When you pray, who are you praying to? Is it the God who answered by fire, or is it the god who melts in the fire? Is it the LORD (YHWH) who is your God, or have you placed your hope and trust elsewhere in something that you have made, acquired, achieved or labored for? If so, don't be surprised if your prayer is not answered. The God who answered Elijah by fire is the same God who will respond to your need, when you call to Him. Your answer depends on who you call. God has said, "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know" (Jer. 33:3 NIV). Go ahead and try it. He is waiting for you to call.
Blessings!