Sincere prayer is one of the most important things in life. Prayer is commnuication with God. It is a "Sincere, sensible, affectionate pouring out of our soul to God, through Christ, in the strength and assistance of the Holy Spirit, for such things as God has promised," says John Bunyan. Trench adds, "Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance; it is laying hold of His highest willingness."  

All these thoughts imply that God is a personal loving being that cares for us and loves to be in communication with us. Without communication with God we will be out of fellowship with Him and we will not access all the blessed things He has promised us. This means that when we do not pray we are hurting ourself by depriving ourself of the greatest possible relationship and source of blessings: such as spiritual power, provision for our daily needs, health, and other needs. Prayer is absolutely important also, as Martin Luther says, "Prayer is a powerful thing; for God has bound and tied Himself thereunto." In light of this, Paul comands us in 1 Thessalonians 5 and verse 17, to "Pray without ceasing." (KJV)

However, for prayer to be effective it must be done in faith or else God will not hear us. As Hebrews chapter 11 and verse  6 says, "Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him."  

Therefore, let us realise as Augustine says, "He that loveth little prayeth little; he that loveth much prayeth much." So you show how much you love God by how much time you give to Him in sincere prayer.

SHOW HIM HOW MUCH YOU LOVE HIM!!