There is a prioritization of attention and help, but not in the sense of that the Gods "cannot afford" to take care of us. In my opinion, OP should just do the ritual and ask. If direct assistance is not given, it can lead to insight on how to better perform on one's own.
Further, HPS Maxine has written before that is ok to ask for help in this way, like to ask your GD to help remove dirt as you are cleaning yourself. This may apply more to beginners, but it still stands as proof that the Gods are not entirely hands off in these affairs.