James 5 : 17

Don't let the world, the flesh, or the devil fool you: Prayer works!
In the aftermath of the MN. school shooting, many are decrying prayer in response to this tragedy.
The world doesn't understand that prayer is not about getting our will done in heaven (making God do what we want), but God's will done on earth (God showing us what He wants to and comforting us HERE).
"The effective fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much."  - James 5:17