Phil ask: "But how do we generate that attitude?  An attitude of what?"

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing."

The word "pray" comes from a Greek word "proseuch" which in its primary 
definition means "worship" It goes on to say in verse 18 "In everything 
gives thanks: for this is the _desirous] will of God in Christ Jesus 
concerning you." And notice in Philippians 4:6-7: "Be careful or anxious for 
nothing; but in everything by prayer (worship) and supplication after 
thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 and the peace of 
God, which passes all understanding, shall guard your hearts and minds 
through Christ Jesus."

In order to enjoy the above prayer or grace communication relationship we 
first must be spiritual.  That means we are in fellowship with God, having 
our sins confessed, First John 1:9, and our minds focused on things above, 
at the right hand of the Father in the heavenlies (Colossians 3:1-3). Of 
course, this must all begin with considering ourselves to be dead to our old 
sinful nature and alive to God in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 6:11). Then 
with our reflective thinking fixed on all of the benefits and riches we have 
"in Christ" we are able to offer up the sacrifice of praise for who and what 
God is; the fruit of our lips confessing or agreeing with Him about what He 
says about Himself. cf. Hebrews 13:15. Hebrews 13:15 should not be "giving 
thanks" but "confessing or agreeing" with God regarding what we find in His 
Word about His character. BTW, "name" implies character. When we pray we 
should be in right relationship as we pray.  Tagging on the "In Jesus name" 
formula in and of itself is worthless!

So then, the attitude comes from being in a right spiritual relationship to 
the Father and allowing the Holy Spirit to reproduce the quality of Christ's 
life in us.

Father, You are a gracious God, providing so many wonderful benefits to your 
sons and daughters through the righteousness of Jesus Christ, given to us at 
the new birth. Thank you for the Holy Spirit Who is able to reproduce that 
righteousness in our lives here on earth as we walk by means of His leading 
us from moment to moment each day. And thank you for the hope we have of one 
day being able to stand and fall in worship in your very presence. And may 
the Spirit help us not to forget to study Your Word so that we may continue 
to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Listening for His shout!

Grant

PS:  Click on the following link to the studies on Grace Communication:
http://bartimaeus.us/messages/dks-prayer.html