As a human being that is created by God, prayer is a very important part of our life, it is only through prayer that we can talk to God concerning our challenges and ask him for mercy whenever we sin against him. When we pray with a true heart, we begin to know God better and feel His presence in our lives.
Prayer alone can't get us closer to God, we must learn how to obey and follow his will as children of God. If we only pray but do not change how we live, we are not truly growing closer to Him. We need to listen to God and do what He says.
We also need faith, a humble heart, and a willingness to turn away from sin. God wants a real relationship with us, not just empty words. When we pray, read the Bible, and live in a good way, we grow closer to God every day.