Does praying to God work

Answer 1

Yes many people can testify to answered prayer

Another answer.

There is no evidence that prayer works any more than other superstitions. Such as touching wood or finding a four leaf clover.

Answer 2

There is plenty of anecdotal evidence that it does work. I believe it works , and works well .

Answer:

The observations of prayer working may be due to observation bias. People remember events that coincide with their expectations and forget those that contradict them (This is common in bingo players that "always win" when they have their lucky charms) The "power of prayer" may be more common in anecdotal evidence than in statistical studies for this reason.

Answer 3

Prayer stabilizes and balances our thinking. Fervent prayer is an acknowledgment that we need help-it is a mark of modesty and humility.

Answer 2

Prayer is a direct "phone line" to God. He doesn't promise to always say yes, but He does consider your prayer. The act of praying to God (even if the prayer receives a "no"), contributes to your holiness, and strengthens your awareness of God.

Answer 4

Praying works, whether or not God's answer is "yes." The act of praying serves to us as an acknowledgment of God's power, and this awareness nourishes the soul just as does any other fulfillment of God's will.

Answer 5

Before asking HOW they work, it would be more relevant to ask WHETHER they work. Some experiments have been done in this respect, and it seems they DON'T work.

Answer 6

Yes, it does.