The Unexpected Strength That Comes From Simply Asking God
Prayer isn’t about coming to God with your act together. It’s about showing up just as you are, broken, tired, hopeful, or uncertain. God isn’t waiting for you to be perfect—He’s waiting for you to ask. The moment you ask, you unlock a strength you didn’t know you had. We often think that prayer needs to be this elaborate process. But sometimes the most powerful prayers are the ones that come from a raw, honest heart. You don’t need to know all the right words; you just need to speak what’s on your heart. God already knows it anyway. Think of prayer like an anchor in a storm. It doesn’t take away the wind or the waves, but it holds you steady. When you pray, you’re anchoring yourself in God’s peace, trusting that even when life feels out of control, He’s got you. Prayer changes things—starting with you. It shifts your focus, centers your heart, and realigns your perspective. When you pray, it’s like looking at life through a new lens, one where God’s power is bigger than ...