Pray for everyday blessings

I'm not saying that you shouldn't ask for things that you feel that you need.  Prayers are always used for our wants/needs.
God listens and will give you what it is that He feels you truly need.

What I am saying is that it's not the only reason to pray.

You should be praying every day, but it doesn't have to be a "formal" prayer.  God loves to have conversations with us.  

I can feel the difference when I don't reach out to him just to "chat". 

And sometimes, just sometimes, things happen that are unexpected as a result of our little chat.