Prayer is the means whereby I communicate with God.
Prayer is balanced by the Word whereby God communicates to me.
Phil. 4:6. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Phil. 4:7. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
1The. 5:17. Pray without ceasing.
1The. 5:18. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.