The Bible tells us to make our requests known to God (Philippians 4:6). But prayer is much more than telling God what we want Him to do for us. When Jesus taught the disciples how to pray, He began by reminding them, “Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him" (Matthew 6:8). What we call the “Lord’s Prayer" is more about living in a growing, and trusting relationship with our Heavenly Father, more than about getting what we want. As we grow in faith, our prayers will become less of a wish list and more of an intimate conversation with God. C. S. Lewis wrote, “If God had granted all the silly prayers we have made in our lives, where will we be now?" Prayer is placing ourselves in the presence of God, to receive from Him what we really need. “Call unto Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know" (Jeremiah 33:3) — Matthew 6:8