Clearly with Jimmy & Kelly Needham Six Lies About Prayer
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Oct 21, 2025 Dive into the often awkward and frustrating world of prayer. Explore why aiming too high can stifle your spiritual practice. Discover how chaotic moments can spark deeper connections with God. They discuss the truth behind not wanting to pray and the need for honesty in communication with the Almighty. Understand the real barriers like cynicism and self-reliance that hinder sincerity. Get practical tips on how to start small and approach prayer as genuine conversations, not guilt trips. It's all about being your true self with God.
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Lower The Bar To Begin
- Setting an unrealistically high prayer standard discourages you before you start.
- Aim small and regular rather than imitating the prayer superstars to build the habit.
Prayer Grows In The Mess
- Prayer usually grows out of mess and desperation, not ideal quiet.
- Wait for quiet and you may wait forever; use chaotic moments to start talking to God.
Hallway Knees And Honest Prayers
- Kelly describes kneeling in a hallway praying for a child who wouldn't nap while other kids passed by.
- She used that noisy, desperate moment to talk honestly to God and get help.
