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Growing up during service at prayer time every member knelt to pray and cry out to God at their pews or at the alter at prayer time.My personal attitude to prayer changed as 'we had someone 'lead' in prayer. For some years there was still a chorus of voices praying OUT to God.But I thought I was becoming lazy. I listened to the 'leader' (normally our pastor) as he prayed. I have realized lately (for years), I am saying 'Amen Lord', 'Me too Lord' etc as the leader prays much better(?) than I can. That is not meant to be a cute statement but a true statement.I had NEVER confided my feelings before, but I have a good friend and brother I talk to. Last Sunday I shared my feelings. He smiled and said, I do the same here in church. That is still your prayer, right? It is what you mean isn't it?I said yes of course, well I think that is still a prayer.Any thoughts? I don't feel condemned for my actions, but concerned that maybe I am lazy, and listening when I should be praying! Of course when I pray alone, it is ME of course. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

[quote=Dave Dorsey]I often find it difficult and distracting to attempt to pray my own prayer while someone else is leading a prayer. So long as you have an active personal prayer life, I personally wouldn't give this much thought.