Commando said: Well what I've been saying for years is: Why pray? If it changes God's mind then he is not soveriegn, if it doesn't then it is superfulous. |
The thing is though that it may not have to do with God changing his mind, but that He may act depending on humans faiths. In other words: The person in need of help is depending on your support. If you don't tell God that He should help him then the person need to die, as a punishment for your lack of faith.
And then the 'Thy will be done' phrase enters the picture...