It all comes down to two things.
!.You believe that God does,or causes,or plans,everything and that it happens according to his will. In this category I find the "if it be your will" prayers. IMHO I see no reason at all to pray this way at all. Do you think God would change his plans for your prayer,and if so why would you basically just tell him to do whatever he see's fit to do?
2.You believe that God can and does intervene into our circumstances if we convince him to. Personally,I've had some miraculous stories that could easily be contributed to answered prayers. I've also had times in my life where it seemed I was wasting my time praying.
I never start a prayer with "If it be your will". I have however I'm afraid started a few with "What the hell."
