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.
(..) Okra. Maybe some of that fine corn bread your missus make... ...if she don't mind. Now... ...what about a preacher? Someone to say a little prayer with. Don't want no preacher. You can say a prayer, if you like. Me? Suppose I could, if it came to that. John... I have to ask you something (..)1999 The Green Mile