Prayer through Mantras is the wing with which the soul flies to heaven and meditation the eyes with which we see God. Prayers chanted with devotion, faith and emotion gravitate the God or Goddess concerned and invoke powers from the infinite cosmic energy.
People become weak and meek for the want of will power and confidence. When the mind is empowered and make active and tuned towards right thoughts and actions, based on lawful desires, the human beings gain confidence and courage, which in turn develops will power.