Heavenly Father, You know the pain I’m going through. You know how long this suffering has weighed on me. I need Your help, not only to persevere, but to keep my eyes on You. This trial seems pointless, but I know You have a purpose even if I can’t see it. You’re too wise, powerful, […]
Prayer
Overcoming the Obstacle of Legalism in Prayer
I once heard another believer give a stirring talk on prayer. Everything was profoundly encouraging until he said the following: “If you don’t spend at least two hours in prayer each day, how can you expect to live a godly life?” That sentence startled me because we just don’t see that in the Bible. Yes, […]
When You Fear God Doesn’t Hear Your Prayers
Have you ever felt like God was giving you the silent treatment? You pray repeatedly for things and yet it seems like God isn’t listening. Maybe you understand that God cares for you but struggle because you haven’t received the answer you were looking for. This is especially painful when you cry out repeatedly for deliverance […]
God’s Sovereignty Should Fuel Prayer, Not Hinder It
When believers misunderstand the relationship between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility, it can hinder our prayers. The reasoning behind this misconception goes like this: God sovereignly rules over all things and has His plans and purposes in mind for the universe. Why would our prayers do anything to change His plans and purposes? Yes, God’s […]
A Free Worksheet to Organize Your Prayer Life
Enjoy this free prayer worksheet—a prayer tool that is simple yet profoundly helpful. One surprising lesson I learned from writing When Prayer Is a Struggle is that often the simple tools for prayer are most helpful at overcoming the obstacles we face. The free worksheet I share below is a simple but profoundly helpful tool […]
