Mmm for me not so much, although I ask for things like being grounded, wisdom, patience, less anxiety, health etc. the way I get there usually in my spiritual life is through gratitude. What usually comes from be thankful is turning my sights from internal to external things and people. The more I look outward, the more I want to give and help others ITMS. I don't think it is all about asking God or the universe or whoever it is you pray for, for everything without living in some way that reflects your gratitude for what you already have... Not sure if that makes sense.

I am a Christian so for me what you are talking about is a little like scripture that talks about faith without works being dead.... You can't say you believe and then not live in a way that is pleasing to God and for me that means living life with love, forgiveness and compassion for others. I also don't believe in "works" (doing good deeds) to build up credit to go to heaven for eg. Doesn't work that way!!!

Interesting thread hun. xox I am on a continual journey where I am constantly questioning my beliefs since not going to church since I was 18 and trying to work out what I DO believe, what I was brought up to believe and threads like this really help.