Prayer Series - The Pain of Prayer

About this episode

This episode explores the complexities of prayer, including its power and pain, and emphasizes the importance of relationship with God amidst unanswered prayers.

Prayer Series - The Pain of Prayer Lyndon Reiff There is both power and pain in prayer, which invites us into a deeper, more honest relationship with God. Prayer is a place we become aware of God’s presence in everyday life, but we all know that we often face seasons where prayer seems to be unanswered - and this is when silence, disappointment, and doubt can take hold. The story of the road to Emmaus, reminds us that Jesus walks with us in our questions and struggles, and that God’s silence does not mean His absence. We are called to bring our unfiltered, real prayers to God, discovering that the goal of prayer is not just answers, but relationship with Him.

People in this episode

Host: Lyndon Reiff

Topics covered

• prayer
• relationship with God
• faith
• silence
• doubt
• spirituality

Keywords

• prayer
• God's presence
• faith struggles
• Emmaus
• spiritual relationship
• unanswered prayer
• silence
• disappointment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: the road to Emmaus

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