God has created you. He can provide himself whatever you want. So don't pray God for your welfare. Pray for the people who are in trouble Pray for the people who are in ignorance Pray for the people who are in confusion Pray for the people who are in temptations Pray for the people who are in need of help (All these above mentions things are due to the lack of faith in God) When you are confident in your faith- you can see all these troubles of others. If you are in trouble dont pray God just keep faith in him and think the reason behind the trouble. If you are the reason yourself for the trouble, ready to accept the consequence, and if you are not the reson for your trouble then keep faith in God- and pray God for other people who are in trouble! Dear Friend! How many times you do prayer is not important. The purpose of your prayer is important! If you pray God for fellow people's welfare-I swear soon your prayer will be answered and you will hear the voice of Jesus!