Verb.
To express a solemn but ineffectual request of a temporary nullification of the universeβs laws, especially to an imaginary being of infinite power.
Charles prayed that he would pass math class, but he still finished with a 34%.
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To speak with God; ask him questions, express your heart and plead your case.
He prayed that as he stood in court, God would soften the judge's firm heart.
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Being able to text on a cellular device with two thumbs so it looks like one is praying.
John:Let me guess this is your first cell phone.
Bill:Yeah how did you know.
John:Because you dont know how to pray yet.
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The most popular method of preparing for a multiple choice test for people who lack the self discipline to actually study.
Did you study?
Of course not, but I am praying.
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A word used when Christian people on Facebook want to virtue signal to other Christian people on Facebook and is usually employed during a health, marriage or financial crisis. People don't actually engage in the activity the word implies. Sometimes used as a technique to spread online gossip disguised as a prayer request. It's the Christian version of wishing someone good luck.
Poster 1:. " My Uncle just lost his job and his truck was stolen! He needs a miracle. Also his wife left him.'
Poster 2: ""Praying!"
Poster 1: "My sister's friend found out her husband is dressing in her clothes. Let's give the devil a black eye by praying for his salvation and deliverance from perversion. He works at the pharmacy ."
Poster 2: "Praying!"
Poster 3: "Praying"
Poster 4: "Praying"
Poster 5:. "Which pharmacy?"
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Something people do to pretend that their apathy is really concern. Also known as "I could care less what happens to you unless it affects me directly, but I don't want anyone to think I'm the craven, spineless self-absorbed weasel I really am." Mostly promised in lieu of actual help.
My grandmother's friend knows that I have a rare blood type and have only a 9% chance of finding a kidney for transplant, but instead of trying to help me avoid a lifetime of dialysis by asking her fellow churchgoers to get tested for crossmatch, she is afraid of "offending" someone by asking, and believes that sending me a worthless little card depicting a no-name saint and a promise to pray for me, ensuring me a much shorter lifespan, largely consisting of sleeping and sitting for 12 hours a week watching my blood go in and out of my body is just as good as asking for donors and that it will help me obtain a kidney. What a joke.
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N. 1 To talk to God 2 Get down on your knees and ask God for forgiveness
"Why do so many people pray to God on Sunday.......his day off......."
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