• polarheart said on Jun 29, 2007....

  CW, when I see things that touch my heart and cause me to pray, without anyone knowing, I think to myself "perhaps there is no-one else who is praying for this person and that is why God has laid them on my heart".  I believe in the power of prayer because I have seen and experienced it working.  One prayer for a complete stranger is priceless, because one prayer could very well make the difference so needed in their lives.

• silverwhisper said on Jun 29, 2007....

  CW, anybody who's read even one blog entry by you already knows you do that. it's evident in the way you comment, too. i admire your heart, CW, especially b/c it's been abused so.
  
  ed

• CreativeWoman said on Jun 29, 2007....

  polar,
  I agree wholeheartedly with you.  :-)
  
  CW
  

• CreativeWoman said on Jun 29, 2007....

  Ed,
  Thank you.  I feel so humbled by your comment. I just try to treat other people how I would want to be treated.
  
  CW
  

• minniemouse said on Jun 29, 2007....

  I'm sure someone already has said a prayer (or two) for you....you've said so many for so many people.  Caring always comes back to you in ways you don't expect.  :-)  MM

• CreativeWoman said on Jun 29, 2007....

  MM,
  I'm sure they have.  :-)  Thank you.  People are often kinder than we give them credit for being.
  
  CW
  

• GrapeKoolaid said on Jun 29, 2007....

  It's important to think of other people.  Thanks for reminding me of that.  I've been too wrapped up in my own pain lately.  Say a prayer for me regardless, and I'll do the same for you.  

• AlisonMarie19 said on Jun 29, 2007....

  I do the same thing. Quick prayers are sometimes the most sincere. My mom taught me (and my brother) that if you ever hear sirens, say a prayer for them. They need it. No matter what the siren or the circumstance, the person behind those sirens need prayers. And if what the person who caused the sirens was a sin, then help him/her more and help the people helping him/her too.
   
  So I usually pray when I hear sirens, see an accident, etc.
   
                    =(^-^)=

• uniquely-ironic said on Jun 29, 2007....

  Though I'm not a conventional christian, I do say a prayer for those that I see who are hurting.  Whoever you perceive God to be, I'm pretty sure he takes note when you ask him to comfort someone on their behalf.  You did a great thing today.

• lonely987 said on Jun 29, 2007....

  That is so touching! Any lonely person knows that feeling...after all, being humans we do have our tendencies...and it was really sweet of you to remember her in prayer. I guess I should do that more often, and the first person will be you, CW!

• Jenna said on Jun 29, 2007....

  That is so sweet Cw......very kind of you!  

• rmuxagirl said on Jun 29, 2007....

  CW. This was so sweet to read.  It's nice to know that you thought of that woman's needs whatever they may be.  much love!

• CreativeWoman said on Jun 29, 2007....

  Grape,
  Done.  :-)
  
  Alison,
  I also pray when I hear sirens.  Chills run down my spine especially when I see a life flight helicopter go over my house on the way to the hospital.  It's good to pray for those in need.
  
  UI,
  Thank you.  I believe that all we have to do is ask with a sincere heart and we are heard. 
  
  lonely,
  Thank you.  I've just said one for you too!
  
  Jenna,
  Thank You!
  
  rumuxagirl,
  I'm glad you enjoyed it.  :-)
  
  CW
  

• sweet_cookie01 said on Jun 29, 2007....

  you really are a woman with a great heart... that was very heart touching...

  i do believe that love begets love, kindness begets kindness... you only take back what you give out...

• ladyofspirit said on Jun 29, 2007....

  I can't tell you how many times I've had that happen -- been moved to pray because I saw someone distressed or sad or whatever -- sometimes it's complete strangers & sometimes it's people I know slightly.
   
  Sometimes a person will be on my heart for days, and I'll say a prayer at different times of the day or night for him/her.
   
  Once I burst into tears over a sad little boy at my kids' grade school -- to this day I have no idea why, I just know God laid him on my heart & directed me to pray.  This was quite a few years ago, and when I think of this boy now I smile because I know God worked it out.
   
  This "call to pray" that we receive -- convinces me (among many other things) that God works & moves among us all the time.

• mom said on Jun 29, 2007....

  That is wonderful CW, I fail in that area too many times. I am sure she felt your prayer and I am certain she will someday thank you.

• boyzmom said on Jun 29, 2007....

  I like to pray for others most of the time but sometimes fail to remember when I feel too hurried through my day. I know people have prayed for me and I have felt the need to pray for people at SC at times, but I guess there is probably somebody that needs prayer every day if I would just bother to look around and find them. I tell my kids to pray for people that need an ambulance or fire truck to come out to their house, when we see them around where we live especially. I think this is a great post CW- thanks for sharing it!

• DesertMermaid said on Jun 30, 2007....

  I pray for my loved ones and myself. Its my private two minutes ritual every morning. Also i have a soft corner for for aged people,they remind me of my grandparents. Of late i find myself praying for doglips. Creative woman i think you are a very sensitive person.

• CreativeWoman said on Jun 30, 2007....

  sweet cookie,
  Thank you.  Sometimes I feel like I give more than I receive, but maybe that is just human nature.
  
  ladyofspirit,
  I agree that we are called to pray sometimes.  I probably noticed that woman for a reason as you did that little boy.
  
  mom,
  Thanks.  I hope my prayer did help her.
  
  boyz,
  Thanks.  It's nice that you are teaching your boys to pray like you do.
  
  DM,
  I have been told that I'm sensitive before.  I guess it is true.  :-)  Your morning ritual is very nice.  Mine is usually right before bed.
  
  CW
  

• ALIENated said on Jun 30, 2007....

  We pray every time an emergency vehicle goes by with the siren blaring--for
  the victim, for the police, for the doctors, everyone in sight. Who knows if
  it does any good, but we like to think it does.
  

• DogLips said on Jun 30, 2007....

  I have felt compelled to do the same at times. The older I get, the more personal pain and anguish I see. Life is not always so beautiful but we can ask God to help make it so for those in sorrow. It may be the only thing we can do at times but at least we feel we are doing something to help out.

• MissMimi said on Jun 30, 2007....

  CDub, you are such a sweetheart.  I think God hears all prayers no matter how small or who offers them up.

  I really thought I had commented on this post.  I must be going crazy...

• Mamie said on Jun 30, 2007....

  Hi CW: I am so glad you did that for that lady. I am positive that it worked. Like you, ali and alienated, I also have been taught to pray when there are sirens, etc.
  After 9/11, I also pray for the flights that pass over my house as I am directly in the incomng flight path to the airport.

  I bet that lady felt comforted...cool.

• mirrorimage said on Jun 30, 2007....

  CW, you are one of the most beautiful women I have ever come across. This post is just one more reason I believe that to be true...

• CreativeWoman said on Jun 30, 2007....

  Jenna,
  Thank you.
  
  (Sorry that I missed you earlier.  That's one reason why I like commenting individually. I don't miss people as much.)
  
  ALIEN,
  I'm in agreement with you.
  
  DL,
  I do believe it is my small way in the helping the world to be a better place.  Nice way to put it.
  
  Mimi,
  I believe God hears all prayers too.  Don't worry about missing commenting. :-)
  
  Mamie,
  Thanks.  That's a very good idea to pray for the airplanes.
  
  mirrorimage,
  Thank you for your kind words.
  
  CW
  

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