An AW Tozer quote that's been ringing in my mind: "Prayer is never a substitute for obedience."
Prayer itself will never fill the shoes or take the place of obedience in our lives.
It's one thing to ask of the Lord.
It's another to obey what He's already spoken.
It's one thing to want Him to bring revival.
It's another to steward our lives in holiness.
It's one thing to ask for miracles.
It's another to give up our wants.
What are we doing when our prayer eclipses our obedience or when our willingness to obey hinges on condition?
For a deeper dive: 1 Samuel 15:22; Luke 6:46; John 14:15; 1 John 5:2-3.