If you truly buy into your version of a greater almighty power, then the faith you display when praying to that deity has no meaning unless you go into the world and live it as well.
Challenges and forces beyond your control will test your beliefs daily. Understand that those tests play a vital role in revealing what's really in your heart.
The words you pray are absolutely critical to your best life.
But the actions you take based on those words are even more so.