“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.” - Ephesians 3:20Many people approach prayer with caution. You ask for what feels reasonable, safe, or manageable. You pray within the boundaries of what seems possible because disappointment feels easier to handle than daring faith. Over time, that habit shrinks your expectations and convinces you that God only ...  Read More

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” - 1 John 5:14Most people step into prayer hoping for a clear and immediate answer. You bring your needs before God and expect a simple yes. When that does not happen, confusion sets in. You wonder if you prayed the wrong way or if God chose to ignore you altogether. That tension is some...  Read More

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” - Colossians 3:2There is an old picture often used to describe prayer. Imagine a small boat tied to a rope, with the other end secured to a post on the shore. When you pull the rope, the shore does not move. The post does not shift. The land does not come closer. Instead, the boat is the one that moves. It is drawn toward the shore with ever...  Read More

“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” - James 4:8For many people, prayer becomes a list. Needs to present. Problems to fix. Fears to unload. There is nothing wrong with bringing your requests to God. He invites you to do that. But if prayer becomes only that, you end up missing the very heart of what God designed it to be. Prayer was never meant to be a formula you follow. It was meant...  Read More

“Lord, teach us to pray.” - Luke 11:1There is something honest and refreshing about the moment when the disciples approached Jesus and made the simple request we see in Luke 11. They did not ask Him to teach them how to preach better, perform miracles, or lead large crowds. They asked Him to teach them how to pray. These were grown men who had heard prayers their whole lives, yet something about t...  Read More

“Before they call I will answer. While they are still speaking I will hear.” - Isaiah 65:24There are days when prayer feels effortless, like the connection between you and God is clear and strong. But there are also days when it feels like bad reception. You pray, and it seems like your words fade into the air. You talk to God, yet your heart feels unchanged. You try to listen, but everything insi...  Read More