I'm catching what you're sending? I think?

Is anyone else amused/confused/perplexed/creeped out when people say or write things like, "Sending strength/good vibes/love/joy/peace/patience/kindness/'anything else people feel like sending' your way?"

Maybe it's just my trademark cynicism, but most of the time, I'm pretty sure people already know they're loved. Wouldn't people more appreciate some prayer and intercession on their part? I mean, anyone can say "Sending love your way!" and throw it out there. But doesn't it take a little more commitment to say, "I'm praying for you today?"

Plus, what if your love gets intercepted by somebody else after you throw it out? What if the love you promised never reaches its intended recipient?!? It's like a love/joy/peace/patience/kindness/good times/strength steal!!! At least you know with prayers that there is only one Recipient and he gets the message every time...