Never shrug off thoughts and prayers.

It means somebody cares enough to go to the most powerful being they know to plead for his (or her) to work on your behalf.

@realcaseyrollins
I forget the topic, but my uncle once offered to pray for me. "No! Please do not do that!"

Science has shown that prayer from people you know tends to be detrimental, whereas prayer from people you don't know tends to be beneficial.