Why so many Christian when asked to pray for someone sick, or in need of a specific prayer, the first thing that comes out of their mouth is, are they safe? If they think the person is not safe they don't feel pressured to pray for them.
Since when did God made us the judge of what's in some else's heart, or see the work God may be doing in that person? Won't it be best if we pray for God to do the healing or answer whatever their need is? Won't it be best to pray for them and let God do work in the person in need so them and the unbelievers around them can see God's power at work, to help them become believers?
Someone tell me, when Jesus was on this earth and they brought the sick people to him, did he asked them first if that person was a believers?
Why don't we show the world the compassion and love of God through us as we pray even for our enemies? Isn't that what we are called to do instead of judging?
May the light of God enlighten those out there that choose not to pray for those in need, unless the person believes the way they think they should believe. I don't think that God looks kindly toward those so called Christians that practice this.
Lord open the eyes of those that are so blinded by their own denominations theology and think they can judge a person's heart as if they were you. I pray in your precious son's name Jesus Christ, amen.

How God Teaches us to pray:

Our Father Who Art In Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done, On Earth As It Is In Heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread & forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine Is The Kingdom & Glory Forever. Amen.

(06-29-2011 09:28 AM)Guest Wrote:  Why so many Christian when asked to pray for someone sick, or in need of a specific prayer, the first thing that comes out of their mouth is, are they safe? If they think the person is not safe they don't feel pressured to pray for them.
Since when did God made us the judge of what's in some else's heart, or see the work God may be doing in that person? Won't it be best if we pray for God to do the healing or answer whatever their need is? Won't it be best to pray for them and let God do work in the person in need so them and the unbelievers around them can see God's power at work, to help them become believers?
Someone tell me, when Jesus was on this earth and they brought the sick people to him, did he asked them first if that person was a believers?
Why don't we show the world the compassion and love of God through us as we pray even for our enemies? Isn't that what we are called to do instead of judging?
May the light of God enlighten those out there that choose not to pray for those in need, unless the person believes the way they think they should believe. I don't think that God looks kindly toward those so called Christians that practice this.
Lord open the eyes of those that are so blinded by their own denominations theology and think they can judge a person's heart as if they were you. I pray in your precious son's name Jesus Christ, amen.

Yes I know the prayer, and I do pray in that order everyday, Praise be to God in the highest and the Holy Trinity! But that still doesn't answer my questions. I am a Christian who loves God with all my heart, but it offends me when I ask other Christians to pray for people I know at work, neighbors, or family members and the first thing out of their mouth is, are they Christians, or are they saved? Why, Why, Why????? When we supposed to be better than that, we should have a heart even for the unsaved. We supposed to be Jesus like, but I see that the majority of Christians are not, they rather be the judge. It hurts my soul so much when this happens, and I know it can kill a young believer spiritually. This is why I have a heavy heart today, and have decided to post this so that hopefully it will touch those out there who are guilty of doing this. May God have mercy on them.

Amen Lord! Let those who have ears hear and put the above it into practice. Give us a more loving heart toward the lost souls Lord, may we not be a stumbling stone unto others. In your precious name Jesus amen.