I've been struggling with myself for a few days now. I tend to be an outgoing person and always try to help others out. But now I've reached a situation where I don't know how to help.
I've got this cool professor, right? He's always happy. I've never seen him show even a hint of sadness, until the other day. I was bummed out because of stuff going on - and he tried to cheer me up a bit. As the conversation goes on, I ask of his life and I find out he's got some pretty bad things happening in his life.
And I stand there, amazed at how he's able to still smile as he says that. I know it hurts him, even though he smiles.
I have prayed for him in my daily prayers. But this professor is one of my favorites and as I said, I want to help people. I would like to ask him if he would let me sit down with him and quickly pray for him. I listened to a sermon earlier and heard of someone who did this and thought maybe I should try as well. However I do not know whether he is religious, at all.
I just want an opinion. I think my situation is fairly clear. Should I go forward with this if, and only if, he is fine with it? How should I pray for him (or even others) who are going through difficult times? I only wish to spread God's influence.
I've got this cool professor, right? He's always happy. I've never seen him show even a hint of sadness, until the other day. I was bummed out because of stuff going on - and he tried to cheer me up a bit. As the conversation goes on, I ask of his life and I find out he's got some pretty bad things happening in his life.
And I stand there, amazed at how he's able to still smile as he says that. I know it hurts him, even though he smiles.
I have prayed for him in my daily prayers. But this professor is one of my favorites and as I said, I want to help people. I would like to ask him if he would let me sit down with him and quickly pray for him. I listened to a sermon earlier and heard of someone who did this and thought maybe I should try as well. However I do not know whether he is religious, at all.
I just want an opinion. I think my situation is fairly clear. Should I go forward with this if, and only if, he is fine with it? How should I pray for him (or even others) who are going through difficult times? I only wish to spread God's influence.
