"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him" – James 1:5One of the greatest gifts God gives us through prayer is discernment. It is not always the most talked-about benefit of prayer, but it is one of the most important. If we are going to step into all that God has for us, we have to be able to tell the difference between wh...  Read More

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you" – 1 Peter 5:6Prayer is not only where God teaches us to rely on Him, but it is also where He develops humility in us for the seasons ahead. There are times in our walk with Him when we know what He has promised. We can see the direction He is leading us, we believe He is preparing us for someth...  Read More

"But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience" – Romans 8:25One of the greatest lessons God teaches us through prayer is patience. We live in a world where nearly everything is instant. We can get answers in seconds, packages delivered in a day, and meals in minutes. So when we pray and God does not answer right away, it can feel frustrating or even discouraging. But often, ...  Read More

"Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving" – Colossians 4:2Prayer is more than talking to God. It is a classroom where God teaches us things we could never learn any other way. When you commit to a consistent life of prayer, you begin to realize that prayer is not just about changing your circumstances. It is about God changing you.The first thing we learn through pra...  Read More

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God" – Philippians 4:6Prayer is not meant to be a last resort. It is not only for emergencies or when life feels overwhelming. Prayer is meant to be the constant conversation between you and God, the lifeline that keeps you connected to the One who holds everything t...  Read More

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world" – John 16:33One of the biggest misconceptions about following Jesus is thinking that once you give your life to Him, all your problems will disappear. The truth is, Jesus never promised a life free from hardship. In fact, He promised the opposite. He s...  Read More