Prayer isn't reserved for spiritual experts—it's for anyone who believes God exists and wants to connect with Him daily. Rather than words floating up to heaven, prayer is an honest exchange between people doing life together. God doesn't live "up there" occasionally intervening "down here"; He inhabits reality everywhere, all the time. When you understand God's constant presence, you realize you're never alone and He's already waiting in every situation you'll face. God partners with us in three ways: without our knowledge, with our awareness, and through groups of believers. Prayer is simply honest conversation with the Creator who wants to be part of your everyday experiences.