Wondering how to focus in prayer and fight the distraction that derails you? In my latest video, I share seven practical tips for fighting distraction in prayer. Watch until the end to see the tip that encourages me the most. Watch the video here. Subscribe to my channel here. I’ve been encouraged to hear from […]
Prayer
Praying the Lord’s Prayer for the Ukrainian Church
When we don’t know what to pray in a certain situation, I recommend praying through the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. Here’s how you might pray the Lord’s Prayer for the Ukrainian church as they grapple with the conflict with Russia. Hallowed Be Your Name Father, You are to be praised now and forevermore. Even […]
How to Pray the Prayers of the Apostle Paul [Video]
I gave this talk ‘How to Pray the Prayers of the Apostle Paul’ at a women’s breakfast recently. I got sick last minute and couldn’t attend, but I did record the following video. (Click here to watch the thirty-minute video–the teaching portion starts about 30 seconds in.) You can find a PDF of worksheet here. […]
Why Prayer Matters: An Exposition of the Lord’s Prayer
In Chapter 1 of my book When Prayer Is a Struggle: A Practical Guide for Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer titled “I Forget Why Prayer Matters”, I share an exposition of the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:9–13. Writing this foundational chapter drove me to worship in amazing ways. You can preview my book by reading the […]
Thomas Watson on the Relationship Between Meditation and Prayer
Thomas Watson’s A Christian on the Mount: A Treatise Concerning Meditation (free eBook here) made my list of top reads last year. I can’t imagine a richer or more inspiring book on the discipline of meditation. Watson is a master illustrator, each page brimming with its own collection of images illustrating the ins and outs […]