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What I mean is, that I really doubt that God is going to interfere and control the outcome of a sports game.
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I'm sure that it doesn't top His list of priorities but it really does depend on the disciple.
God's interest is primarily in humans. To that end, all human endeavors and matters are important to Him. However, there is a 'greater good' to which we all must yield. There may be agony in defeat to humans but there is victory in defeat to God.
Yeah, I know, it sounds like religious claptrap to non-believers...but that's okay.
gallo: Your farcical attempt to discredit prayer is meaningless. For you (and others of your bent), you have already decided for the futility of prayer. For those who truly understand, they know the error of your logic.
Still, I'll give you this (or someone else who it might actually help):
Jas 4:3 (GW): When you pray for things, you don't get them because you want them for the wrong reason-for your own pleasure.
Jas 4:4 You unfaithful people! Don't you know that love for this evil world is hatred toward God? Whoever wants to be a friend of this world is an enemy of God.
1Jn 3:22 (CEV): He will give us whatever we ask, because we obey him and do what pleases him.
Jas 1:6 (CEV): But when you ask for something, you must have faith and not doubt. Anyone who doubts is like an ocean wave tossed around in a storm.
Jas 1:7 If you are that kind of person, you can't make up your mind, and you surely can't be trusted. So don't expect the Lord to give you anything at all.
Those are just a few of the guidelines to effective prayer. There are more but, as you should see, there are conditions.
Still, I'm going to pray for LSU...I believe in miracles!