Prayer as a Means of Growth Prayer as a Means of Growth Dennis McCallum and Gary DeLashmutt Prayer is communication with God. However, there are examples of believers engaging in worship in the sense described above on an individual basis. This is emphasized heavily in the New Testament because a thankful attitude is an indicator of faith in God. Note that we do not thank God for all things, but we thank Him in all things.
Several attitudes are necessary for effective prayer.
You should pray in faith. That is, you should approach God with expectant confidence that He is able to act and that He wants to act. However, it is possible to pray in faith only when we know God's will. Unless Scripture speaks to your request in precept or principle, you are free to make your request, but it will not necessarily be granted. Prayer should be honest and simple.