Prayers for Maymon, Really.

[Lefteye]

This really does put a basketball game in perspective.

I think whether someone prays or even if they, at least, think about praying enough to mention that they will pray for you or have you in their thoughts is a good gesture that should not be undervalued. All of us reading this thread feel a sense of sorrow for the loss Principal Dahmen's family and countless friends, including Maymon are feeling. After reading the Wisconsin State journal and the responses, it is clear to see that this man was beloved by many and for that, his life had tremendous value and will live on by the people he touched.

We pray/think about people for many reasons. One is from empathy. We can imagine the pain Maymon must be going through and the mixed emotions. It's human nature. Why did Jesus weep for Lazarus, especially when he already knew he would raise him from the dead He wept because he felt the sorrow Lazarus' family felt.

That's what I call coming out of the gate sir. Nice 1st post!

 

[cncchris33]

This really does put a basketball game in perspective.

I think whether someone prays or even if they, at least, think about praying enough to mention that they will pray for you or have you in their thoughts is a good gesture that should not be undervalued. All of us reading this thread feel a sense of sorrow for the loss Principal Dahmen's family and countless friends, including Maymon are feeling. After reading the Wisconsin State journal and the responses, it is clear to see that this man was beloved by many and for that, his life had tremendous value and will live on by the people he touched.

We pray/think about people for many reasons. One is from empathy. We can imagine the pain Maymon must be going through and the mixed emotions. It's human nature. Why did Jesus weep for Lazarus, especially when he already knew he would raise him from the dead He wept because he felt the sorrow Lazarus' family felt.

I only regret that I have but one like to give this post. Welcome to the board.

 

[Shaun1985]

Wow. That's horrible. Sounds like they had a really good relationship if he came all the way from Madison, WI to see Maymon play. Such a shame. Prayers to his family and Maymon.

 

[HBCButch]

As a Christian, we should seek God's wisdom in everything. Yes, this even includes the proper mortgage program. No amount of praying is a "waste of time" if you are a believer and follower of Christ. We aren't called to selectively pray.

1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18...
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for thus is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

Also, if someone says they will pray for you, let their decision to do so, or not, be their decision. While it is just as likely that he didn't pray for you, let that judgement be God's and not your own.

Dude, I'm a believer but the decisions I make regarding my estate are all me. He gave me a brain to think with and therefore I jump in with both feet. I do not pray for everything in my life because I feel that's to many trips to the well. Again, he gave me a mind to think and therefore I do and I do it rather well. Your idea is seeking an answer you seem to have no idea about which may be about everything. My idea is doing what was meant of me and not being a bother. Knowing what is right/wrong and acting on it.

 

[cncchris33]

Dude, I'm a believer but the decisions I make regarding my estate are all me. He gave me a brain to think with and therefore I jump in with both feet. I do not pray for everything in my life because I feel that's to many trips to the well. Again, he gave me a mind to think and therefore I do and I do it rather well. Your idea is seeking an answer you seem to have no idea about which may be about everything. My idea is doing what was meant of me and not being a bother. Knowing what is right/wrong and acting on it.

Honestly, I stopped reading at your first sentence. I'm not going to continually occupy this forum with off-topic attempts to convince you of something, of which you don't want to be convinced because your mind is made up.

I gave my opinion and enforced it with scriptural reference. If you disagree, take it up with Christ. If you want to wade through life's decisions of your own volition, more power to you.