Thoughts and Prayers

Senator Tim Johnson, South Dakota's senior lawmaker and influential member of the U.S. Senate, remained hospitalized early today after suffering stroke-like symptoms, a sudden illness that could potentially change the balance of power in Washington.

The White House issued a statement wishing him a speedy recovery saying:.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Senator Johnson and his family," said White House spokesman Alex Conant.
I understand why people offer their prayers as prayer has the potential to bring good (peace, healing, etc.) into difficulty but why does someone offer their 'thoughts'? Is it just because they don't have anything else to say?

For news about Senator Johnson read more here.
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  1. MTRDecember 15, 2006 at 10:18:00 AM CST

    This always strikes me as odd too, yet sometimes I even say it, because it's somehow less awkward.

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