I too am of an assurance that before everything came into exsistance, God knew the great to the least aspect of everyones life.  It makes a great tapestry, but I am confused as to what aspect prayer hasfor the individual believer.  Bringing your requests unto the Lord, and yet he already knows the out come...   so what is real prayer to be?  I find myself just trying to patiently endure often times.  My prayers end up being, Lord you know the path, help me to willing go with you.....  but after that I'm lost in making the requests part.  Those of you who are of the assurance of God predestination, I would sure like your input on this.  Those of you who want to show the free will of man- sorry, it's lost on me.  I would prefer not to hear of you.