I see life as a test, or as a series of trials. God does act in mysterious ways. However he will grant us nothing if we don't ask for it. Sometimes we pray for something and may not be answered in the way we had hoped, this does not mean God does not hear us. We are always being tested and we use our free will in however we please. Sometimes we do that which pleases God and other times we displease him.
atheistwoody there are more people who have faith in something than there is atheists. Now maybe we are all crazy, or maybe you are the one who is crazy for believing in nothing. The reason for this is because deep down ever since the begining man has always known there is more than just him there is something divine. If you ask me to believe in nothing is sad, because if you believe in nothing, what is the point to anything. I don't honestly think you believe in nothing, otherwise why bother enduring the hardships of life. If you think there is nothing after this life you may as well shoot yourself the next time you feel depressed or unhappy. Or why bother sticking to the laws of society why not just do whatever you please.