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.
(..) ♪ Bells are ringing, children singing ♪ ♪ All is merry and bright ♪ ♪ So hang your stockings and say your prayers ♪ ♪ 'Cause Santa Claus is coming tonight... ♪ Why'd you turn it off? Because in the last ten minutes, Santa came to town, (..)2014 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Clean Room Infiltration Season: 8 Episode 11