Prayer is expressing our dependence on God. Prayer is asking God who has almighty power to do what we cannot do in our own power. The disciples were not known for their praying. They often watched Jesus pray but they didn’t pray much themselves. In fact, while Jesus prayed, they slept. But at this time, they asked, “Lord, teach us to pray.” They realized that prayer is not only needed, but that they lacked in prayer. We also feel the same way. We know that prayer is important, but most of us fall far short.