"Yes, but the question is, where from? They will assume from God, whereas I would be inclined to think that the mental discipline of praying has focussed their mind and they have done it themselves."

Now that makes no sense.

I wrote that, Ed, in response to:

"People who pray for enlightenment, for guidance, for patience, for forgiveness, even from others, often receive it." (Jack)

Tell me what part/s you don't understand and I'd be happy to clarify it.