On prayer

So...I created this Facebook group called "Committee for the Proper Use of the Word 'Just' in Prayer." I was expecting thousands of people to join in the first few days of its existence, perhaps get spotted by some trendspotters, and eventually get profiled in Christianity Today. But now, several days later, there are only four members.

I guess the world isn't ready to be boldly confronted on their annoying misuse of the word "just" while praying. Or perhaps, I am the only person (besides the three other people) who this annoys? Is anyone else out there even remotely bothered by it?

Example...Lord, I just want to say...

Or...Lord, we just want to ask you...

Usually, it is in the form of "I just want to say" or "just want to ask."

Now, the definition of "just" in this context is "only or merely." So what you are saying is, Lord, I only want to say... But of course, you then go on to say many other things.

How did this happen? Why do people use this word so much in their public prayer? I have several theories.

1. The Emergents-- Because of their atonement theories they are trying to water down the use of the word "just" in Christianity.

I'm totally kidding.

2. People who want to sound really sincere

I think this is probably it. Using "just" in that context seems designed to hammer home the prayer better...another definition of "just" is "actually, really, positively," as in "This day is just great!"

Does this not annoy anyone else? If it doesn't, I'll drop it posthaste.