A Course in Miracles Topic - Prayer

The prayers of the ego demonstrate its belief in lack, and the prayers of the heart are answered to demonstrate wholeness.

The prayer for things of this world will bring experiences of this world. If the prayer of the heart asks for this, this will be given because this will be received. It is impossible that the prayer of the heart remain unanswered in the perception of the one who asks. If he asks for the impossible, if he wants what does not exist or seeks for illusions in his heart, all this becomes his own.                M-21.3:1-4.

Prayer is a way of asking for something. It is the medium of miracles. But the only meaningful prayer is for forgiveness, because those who have been forgiven have everything. Once forgiveness has been accepted, prayer in the usual sense becomes utterly meaningless. The prayer for forgiveness is nothing more than a request that you may be able to recognize what you already have. T-3.V.6:1-5.

The Bible emphasizes that all prayer is answered, and this is indeed true. The very fact that the Holy Spirit has been asked for anything will ensure a response. Yet it is equally certain that no response given by Him will ever be one that would increase fear. It is possible that His answer will not be heard. It is impossible, however, that it will be lost. There are many answers you have already received but have not yet heard. I assure you that they are waiting for you.                     T-9.II.3:1-7. 

You can no more pray for yourself alone than you can find joy for yourself alone. Prayer is the restatement of inclusion, … You cannot hear the Voice for God in yourself alone, because you are not alone. ... … If you would hear me, hear my brothers in whom God's Voice speaks. The answer to all prayers lies in them.                               T-9.II.6:1,2,5/7:5,6. 

Strictly speaking, words play no part at all in healing. The motivating factor is prayer, or asking. What you ask for you receive. But this refers to the prayer of the heart, not to the words you use in praying. ... God does not understand words, for they were made by separated minds to keep them in the illusion of separation.              M-21.1:1-3,7.