I gave up praying
a long time ago,
now I just hope.
My prayers
were never answered
not even by the Pope.
Now when I hope
for things
I am not disappointed
when they fall through.
I’ve learned to accept
that there is no one
watching out for you.
Praying may work
for others and I have
no problem with that.
They might find solace
in kissing the ring
of a man
who wears a silly hat.
But if there is a God,
why are we killing
each other in his name,
what enjoyment does he get
and why are we all
not treated the same.
Deep down
I hope there is
a better life then this,
where we will be reunited
with the loved ones
we have lost.
That might make
some sense out of this life,
I just hope that
it will be worth the cost.
I understand and share your frustration about the ineffectiveness of prayer.
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As a born again Christian, I can assure you that HE does answer prayers according to HIS Will. Many of my prayers have been answered. Sometimes it takes a long time, sometime is so quickly that I feel truly blessed. I was Catholic for years but found my freedom with a true relationship with Jesus. Is not this you have? I am sure you have a relationship just do not lose the Faith. God knows what He is doing and is all for our spiritual growth. I need not tell you I am sure, I just felt the need to it.
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