First of all, we have to remember that prayer, as to its heart, is worship. Prayer, first of all, is the soul of a child of God washed in the blood of Jesus, entering into the heavenly courts of God to worship. And the blessing of prayer is found, first of all, right there. That we may come to God, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that we may come into His sanctuary where all is peace, where He sits upon His throne. We may come before Him, and in the light of His face, the Scriptures say, we will be satisfied.
Prayer is first of all worship.
He has washed away my sins and given me the promise that I may come to Him. The Scriptures make plain to us that prayer is also the gift of God whereby we bring to God all of our needs. The psalmist says, our hearts are often like a cup filled to the brim with worries and questions and concerns and fears and troubles. Pour it all out before God in prayer. Empty it right out.