The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, pedaling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and He knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply.

Matthew 6:7-8 (Message)

Prayer does not give us power. Prayer gets us in touch with the One who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. This power is the amazing grace of Christ made perfect in our weakness.

Isn't it amazing that we don't have to craft the perfect prayer for God to hear us? Because we have a perfect Father who hears our every plea and knows our deepest desires. It is this revelation of God's perfect love that gives us the faith and freedom to ask for anything. Even if God does not answer all of our prayers in the way we would like, we can be certain that God will work things out for our good and His glory.

Don't pray just because you have needs. This makes prayer a transaction and not a relationship. Pray because you are a beloved child of God. The good news is that Jesus encourages us that our Father knows our needs better than we do. In other words, Jesus wants our prayers to be simple and sincere

Sometimes we complicate prayer by using too many words or pretending to be smarter than we are. One simple prayer, uttered with a keen awareness of the Father's love, can have a far-reaching and life-changing influence. Don't be disheartened if you believe God isn't listening to your prayers. We don't grasp the importance and value of prayer because we are frustrated by God's seeming silence and slowness. We often expect immediate results from our prayers because we count on God to match our hectic schedule and busy timeline rather than us always walking in faith.

If praying isn't your thing, you might take a cue from Jesus' disciples and ask, "Lord, teach us to pray." Our Lord will help you by guiding you on a path of genuine and deep conversations with God.