Lyric discussion by AdamBurnsRed 

Cover art for A Novel of War lyrics by Destroy the Runner

I think in some parts of this song Chad is singing from the point of someone that doesn't BELIEVE, BELIEVE in God. They believe there's some kind of God, but not one that true christians. They only pray when they want something. Like he says, they're justifying a belief in a God that's left you behind (their God), but still only want THEIR wishes and prayers answered.

I dunno if this is right, but it's a guess.