Three nights ago I asked God for a very specific healing for a rather desperate situation. He graciously answered "yes." Which led me to write this free translation of Phil. 4:6-7. Hope it can encourage you!
Don't let your heart be weighed down with the anxieties of life. It is not God's will that you worry about anything. He stands ready and eager to help you no matter what you're facing. Just take your concern to him and leave it there. Simply let your request be made known to God. Tell him exactly what you need. God loves the sound of your voice. He will hear and answer your prayer. Do not think for a moment that the effectiveness of prayer resides in your ability to use the "right" words. Help me! is quite enough. The Lord is never apathetic toward our plight. In fact, he says "Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it" (Psalm 81:10). He once spoke to the storm. He can speak to yours. Why? Because he's God.
By the way, don't forget that sprinkled among your phrases should be two simple words: "Thank you." Say them often, not only when his answer is an immediate "yes," but when it's "not yet." If you will do this, his peace will be yours -- the peace that transcends man's understanding and keeps constant guard over your heart and mind when Christ replaces worry at the center of your life.