I would say to follow the pattern of The Lord's Prayer. Not the words but the pattern.
Addresses Father in Heaven
Gives thanks first
Asks for needs next.
I think it would be selfish in pattern to ask, ask, ask and then give thanks. I would hope that our thanks exceeds our wants or needs.
Often my prayers are only prayers of thanks.
Ben Raines
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"If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts he shall end in certainties." Sir Francis Bacon
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