pray himself.
Sometimes,
when we, or someone we care for is sick, we may find ourselves too
exhausted to put much energy into prayer. It is then that we come to
fully appreciate how beneficial it is to have people around us who
support us in this way.
I
think it is worth noting, however, that you may have people who love
and care for you, that are not pray-ers. They may not understand the
benefits of prayer, but want to help.
I
would suggest that you encourage them to ask God, in their own words,
for help. You see, our understanding of prayer is not a requirement to
pray, for God hears and answers all prayers.
The work is God's, not ours. Our part is the offering--even if our understanding or belief is lacking in some way.
Janet Cassidy
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