Martin, thanks for writing. I assure you there is nothing absurd about the power of passionate; devoted prayer. You can't enjoy Christ without being in relationship with Him. This has nothing to do with public displays of prayer, it has everything to do with the hearts intent of prayer. It's time for us to get serious. To believe that there is power in the name of Jesus. To believe that the same power that rose Jesus from the grave lives in us and to pray like it. Be Blessed:)