Yes, that is one of the reasons we pray. We don’t have enough self-trust that we have the capacity to transcend our human foibles. We are, after all, human.
There is, of course, a limitation on just how much we can accomplish. Can’t get blood out of a stone, you know.
But I think that prayer does have a strong psychological influence and effect. For those who choose to thank their God for already having received what they are praying for in the present moment, that is the impetus needed to reach for it and catch it.
One also prays out of gratitude, worship, wonderment and awe. That’s part of the “giving” prayers.
I don’t try to twist anything Ierrellus. I respond according to the way in which I have interpreted it.
Well, for an intelligent, mature and reasonable believer, that might be a more appropriate way in which to respond though I am agnostic and even if I were not, I couldn’t see a personal God. I do understand where you’re coming from though because I was you at one time - mystic and all. lol
See, you left an important part out here. …“through us”.
Maybe, but a cartoon pony, out of respect for children aboard, has no orifice of the fundament.
Does it crap out of its mouth?
That would explain much.
So what do you use to cleanse yourself? What do you do when you’re standing in front of a bar of soap?
I know that might appear to be a silly question but I only based it on your words above?