As I reflected, I realized that Mrs. Eddy expands on that “Yes” to give an even bigger sense of its promise. The full passage reads: “Are we benefited by praying? Yes, the desire which goes forth hungering after righteousness is blessed of our Father, and it does not return unto us void.” In this, we have a magnificent assurance that God hears and blesses our prayers and that they are effective. But if it doesn’t feel that way to us, it’s important to note that this inspired direction indicates a specific type of prayer: “the desire which goes forth hungering after righteousness.”