Prayers of REST

What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you had planned? Do you struggle to reorient your perspective in times of disappointment? 

Then friend, take a few minutes today and cry out to God in the midst of your disappointment. Bring it Him in prayer and fix your eyes Jesus because he is the only one who will never disappoint us. 

Even if you aren't struggling with disappointment right now, take some time to pray along with us so that when you do face seasons of failure or unmet expectations, you'll know how to pray your way through them.

I promise you that when you place your emotions in God’s hands, He will take what is hard and turn it into something good. Because that’s the way of our Good Father. 

Are you excited about this new season? Then text a few friends and start a Prayers of REST prayer group! It’s simple: just invite a few friends, commit to listening to the prayer episode each week, and then share with each other what God is revealing to you in prayer. Pray for each other, encourage each other, and maybe once a month try to meet together for a time of live prayer together. Because we learn how to pray not by reading a book about prayer or listening to a sermon about prayer, but by actually praying together.

Want to continue praying through hard emotions throughout the week even if you don't have your earbuds on hand? Then get the Handling Hard Emotions Scripture Cards!

Each of these beautiful cards features a Scripture verse and a prayer that you can memorize, meditate on, and pray through. Included with this card set, you’ll get: 

• A curated collection of 20 powerful Bible verses that address our most common hard emotions
• Instant access to 20 Scriptural prayer-starters to help you springboard your own prayers and stay focused while you pray
• A 5-Day devotional that guides you deeper into God’s way of handling hard emotions in our daily life
• Convenient-sized cards that are easy to carry around and post around your house so you’re always prepared to pray
• A versatile digital copy that can be printed multiple times for personal use, in a printer-friendly format that minimizes ink use

I hope these cards remind you to turn your face toward Jesus no matter what hard emotion you’re facing each day. Print them out, cut them apart, and post them above your kitchen sink, next to the washing machine, or on the front of your fridge.  Click here to download yours today.

Fill your mind with God’s Word, and you will grow to become aware of His loving presence with you, surrounding you, and filling you with His own Spirit. Even on the hard days.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you ever wonder if God can hear you when you're struggling with anxiety?

Listen as Val Woerner shares about her experience with anxiety and how God has led her though those hard times.

You might know Val from the company Val Marie Paper where she and her team create beautiful prayer journals that I have used myself in order to become more consistent in my prayer life! You can also find her on instagram at @valmariepaper.

Are you excited about this new season? Then text a few friends and start a Prayers of REST prayer group! It’s simple: just invite a few friends, commit to listening to the prayer episode each week, and then share with each other what God is revealing to you in prayer. Pray for each other, encourage each other, and maybe once a month try to meet together for a time of live prayer together. Because we learn how to pray not by reading a book about prayer or listening to a sermon about prayer, but by actually praying together.

Want to continue praying through hard emotions throughout the week even if you don't have your earbuds on hand? Then get the Handling Hard Emotions Scripture Cards!

Each of these beautiful cards features a Scripture verse and a prayer that you can memorize, meditate on, and pray through. Included with this card set, you’ll get: 

• A curated collection of 20 powerful Bible verses that address our most common hard emotions
• Instant access to 20 Scriptural prayer-starters to help you springboard your own prayers and stay focused while you pray
• A 5-Day devotional that guides you deeper into God’s way of handling hard emotions in our daily life
• Convenient-sized cards that are easy to carry around and post around your house so you’re always prepared to pray
• A versatile digital copy that can be printed multiple times for personal use, in a printer-friendly format that minimizes ink use

I hope these cards remind you to turn your face toward Jesus no matter what hard emotion you’re facing each day. Print them out, cut them apart, and post them above your kitchen sink, next to the washing machine, or on the front of your fridge.  Click here to download yours today.

Fill your mind with God’s Word, and you will grow to become aware of His loving presence with you, surrounding you, and filling you with His own Spirit. Even on the hard days.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Are you Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? On the brink of a breakdown?

Then you’re invited to bring it all to Jesus today, as we pray through our anxiety.

And even if you aren't struggling with anxiety right now, take some time to pray along with us so that when you do face overwhelming circumstances and feelings of stress, you'll know how to pray your way through them.

I promise you that when you place your emotions in God’s hands, He will take what is hard and turn it into something good. Because that’s the way of our Good Father. 

Are you excited about this new season? Then text a few friends and start a Prayers of REST prayer group! It’s simple: just invite a few friends, commit to listening to the prayer episode each week, and then share with each other what God is revealing to you in prayer. Pray for each other, encourage each other, and maybe once a month try to meet together for a time of live prayer together. Because we learn how to pray not by reading a book about prayer or listening to a sermon about prayer, but by actually praying together.

Want to continue praying through hard emotions throughout the week even if you don't have your earbuds on hand? Then get the Handling Hard Emotions Scripture Cards!

Each of these beautiful cards features a Scripture verse and a prayer that you can memorize, meditate on, and pray through. Included with this card set, you’ll get: 

• A curated collection of 20 powerful Bible verses that address our most common hard emotions
• Instant access to 20 Scriptural prayer-starters to help you springboard your own prayers and stay focused while you pray
• A 5-Day devotional that guides you deeper into God’s way of handling hard emotions in our daily life
• Convenient-sized cards that are easy to carry around and post around your house so you’re always prepared to pray
• A versatile digital copy that can be printed multiple times for personal use, in a printer-friendly format that minimizes ink use

I hope these cards remind you to turn your face toward Jesus no matter what hard emotion you’re facing each day. Print them out, cut them apart, and post them above your kitchen sink, next to the washing machine, or on the front of your fridge.  Click here to download yours today.

Fill your mind with God’s Word, and you will grow to become aware of His loving presence with you, surrounding you, and filling you with His own Spirit. Even on the hard days.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Have you ever experienced an emotion that you felt you couldn't share with God or any one else around you? Then Season 5 on the Prayers of REST Podcast is for you!

To kick off our season of Praying through Hard Emotions, we’re switching seats and I’m actually being interviewed by my friend Jannelle Nevels! Jannelle is the co-host of the Brian and Jannelle morning show on WCRF Moody Radio Cleveland, and she invited me to share with our listeners why we chose to focus on hard emotions this fall season on the podcast. I also share some hard news that caused me to practice what I’m preaching, and take my own hard emotions to God in prayer.

Are you excited about this new season? Then text a few friends and start a Prayers of REST prayer group! It’s simple: just invite a few friends, commit to listening to the prayer episode each week, and then share with each other what God is revealing to you in prayer. Pray for each other, encourage each other, and maybe once a month try to meet together for a time of live prayer together. Because we learn how to pray not by reading a book about prayer or listening to a sermon about prayer, but by actually praying together.

Want to continue praying through hard emotions throughout the week even if you don't have your earbuds on hand? Then get the Handling Hard Emotions Scripture Cards!

Each of these beautiful cards features a Scripture verse and a prayer that you can memorize, meditate on, and pray through. Included with this card set, you’ll get: 

• A curated collection of 20 powerful Bible verses that address our most common hard emotions
• Instant access to 20 Scriptural prayer-starters to help you springboard your own prayers and stay focused while you pray
• A 5-Day devotional that guides you deeper into God’s way of handling hard emotions in our daily life
• Convenient-sized cards that are easy to carry around and post around your house so you’re always prepared to pray
• A versatile digital copy that can be printed multiple times for personal use, in a printer-friendly format that minimizes ink use

I hope these cards remind you to turn your face toward Jesus no matter what hard emotion you’re facing each day. Print them out, cut them apart, and post them above your kitchen sink, next to the washing machine, or on the front of your fridge.  Click here to download yours today.

Fill your mind with God’s Word, and you will grow to become aware of His loving presence with you, surrounding you, and filling you with His own Spirit. Even on the hard days.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence. 

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There's a myth that good Christians shouldn't struggle with hard emotions, that we should always be joyful and at peace. But the truth is that we live in a broken world where bad things happen to good people. We all struggle with hard emotions.

That’s exactly why this season on the Prayers of REST podcast we’re Praying Through Hard Emotions.

So often we’re embarrassed to admit that we struggle with anger, anxiety, or depression, but when we bring these emotions to God, when we’re honest with Him about the hard things we're facing, that's when He starts working.

When was the last time YOU talked with God about the hard emotions you're experiencing? If you’re dealing with guilt, anger, envy, loneliness, or any of dozens of hard emotions, then join us on October 11 as we:

• Recite God's Goodness
• Express Our Neediness
• Seek His Stillness, and
• Trust His Faithfulness 

I promise you that when you place these emotions in God’s hands, He will take what is hard and turn it into something good. That’s the way of our Good Father.

Want to continue praying through hard emotions throughout the week even if you don't have your earbuds on hand? Then get the Handling Hard Emotions Scripture Cards!

Each of these beautiful cards features a Scripture verse and a prayer that you can memorize, meditate on, and pray through. Included with this card set, you’ll get: 

• A curated collection of 20 powerful Bible verses that address our most common hard emotions
• Instant access to 20 Scriptural prayer-starters to help you springboard your own prayers and stay focused while you pray
• A 5-Day devotional that guides you deeper into God’s way of handling hard emotions in our daily life
• Convenient-sized cards that are easy to carry around and post around your house so you’re always prepared to pray
• A versatile digital copy that can be printed multiple times for personal use, in a printer-friendly format that minimizes ink use

I hope these cards remind you to turn your face toward Jesus no matter what hard emotion you’re facing each day. Print them out, cut them apart, and post them above your kitchen sink, next to the washing machine, or on the front of your fridge.  Click here to download yours today.

Fill your mind with God’s Word, and you will grow to become aware of His loving presence with you, surrounding you, and filling you with His own Spirit. Even on the hard days.

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Can something as simple as praying in the car change your life? Listen to this 10-minute episode to hear the story of a multi-generational story of the power of prayer. Today’s episode is especially close to my heart as I share the multi-generational story of prayer that starts with my great-grandmother all the way through to my children.

This episode is the last in our mini-series Refresh Your Prayer Life. If you missed any of the previous episodes on using your nose in worship, praying through the news, and more, you can go back and catch up on those creative prayer ideas while we take a little break. Our next season of the Prayers of REST podcast starts October 4.

If you’d like to support this podcast and join us for live prayer calls every month, join us in our Prayer Partner Community at prayersofrest.com/patreon.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message

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Have you ever gone on a school prayer walk? Would you like to pray for the children in your life more but don't know where to start? This episode in our Refresh Your Prayer Life series is for you! 

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love to hear from you! You can leave a review on iTunes, tag me @asheritah on Instagram, or leave me a voice message at prayersofrest.com. Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message

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Are you still wondering how to pray for what you see on the news? How can you discern what God's will is when the situation seems tangled? What's "the right thing" to ask for?

In today's episode of Prayers of REST, we're resuming our series Refresh Your Prayer Life, and I'm sharing how to pray through the hard news stories coming up each day.

If you'd like a visual reminder of the REST prayer acronym, you can download a free bookmark here. 

Also, I mentioned these two resources that help me pray the news: 

• Mission Network News' PrayerCast
• The PourOver

And lastly, a favor to ask you: if this podcast has been a blessing to you, would you text it to 3 of your friends? Or maybe your women’s ministry leader or pastor. Just tell them one thing you love about it, and encourage them to listen to your favorite episode. Thanks for your help spreading the word!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message

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Wish you could pray for those suffering in Afghanistan but don’t know what to say?

Join me for a ten-minute guided prayer based on Hebrews 13:3: “Continue to remember those in prison as of you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.”

As always, we use the acronym REST to guide us as we pray God’s Word…

• Reciting God’s Goodness
• Expressing Our Neediness
• Seeking His Stillness, and
• Trusting God’s Faithfulness

Share, save, and keep praying. Find more prayer guidance at prayersofrest.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message

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Have you ever thought of using your nose in prayer? When God gave Moses instructions for building the tabernacle, He included a custom blend of spices to be diffused in God’s courts every day. Just think: every time worshipers came to pray, they smelled this distinct fragrance that would always make them think of God. 

Recent scientific research reveals that our sense of smell is closely linked with memory! Just like whipping up a batch of grandma’s cookies brings her face to mind, so connecting a specific smell with our prayer time will also remind us of God’s faithfulness. 

So try lighting a scented candle or diffusing an essential oil while your pray. You might just be surprised how you come to treasure the smell of God’s presence in your life.

Thanks for listening! If you try this creative prayer idea, I’d love to hear about it! You can leave a review on iTunes, tag me @asheritah on Instagram, or leave me a voice message at prayersofrest.com. Until we meet again, may you rest in God’s loving presence.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message

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