I have a really negative reaction to people who say they will pray for me. [View all]

I have always felt it, even when I was in a religion as a child. I've never understood why I couldn't pray for myself, and why people felt that if they prayed for me it would somehow work better. I am not religious, in fact over the years I have become anti-religion of any denomination. I do know I have a relationship with my higher power, and it may even be the God I grew up with. I know I am not alone in this world. When I pray, it is usually for understanding or strength, not a Christmas list of wants. My son, who is in a church, says I am being over sensitive so I am asking here, am I? Is it wrong to reject unwanted prayer intercession and how do I say that without being mean. I am serious about wanting an opinion.