Why does prayer sometimes feel like God isn’t listening? In this message, Pastor Josh addresses the heart-level doubts that keep believers from a rich prayer life.
 Based on James 5:13–20, this episode explores the two biggest obstacles to prayer today:

1️⃣ Trusting God’s character
2️⃣ Believing our identity as loved sons and daughters

You’ll hear how the enemy tries to distort our view of God, how Scripture calls us back to truth, and why Elijah’s example shows us what it means to pray with grit, persistence, and confidence.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Why the modern struggle with prayer begins with unbelieved love
• What James teaches about praying in every circumstance
• How anointing, confession, and community strengthen prayer
• Why your prayers are “powerful and effective” because of Christ
• How to pray the most powerful prayer Jesus ever prayed:
   “Not my will, but Yours be done.”

🤔 Reflection Questions:

• What currently holds you back from prayer?
• Do you believe God hears you personally — not theoretically?
• How could surrender change the way you pray this week?

🚶‍♂️ Next Steps:

• Pray with confidence rooted in God’s character
• Reach out for prayer instead of waiting for others to ask
• Let go of control by practicing Jesus’ posture of surrender