Prayer can take many forms and be done in various places and situations. While some question whether prayer works, the author believes prayer can have tangible effects and outcomes, like specific petitions for healing that cannot be explained medically and may be considered miracles. The purpose of life is to praise and worship God, and prayer is how people communicate with God in their difficulties, asking for help or things they want. While answers may not come when expected, the author's experience is that God is kind and grants requests, so the efficacy of prayer should not be doubted as prayers do have the power to be answered in their own time.