You won’t need to take anything with you—trust in God alone. And don’t get distracted from My purpose by anyone you might meet along the way. Luke 10:4 TPT
If you do have trouble with wandering thoughts, which for sure happens when we are hanging out with Jesus in prayer, try changing positions, praying aloud, reading a Bible verse, playing and or singing worship music, whatever you find most effective.
And whatever you do, pray! Accept Holy Spirit’s leading and invite Him not only into your prayers, but into your choices, actions, deeds, daily life.
And when the moments where we don't know what or how to pray overwhelm us, speak the name of Jesus Christ. Repeatedly. Through it all know that our glorious God loves each and every one of His creations. He is standing on the mountain (always) with arms open to welcome us.
I know too that when life is very chaotic Sometimes we may just ask God to get us out of the mess we’re in.
Go ahead. He is listening. Ask God for help when you need it.
And absolutely Ask God for help before you need it.
And then surrender to following through on His guidance, correction, accepting His way regarding the prayer You’ve talked with Him.