Let me tell you a truth: Prayer is an instrument. What's more, prayer is a tool and like all tools, if you use it correctly, if you use it correctly it yields life-altering results. Of course.... you can still take a screw out with a knife rather than a screwdriver, but it pays to have (and know how to use) the right tools. Prayer changes lives in two ways: 1. It allows ON HIGH POWER to freely move in a situation or person. In fact, to paraphrase Dr. Miles Munroe, when you pray, you give God the permission to work/do what is necessary on your behalf (to change said situations). this may be based on the premise that God is a Gentleman and will not forcibly go where he is not wanted. 2. It calms mental energies. face it, whether one believes or doesn't believe in actual prayer, the very act of praying helps soothes consciences (contrition/confessing out loud), provides a sense of absolution (much sought between humans) and gives peace where there is pain. Pray for a grieving f...
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