Start out with Linux Mint, it's a debian/ubuntu based distro which has massive support online and is less likely to break during an update, then when you get use to using linux you can make a more personal decision for which distro suits you best.
Praying is akin to meditation but has no real affect on the world around you, you would be much better trying to do something yourself or asking for help from those around you.
It is always better to figure out life's problems by yourself or with the help of those around you, their is no supernatural being available to grant your prayer wishes.
One can only assume they would have gotten a release bonus which is why they held back the release date and fired 30+ devs before it actually makes an appearance.
I wonder what they are distracting us from this time around?