We begin with a healthy understanding of our position before God - that is, how we approach God. We come to Him recognizing that God does not need us, we need Him. Prayer is essential in the way that God will transform us by His Spirit. His word says, “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known” Jeremiah 33:3.
We discover that God helps us when we are at our weakest moments. When we struggle, we ask the Holy Spirit to help us - even if we cannot speak the words aloud. Remember, God already knows, and the Spirit groans on our behalf Romans 8:26.
We learn to surrender our control to God who gives us peace as we begin to trust Him in all things. God humbles the proud; this teaches us that the world does not revolve around us. As we pray for His wisdom, we come boldly and make supplication with thanksgiving - all anxiety is removed from our hearts Philippians 4:6-7.