Pretty much every atheist story I hear is because of human failures, is that true?

What if all you said was true, but God still existed? Free will is basically God leaving us to our own devices is it not? So we're free to succeed or screw up as we please, He's not going to interfere.

If that is true why pray to God for things?

What if I told you prayer is supposed to change our minds not God's? Some people think he's like a genie or Santa Clause in the sky who's supposed to fulfill our every wish. Maybe we have a mistaken idea of what prayer is.

So what is the point of this stream:

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Good point. I only speak for myself that for me prayer is not about what God can give to me but what I can give to God. But everyone approaches prayer differently. Will write more tomorrow. What does prayer mean to you?

That’s a tough one for me to answer, Kate. 4 months ago I prayed for the first time in 25 years and it was to admit I was out of control and ask for forgiveness. Now I pray for wisdom and strength and the willingness to hear God’s words. I guess it helps me to learn about myself and feel accountable, but also empowered.

It looks like you understand prayer more than many people. It's really for our own growth, since God cannot change and doesn't have needs to fulfill. But in turning our minds outside ourselves and admitting we are limited in our capabilities and understating of how this life works then we are closer to awareness and true freedom.