Paul at Athens quoted favorably from pagan poets and Titus quoted favorably from pagan prophets concerning Cretans. Both Paul and John quoted from Apochryphal books and some of the Jewish Apocalyptic books that were rejected when the canon was fixed. The question should be is the message or advice true. God can use a donkey or a pagan prophet Balaam or stones to speak His truth.
They did not use Pagan prayer practices.
Nice try though!