The study I was referring to ...also covered how people view or pursue a relationship with God. And the subject of prayer came up.

Personally, I don't pray long.

Prayer is talking with God ...or some would say, it's like a visit with God.

Some people will look forward to visiting you ...and when you get together, they are just so eager to tell you all about those many interesting things that are happening to them.  They are satisfied if you just nod (not nod off) to show recognition, or respond with short comments ...or if you don't talk at all, as they have so much to tell you.

I do ask God for insight ...though I also realize that my preparation for understanding may take a while, and all the answers are not immediately forthcoming.

Often we wonder why we are not getting immediate answers from God ...yet, it is we who are distracted and involved in so many things.  We shouldn't think we can just text God, and wait for the polite and immediate response.  Much of the time we are not available, and it's like a phone call ...that we say we are waiting for, but somehow we miss it.  Yet, we have an answering machine ...so, we can listen to the message later, when we do have time.

Yes, and the message is in the Bible ...where we can go to it when we are ready to hear what it says.