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I think you can pray either way, because like the bible said God can hear everything. I thank God so much for being in my life! You should pray all the time, not only when bad things happen, you should pray thanking God for what all He does do for us each day. Amen!
If praying silently isn't "biblical", then I feel (and pray) for all of those who believe but are mute.