Prayer was clearly a big part of Jesus' life. He didn't see prayer as a chore, obligation, or a religious thing. That's why He hated the Pharisee for turning their prayers into a public performance of piety.

The crucial reason for prayer is communion with the Father God. It is through praying that Jesus found His union and oneness with the Father (John 8:21-22). Jesus was able to do so much in such a short period of time because His mission was fuelled by a receptive prayerful heart. If you take prayer seriously like Jesus did, you will never be disappointed.

The disciples understood the significance of prayer and asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. (Luke 11.1). They were not looking for a spiritual formula, but they wanted the same intimacy with the Father that Jesus had. Later, Jesus exhorted His disciples to pray in His Name.

If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.

John 15:7 (NKJV)

Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

John 16:24 (NKJV)

In biblical times, a person’s name a person's name was associated with their authority and ability. Praying in Jesus' name means that He has given you the right to ask for and receive from Him, as you have genuine relationship with Him. Put it in another way, praying is an act of partnership and collaboration with God. As you pray, you will develop the capacity to desire and do what is pleasing to God, and God will answer your prayers in a manner that reflects both your desire and His desire.