Why Faith Doesn't Need Certainty | John Ortberg

[@Julie-gv9xe]

I always struggle with prayer. Never sure what to say, how to ask. The best prayer I ever prayed was at a time when I was beyond desperate. My husband was ill with Huntington's Disease and could not work. I was trying to cope, pay bills, and take care of him. I was working all the time not really getting anywhere. One day I just stopped. I told God that I gave up. I was not very nice when I told him I couldn't do it anymore. I needed him to figure it out and help me. The most wonderful peace came over me. We made it through the next 10 years. Until my husband passed with me at his side.

[@BecomeNew]

Julie thank you for sharing your heartfelt story about prayer......God is okay with you being mad or frustrated with him.... David who was a man after God's own heart cried out often. The words aren't as important to God as much as our heart posture. The beautiful thing about God is he meets us right where we are .... which his peace did for you. Prayer can be just having a conversation with God. Your story is powerful and may help others in our Become New Community Be Blessed Bucky

[@teresastanichcatlin9987]

Absolutely, 100%!

[@teresastanichcatlin9987]

Thank you, Julie, for posting this. I can relate to many parts of your story. I'm so relieved to hear that I am not the only one who struggles with prayer in the same way that you do! Thank you for coming out with your wonderful story of you bearing it all and finding the peace of God. He really does meet us right where we are! To God the glory!❤❤

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

I love hearing the distinction between doubt and unbelief.

[@BecomeNew]

Glad the doubt and unbelief distinction was helpful - thanks for the feedback - thank you for sharing Bucky

[@stephaniewesley1]

“Our inadequacy tethers us to God much more than our adequacy ever could.” That will sit with me for a long time to come!

[@BecomeNew]

Such a wonderful reminder Stephanie to be centered with our mighty God - Bucky

[@RichardRood]

Thank you so much, John. I think it was Donald Bloesch who said that “prayer is born of desperation.” It is so true. Thank you for reminding us so forcefully today. God bless you. Praying for you.

[@BecomeNew]

You are very welcome -we appreciate your thoughts and prayers. So grateful you are with us Richard. Keep coming back...... Bucky

[@GingerCox-jn8bj]

This series has so many things bubbling up inside me. So dense with thoughts and ideas and possibilities that a rewatch is needed. Thank you, John and Team. Such valuable time spent with BN.

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you Ginger we appreciate your words of encouragement but more importantly how John's teaching is an aid to live the life that God has designed for each of us! Keep Coming Back Bucky

[@mxrc179]

I recently found this Become New channel. Each session is self-contained blessing that I take with me in my day. It improves my life. I never knew a podcast could do so much good in the name of Christ as this one. Thank you, John and team, and thank you, Lord, for bringing me here.

[@BecomeNew]

We are grateful you found us mxrc179 - thank you for you kind words. Keep coming back - see you tomorrow Bucky

[@BevAnderson-z8x]

So good, John!

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you Bev - we appreciate you listening - keep coming back Bucky

[@beanfeld]

Very appropriate for these days and all times. I thank God for the gift of desperation and powerlessness. ❤

[@BecomeNew]

Amen Beanfeld - we have so much to be thankful for God's generous gift of powerlessness So true Bucky

[@agag4866]

Keep coming back everyone! It works if you work it!

[@BecomeNew]

Amen agag4866!!! It works......IF....you work it. Powerful stuff Bucky

[@vinoo1946]

Hi John and the Team members,.. Greetings from Cloudy and dull North West UK.... Another faith strengthening sermon that is so profound , it makes me sing that hymn.." I surrender all"..... Our Methodist Hymnal had some great hymns...They resonate with me even now... Thank you and kind regards,...Amen... Arnold Vinoo... 🙂🙏✍💅

[@BecomeNew]

Hello Arnold from the cloudy land from across the pond - praying God will share his sunshine with you soon. "I surrender all " is one of my favorite hymn and I can see how we can lean in to the peace of God through the words of that beautiful hymn Thanks for sharing Bucky

[@johnnysantiago2691]

Amen thank you John. Complete Surrender. 🙏🏾🥰☝🏽😇

[@BecomeNew]

Johnny may we live a life of humility and complete surrender to the God we serve. Thank you for sharing Amen! Bucky

[@kellypatton1261]

Thank you John, that really it home like most mornings.

[@BecomeNew]

Thanks for listening Kelly - we are so glad you are with us and finding John's teaching impactful Keep coming back Bucky

[@stephenalevesque2361]

Amen brother John! The very fact that we hate our sin even while sinning and knowing our sin does not put a smile on our Father's face, and we crave that "spiritual atta-boy pat on the back" our Father gives when we do right is all a good sign (to me) that we are in a real relationship. Even Feeling that we want more intimacy while failing at the level we already have is a good sign

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you Stephen for sharing your thoughts and heart with our Become New Community Be Blessed Bucky

[@KathyHickey-mv3tr]

I’m helpless but not hopeless!🎉

[@BecomeNew]

Indeed Kathy - what a beautiful reminder - helpless not hopeless - thank you for sharing Bucky

[@jlheidbreder]

WOW, again.🙏🏻🕊⚘️

[@MattLear-z7v]

Dallas defined power as the ability to effect change. Admitting we are powerless means that we are unable to produce the change that we need, and points us to our need for help from a Higher Power. We should not equate being powerless with being helpless (unable to be helped). The only people who are helpless are those who cannot admit they are powerless.

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you Matt for sharing how powerless and helpless is different we appreciate your thoughts - keep coming back Bucky

[@be_joyful_with_verses]

Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@anniekirkby5340]

I like AA’s word “powerless” better than O Hallesby’s “helpless.” Because, while we don’t have power, we do have help, from God.

[@BecomeNew]

Good observation Annie between powerless and helpless - thank you for sharing Bucky

[@cclarke10able]

Hi John, I absolutely love watching your videos here in Northern Ireland! I am looking forward to reading your new book! I have all your books (Soul keeping my favourite) You are my favourite author by an absolute mile😀

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you Clarke for your kindness and heartfelt words of encouragement! The "Step" book release is just around the corner - February 4th - we hope you enjoy it Bucky

[@lvshope]

LOVE Came, came to, came to believe. Prayer & helplessness intertwined.

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you lvshope for sharing -- we are grateful for your thoughts Bucky

[@RoseExieDavis]

Thank you! I LOVE step 2 is also a call to deepen our prayer connection with GOD🙌🏻 🫶🏼 🙏🏼

[@BecomeNew]

Yes!! Step 2 is a deeper connection with God as we continue our step journey together Bucky

[@tracykamemoto4602]

Thank you! ❤

[@BecomeNew]

You're welcome 😊 Tracy - so glad you are with us Bucky

[@WatchtowerHunter]

John, loved how you snuck in the Scandinavian reference. Well done sir. 😊

[@BecomeNew]

Thanks for noticing Bucky

[@peggysevre7211]

Keep coming back!

[@BecomeNew]

Indeed Peggy - "Keep coming back - because it works - if you work it!" Thank you for being with us Bucky

[@tammymyers6247]

I love the dictionary definition of helplessness. unable to help oneself;(not that we can’t be helped but that WE can’t do it by our own power or might) weak or dependent: a helpless invalid. deprived of strength or power; powerless. I am helpless to help myself. I have tried everything. I cannot change the addiction of my loved one or the unbelief of my children, or even my responses or way of coping by my own power. I am powerless. I require a savior who knows me, sees me, loves me. I believe with all my heart only he can restore me to the sanity of trust, faith, and joy in him.

[@BecomeNew]

Tammy thank you for the testimony of your heart - we are grateful that so many of your Become New Community - can relate and come along side of you and believe - on HE can restore We can't He can and We think we will let him Have a Blessed day Bucky

[@aboveall9330]

Hey, its was wonderful listening to this and actually being able to relate much of it. Please can you me the details of the book on prayer by Hallesby?

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you for being with us - the book John referenced is "Prayer" by O. Hallesby and can be found on Amazon or wherever books are sold Hope this helps Bucky