I've got to... Pray!

So many people in my life have asked for prayer for many different issues. So many times I say I'll pray, yet I set it aside with the intention to do it, but quickly become focused on other issues that are not more important that communion with God. How easily I become distracted and focused on myself instead of those around me.
Tonight however, as I sat here checking my addiction (Facebook), reading emails and other things, I was overcome with the need to pray. So many people facing so many uncertainties, but how do I begin to pray for each of them? I don't know. Simply asking for someone to get well is good, but what if that isn't the plan that God has intended. Do I just say thy will be done and forget about it? I can't answer those questions, all I know to do is to lay those concerns and those people at the alter and trust that God will provide for each of their needs.
I read over Christmas break that, "Prayer is simply faith. ... Faith accepts the circumstances." That is easily said, but to apply that to our own lives in hard times is difficult. I do hope and pray that everyone will be able to say just that, "Faith accepts the circumstances."
Now my prayer for my friends and family will be:
"Lord You know all and understand all! I pray that my friends and family will trust You. If healing is in Your plan then may Your will be done. If it is not, may Your will be done. I pray for wisdom and strength of faith and character for all that are affected by this situation. You are in control. Lord please comfort and guide my friend."
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."