URGENT! NEED PRAYER FROM MY FRIENDS HERE AT GLP! UPDATE P12!!!

Study of the Therapeutic Effects of Intercessory Prayer (STEP) in cardiac bypass patients: a multicenter randomized trial of uncertainty and certainty of receiving intercessory prayer.
Benson H1, Dusek JA, Sherwood JB, Lam P, Bethea CF, Carpenter W, Levitsky S, Hill PC, Clem DW Jr, Jain MK, Drumel D, Kopecky SL, Mueller PS, Marek D, Rollins S, Hibberd PL.

BACKGROUND:
Intercessory prayer is widely believed to influence recovery from illness, but claims of benefits are not supported by well-controlled clinical trials. Prior studies have not addressed whether prayer itself or knowledge/certainty that prayer is being provided may influence outcome. We evaluated whether (1) receiving intercessory prayer or (2) being certain of receiving intercessory prayer was associated with uncomplicated recovery after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
METHODS:
Patients at 6 US hospitals were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: 604 received intercessory prayer after being informed that they may or may not receive prayer; 597 did not receive intercessory prayer also after being informed that they may or may not receive prayer; and 601 received intercessory prayer after being informed they would receive prayer. Intercessory prayer was provided for 14 days, starting the night before CABG. The primary outcome was presence of any complication within 30 days of CABG. Secondary outcomes were any major event and mortality.
RESULTS:
In the 2 groups uncertain about receiving intercessory prayer, complications occurred in 52% (315/604) of patients who received intercessory prayer versus 51% (304/597) of those who did not (relative risk 1.02, 95% CI 0.92-1.15). Complications occurred in 59% (352/601) of patients certain of receiving intercessory prayer compared with the 52% (315/604) of those uncertain of receiving intercessory prayer (relative risk 1.14, 95% CI 1.02-1.28). Major events and 30-day mortality were similar across the 3 groups.

CONCLUSIONS:
Intercessory prayer itself had no effect on complication-free recovery from CABG, but certainty of receiving intercessory prayer was associated with a higher incidence of complications.

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I don't believe in prayer, and the above is further evidence of why I think prayer is useless. However, I sincerely wish and hope for the best for your son. He is in my thoughts now, and I will be again and again. I give thanks to the many excellent hospital personnel, and doctors, who will be working very, very hard to achieve the best outcome for your son.

I am overcome with gratitude for all of you prayers, love and kindness. Thank you so much! Many of you asked to know his name... my son's name is Bryce. God bless each and every one of you! You have no idea how much I appreciate your help. Much love to you all.



I will keep y'all informed of his progress.

PRAYER GENERATORS SET TO MAXIMUM!!

I just know God answers prayers and we really really need them right now. Thank you so much.

Why not just say you're thinking of her son instead of daying "prayers don't work"? You remind me of my sister-in-law, who told her husband's sister that her new baby was ugly....and didn't understand why everyone got upset. I mean after all, she says "I don't lie...so I'm a good person."

You are a fucking asshole.

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Mat 6:9
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Mat 6:10
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Mat 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread.

Mat 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Mat 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Study of the Therapeutic Effects of Intercessory Prayer (STEP) in cardiac bypass patients: a multicenter randomized trial of uncertainty and certainty of receiving intercessory prayer.
Benson H1, Dusek JA, Sherwood JB, Lam P, Bethea CF, Carpenter W, Levitsky S, Hill PC, Clem DW Jr, Jain MK, Drumel D, Kopecky SL, Mueller PS, Marek D, Rollins S, Hibberd PL.

BACKGROUND:
Intercessory prayer is widely believed to influence recovery from illness, but claims of benefits are not supported by well-controlled clinical trials. Prior studies have not addressed whether prayer itself or knowledge/certainty that prayer is being provided may influence outcome. We evaluated whether (1) receiving intercessory prayer or (2) being certain of receiving intercessory prayer was associated with uncomplicated recovery after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
METHODS:
Patients at 6 US hospitals were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: 604 received intercessory prayer after being informed that they may or may not receive prayer; 597 did not receive intercessory prayer also after being informed that they may or may not receive prayer; and 601 received intercessory prayer after being informed they would receive prayer. Intercessory prayer was provided for 14 days, starting the night before CABG. The primary outcome was presence of any complication within 30 days of CABG. Secondary outcomes were any major event and mortality.
RESULTS:
In the 2 groups uncertain about receiving intercessory prayer, complications occurred in 52% (315/604) of patients who received intercessory prayer versus 51% (304/597) of those who did not (relative risk 1.02, 95% CI 0.92-1.15). Complications occurred in 59% (352/601) of patients certain of receiving intercessory prayer compared with the 52% (315/604) of those uncertain of receiving intercessory prayer (relative risk 1.14, 95% CI 1.02-1.28). Major events and 30-day mortality were similar across the 3 groups.

CONCLUSIONS:
Intercessory prayer itself had no effect on complication-free recovery from CABG, but certainty of receiving intercessory prayer was associated with a higher incidence of complications.

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I don't believe in prayer, and the above is further evidence of why I think prayer is useless. However, I sincerely wish and hope for the best for your son. He is in my thoughts now, and I will be again and again. I give thanks to the many excellent hospital personnel, and doctors, who will be working very, very hard to achieve the best outcome for your son.

I too, stand in agreement with all prayers said to spare the life of this dear young man. Lord Jesus I plead your blood over this child and ask for the healing of this precious being of Yours. Supernaturally step in and heal him making him whole and well. Make it such a miracle Lord that the doctors literally are in shock over the rapid recover of this dear child. I ask this in the Name and the Power and the Authority of our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen and amen.

May God be with you and your family at this time.

For years, we here at GLP, have been watching doom together. Today I am faced with a different kind of doom. My son has been in an accident and is in ICU fighting for his life. I humbly and urgently ask for all of your prayers.

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