Prayer is a way of looking. Generally, we view prayer as request time. We present our shopping list before the Almighty. We tell God how rough things are and ask Him to improve our situation. It's certainly true that God is eager to meet our needs.
Petitions are an important part of prayer.
But there's another element that we've neglected. There is a vital aspect of prayer, probably the most important part, that has been lost in our cries for help. And it is precisely this element of prayer that enables us to look to catch a glimpse of the Almighty. Let's examine a few examples in the Bible of looking in prayer. We can see many different prayers David made in many different circumstances throughout his life.