Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7:7
We are told that we will receive for which we ask. It shall be opened to us when we knock and we will find what we are searching. If you ask for a pizza, you will not receive a donut. You must ask believing if you are to receive. Your prayer, which is your mental act, must be accepted as an image in your mind before the power from your subconscious will play upon it and make it productive.
Your word is silent and invisible but it is real. Power goes into our word according to the feeling and faith behind it. When we realize the power that moves the world is backing up our word, our confidence grow.
Be mindful of what you ask and it shall be given.