I'm mulling over my belief system lately, specifically as it has to do with the role of prayer in my life.

I've had a lot of amazing things happen to me in the brief time I've been on this earth.  Some have been very, very good and some very, very bad.  Which of these things twere delivered to me by the hand of God?  Which have been the consequence of living in a very fallen world? 

What if, somehow, the steps of my life have been ordained for me from the beginning of time and the role that God has played all along has been that of comforter and keeper?  What if the primary purpose of my prayers have been to connect me to the only source of solace I could ever find and enable me to find meaning in the sometimes meaningless events that have befallen me?     While it seems somewhat irresponsible to adopt the mindset that 'Whatever will be, will be.", it also feels quite freeing, knowing that the God who loves me with an everlasting love appointed my steps before time began.  Even when my personal universe seems to be crumbling, He holds me in His hands and will make things right-- if not in this life, then in the next.    

Thoughts?  Anyone??