It's not surprising that you would be dismissive of the power of prayer. Most liberals are.
Nope, I use my brain, and see reality versus depending on divine intervention. My religion taught me, that God has already given me a good brain and strong body. Now it is up to me to use those divine gifts and better my life. And I sure have, because I am enjoying the great American dream life. Wonderful family (1 kid a lawyer other studying medicine) and I have more money than I could spend in one lifetime. Thank you God, for giving me such wonderful gifts, I promise not to waste them.