Why is prayer important when feeling overwhelmed?

David's prayer in Psalm 61 illustrates how prayer serves as a means of connection to God when we feel overwhelmed. When David cries, 'Hear my cry, O God,' he demonstrates a reliance on God's attentive ear. As Christians, we are encouraged to express our troubles to God, recognizing that He desires an intimate relationship with us. Through prayer, we find comfort, strength, and the clarity to remember God's past mercies, as our prayer life becomes a source of encouragement and upliftment, transforming our perspective from despair to hope.