Praying may not really has an "effect" on the surroundings, but
it has an effect on the prayer / the person.
Praying will make a person more contemplative, reflective, and
understand the general directions and situations of life.
Praying is similar to a form of deep meditation.
As I said, logically speaking there might not be any real
benefits or practical outcome especially on specific requests, at
least not on a direct causal relationship, but the effect is the
mental conditioning of the person, which may bring the improvement
indirectly.
For instance, I never pray I get Toto or 4D.
But when I was faced with school examinations, I did pray that I
would do well.
Praying that I do well in exams, makes me more calm and
determined to study. As a result, it may boost and improve my exam
results.
Praying for the welfare and happiness of my family and loved
ones, may not have a direct effect on them, but makes me more aware
and conscious of them and makes me cherish them more. As a result,
I may give them more attention and help them or support them in
some ways. That can give them some improvements indirectly.
I hope you understand now.
I only understand a little.
