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For the same reasons Christians (at least many of them) ask other Christians to pray for them to God. Like Hopefulpilgrim just did for the headache.

Actually, I had James 5:16 in mind! And I had prayed already.

This reminds me; SoothingDave mentioned 3 questions on Friday morning that he would like to see discussed. One of them was on the providence of God, although I don't recall if it was stated in those terms. It had to do with whether our prayers move God to work in ways that He hadn't planned... Hmmm.....I'll have to try to find it. I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts on that, too. ESPECIALLY if you have scriptural statements or illustrations to back up what you say. Questions concerning His providence or involvement or intervention have been on my mind for a long time now...several years, anyway.

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About prayer---one of the best answers I ever heard about prayer was "if you really need/want something, definitely pray for it , always 'Thy Will be done' . If it is good for your eternal benefit, you will receive it (if you persist).If is is not, then you won't receive it (and you can accept His Will)."
I know there is a better way to say that, but I have to hurry to get to Monday morning Mass .(Great to be retired). Will intercede for your intention ,pilgrim .