We can always do more after we pray but to do anything before we pray is both presumptuous and futile.  God's work must be done God's way for God's glory.  God has always drawn his people into partnership with him through prayer.  He still does.

I Chronicles 14 tells the story of King David facing a major threat to their nation.  Although David was a trained, skilled warrior and had an army ready for battle, although he had all the civil authority required to take action, he didn't.  Before he proceeded he inquired of God (vs. 10,14) and God answered him with wise guidance and specific steps for victory.

Our church and your life are the same in that we have issues, battles, obstacles, enemies, diseases, bills and problems that threaten us.  We can always do more after we pray but to attempt anything before we
inquire of God is both presumptuous and futile.

So....... Pray!