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.
(..) how we can they kill again.. Very good. My Lord, so slow you get out, how the wind blows here. What is it? A monument to the gods, a place where one prays. A prayer for the lady of the forest, what you mean? You my ruler of the forest I beg you for help! Who else should I ask? (..)2011 The Dragon Warrior