I can definitely relate to that statement - and I bet you can, too! As an easily-distracted person in general it's easy for me to think something is wrong with me and fall into the "you're just not good at this" trap.
But here are two things that have helped me immensely!
1) Pray about the things your mind is wandering to. For example, if I am trying to pray in the morning and realize I'm thinking about something that happened yesterday, maybe I need to confess something to God or ask for His help in letting go of it. If one of my kids interrupts me or I get a text from someone, I can pray for them. You may need to get a little creative, but turn your distractions into opportunities!
2) Pray out loud. You definitely have to fight through the awkward on this one, but it really does work! Find a place where you can be alone and talk to God. He knows your thoughts, so you don't HAVE to pray out loud, but it really does help your focus. (And praying out loud when you're alone really helps prepare you for the times God might ask you to pray in a group or pray for a friend!)
-Mandy
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