I certainly do. However, I also believe that God (i am catholic) will answer prayers as he sees fit. We can ask or plead but it's His decision to answer that prayer the way He knows is best.

I had a nephew who was 12 years old. When he was born he was born very very sick. He had a very rare condition. I won't go into details, but no other child had surivived this condition beyond the age of 3. So of course when he had his 3rd birthday party it was indeed a celebration. Each year after that was wonderful. We had prayed, we had taken him to several shrines and "miraculous" churches in Mexico where people have had "miracles" performed, prayers answered. There was one church where the place is covered with crutches and other items. One thing I found interesting was there were some "long female hair" braided hanging on the walls. I asked my sister what that was abt. She told me what was written on a piece of paper next to the braided hair, and it said "God, thank you for making my father well...as promised, I cut my long hair and will never grow it again." I was shocked at this. I wondered, could God really make deals? No of course not. But I feel he will answer prayers HIS way and if a person promised to do something, they will keep their promise.

Well, to get to the point, my nephew had his final surgery at the age of 12, he had had at least two major surgeries each year since he was born. His last surgery, the doctors told my sister and her husband that he was a miracle. He would no longer need surgery and he could live his life now surgery free, doctor free, he was healthy.

A year after that last surgery my nephew was in a car that crashed. He was severely injured; he had suffered a hematoma to the brain as well as numerous other injuries. He remained on life support for 3 days until his heart gave up.

The reason I am stating this is because as much as I would have wanted him to live then, I knew later that God answered our prayers by taking him home. God wouldn't have wanted this little boy to be in a vegetative state, He didn't bring him through all those surgeries to have him be confined to a hospital or machine. I thanked God for taking him home with him. That is why, I feel the power of prayer does work. We may not understand the things that happen, but we have to know, there is a reason for it.

Thanx for letting me say this.

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Yes I do, I've had prayers that seem to have been answered before. I heard a story in church a couple of weeks ago about a woman whose daughter had cancer since she was two years old. The child was in grave condition at 7 years old and the mother had been praying for years for the cancer to go away. So the mother decided to pray another way, she prayed to God to give her her daughter's cancer. A little while later, her daughter was declared cancer free and her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. Six months later the mother died from her cancer and her daughter has remained cancer free. So I believe prayer works and that story is proof of it.

Yes I do, I've had prayers that seem to have been answered before. I heard a story in church a couple of weeks ago about a woman who's daughter had cancer since she was two years old. The child was in grave condition at 7 years old and the mother had been praying for years for the cancer to go away. So the mother decided to pray another way, she prayed to God to give her her daughter's cancer. A little while later, her daughter was declared cancer free and her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. Six months later the mother died from her cancer and her daughter has remained cancer free. So I believe prayer works and that story is proof of it.

:eek: Wow!!!!!

Not all prayers get answered.

I have had prayers answered. More prayers answered than not answered.

Yes!!! This will sound silly next to your stories, but I wanted Lasik surgery more than anything, but I am the biggest wuss, I can't even do the glaucoma test at the eye doctor!!! Anyway, walking to the room where I was gonna have it, I felt like there was no way I could do it, I was soooo scared. The doctor couldn't even put the drops in my eyes. He told me he would be right back, I didn't know this at the time, but he had gone to tell my mom and brother (who went before me) that I probably wouldn't be able to do it. My grandma had just died a few months earlier and I was sitting in the chair talking to her saying "Hi grandma, can you PLEASE help me, and ask God to help me? I know this is selfish, but I really want to do this more than anything and I feel like I can't, etc. etc. etc." All of the sudden the doctor came back and I was like "I'm ready!" I laid back in the chair like it was nothing and it didn't bother me in the least!!! The doctor couldn't believe it and neither could I, or my mom and brother!!! But as far as other things that are more serious, sometimes we just know God has a certain plan.

SOmetimes my prayers are answered,but sometimes they're not.I asked for help so I can do good on a test,but didn't do well

On the other hand,I prayed that my friends would get into good colleges and they did

So far in life I've been lucky (knocks on wood). I know for a fact that prayer has helped my boyfriend and his family members though.

i believe in it

I do. I pray everyday-try to-and I know there will be an answer from the Lord-Yes, No, or wait.:)

yes i do and i pray every day its worked for me many times

Yes I do, there is no reason why you shouldn't.

I believe in it.

I do. And it has.

I can't get into prayer very much.

Sometimes i don't even do the "proper" praying...just talking to God in my mind is a great feeling. I rarely ask for myself, it's always for others, especially when they need it.

I deffinatly believe in the power of prayer!!! & when i'm done praying i'll tell God(not outlout, but in my heart at least) "thank you"...my mom was wondering why oneday & asked me "why did you say 'thanks', you don't know that you'll get whatever it was" well...I did it because i know that God will do whatever he sees best for my life...& for that i thank him

I absolutely believe in the power of prayer. If for anything else, talking to God comforts me a great deal. He has answered my prayers many times and I am grateful for everything he has done in my life.

I absolutely believe in the power of prayer. If for anything else, talking to God comforts me a great deal. He has answered my prayers many times and I am grateful for everything he has done in my life.

Whenever I feel empty or alone I read this prayer that I have on my wall. It says so much and makes all the sense in the world. It's like having someone there all the time with you to put your head on:

One night I dreamed a dream.
I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one to my Lord.

When the last scene of my life shot before me I looked back at the footprints in the sand. There was only one set of footprints. I realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of my life. This always bothered me and I questioned the Lord about my dilemma.

"Lord, You told me when I decided to follow You, You would walk and talk with me all the way. But I'm aware that during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints. I just don't understand why, when I need You most, You leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

Whenever I feel empty or alone I read this prayer that I have on my wall. It says so much and makes all the sense in the world. It's like having someone there all the time with you to put your head on:

One night I dreamed a dream.
I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one to my Lord.

When the last scene of my life shot before me I looked back at the footprints in the sand. There was only one set of footprints. I realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of my life. This always bothered me and I questioned the Lord about my dilemma.

"Lord, You told me when I decided to follow You, You would walk and talk with me all the way. But I'm aware that during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints. I just don't understand why, when I need You most, You leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

That's beautiful. I have heard that before. I also have a sign on my wall that says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you". I love that quote.

That's beautiful. I have heard that before. I also have a sign on my wall that says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you". I love that quote.
that is powerful. so few words, yet, powerful.

Most definitely I do believe in the power of prayer, for myself and others.

And if I know of someone who is ill, lonely or burdened by some problem, I pray for them and I believe God hears, and answers.

National Day Of Prayer...thursday, may 4th.

I most definitely believe in the power of prayer. God has answered many of my prayers. There have been some that have not been answered, such as when I asked him to heal my grandmother from cancer for 7 years, but I know that he did not answer them for a reason. I don't know the reasons, but I believe that some day, I will. God knows what he is doing.

Talking to God in one's heart and mind, in my opinion, is far better than so-called proper praying. Somewhere in the Bible there is a reference to Moses talking to God, as someone would talk to a friend. I once heard prayer simply defined as raising one's heart and mind to God--the heart and mind, not the words, were important. I think you are right, Irene.

Whenever I feel empty or alone I read this prayer that I have on my wall. It says so much and makes all the sense in the world. It's like having someone there all the time with you to put your head on:

One night I dreamed a dream.
I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one to my Lord.

When the last scene of my life shot before me I looked back at the footprints in the sand. There was only one set of footprints. I realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of my life. This always bothered me and I questioned the Lord about my dilemma.

"Lord, You told me when I decided to follow You, You would walk and talk with me all the way. But I'm aware that during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints. I just don't understand why, when I need You most, You leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

After I read that, I had to catch my breath. Thanks for sharing that.

I guess I believe in the power of prayer. I can honestly say that if it hadn't been for my faith, I probably wouldnt be here now. There was a time when I was very depressed and I dont think I'd be here now if I hadnt prayed and asked for guidance and strength.

I do not belive in the power of prayer for various reasons.

After I read that, I had to catch my breath. Thanks for sharing that.

I guess I believe in the power of prayer. I can honestly say that if it hadn't been for my faith, I probably wouldnt be here now. There was a time when I was very depressed and I dont think I'd be here now if I hadnt prayed and asked for guidance and strength.
you are welcome. That prayer makes me cry at the end. It is powerful.

Not remotely. I've tried it, and it doesn't work, and I have no reason to believe it ever will.

I to beleive in prayers and that God listens.