We've been praying for her safe return, and now our 'prayers have been answered'. = We've been praying for her safe return, and now God has 'answered our prayers'. [=she has returned safely]
The house seemed like the 'answer to all my prayers'. [=the house had everything that I hoped for]
She told the children to say their 'prayers' before they went to sleep.
(..) an archaeologist? Lara, do we always have to fight like this? I mean, maybe we don't? - Maybe we do. - Why? - You stole my prayer wheels. - Stole? Stole, from you? You know that's funny! It's not like you ever owned them. Hey, you're the tomb raider. Mr West, we are ready for you. (..)2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider