Concience Test

There are times in our life that we are put to the test to show our loyalty to our beliefs.  I’ve been tested often but today is a tough one for me.

I was asked by a friend to do something that I’m not sure I'm comfortable with; what do I do?  Do I risk having an uncomfortable and turbulent relationship with my friend or do I stick to my belief’s no matter how she feels; OR do I skate the request and pretend I never got it, heard it or understood it. 

My friend asked me and others to say a prayer for her father who was in the Intensive Care at a local hospital.  I like the man, I love his daughter as if she was my own but I don't know if I can pray for a man who is a professed atheist. 

How do I pray to my God and ask for his compassion and help for a man who doesn’t believe in any God.   Wouldn't that be sacrilegious.   Is it terrible of me?  Does it look as though I don't care, because I do for him and for his daughter(my friend). 

After my serious consideration,  I wished him a Happy Birthday and a speedy recovery AND said a little prayer because I know my God wouldn't discriminate - he loves everyone. 

God Bless Us All