God wants to answer our prayers, but He also does not want to be taken for granted. When we pray, it is a good thing to thank Him and to tell Him how wonderful He is, acknowledging just Whom it is that we are talking to: "Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced" (1 Chronicles 16:8-12). When we think about these things, and/or say these things while praying to Him, He is more likely to respond positively to what we are seeking from Him.