The function of prayer is not to influence God but rather to change the nature of the one who prays. Soren Kierkegaard dhavalvadi 4 years ago The function of prayer is not to influence God but rather to change the nature of the one who prays Soren Kierkegaard 1 The function of prayer is not to influence God but rather to change the nature of the one who prays. Soren Kierkegaard The function of prayer is not to influence God but rather to change the nature of the one who prays. Soren Kierkegaard