The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays. Søren Kierkegaard. Indeed, prayer prepares our nature to receive what God has already given to us in the spirit realm.
Being the God of all spirits means that He deals with any spirit that tries to be an impediment on His children. The Father has given us the power to deal with them so they are not a factor in our progress. Amen.
Have some knowledge in natural sciences! As lights of the world, we need to have some knowledge in natural sciences in order to dominate the universe well.