Prayer is simply communicating with God; a dialogue between two people who love each other—God and man.  Prayer is much more than words—it is an expression of the heart toward God.  It is the essential activity of waiting for God: acknowledging our helplessness and His power, calling upon Him for help and seeking his counsel. It is the highest and holiest work to which we can rise, yet so simple that even a child can pray. Praying does not fit us for greater work, it is the greater work.

God's promise concerning prayer

“We have such confidence in Him [God] that we are certain that He hears every request that is made in accord with His own plan. And since we know that He invariably gives His attention to our prayers, whatever they are about, we can be quite sure that our prayers will be answered” (I John 5:14-15, Phillips).

Remember that, as you bow in prayer, you are tapping an incredible source of power; God’s mighty power.