Tony: Jehovah (YHWH) is described as "the hearer of prayers". The question then is, how does he answer. > >David: My own view is that one never asks for favors, such as a football team praying for a win. One asks for strength to solve problems by oneself.-And that is certainly in line with the biblical view as well. (Matt 6:9-13) Other places also instruct us to ask for things like wisdom, strength, and patience.