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Why is prayer so hard—even for committed Christians?

In Episode 27 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Terry L. Peer take an honest, pastoral look at why prayer is often one of the greatest struggles in the Christian life. Rather than offering another formula or checklist, this episode focuses on something deeper—learning to pray at all.

Together, they discuss:

Why prayer is a pure act of faith

How distractions, busyness, and lack of discipline derail prayer

Why unanswered or unexpected answers discourage believers

The battle between the flesh and the spirit

What Jesus meant when the disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray”

How prayer connects directly to our assurance in Christ

This episode also features a Lester’s Feet Foundation story highlighting a 16-year-old battling advanced kidney disease, and a powerful encouragement to pause and truly pray—not just say we will.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged, distracted, or inadequate in your prayer life, this episode is for you. You are not alone—and God is still listening.

“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer.”— Psalm 34:15 / 1 Peter 3:12

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This episode highlights a real family facing extraordinary medical hardship. Through the generosity of donors, Lester’s Feet Foundation was able to assist a single mother caring for her 16-year-old son undergoing advanced kidney disease treatment—allowing her to focus on her children without the burden of immediate housing expenses.

Thank you to everyone who supports this mission.

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