When we can't do anything else, as we and people we care about, go through difficult times, we can pray!! When we can't do anything else, and we really want to do something to "fix" a
situation, God gives us the gift, allows us, to pray. And that makes all the difference--between how Christians go through trials and how the world faces hard times.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance, perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James 1:2-5