Prayer is supposed to be personal, but for a lot of people it feels awkward, quiet, distracting, or even disappointing. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is this so hard,” you’re not alone.
In this Sermon Plus deep dive, we unpack a freeing truth: prayer is relationship, not performance. You don’t need perfect words, long prayers, or a “spiritual voice” to talk with God. He meets you in honesty, weakness, and even silence.
We walk through four common barriers that keep people from praying:
“I don’t know how to pray.”
“I’m not good with words.”
“Prayer feels awkward and distracting.”
“I’ve prayed before and nothing changed.”
Scriptures referenced (ESV): Romans 8:26, Matthew 6:7–8, Psalm 62:8, 2 Corinthians 12:9
Simple challenge for the week: five minutes a day, same time if possible, no script, start with honesty. A starting prayer you can use:
“God, I’m here. Help me notice You.”