There are many forms of prayer, and many aspects of it.  This is an acrostic I made to help remind me of what is involved and gained in prayer.   I ntercession:  to plead or interpose on behalf of another   Romans 8:26,27 M editation:  the revolving of a subject in the mind Joshua 1:8 P etition:  a request    1 John 5:15 A pplication:  the testing of something by putting it into practice Psalm 90:12 C onfession:  admitting or acknowledging something  1 John  1:9 T hanksgiving:  grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favours;  a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favour Psalm 50:14 S upplication:  to entreat or beg humbly for, implore Ephesians 6:18     P raise:  commendation bestowed upon someone or something, homage    Psalm 7:17 R everence:  an attitude of deep respect and esteem mingled  with affection    Leviticus 26:2 A doration:  to honour, to regard with the utmost devotion,  love and respect    Luke 2:27,28,38 Y ielded:  surrender, relinquish, obey, submission    Romans  12:1,2 E mpowered:  strengthened    Romans 8:11 R evelation:  the act of disclosing    Ephesians 1:17,18   Something to remember is that while we are to ask God for what we want or need, that we are to ask within God's will.  This means that while we are asking we are to be willing to accept what He gives us, which may or may not be what we asked for.  There are times that we are so overcome, so burdened by something that we want to take it to the Lord in prayer but are either too distraught or cannot put our heart's feeling into words.  It is comforting to know that in these times the Holy Spirit intercedes for us (Romans 8:26,27.)  We may rest in the knowlege that God knows our hearts, and cares.  When there is no one else to listen or to turn to, God is there and desires for us to pour out our hearts to Him.  He understands.  Most importantly, He is in control.