The latter is what God desires for each of us. I've walked into a revolution, the aftermath of an attempted genocide, and into the middle of a nation torn by war. I've met with members of Parliament, Supreme Court justices, cabinet members, and a prime minister. But I can honestly say that none of those experiences compare to the utter thrill and excitement of coming into the presence of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. There's no greater joy than having intimate, meaningful conversations with the One who created the universe.
Nothing can match that.
Prayer is the communion of two hearts. Thus, there lies a great difference between praying and Christian praying. Most praying today consists of religious duty rather than genuine Christian praying. Church members pray. Religious praying is man's attempt to reach up to God.