I feel the power of prayer is quite obvious. We need not look far.
Because we are of the "breath of God"...God is never far either. All we need do is look within ourselves...our souls for connection...if we choose to do this. If we are spiritually "discerned"...perhaps this is causing difficulties with accepting this. [1 Corinthians 2...14-15]
Yes...prayers can be groans...tears of pain...joy...your heart soaring with the beauty of it all...or just a simple exhaled sigh. [Romans 8...26-27]
Excuse the biblical references if it bothers anyone please...but this is what I know from that source. [disclaimer...lol]
I pray best while walking...meditating...sitting quietly among nature...or just resting....but this is me. It works for me.
Take care...
d.