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Episode 13: How to Pray when you Can’t Pray

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“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”

Romans 6:28

In this episode, Elizabeth, Brittany, and Kelly  discuss how to pray when you can’t pray, particularly in grief. They share the many challenges to praying after the death of a child, especially feeling anger towards God and frustration with unanswered prayers. They offer practical suggestions for how to pray in grief, including turning to scripture, being honest with God, spending time in adoration, and praying with praise and worship music. They encourage listeners to trust in God’s goodness and to approach prayer with a sincere and open heart. We pray this episode blesses you wherever you are in grief! 

Takeaways include – 

  • Scriptures specific to sorrow and grief

  • Understanding what prayer and adoration are

  • Encouragement to persevere in prayer to receive God’s comfort and healing 

  • Desiring to pray is a prayer in and of itself