It is a futile effort. No prayer can change anything about the dead

Yes he does answer prayers. However you must pray in line with his will and work in line with your prayers. Have you also check your way of life? Is in line with his fundamental truth? Pls check Mathew 6 and see what Jesus said about prayers and and our ways of life. Pls for more information go to www.jw.org for more bible based answers on many questions and topic.