Today I’m sharing some thoughts about what happens when we pray. Have you ever been discouraged in your prayer life? Ever wondered if your words just bounce off the ceiling? Maybe you’ve prayed over and over for the same thing and just don’t seem to see the answer you’ve hoped for? The enemy can discourage us into thinking that our prayers have no power. But today we are going to be reminded that God has our prayers on his mind. Let’s go to the Story House!

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