If there’s one area most women long to change in their walk with God it’s their prayer life. I don’t know if the distracted age we live in or feeling like we’re getting it wrong but having a powerful prayer life is something many of us hope for.
Rather than just wish for our prayer life to change, we can do something about it today thanks to these words from my dear friend, Nicki. This lady knows what its like to have her prayers go (seemingly) unanswered and wonder if anyone is listening.
Yet, she’s witnessed the power of mountain-moving prayer and experienced a peace that comes from knowing God cares about the smallest details of her life.
Please welcome Nicki as she shares her heart with us for this #ShiningLikeStars summer series post.
3 Bible Verses that Will Transform Your Prayer Life
by Nicki Schroeder
Are you bold or timid in your prayer life?
I am a wishy-washy prayer warrior! I go back and forth between the two depending on where I am in my own faith journey, the amount of sleep I had the night before and whether or not I am in a season of joy or crisis.
I’ve been trying to be less timid in my prayer life lately.
I’m praying big, bold prayers that sometimes feel larger than mountains and a little pipe-dreamy. But I know God is a mountain mover and He loves me, even in my craziness.
Do you ever feel like your prayers go unanswered? Me too! But I know that our Jesus likes to work behind the scenes in His own timeline. #getonmytimelineJesus!
Waiting for answers to prayer is hard!
Especially when the world feels like it’s beating you down daily and your confidence level is operating on low. That’s hard for me to admit, but it’s honestly where I am right now.
I know our Jesus loves me and wants me to lean on Him in the struggles. But sometimes when I’m feeling tired and weary, I don’t think much beyond the craziness of my day (or moment). I often feel exhausted on all levels, emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. In these moments, it’s hard to pray, but it’s when we need it the most!
1) Rest in God to refuel your prayer life
I love how Jesus reminds us that when we’re feeling banged up by the world, we can find rest in Him ~
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
I can also rest easy knowing that God is in control, which brings me to the second verse.
2) God is in control even when my life is crazy
In our caffeine-fueled, sleep-deprived moments of crazy, we need to remember there is a Savior who is always in control. We can get so much strength from our Father when we are in crisis or overwhelmed. Whether it’s your marriage, health, finances, parenting or other stuff you are dealing with, God is always in control.
There is such freedom trusting in this truth, even when your mind or heart isn’t feeling it! Release your struggles to the Lord and let Him carry your burdens. I love how we can remain full of Godfidence, even in our chaos ~
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”
1 John 5:15
Seriously, how cool is that? It doesn’t promise that He will answer us immediately, or give us everything we desire. In fact, it’s often quite the opposite. But we still need to approach Him confidently and speak bold prayers into existence!
Are you confident or timid in your prayer life?
Martin Luther says “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.”
That’s how I want my life to look. I want to walk in prayer throughout my day, giving my first and last fruits of the day, along with everything in between, to Jesus. I want a prayer life that is a living, thriving reflection of my faith and trust in our Heavenly Father in ALL seasons of life.
Whether it’s parenting, health, marriage, work or anything in between, we need to pray boldly and trust that our great and mighty King is in control.
Sure, the outcome may not look like we had hoped or planned, but we must trust that He is always working things out in a way that will ultimately be for our good.
Your prayers become bolder as your faith increases.
God is always in control, no matter how crazy life is in the moment.
3) God works for my good
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28
Life is hard, friend. Really, crazy, incredibly hard some days. In my life I feel like I’m living upside down. I’m often off balance and nothing makes sense. It sometimes gets to the point where it feels like the walls of the world are closing in around me and my soul can’t breathe.
I sometimes feel as if my soul is suffocating by the insanity that surrounds me.
Make time for your soul to breathe today. Take time to pray. Ask boldly for God to work in your life and then trust always that He has your future in the palm of His hands.
Did you catch that? Ask Him boldly. Trust Him always.
Tweet ThisI know it’s easier said than done when it feels like the walls are closing in around you, but bold prayers create bold faith. So keep praying!
Never stop believing that Jesus loves you and cares about the deep hurts hidden in your heart.
And as you watch Him transform your prayer life, give Him thanks and give Him the praise!
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
How about you?
Can you relate to some of what Nicki shared here today? If so, please encourage her in the comments. I know she’d love to hear from you.
How have you seen God work in your prayer life? Let’s give Him the praise today.
Meet Nicki Schroeder
Nicki Schroeder is a Christian radio personality, writer and speaker living in the beautiful Midwest. Nicki desires authenticity in her relationship with Jesus and others. She is a soul encourager who wants to help you glorify Jesus in the middle of your busy beautiful life. Jesus is her superhero. Visit her for encouragement and a free 5-day grace challenge and other goodies at www.nickischroeder.com.
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These three verses are such great ones. I need to be more intentional about using them in my own prayer life. Thanks, Nicki and Marva!
Yes! I still need to be more intentional too! Isn’t it nice to know we aren’t alone? 🙂
This is so encouraging! Loved this post!!!
Thanks Katie! I am so glad it encouraged you! 🙂
Love that quote from Martin Luther. I too, want my life to look like that. I love prayer, I believe it is the one thing that keeps me sane during the crazy times…lol but even with loving prayer, I do know what you mean by our prayers being bigger than mountains, it can discouraging and give me the sense of timidity but God always amazes me by reminding me how much He can do! Great post!
Yes! He always amazes me too. His plans are always bigger than what I can imagine.
These are so encouraging. I sometimes let life beat me down and settle for mediocre. I’ve stopped praying for my deepest desires because I don’t want the disappointment of a resounding no. These verses are such beautiful promises! Thanks for sharing!
NEVER settle for mediocre girl! But I totally know what you mean! 🙂
This is sweet truth to hold on to, Nicki. We can rest in God to help us when praying is hard, and we can trust that He’s always in control and works for our good in all things. Thank you! Today as I go about my day, I’ll remember to ask boldly and trust always because my good God is still on His throne. Blessings!
Ain’t that the truth! No matter what we go through, God remains supreme. I’m so grateful for Nicki and her encouragement here too, Carlie.