When you feel someone else is with you in the war, you do not stay calm and let that fellow fight for you; instead, you feel encouraged to fight zealously, bravely, confidently, and motivationally along with the companion. Similarly, when you raise your cupped hands to pray, you feel the presence of God with you. The feel of the presence of God with you steels you in determination for achieving your targets zealously, bravely, confidently, and motivationally as you know you are not alone!