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.
(..) My firstborn son. My golden lion foully, falsely slain. I pray you found a lasting peace free from strife and pain. Hear my prayer, O cruel gods. Take my life instead. For I cannot face another day when my sweet boy is dead. Oh, woe. Oh, grief. (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Blood of My Blood Season: 6 Episode 6