Today we're talking about intercessory or petitionary prayer, some scriptural references to this form of prayer, and the open-handed posture we can take while praying, whether or not we 'get' what we ask for. Here are some resources which I hope will help you explore this topic in a deeper way for yourself.

1. Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved), by Kate Bowler

2. Podcast: Terrible, Thanks for Asking

3. Podcast: Everything Happens

4. Praying the Scriptures for Your Life, by Jodie Berndt and Ann Voskamp 

5. Take Heart: 100 Devotions to Seeing God When Life's Not Okay (mine is essay #100!)

6. Video: What is Intercessory Prayer? by Rethink Church

7. Song: Even When It Hurts (I'll Praise You), by Hillsong

8. Song: God With Us, by All Sons & Daughters

9. From Handel's Messiah: Comfort Ye My People/Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted

10: Song: Open My Hands, by Sara Groves (video live version)

11. Help Thanks Wow, by Anne Lamott

12. Remember God, by Annie F. Downs