God test us, so ringing the bell for 10 yrs with no answer does not mean that the house is vacant. I am a believer, I know he can save and help us. I don't believe because it is how I was raised, I believe because he save me. Look at it this way if all the Christians are wrong so be it, we die and thats it. But if all the Christians are right about the end where will you stand? As for the OP, yes praying does help (you and them). Even if they die, it depends on what is best not just for you but for them, too. I prayed for my grandmother to stop suffering. I wanted her to heal, but it was not going to happen. The best way to get the answer is to read the book Just my .02