Pray for or about
Hi. Please help. Let's say a friend of yours has applied to a good university and you want to wish him well with his effort by your praying for (about?) it. Then which is correct? By the way, I've asked this question on the distinction between "pray for" and "pray about" in a thread in a similar context but didn't get the answer.
(you talking to your friend)
Oh, I heard you've applied to the university. I'll pray about/for it.
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) it. First, you must be sure that your friend is comfortable with religious prayer. Many of us find it embarrassing.
- ) it.
- First, you must be sure that your friend is comfortable with religious prayer.
- Many of us find it embarrassing.
- If that is OK, then use this: Oh, I heard you've applied to the university.
- I'll pray for your success.
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anonymousLet's say a friend of yours has applied to a good university and you want to wish him well with his effort by your praying for (about?) it.
First, you must be sure that your friend is comfortable with religious prayer. Many of us find it embarrassing.
If that is OK, then use this:
Oh, I heard you've applied to the university. I'll p
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