Now more than ever we are discovering that prayer does work. Some think it is a rehearsed series of words that, if spoken ritually once a day, will save them from going to hell or make them stand out in the eyes of God. These practices, in my humble opinion, are far from being true prayer. One should live in prayer every minute of every day.
Prayer is faith.
All that is necessary for joy will be provided as long as I strive for it. All that will harm me will be deflected. It is not only talking but listening. We are all connected to each other much more closely than is even comfortable to believe. Our thoughts can effect our own reality and that of others.