I feel it is safe to say that everyone of you know someone who is suffering from a physical illness--one of the biggies such as cancer, Parkinson's, COPD (or one the lesser annoyances such as a cold or cough). Some of those friends may have a strong faith, some a lingering faith from childhood, other a little hope in something that will help them get through…. Regardless, to some degree, they are anxious about their future.
I have such friends, and I check in with them often. They know that I attend church regularly, that I work on my faith, and on most days my faith is strong. We don't talk about faith unless they ask, but when things are tough for them, they tell me that they are glad that I am praying for them. Such a comment warms my heart, but I know and have come to believe that my prayer makes a difference, whether they know about it or not. I pray because I believe.
I have such friends, and I check in with them often. They know that I attend church regularly, that I work on my faith, and on most days my faith is strong. We don't talk about faith unless they ask, but when things are tough for them, they tell me that they are glad that I am praying for them. Such a comment warms my heart, but I know and have come to believe that my prayer makes a difference, whether they know about it or not. I pray because I believe.
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