It is better to give thanks for the blessings we already have than to pray for more blessings.
The power of prayer has been discussed and dissected by the ologians and disbelievers alike since the origins of religion. For the faithful, prayer is the direct line to God; for the disbelievers, it may be nothing more than a method of organising thoughts and affirming goals.
Whatever you believe prayer to be, it is your connection to the mysterious source of power that resides outside the realm of the physical.
Never let a day go by without a prayer of thanks for the bounty you enjoy, no matter how small it is. And go out of your way every day to expend a part of your time and energy in helping others.
Remember, too, that no problem is unique or new. You can always seek advice or help. And you are never alone. A Greater Power is with you always. Learn to rely on it.
Peace&Love
Miti