Katzpur
Not your average Mormon
Michael,
I guess I would agree with you if I thought that God had every moment of our existence mapped out for us. I believe He not only hears but answers prayers. Yes, He knows what is best for us, but I think that there are times when He rewards our faith in Him by granting us the desires of our hearts. I believe that He knows each one of us personally, by name, and cares about our concerns. I see prayer as a two-way communication between Him and me, and I don't see Him as particularly concerned about having the last word. I know He answers prayers. I am 100% convinced of it.
I guess I would agree with you if I thought that God had every moment of our existence mapped out for us. I believe He not only hears but answers prayers. Yes, He knows what is best for us, but I think that there are times when He rewards our faith in Him by granting us the desires of our hearts. I believe that He knows each one of us personally, by name, and cares about our concerns. I see prayer as a two-way communication between Him and me, and I don't see Him as particularly concerned about having the last word. I know He answers prayers. I am 100% convinced of it.