I've never thought of it this way, but after reading Matthew 6:7 I can definitely see how one may pray by "babbling like pagans". Public prayer sometimes makes me uncomfortable as I've thought it sounds like it could borderline on incantations, or trying too hard to invoke the power of God.

As this verse intros in to the Lord's Prayer, I am reminded of not just the words to pray, but the attitude to pray with. God's word is a blessing indeed!

Matthew 6:7