What is Revelation?  How does one get Revelation?  How do you know if you have received Revelation?  How do you know your prayers are being answered?  The short answer is this:  If you have prepared, studied, done what you can, but still lack knowledge, wisdom or ability, prayer is how to get help from God.  Perfection, even goodness, is not a pre-requisite.  But a desire to be better is required.  Once that threshold is met, God will answer your prayers, but not is some grandiose way.  It will be in the least obtrusive way, typically a feeling, insight or knowledge.