with you now and to change

Recently, been actively praying for very specific events to occur. And in these very specific events, I am attempting to change the heart of a person, willing them to some desired outcome. Call it the opposite of the stoning of the heart. That got me to thinking about the reasoning behind this course of action.

Have read about instances of the hardhearts. Have heard stories even in person of folks whose hearts were changed from some previously held position. Have felt it occur in my own heart even. Does this mean that our likes and dislikes are not ingrained opinions, but rather something more whimsical? Does this mean that our beliefs are, in fact, the direct result of answered or unanswered prayers? And what of this new power, the ability to effectively change reality for another being?

Parking these thoughts. If or when this works, we'll revisit my thoughts on the matter. Or maybe my thoughts will change, shifted by another's prayers.