I was praying the morning shacharis alone and I was saying the amida. I had an idolatrous thought and a very unpleasant burning sensation emanated from the place of tefillin. It felt like my connection to HaShem was severed at that moment. I generally struggle to control my thoughts during prayer. Should i not pray at all? I can’t go to shul during the COVID pandemic. Thank you!

Asked on October 1, 2020