So there was a sentient god, he became a non-sentient universe.
So, do you pray? If so, why?
Yes. Or rather, I used to when I was young before I realized how foolish it is. Now, I only pretend to pray when threatened with my survival and surrounded by scary religious people who believe in prayer and pray in large groups for salvation and miracles and Creflo Dollar.
Do you expect it to be heard?
Yes. Creflo Dollar hears all prayers through the Holy magic 2 way TV when I put my hands on it to be healed.
By a non-sentient universe?
No, but Creflo Dollar is clearly a non-sentient being.
If you expect it to be heard, do you expect an answer?
Yes, my mailbox is stuffed with demands for money and prayers from Creflo Dollar.
If I go to a meeting will there be doughnuts?
Most likely yes, but if not, we can pray for some and see what happens.