We must. I remember once when I had the sudden conscious realization that no-one was really going to help me but God and myself. No amount of other peolple's intervention would pull me from the depths of dispair. I had to willingly start it myself. Everything else from outside my own soul were ideas, remedys, affirmations...etc....but I had to conciously make the first step...then....PRAY FOR ME! If my soul was a gift from the divine, then he will never break the tie that binds me to him. We must be connected always!
Sometimes it may just be a simple plea...such as..."Oh God...Help me...Show me the way with your divine guidence for I am SO lost." Most often, my prayers are answered by something as simple as a moment of calm serenity...or being able to have the opportunity to help someone else. I can't possibly understand the "eternal" in my 70 odd years...but I'll be most greatful for every bit of heaven I can experience here. We're like lifetime children in that respect.
Love this passage...James 13 thru 19.
Take care...
m.b.