I pray to God that you will vs I pray to God that

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I pray to God that you will' implies that the speaker is praying for a specific outcome or action from the listener. On the other hand, 'I pray to God that' leaves the outcome or action unspecified. The choice between the two depends on whether the speaker wants to express a specific hope for the listener or simply convey that they are praying.

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I pray to God that you will

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a specific hope or wish for the listener.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to convey that they are praying for a specific outcome or action from the listener. It implies a specific hope or wish.

Examples:

I pray to God that you will find peace in your heart.
I pray to God that you will succeed in your endeavors.
I pray to God that you will be healed soon.

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I pray to God that it even goes through.
And I pray to God that she gets pregnant.
I pray to God that it even goes through.
I pray to God that I can become useful, you said.
I pray to God that we can achieve this.
Pray to God that means showers.
And I pray to god that's all you were shaving.
I pray to God that her death was mercifully swift.
Scognamiglio, I pray to God that he winds up on your car.
You know... turns an ugly rumor going around, I pray to God that is not true.
I pray to God that He keeps me like that.
I pray to God that I'm wrong about Norman, and that this is all a mistake.
I pray to God that I will soon be with her.
So, today, I pray to God.
I pray to God he's still alive.
So, today, I pray to God.
I pray to God, go.
I pray to gods... every night.
I pray to God you'll try.
I pray to God every day to protect me.

Alternatives:

I hope that you will
I wish that you will
I pray that you will
I ask God that you will

I pray to God that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that the speaker is praying without specifying a particular outcome or wish.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to convey that they are praying without specifying a particular outcome or wish. It leaves the outcome or action open-ended.

Examples:

I pray to God that everything will work out.
I pray to God that peace will prevail.
I pray to God that we find strength in difficult times.

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I tell him that his dad is always with him... always loves him... and I pray to God that as he gets older, Michael doesn't forget his father.
Or at least, I pray to God that you aren't trying, because if this is you trying, then that is really pathetic!
I pray to God that it even goes through.
And I pray to God that she gets pregnant.
I pray to God that He keeps me like that.
I pray to God that it even goes through.
I pray to God that her death was mercifully swift.
You know... turns an ugly rumor going around, I pray to God that is not true.
I pray to God that in three, six or nine months' time there are still some moderates left with the bravery and courage to offer a better prospect for the future of the region.
I pray to God that what happened to that poor, unfortunate woman who left your offices earlier today
And I pray to god that's all you were shaving.
I pray to God that I can become useful, you said.
I pray to God that we can achieve this.
Scognamiglio, I pray to God that he winds up on your car.
I pray to God that I'm wrong about Norman, and that this is all a mistake.
I pray to God that I will soon be with her.
I pray to God that if I ever have a grievance, I would have just a little more self respect.
And I pray to God that he has mercy on your soul, you son of a bitch!
I pray to God that I am wrong.

Alternatives:

I pray that
I hope that
I wish that
I ask God that

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I pray to God that you will vs I pray to God that