Faith in One's Self.

The religious myth that if you believe in god your life will be sunshine and rainbows is absurd. The universe is huge, and we are tiny. Much of what we pray for isn't going to be granted. I do believe in praying for things, but more than anything one should think less about asking and getting, and more about "manifesting" as in using your faith in the power given to you, to manifest what you wish in your life. Everything in this universe is connected (even according to those string theories) therefore there is no reason your thoughts cannot connect to reality. I think for me, my faith in god, is a faith in the power of this way the universe works, science is the manifestations of god... and to a degree we are all god because we are also in a micro sort of way, able to manifest. But most people are too busy doubting their worth and doubting their power.

Love yourself, have faith in yourself and you can be closer to attaining that which you desire.