We get in a routine of just saying words, repeating words we've heard before, rather than thinking about who we are truly praying to and thinking about what we are saying. As we approach prayer, the most important thing we could have in mind is God's kingdom and His will, but we don't pray that way.
Is it possible that God allows difficulties in our life so we will have a great dependance on Him?
Pray
Luke 1:1-11
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
Revelation 3:14-21