God answers our prayers?

[wvwvw]

A Systematic Review of the Empirical Literature on Intercessory Prayer
David R. Hodge
Arizona State University, West Campus
Abstract

Perhaps surprisingly, many social workers appear to use intercessory prayer in direct practice settings. To help inform practitioners' use of this intervention, this article evaluates the empirical literature on the topic using the following three methods: (a) an individual assessment of each study, (b) an evaluation of intercessory prayer as an empirically supported intervention using criteria developed by Division 12 of the American Psychological Association (APA), and (c) a meta-analysis. Based on the Division 12 criteria, intercessory prayer was classified as an experimental intervention. Meta-analysis indicated small, but significant, effect sizes for the use of intercessory prayer (g =–.171, p =.015). The implications are discussed in light of the APA's Presidential Task Force on Evidence-based Practice.
http://rsw.sagepub.com/content/17/2/174.abstract

Just know, as you pray for others, you may not be able to overcome their beliefs and their ability to manifest their intentions which can often be negative.

Dr. Larry Dossey is probably one of the leading experts on the power of prayer who has written many scientific articles and books about it.
http://www.dosseydossey.com/larry/book.html

[Taiguaitiaoghyrmmumin]

He answers your prayers with car accidents , nuff said

[larali]

I have a story about this.

When I was in high school I had a mad crush on a guy named Brian. I had to go to Youth Group every week just to see him.

One week, my cousin was in town, and I had to go see a movie with her instead of going to Youth Group.

So I found a quarter. I threw it in the fountain and I prayed:

"Please let me see Brian tonight".

So I was standing in line with my cousin to see the movie. (which, incidentally, was "The Lion King").

I thought about my prayer, and who walks up to the ticket line...

But Brian!

Cousin goes up to him and says, "you know, Lara really likes you. Come talk to her."

Brian came up to talk to me. Very awkward. We both looked at the ground.

Then he went back to his place in the ticket line.

I have always believed in prayer since that day..... I still pray infrequently-- when I do, it is always about keeping my kids safe.

But I sure as fuck believe in it.

[Neanderthal]

I don't know. I don't ever ask him anything, i'm not some hedonistic brat. My mother was a member of the Opus Dei, and she taught me to offer the Lord our suffering, which is something I like to do. I have been doing gardening and fixing some things around the house since 6:30 a.m., I could finally sit for more than 30 mins at 11:09 p.m. Shit like this make me feel tougher.

[gültekin]

=> http://www.plim.org/PrayerDeb.htm

[Hexachordia]

Prayer does not affirm ones belief, on the contrary,when it is used for trivial objectives it encourages hypocrisy. I do not pray for trivial goals, not even for my personal safety and health conditions and my relatives well-beings. I did prayed for destruction of marxist "civilization" to blood moon last month. This is my vision of life.

[zhaoyun]

I have a story about this.

When I was in high school I had a mad crush on a guy named Brian. I had to go to Youth Group every week just to see him.

One week, my cousin was in town, and I had to go see a movie with her instead of going to Youth Group.

So I found a quarter. I threw it in the fountain and I prayed:

"Please let me see Brian tonight".

So I was standing in line with my cousin to see the movie. (which, incidentally, was "The Lion King").

I thought about my prayer, and who walks up to the ticket line...

But Brian!

Cousin goes up to him and says, "you know, Lara really likes you. Come talk to her."

Brian came up to talk to me. Very awkward. We both looked at the ground.

Then he went back to his place in the ticket line.

I have always believed in prayer since that day..... I still pray infrequently-- when I do, it is always about keeping my kids safe.

But I sure as fuck believe in it.

Good story. Brian came up to me that night too.

[Armando Esteban Quito]

I have a story about this.

When I was in high school I had a mad crush on a guy named Brian. I had to go to Youth Group every week just to see him.

One week, my cousin was in town, and I had to go see a movie with her instead of going to Youth Group.

So I found a quarter. I threw it in the fountain and I prayed:

"Please let me see Brian tonight".

So I was standing in line with my cousin to see the movie. (which, incidentally, was "The Lion King").

I thought about my prayer, and who walks up to the ticket line...

But Brian!

Cousin goes up to him and says, "you know, Lara really likes you. Come talk to her."

Brian came up to talk to me. Very awkward. We both looked at the ground.

Then he went back to his place in the ticket line.

I have always believed in prayer since that day..... I still pray infrequently-- when I do, it is always about keeping my kids safe.

But I sure as fuck believe in it.

So what did you pray to Poseidon or some sort of fountain God?

[1stLightHorse]

I have a story about this.

When I was in high school I had a mad crush on a guy named Brian. I had to go to Youth Group every week just to see him.

One week, my cousin was in town, and I had to go see a movie with her instead of going to Youth Group.

So I found a quarter. I threw it in the fountain and I prayed:

"Please let me see Brian tonight".

So I was standing in line with my cousin to see the movie. (which, incidentally, was "The Lion King").

I thought about my prayer, and who walks up to the ticket line...

But Brian!

Cousin goes up to him and says, "you know, Lara really likes you. Come talk to her."

Brian came up to talk to me. Very awkward. We both looked at the ground.

Then he went back to his place in the ticket line.

I have always believed in prayer since that day..... I still pray infrequently-- when I do, it is always about keeping my kids safe.

But I sure as fuck believe in it.

That's pretty cool.

I think intention and deep will and focus can manifest into reality. As long as it's something reasonable. I think that's the real definition of prayer.

For example, i couldn't wish and hope with all my spirit that i grow wings and fly because that would be ridiculous.

[Drawing-slim]

I have a story about this.

When I was in high school I had a mad crush on a guy named Brian. I had to go to Youth Group every week just to see him.

One week, my cousin was in town, and I had to go see a movie with her instead of going to Youth Group.

So I found a quarter. I threw it in the fountain and I prayed:

"Please let me see Brian tonight".

So I was standing in line with my cousin to see the movie. (which, incidentally, was "The Lion King").

I thought about my prayer, and who walks up to the ticket line...

But Brian!

Cousin goes up to him and says, "you know, Lara really likes you. Come talk to her."

Brian came up to talk to me. Very awkward. We both looked at the ground.

Then he went back to his place in the ticket line.

I have always believed in prayer since that day..... I still pray infrequently-- when I do, it is always about keeping my kids safe.

But I sure as fuck believe in it.

What a heartbreaking rough childhood American life. In a sad twisted sense I can see it bringing tears of hate to some, literally