Why do you pray outside of gratitude?

[u/Best-Friend7982]

Prayer as an act of worship, to glorify God and to thank God for who he is and for what he's done makes sense to me. Prayer requests make less sense. I've been told since Sunday School that God isn't a genie in a lamp but everybody's behaviour suggests otherwise.

I also believe in predetermination. So it's not that I see a problem with prayer, I'm just confused why people think it determines their outcome when God has your life already written so it was never in your power?? Nothing ever surprises God.

edit: thanks for the downvotes :) if you feel that its wrong to ask questions about the bible and to grow in your faith you might need to reevaluate your relationship with God

[u/izentx]

God is in all places and times all at the same time. He knows what is going to happen in every circumstance. Don't mistake His knowing what will happen as predestination. He still gives us choices.