Author: CWPATTERSON2

Understanding God’s character can transform how we approach Him in prayer. I was chatting with a friend the other day about the character of God, and one thing she said that really stuck with me was that God is a gentleman. He’s not going to deal with us harshly but gently and with kindness. If… Read more

Even when plans fall apart, God has a way of bringing unexpected blessings. As I recovered from an injury one summer, I was unable to do certain things. We had to cancel our travel and vacation, which really discouraged me, particularly having to cancel my children’s swim lessons because I was not able to drive… Read more

If you have a difficult time focusing when you pray it’s important to understand that prayer is a spiritual practice that we get better with overtime. I encourage you to start small and work your way up to longer, more focused prayers. Begin with a commitment to a 5-minute prayer, then 10 minutes, and when… Read more

Persistent prayer is your strongest weapon against spiritual attacks. One essential tip to stay focused during prayer is to not give up. If you’re experiencing a high level of distraction in your prayer life, it could very well be a spiritual attack. The enemy knows that you gain power and strength every time you go… Read more

Imagine having the strength and courage to face any challenge—this is the power of a strong prayer life. James 5:16 says: “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” (James 5:16 ESV) As… Read more

One important way for us to focus on God is to pray to Him. However, what we often find ourselves doing is overthinking, which is not the same as prayer. Overthinking is meditating on the same issue over and over again from all directions, trying to figure it out and solve it in our heads.… Read more

In moments of anxiety, prayer connects us with the God of the universe and brings us peace beyond our circumstances. Isaiah 26:3 says: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3 ESV) It’s so important to remember that prayer isn’t just about getting what… Read more

Have you ever wondered how to approach God’s throne of grace with true confidence? The secret lies in aligning our prayers with His will. 1 John 5:13-15 says:  “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that… Read more

Many times, we don’t pray because we’re afraid of God’s answer. We fear that God won’t give us what we want, but we have to realize that it’s more important to trust the Giver than the result of our prayers. 1 John 5:14 reminds us: “And this is the confidence that we have toward him,… Read more

Many times, our worry may be a sign of fractured trust in God, too much reliance on ourselves or the things of this world, and a misguided view of God. But when we hold onto the truth of God’s promises, we don’t have to worry about anything. The truth that God is with us, He… Read more