Why Daven

One of the most basic question that a person should ask about tefillah in general is “Why should we daven?” HASHEM is the ultimate Giver. HASHEM is infinitely more generous and benevolent than any person. He loves every one of His creations more than we can ever imagine. That being said, why should we ask HASHEM for anything? If what we are asking for is truly good for us, then HASHEM would have given it to us already. And if it isn’t good for us, why should we ask for it?

The answer to this question is based on understanding that tefillah functions in three distinct systems.