We rely on God. Prayer takes so many forms, but is always a turning to God, a reaching beyond our limited resources to a strength that is unlimited. Prayer must pervade all we do. Some may think, however, that all they need to do is pray. Martin Luther King noted that to think human action is sufficient is arrogance, but to think prayer alone is sufficient is superstition.
Prayer leads to action.
Prayer is not simply asking God to do something. Prayer is union with God, a God who is vibrant and active. When we come in touch with Him, we touch the Fire. We burn with a restless energy that always seeks to do more. So two essential ingredients, intimately linked, are prayer and action.