This editorial examines the contemporary crisis of prayer within the context of declining religious belief in modern society. Drawing upon James Turner's analysis of pre-modern mentality in "Without God, Without Creed," the author establishes that traditional belief systems once provided comprehensive explanatory frameworks for natural phenomena, moral questions, and social structures, making disbelief virtually inconceivable. The methodology employed is theological and philosophical reflection, utilizing Turner's historical analysis as a foundation for examining contemporary religious practice. The central argument posits that prayer and belief in transcendent divinity are inextricably linked, with the effectiveness of prayer fundamentally dependent upon the existence of a transcendent God as recipient of human supplication. The study identifies a critical problematics facing modern religious life: the simultaneous decline of both authentic belief in God and meaningful prayer practice. The author concludes that without serious theological discourse regarding transcendence, prayer becomes an inadequate spiritual pursuit that might be better served through alternative means. The analysis suggests that while wonder and awe may persist in contemporary consciousness, these sentiments are increasingly directed toward scientific achievement rather than divine presence, representing a fundamental shift in the perceived "structure of things."