Posted by Dinah on August 7, 2002, at 4:30:12
In reply to Pdoc wants me to start praying again..., posted by homewood on August 6, 2002, at 21:54:21
You say "praying again". Did you once have an active prayer life? And did it bring you comfort?
I think it's great that your pdoc is open to spirituality. On the other hand, I think I would have had a knee jerk reaction based on my mother's firm and oft stated belief that all I need to do is pray more and I'd be just fine. My father's oft stated belief is that I just need to drink and party more and I'd be just fine. But that's just transference or something on my part. What do you think of your pdoc's recommendation?
I'm afraid the gift of prayer is one I'm sorely lacking. But I know it brings a lot of comfort to many people. And if you have the gift of prayer, I can see where it would be healing to use it.
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