"That was a real miracle" is an exclamation that is commonplace at some point in all our lives.
What would you call it?
Tryst with destiny? Co-incidences of co-incidences? lady luck's smile?
Well, these are just some of the categories into which we group life's experiences into.
More critical to analysing the power of prayer is more in relating to what each of us has gone through in life.
I would not like to get into a debate with the cynics regarding this for, it's all a matter of perspective, and as long as things work for you, I guess how things occur should not keep you worried.
In essence, belief, and rationality can sometimes get mutually exclusive.
Meghna Shetty goes into the depth of one of the many experiences to explain the positives of prayer in her post.
More on prayer and its healing effects can be read at Meghna's blog