The Effectiveness of Prayer

            Prayer is a vital part of the Christian religious experience. Any pastor will tell you the importance of prayer. They will also tell you that prayer works – that is effective; that there is a living, loving, attentive God who – at least if you have believed on his son and are saved by his blood – will hear you and respond.  God will not always grant your wish, but he delights in his children who are attentive enough to…