Messages by Desiring God How to Pray When Trouble Comes
Sep 20, 2025
Marshall Segal, a pastoral teacher and writer at Desiring God, delves into the power of prayer during tough times, drawing insights from Psalm 86. He emphasizes the importance of praying for specific needs and glorifying God's name. Segal challenges listeners to seek spiritual growth through suffering, encouraging prayers that refine our hearts and bring real joy amidst trials. His candid reflections remind us that even in the valleys, we can find hope and purpose rooted in faith.
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Psalms As Prayer Guide
- The Psalms model the emotional and prayer life of mature faith across mountains and valleys.
- Psalm 86 teaches how mature Christians pray when trouble comes, not with childish prayers.
Pray Specifically For Needs
- Pray for your immediate, specific needs and bring real details to God.
- Philippians 4:6 instructs us to make every request known to God in prayer and supplication.
Pray For God's Glory
- Ask God to glorify his name through answering your need, not merely to help you.
- Viewing needs through God’s glory widens hope and grounds expectation for his action.
