Prayer is intimate relationship; dialogue not monologue....    you no doubt went to your parents (if they loved you well) when growing up for much more than to just thank them and show them devotion?  Likewise, Gods children can choose to go to Him for wise strategy in how to accomplish His will and bring the government of His goodness into the earth--He is the Head and we are the body--best to engage the Head before you release body to act.  @wasteroftime, prayer is time and energy well spent.