prayer questions

At the 24-7 Prayer Canada "Rejuvenate" Conference the following questions were raised.

• Is prayer an escape from actually taking responsibility in this world and in our cities?  Why or why not?
• Should we focus more on praying with "the saints" (the church), or praying with those outside the church?  Why?  And how does this affect the way that we pray?
• What are the obstacles to prayer in your own life, in your church, and as a city/national movement?  What is the purpose of prayer in your life, in your church, in the city/national movement?

Good questions aren't they?  How do you respond?