People always say, 'Pray for so and so', and 'our prayers are with you'.   I honestly don't know how it is supposed to work. It seems that prayers are meant to influence God. First, if God  has his master plan, and 'it's God's will", why should we attempt to interfere? When someone seeks a high quantity of prayers, like from the nation/world, does this mean that God answers prayers like an election....enough prayers and the request is granted?  Is it sheer numbers that are believed to influence God, or do some people's prayers outweigh others? If some people's prayers do carry more weight, who are these people: Those with the most money? Those in the highest standing in the church, although that smacks of politicism? Those who aren't super sinners? Those that are the most sincere? Those who make selfless requests? I just wish I could understand the theories.