Become New with John Ortberg 35. How to Pray When You Feel Anxious
Oct 14, 2025
Discover how to navigate anxiety through prayer as inspired by Paul’s teachings. John emphasizes that prayer is a conversation with God rather than a formula for results. Learn about the transformative 80/20 rule shared by Joni Eareckson Tada, encouraging more focus on heart change than on circumstances. Reflect on stories of divine guidance and the importance of community support in prayer. Ultimately, true peace emerges from letting go and inviting God into our lives.
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Prayer Targets Peace More Than Outcomes
- Paul invites us to stop being anxious and to bring every worry to God through prayer and thanksgiving.
- The promised outcome is inner peace that guards heart and mind, not guaranteed change in external circumstances.
A Pastor's Steadying Phone Call
- John Ortberg remembers John Huffman's faithful encouragement and pastoral support during his darkest days.
- Huffman's calls, offers of help, and prayers exemplified ministry that steadied others in crisis.
Prayer Is A Conversation With God
- Dallas Willard frames prayer as a conversational relationship with God grounded in God's personal presence.
- Hearing God is described as varied experiences that serve as reference points for understanding divine guidance.
