But if prayer works then there is no need for doctors?

[LoveBeacon]

So I'm still new to this all. But if prayer works then there is no need for doctors? Why does it not work. Why does nothing happen. Why does my mom not stop drinking. Why does nothing happen? Why? It's like you alone in a room and nobody is there but people tell you everyone is there and listening but you know you are alone and there are no doors in the room.

A lot of misconception is revolved around prayer. The foremost idea is the thought that you can pray to God for anything, and like a genie in a bottle, He must grant your wish. This, however, isn't true.

God knows what is best for us, so He chooses to answer some prayers, and chooses to ignore others. Not only that, if someone is not willing to change from their actions, then God won't force them to change. The person has to have a willingness to change, or else the prayers won't be answered that is targeting a change in someones behavior.

In the book of James he writes, "Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts." James is questioning why we are asking for something, and is wanting us to determine if what we are asking for is God's will or is it for our own selfish reasons? Some things may not appear to be selfish on the outside, but remember, God knows our hearts and He knows what's best for us. When we can honestly answer these questions, then we may be able to find the answers to these questions that are plaqueing our mind.

In peace