Although not promoted by public schools, it is the most popular study technique of high school students, typically used minutes before a test.
by Channing January 3, 2005
Prayer: Please, please God, don't let me get pregnant. Oh Jesus, please let my period show up on time.
by iplant September 16, 2005
by dot dot dot... September 17, 2005
Little Billy was dying of cancer, so he prayed that God and Jesus would let him live. He died two months later possessing strong, but ultimately useless, hope. Not surprisingly, his prayer was in vain.
by A-Bag 777 August 13, 2012
by JokesInHistoryClass April 1, 2017
Me: Man, I really need to pass this test tomorrow. Can you help me out?
Religious moron: Sure, I'll pray for you.
Me: Why not just help me study? That would actually help.
Religious moron: I'm positive that the grace of God will help you pass the test.
Me: I think God is too busy with everything else in the universe to help me pass a test.
Religious moron: I'll give him a prayer anyway
Me: Why do I hang with you?
Religious moron: Sure, I'll pray for you.
Me: Why not just help me study? That would actually help.
Religious moron: I'm positive that the grace of God will help you pass the test.
Me: I think God is too busy with everything else in the universe to help me pass a test.
Religious moron: I'll give him a prayer anyway
Me: Why do I hang with you?
by Tonio31 August 24, 2007
prayer, n.
The resulting comination of desperation and superstition used by those without the mental capacity to think their own way through something.
The resulting comination of desperation and superstition used by those without the mental capacity to think their own way through something.
"I'm too confused and unable to think for myself and solve this problem so, I think I'll use prayer."
by REAL AMERICAN VETERAN September 16, 2005