Prayer: The Discipline We All Suck At

Ask any healthy couple and they’ll tell you that communication is key for a strong relationship. The same goes for your relationship with God, which is why prayer is essential. In this episode, we’re chatting about the enemy of prayer, why prayer feels inconvenient, and how we can suck less at it.
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[@sarahlawrence599]

i've found that journaling my prayers is the best way for me. i tend to struggle with getting distracted so when i would just pray in my head or pray out loud to myself, my thoughts would wander and I'd no longer be praying. I journal my prayers for the same reason I journal when I'm listening to a sermon; if i don't, i struggle to focus. the beauty of journaling my prayers is that I also get to look back on past prayers and say "oh look how God answered that prayer."

[@MrzWill]

I've found that this works best for me as well for all the reasons you gave. I find I can get everything out this way too. The next problem is just waiting after the writing to hear Him speak. I get distracted in the moments. Help us Jesus!

[@N-LeeSonSay]

Same here the struggle is real. I am also so glad that the Holy Spirit is able to decipher my groaning and Jesus intercedes on my behalf.

[@LionessNae]

I’m going to try this method

[@zipporah8830]

I journal my prayers as well.

[@FaithfulTransformation]

I journal as well. I prefer journaling when praying. I will speak as well but my prefer choice is to journal

[@brandi_w]

On prayer: "If you love someone you will find time"- Preston Perry

[@Whoo_Boy]

You don't find time to pray, you make time because of what prayer with God is and what it means.

[@mrsveelee1426]

This just hits DIFFERENT when we're talking about God! 🙌🏿

[@gracesingano5005]

Heavy on when you love someone you find a way to communicate...think cuz we take God to be invisible we forget this principle

[@Chloeeezyyy]

Should really be “make” time tbh. But yes to this quote

[@lushie4ever1]

“Praying for people is a way to cultivate love for people”

[@tiffdw]

I recently watched a video about a young woman who used to be in a satanic worship group and she was used to attack Christians. She said she would be in the spirit and seeking out Christians to attack but some would have a dome over them that could not be penetrated because they were praying! She said they realized they could not attack while we pray! She has since given her life to Christ and she said that is the most reassuring part of this walk, to know without a doubt that she is protected in prayer! Wow, right?!

[@Stephen.Isaiah.t]

“The answers are found at God’s feet, not your doing” goodness🔥

[@dabike_]

When Jackie said one of the enemies of prayer is that we don't know how to be still, I felt that in my soul cause that's exactly what I'm struggling. God bless you both fr, tell are a blessing to me

[@mizzcl8233]

Felt the same way giving myself a break from socials and everything I wanna go on it imma pray and spend time wit God so I can have so stillness in my life

[@chrisegyin9564]

My struggle is concentrating when praying like praying and a lot of thoughts come to min 😢.. it hurts me soo much

[@dabike_]

@@chrisegyin9564 I use to struggle with that a lot as well but one thing that I've learnt overtime and helped is to mean what I say, to be sincere and intentional about the words I say, to talk to God like I would pour out my heart to a friend. It engages your mind. You can try it. Good luck

[@Followcanaryyellow]

Jackie is the most serious funniest goofiest smartest combination of a human being and I love it !! All glory to God for our sister 🙌🏽😂💛

[@lilalossi]

Lmao foreal she’s like “you was gossiping with God” that’s me !! 😂😂

[@adr1965]

The intros, theeeeseee introsss are everything!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tinicoleofficial]

They too funny!🤣

[@mdcoffey7]

Everything!!!

[@Officiallyandrea1]

#FACTS😂

[@MissTiff1026]

lol 😂

[@estherbaffour2993]

When Jackie said “I just wanna go to sleep, it’s 5am” 😂😂😂so relatable

[@JessM20_]

Yup😂😂😂

[@kendramitchell1952]

"Writer's block is a thing, but sometimes it is the Lord humbling you..." Amen!

[@kaneya1]

You guys are so wise! 🙌 I'm 50 and I've been walking with God for 28 years and I don't remember being this wise in my 30's. 😀 May God continue to bless your family with prosperity, provision, protection and wisdom in His Name! 🙏😍

[@Journey2sanctification]

Amen, God is so faithful!

[@timbawangu3038]

Amen. They are blessed.

[@katrinamiles9675]

The mentorship and community I believe has been a strong factor but each of them were and remain hungry for the things of God. They are a great example to imitate in this way.

[@adelejacobs4033]

So true

[@evangelawilliams3851]

I so Agree with you I'm 52 and I grew up in church but I was so Broken I couldn't hear God. I've been healed and set free. The Perry's are Wonderful and I'm so Encouraged to have found these young people.

[@nursingu6164]

On prayer: It is so under rated and yet we have the power to initiate a time/place where divinity meets humanity. What!!!??? This is absolutely amazing and yet the flesh and the enemy of our soul will fight.

[@justapseudonym7]

When you said that's how Muslims pray I just broke down because I was raised Muslim, and I brought over so much of that baggage to my walk with Christ. And a part of me knows that He already knows and loves me, but I also struggle so much with getting wrapped up in the salvation through works and being legalistic

[@fortheladies771]

@AllThat I’m curious. If you’re Muslim, why are you under a Christian video lol? It’s a genuine question

[@jesusislord9707]

@AllThat Can't answer for the poster above but the Quran does call Muslim to hate and kill Christians. Satan is keeping you from the truth, salvation through Jesus Christ. allah doesn't exist which is why you've never heard from him, neither has any muslim. But Jesus Christ is alive and speaks to his saints everyday, ask the one true God to reveal himself to you. There is no salvation in Islam, please seek the truth. Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the grave. He paid the penalty for your sins. God requires perfection to enter heaven, all of us has failed which is why Jesus lived the perfect life we couldn't. Don't die in your sins, turn to Jesus Christ. Surah 3:151: "We shall cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve (all non-Muslims) Surah 2:191: "And kill them (non-Muslims) wherever you find them … kill them. Such is the recompense of the disbelievers (non-Muslims)." Surah 9:5: "Then kill the disbelievers (non-Muslims) wherever you find them, capture them and besiege them, and lie in wait for them in each and every ambush

[@justapseudonym7]

@AllThat it's okay that you're here. I'm happy that you're curious and even open to watching content from another faith! I will tell you part of the baggage that I brought. As you know there are five pillars in Islam, which are required for Muslims to follow in order to please Allah. I'm not sure what you meant when you said you know Muslims who pray differently because my family was very strict. Also the Quran doesn't give room to do whatever you want, you must live as Muhammed did in order to hopefully enter jannah. That meant I constantly sought perfection and there was never room for mistakes. Allah could change his mind even at any moment if my good deeds did not outweigh my bad deeds when i died. So i was in constant fear of where I would go when i died. In Christ, I know I'm not enough and that's okay! But because of Islam I still sometimes feel the pressure to prove myself to God.

[@fortheladies771]

@AllThat Well, I asked that, because it makes no sense to be under a Christian video and then respond to a Christian’s comment speaking to her about your beliefs because she expressed that she wasn’t edified being a Muslim. There’s nothing wrong with you watching the video. Your response just came off dismissive and as though you’re trying to get her to believe that she may not be on the correct path, which she is. Jesus is the only way to salvation.

[@mramirez5239]

Christians raised in legalism actually struggle with the same. I know I do. I hope this podcast spoke to your heart. You are dear to the Lord and you are His child. Come to Him as one. He will always see you as His little girl, yet with a blossoming life in His Son on the inside.

[@Lelo_diokana]

When Jackie says part of the problem is that we don't know how to sit still, and we know how to l keep ourselves entertained... Like how I'm watching this episode during my prayer time. I know it's time for me to pray, but I rather watch a podcast on prayer... Stillness is really a problem we have

[@cicigetthat07]

Same!!

[@beloncekamz2821]

This spoke to my soul😭🙏🏾. Jackie: "When you pray good for people that have done you wrong, it forces your heart to move in a different way"🔥 Love and blessings to the Perry's ❤️

[@FireBride]

Good morning, I want to share something that I learned today in my prayer time the Holy Spirit. He said make sure you are pr(a)ying and not pr(e)ying. Praying always will get our hearts to become one with Christ. A religious spirit is always preying is to satisfy flesh to say "I prayed about it" but there is no real exchange. Sometimes we prey out of fear or anxiety. And our heart is cold and hard as stone. We even sometimes have an attitude when we approach His throne of Grace. But we should not leave His presence that way. The preying doesn't bring clarity, peace or truth. In preying, it is very grieving to the Holy spirit. He showed me that praying for others or ourselves is about going to God to get his heart on the matter. It is for us to die to ourselves and thus allowing Christ to live. But preying is fruitless you end up leaving your prayer time more frustrated and you don't allow Christ's heart purposes to connect to your heart. This is preying, it causes your heart to be dead to the will of God. The goal in prayer should always be to find God's heart, this will always produces life!! Amen be blessed in Christ Jesus.. Abba up!✨🎚 I Thank God for sharing this!! Repentance of legalism and a religious spirit!! And trusting God to keep my prayers authentic and submit to His way. Hallelujah!!

[@marianmomoh9890]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@bafananjabulo]

How do I find God's heart?

[@prettygirlat21]

This was beautiful. I have to share❤

[@gabrielleo.brenyah9324]

@@bafananjabulo I think getting know God like a person. Getting to know his character, likes, dislikes being obedient and loving him. Giving Him your whole heart so you may know His. The desire to know Gods heart in itself is a good start and telling him you want to know his heart. David would be a good person to study since he was described as a man after "Gods own heart". I had a sermon loosely on this topic once I'll write a quick summary of my notes in hopes it might help. May God see your desire to know his heart and allow you to Know his and Seek after and may you be patient in knowing Him and attentive to who He is.

[@e.jackson1308]

@@bafananjabuloseek first the kingdom of God AND his righteous. Look up some teaching on seeking God from Dr. Myles Monroe

[@lovelynnj]

These podcasts episode needs to be longer. 1-hour with The Perry’s please! 👏🏿🙌🏿

[@LEX-ut5jw]

I tell you!!!!

[@annapatricia292]

That would be revelation overload, my friend.

[@maryanne5367]

Nigerians REALLLY pray like that a lot 😅 it’s the culture we’re raised in. And then God opens our eyes to see more and have a deeper understanding

[@justapseudonym7]

I thought I needed the prayer closet too lol and it was so awkward and I felt like I was a different person when I did that. But when I would write in my journal, letters to God, it felt so natural and I could go back and read and remember things in our relationship and the things he's done for me

[@BrideOfGod]

Totally with you on that!

[@keora-segone]

this just shows how relationship with God is important because you get to know what really works for YOUR work with Christ

[@antoinettehereford8180]

It is so important to find the time. It has been helpful to me to start my morning with devotion and prayer. I am usually up around 5:30 am, and as much as I love that snooze button, waking up and starting the day with the Lord really starts my day well. Even if the day ends up hectic, staying connected with God helps me through. He is so faithful. Prayer is such a gift.

[@aprilwhite1794]

Beautiful!

[@MelissaEmmTV]

“When you love someone you find time” This is good

[@skumaga]

Sorry when you’re from Africa the Warefare is different! We really gotta pray 😢 - Back to sender prayers - May every witch carry their evil loads - May the judgement of God fall upon their heads 😂 this is prayer o the battlefield.

[@div.1.123]

Say na back to sender 💔😂😂

[@lotusflowerfairy_]

This is so true, that back to sender prayer is always on the lips of my prayers with my family. Cause the many witches wey dey this country, you have to fight with the fire of the holy Spirit.

[@propheticsymbol]

I totally agree! That's why I invite the Holy Spirit in even tho it's already there but to take over. Prayer is literally a honest conversation!

[@everyonehasanopinion00000]

"he", not "it"

[@terngupeace9929]

I'm currently in a season where God is calling my attention to prayer. This episode has really address my challenges and other issues that come up when it comes to my prayer life.

[@bcthbt]

I love prayer Every day I call it Jesus and daughter time Be Blessed the Perry's

[@vickyveasey5875]

PLEASE READ PLEASE READ! This Podcast caused me to pray for an individual differently.TO NOT focus on what they were doing to me BUT for their heart and hurt that they may have been experiencing. Mr. Perry thank you for sharing your testimony of how you USTED to see people it helped me so much! My testimony is that we had a contractor that wouldn't pay us for work that we completed on one of his projects. Well I changed how I was praying about the matter and he paid the same day! Praise God and again thank you

[@yvettemcgirt8676]

Jackie said, “if I don’t pray good for you, I’m gonna start acting bad toward you.” Whew!! That hit me!!!

[@joannapilgrim]

Hello from Barbados 🇧🇧 I've said it before, but I really really enjoy seeing y'all laughing together. Thanks

[@nathanmcalpine2209]

Loved the point about praying but not reading the Bible. I remember I was frustrated with God for “not responding” to my plea for him to speak to me / guidance. And after a church fast instead of an answer he hit me with “how do you expect me to talk to you and you don’t even know what I sound like? I’ve already spoken through the Word” That really challenged me and convicted me to get in my Bible. It’s been so beautiful to watch the intimacy bloom from there

[@parkerd4421]

One of the most helpful things I’ve done is prayer journaling. It is something that is an easy habit to start and you can look back at your past prayers and see how much God has provided and changed you and how much you’ve grown in your faith. But just in the past few weeks/days I’ve started writing down the time that I start a prayer in my journal and what I’ve realized is that because I’ve grown this habit and I truly enjoy getting to sit down and write it all out and in a way externally process my thoughts so I don’t get lost in my prayer, I have learned to slow down. I’m not timing my prayers or anything but I now have a habit of writing prayers to God and I enjoy it so much that I will sacrifice time and other activities to get to do it. I guess I used to think that the best way to pray or sacrifice my time would be in a way that was contrary to my enjoyment, but I think that there are ways that we can enjoy spending time with God.

[@wayNAY87]

The point about prayer not feeling “productive” like the reading the Bible - can totally relate to that. Thank God I am seeing fruit from conviction surrounding that wrongful thinking. Prayer is incredibly productive.

[@tebatsomajane5430]

Can relate with feeling like reading the word is better than praying because it feels like you are doing something. This is so good

[@jenn6763]

‘Praying for people is a way of cultivating Love for people, especially our enemies because Jesus told us to pray for our enemies.’ ~Jackie Hill Perry. That’s so good!❤

[@Slacker_Elizabeth7702]

“He is transcendent yet personal” HALLELUJAH!! I already commented but this is TOO TRUE had to jump in again 🤚🏽!

[@winniegood6134]

“I feel like Nigerians be praying like that” so true🤣😩

[@temidayooluwagbemiga1412]

😂😂

[@euniceeno3834]

I was so waiting for this comment😅😂 I'm like.scrollinhg through looking for these comments cause I can't be the only Nigerian to have heard that😂😂😂❤❤

[@winniegood6134]

@@euniceeno3834 😂🤣🤣🤍🤍 it’s giving Mountain of fire😅😂

[@ifeoluwaosuntokun4188]

Our people can PRAY down fire!

[@div.1.123]

No caps 😂🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@rlyn1175]

So relieving to hear I'm not the only one who prays in the shower!

[@oshunyarl]

10 mins in and so many jewels of wisdom being shared. The Spirit is always moving and ocnnecting us. I've been working on being more fluid with my prayer time with the Lord. Giving him my undivided attention. I'm already blessed by this, Thank Yall!

[@Ice-c-o8q]

I think people make prayer to much of a thing. Prayer is just communicating with God. It doesn't have to be done in a particular place or time or posture. It's taking to God and listening for his voice. Sometimes I don't initiate prayer. He just starts telling me things or giving me instructions or choices when I'm in the process of making a decision. God is my best friend and closest companion. He's more real, reliable, and trustworthy than anyone I've ever known. And he's with me 24/7. So, I'm in almost constant communication with God. For me prayer is like breathing. I'm lost without his counsel. There are times when I'm waiting for his direction because I don't know what decision to make. And I can feel him listening to me. Watching me to see which choice I'm going to make. Things that have nothing to do with sin. Just choices. Should I accept a ride from a stranger? Should I let a stranger call an Uber for me? Should I accept money from a stranger? No strings attached and they were all women and I'm a woman and I never saw them again. He's always here with me. I'm always talking to him about everything even minutia. And he loves it. And so do I. Just the way he shows up sometimes makes me smile. 😁

[@jaybluesketches9859]

It's definitely a challenge to wait and be still, having confidence in God's provisions . But I agree, the more I understand his attributes and read the word, the more it's easier to pray and trust him in whatever season. Great encouragement! "Help my unbelief"

[@makiebahatton2628]

Minister Jackie, it's almost creepy how much we have in common even down to some demeanor, mannerisms, vernacular, and testimony. I have to look up many times when I'm listening to make sure it's not me talking 😆. The covenant, partnership, best friendship, collaboration, ministry, transparency, supplication, and Faith Walk between you and your husband Minister Preston is so encouraging, powerful, magnetic, edifying, and PHENOMENAL in The Lord! Minister Preston has a kindness and gentleness in his delivery of GOD'S WORD that oozes into your united effectiveness for CHRIST! Thank you both for laboring in The Lord to see all mankind saved and delivered into The Kingdom of Our Lord Jesus Christ! ❤

[@lisameeks26]

Awesome that both of the perry’s were saved living with their or under the leadership of their aunts🙌🏽

[@kathleenbrathwaite8867]

I so appreciate this channel, I love real people that understand its not a flip of the switch awakening but a constant hill and ditch journey. I've been trying with this relationship with God. Some days I feel like I am so far left, but I want that relationship. I literally journalled last night, I don't want to be performative when it comes to singing and worshipping God, I want to believe every word I sing, every word I Pray. God continue to walk with me, cover me, show me your glory

[@89cargo]

Thank you so much for this episode. I have fallen away from spending time with God, praying and reading the Word. All that was said in this podcast is things I know but it came to me in a new and fresh way. I want to rekindle that relationship with God again and start TALKING to God, because at the end of the day that is what prayer is. As a newly married man there are many pressures but they have been even heavier because I have not been bringing them to God in prayer. I realize life is so much harder when I don't pray, but consistency has been my downfall. But I am starting afresh because I want that intimate relationship with God again because I know how that feels. God Bless you guys ❤️🙌🏽

[@eyegettit3535]

Super Proud of You! It's so good to hear a man being vulnerable and host as it pertains to his relationship with God. It's been a month how's it going for you so far??

[@dejaalwayztrue]

“Gossiping with God” such a word let me work on it

[@TruthWillprevail13]

I love you Jesus! Without you I would never know the fulness of God’s love. My soul is troubled but I know you will continue to lift me up. Jesus you are my strength whenever I am weak. As a single mother I’m overwhelmed at times because both of my children are autistic. I’m desperately struggling trying to support them and myself because like so many others. I lost my job as a social worker at Forsyth hospital because I declined the vaccine. I declined because of my pre existing health condition lupus and heart disease. I was denied my medical/religious exemption. I wish I could go back to the hospital but the mandate is still in place for hospitals that participate in Medicare and Medicaid. I’m waitressing and I’m so thankful to be working again, but I’m not making nearly enough to make ends meet. But God continues to help me. Jesus is my only salvation. I get harassed and called names for simply asking for prayers, but prayers are all we need to get by, and when you’re a real christian people will always crucify you. Thankfully, God gives me strength to keep going. I have faith God will provide. He HAS THIS FAR. Please pray for me and my children.

[@blessings28]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@streetsofgold4310]

I'm praying for you and your children. 🙏

[@katrinasteinmetz6629]

I am praying for you, your children, & all these circumstances…

[@katrinasteinmetz6629]

I feel the beauty of your heart and spirit. Thank you.

[@debz3877]

Wowwwww this such a timely word for me. I have been "struggling" to pray for myself recently (but can easily pray for others and with others). The struggle is in some of things you discussed including "busyness" masked as idolatry, distractions and unable to just be still. But admittedly the struggle is in this false belief that God is ready and willing to answer everyone else's prayers EXCEPT mine. I love how God moved me to pause while watching to pray to address these issues and pray for the people I have personal issues with. Thank you Perrys for this topic, the realness and the wisdom. May God continue to bless you and use you for such a time (and generation) like this ♥

[@mramirez5239]

🔥 "...but it''s not ever busyness. It's idolatry." I'm gonna sit with that one. That's a key point on how Bible study is learning/doing so that discipline can be easier to get into than prayer. Oh, the point on productivity v the waiting v an active relationship with God. THEN all of that overlap gets simplified in *how* prayer cultivates a deeper relationship! AND how we can build that through increased leaning on His strength for it! Amen!! That was so spiritually complimentary in real time-wooo! You two. ❤️🔥 I have never heard anyone tie in 1 Pt. 5:8 / keeping a sober mind in connection to abstaining from getting drunk (or let's add in doing drugs). I remember (at my former, legalistic church) Eph. 5:18 being hammered into our minds and it would be at the most random times...just somebody's mom coming up to comb her son's hair with her fingers before going up to sing in the children's choir and looking around at the rest of us, all smiling, and saying something like "all of you kids look wonderful, now remember" (smile drops, eyebrows raise) "God says not to be drunk with wine so don't ever do what your friends do if they ask you if you want a beer." I've been thinking a whole lot lately on how I have learned a lot about God and how I can trust Him and come to Him (esp when I was in an abusive marriage) and continue to learn (post that) how He is a loving father (this part being the challenge for me-which I know plenty of people can say the same-bc of coming up in a legalistic church and having a lot of damage in my relationship with my parents from adolescence well into my adulthood). Only recently I have been unpacking a lot about this with God a little at a time and I feel very hesitant to try again to have any kind of real relationship with either of my parents (that doesn't mean I don't want anything to do with them-there's just a lot of repeat behavior that has broken trust over and over again) while understanding my role is as their daughter before a Holy God. I want to be in His will toward them but without getting wounded again by what they either do or don't mean to do but won't change it. It is taking both prayer and more. But prayer could *not* be left out if I want progress. I would never be making any kind of sense out of it all and what God expects from me, without continuing to come to Him and get in His word, turn on Christian radio and Christian podcasts (like this one), and read books where God can continue to respond with answers. Yes, I agree-there's so much more in the supernatural meeting with Him (prayer)-HE brings the peace, the safety zone, the assurance, the place of belonging that the rationale and shifting sands of emotions simply cannot. Giftedness not being good enough, alone/being humbled/being brought to Him.🔥 Keep speaking truth. Your podcast is so appreciated. 💜

[@thebravebird]

Y’all have profound conversations and it’s a privilege to hear the wisdom and spiritual intimacy you share.

[@vanessaguerreroo]

“They are praying to a God they don’t even read about”!!!! The framework!! Wow, that was good Jackie!!!

[@Godsgurlie]

So good!! So freeing. “We cannot separate praying from reading the Bible”. Whew

[@njoy327]

Yes Jackie, the shower!!! and I thought i was the only one!! The shower is my prayer closet. It's where I am naked and completely exposed before God. The shower, where I feel the warm water on my skin and I feel so alive and so vulnerable. The shower, where I am grateful to be alive and I am in the same state where my life began...naked, just me and the Lord!! I play my worship music and it's my favorite place to prayer and spend time with the Lord!!!🙏🏾❤️

[@jennymiller5333]

"The temptation to be productive over being prayerful, underneath that is impatience." So true, preach it!

[@deborahcarter2123]

Yes!!! Our gifts and talents are not ours. Hint: the gift. We must stay close, thankful and humble.

[@diymama8657]

I've been a Christian for 30 years and am not sure what a typical "prayer life" looks like but I know I always am praying as I go throughout the day..I guess there are different kinds of prayer...I personally decided to stop my regular things that keep me too busy to pray this year and spend that time for God.🙏

[@CreativeMe_Marcia]

Thank you for an honest and transparent dialogue about prayer. I used to struggle so much in my prayer life because I was legalistic and operated from a standpoint of earning God's love. I also struggled with prayer because I was trying to follow people's formulas. I had to learn to come before God and bring my whole self, the good, bad and ugly before Him. That despite my issues, He still loved me. I had to learn to just pour out my soul before Him. I noticed that after I poured out my soul before God, a stillness would come to my soul. Now I pray because I enjoy spending time with Him, and the exchange is so rich that I literally can't live without Him.

[@jordanvogelsang8600]

Jackie I always appreciate that you say things about letting go of old church idols..ex. Growing up in church thinking that god is only in the four walls of church.

[@ebomim]

Only 5 minutes in and I can already say this was for me to hear! I literally wept about this very topic last night to my husband and ultimately to God. Thank you!

[@askNatasha82]

I think what I struggle with is the “don’t bother dad” mentality. Like sometimes I feel like what could I possibly say that is of substance to the Almighty? I journal everyday and sometimes when I journal I write my prayers. Like I had a great journaling experience this morning where I wrote down what was on my heart and it was like I could “hear” God. If that makes sense.

[@kiezzyskeef2264]

I have a 1 week old and battling to get myself to have quiet time. I know that He knows that it's different with a newborn but I can't help but feel bad. I do say prayers when find the the time but I feel bad. I will continue to try and hopefully things will get back to normal. Keep me in your prayers 🙏🏻

[@Hesgotthis]

Mother of six here… pray while you feed your baby. Middle of the night with a babe at the breast is a perfect time to come to Him.

[@gorgeous_rissa]

“Understanding the mind of God will inform how we talk to God.” A word 💯Thank you for sharing that Preston

[@shelitamitchell5942]

I pray and Love talking to the Lord in the shower ❤

[@chantal3101]

Same

[@kylakylaa]

“Oh you talking about me”, Preston: “yeah” 😂

[@estherbaffour2993]

Im at 13 minutes I had to keep pausing because the wisdom I’m getting from you both is beautiful!! Thank you so much for being obedient and sharing this

[@gabriellafelder]

The fact Jesus descended to save and purify us is so godly and holy. ILY guys

[@deborahcarter2123]

Thank you for being so plain and on point!! Prayer is a lifestyle. We are in a profoundly intimate relationship with All Mighty GOD. Having said that, there is no one way to pray like there is no one way to relate as a husband and wife in a marriage. Prayer is an experience not a task. So, we can pray, talk, acknowledge, communicate with God all day long; in the same manner that you would talk to a person who spending the day with you. I do not mean in an irreverent way, My point, we can seek and talk to God in our daily lives. There is also the formal sit and be still prayer waiting before the LORD and God will reveal Himself in the way that you works best for you. And like was shared, reading the Bible is key. God is revealed in His Word that's why we have these 66 books. God is revealing Himself when we read/study the Bible whether we know this right away or not.

[@jeslovesjesus]

This podcast really blessed me. What Preston said about how he used to see peoples sin before he saw the person, I am struggling with that right now. What’s really been helping me is praying for God to show me that person as a child. Because behind all the sin, we were all (most of us lol) once small innocent children full of life and joy and I want to understand that persons hurt and what happened along the way that caused whatever they’re struggling with now. It really helps because when you imagine someone who lashes out in anger all the time as a small child who maybe had a parent with a drinking problem who constantly lashed out at them, my prayers then turn to asking for God to heal them instead of asking God to fix them. ❤

[@kelemohutsioa16]

Amen! When your giftedness is not good enough - eliminates boasting . I could not stop repeating that part!!! Oh my Lord! I needed that.

[@katrinamiles9675]

Wherever we invite Him into becomes sacred in His grace. Amen!

[@DDJones-yi1pm]

This is an absolutely wonderful discussion. Sooo enlightening!!!

[@natoshab8513]

Thank you both for this, my life is shifting and I know transitioning is approaching and I have been struggling with the fact that my prayer time and space will have to shift as well. My place of solitude and quietness will look different than it does right now. I am getting married next month and we will be combining households.

[@Villagenanny]

One prayer discipline I've heard to do is to keep a notepad next to you when you pray and jot down every random thought of things to do that comes in your head while praying to help quiet your mind and keep on track. Another helpful thing is to write down specific prayer requests.

[@AfroVibesStudio]

'I feel like Nigerians pray like that'😂😂😂 No Jackie, a good percent of Africans pray like that🙌🏽 I am so blessed by this episode. Be blessed y'all

[@deeliteful1brown593]

Hallelujah for this teaching. My small group is studying on prayer and distractions.

[@girltalkandchill]

Definitely appreciated this conversation. I was convicted about how I approach God in prayer, thank you.

[@powelluka882]

7:51 Only 8 mins and this first few minutes is just speaking to my season right now and what I’ve missed

[@vanessaonuoha2437]

Preston that prayer wasn’t just for you. You spoke right through my soul, like God doesn’t just want to use me to edify people but he also wants to bring me closer to him. Seeking God when he using your talent for his Glory. I love this! I think you guys preached two sermons in one post. Prayer and Seeking God in your assignment or something like that. Really loved it

[@MelissaEmmTV]

“Prayer is comforting I want to talk to my Father” I❤this

[@snowman4821]

I didn't even realize, but I think this sparked a realization for me several hours after I watched this. I was in the middle of mom duties when I started to think about my art. I draw and am severely out of practice, but I want to create things that honor the Lord, like short animations and graphic novels geared towards Christians. I know I need to practice to get better but I struggle with things not coming out the way I imagined them. Even during practice, it's super frustrating for me, even when I try not to have rigid standards. But as I was doing those mom things and had on kids worship music (which really has been wrecking me lately 😂), I realized I haven't been bringing God into my practice. I haven't been praying before I start or even really thinking about surrendering my talent to Him unless I was thinking "God, why is this so hard/why is this obstacle so difficult to overcome so I can focus on practicing?" I realized that I need to pray before I start and recognize I'm not drawing to better myself, perse, but to honor Him. I will definitely be keeping God first on my art and surrender my mistakes and growth to Him.

[@fansofartmultimediahouse7730]

I get it, I produce & compose music and an aspiring entrepreneur. Things have never been easy in progressing though I get the job done, it's different when it comes from God then when I rely on my talent. Stay blessed ☺️🙏🏽 & continue to honor God in art

[@penelope8076]

i relate!!

[@reneef7648]

❤❤ I also was viewing other legalisticaly ....but I am finally understanding that I saw GOD that way instead of with GRACE

[@marjorymsuku9312]

"HE is sovereign - and so not to be approached as any regular person..."🔥 I struggle with regular lengthy prayers because I was brought up at Grandmother's; there were quite a lot of us kids there, and not always as much of attention to go around for regular, special conversation with Grandma, the parental figure... It also doesn't help that I'm introverted; so talking doesn't come easily - but I do journal a lot. I also do pray short prayers throughout the day, vs waiting until a specific time in the morning or night to do a long, focused, intimate prayer....

[@ednamunoz8939]

Oh sister!! Yes!! When saw War Room I was about to throw everything out to convert my closet. But just like you, I didn't and wondered if I was a failure in God's presence.

[@Just_Jen.]

Come on with the timeliness LORD!!!!! I was praying about this very thing. Well thinking. I've been knowing I need to put my prayers into words but they only stay in my thoughts and I stay tight lipped lately. But I know all of this. And asked God about it. This is His answer to me. ❤

[@Godsgoodgriefministry]

"When you pray good for someone who has done you wrong it forces your heart to move in a different way." Yes, true Jackie true! I experienced this when God had me pray for the salvation of the person(s) who murdered my brother 🙏🏿

[@aprilwhite1794]

Preston, how blessed you were to have someone care for you so much that they came into your room to anoint and pray over you everyday.

[@Peabodiii]

The moment Jackie started laughing on the podcast, I had to switch over and watch y’all on KZbin🤣😂 I love the humor and God’s love💓

[@michaelramanugu1028]

I can listen to you guys the whole day!🙏 May God bless you guys and this ministry.

[@joyhisway8822]

Teach me how to Read Bible and pray to understand THE mind of GOD . This is so helpful just what I need. I use to pray and Missed God so much. Please pray for me. I love this ministry - so real and plain. Thank God for redirecting me. I miss the intimacy.

[@debbiem9539]

This was such a beautiful, insightful & powerful conversation about prayer especially when Jackie spoke about the mystical, spiritual nature of prayer which requires faith. You are both perfectly suited for each other, spiritually mature, gifted communicators & so funny! I love & appreciate your ministry which is so pure, authentic & helps us draw closer to God! Thank you for allowing God to use you!

[@lovejoy6710]

Okay this is what me and one of my friends do! We Audio message a morning and night prayer EVERYDAY! See actually listen to each others prayers but you don’t have to! The speaking out loud in the audio is what helps us. Because i will go off into another space and then boom im not praying. We will pray together sometimes at night , morning , throughout the day & even if we having bad moments and we call each other and pray it out talk it out! Not everyone has this opportunity because maybe don’t trust the friend or the friend may not enjoy that! Thank God we both needed the same thing and we enjoy it. God is so GREAT!!!! 🥺 Side note: we are real in these prayers. We don’t sugar coat.. we have found how much we are struggling with the same things most days. I pray everyone finds the perfect way to pray FOR THEM! 🥰

[@tanishaandrea]

This has set me free. The season I’ve been in after losing my dad has been so difficult. Sometimes my prayers have literally been me crying out saying Lord I need you.

[@cherylhamilton8774]

Hello Saints! I am watching from Canada I thought it was only me, when praying my mind just goes all over.

[@adinasims]

Glory to God my fellow brother and sister in Christ!!! This was golden!!! God is so Daddy, and His first commandment is that He will not have any other god before Him, we have to have Him as our first love!!! He's jealous and will not share His Glory, not even with us!!! God's continued grace and blessing on this powerful ministry!!!🙏🏽

[@randiw.679]

Yes!!! Having that knowledge that God speaks through His Word, is so important! The Word says that He watches for His Word to perform it (Jer. 1:12). If you know His Word, you can begin to receive and know His response to you. And you can have a better understanding, as well. The Word is the key to life!❤️

[@SoniaThompson-rs1yf]

Preston that is so helpful & important and helped me to see how I can better pray for people! You both are such a blessing!

[@jssberry]

As someone who is currently going on year 5 with the novel I'm writing...I REALLY needed to hear that last part of this. 😭 Sometimes the Lord will legit have me just talk to Him. I have moments where I'm like, "God I really need to finish this book." And He always comes back with, "Do you want to finish the book or do you want to be healed?" 😫 Yeah...the entire process has been humbling.

[@sashamcintyre8784]

Not gone lie I cried at the end…. May be I’m hormonal or something idk but man you gave language to the season I’m in right now. I spent like a month just lost and confused as to why I am where I am. Whole time God just missed me and wanted me closer to him.🥺😭😢

[@jacqueraehill4479]

This episode was SOOOOO GOOD!!

[@oliana9049]

WOW. this is on point. Hit the heart, convicted!!! I NEED TO LEARN TO BE STILL AND SIT WITH God! God Bless you guys, for this topic. Very, Very Very true! "do, do, do," that's me. I need to relearn what it's like to step aside and be STILL. Thank you Lord for this reminder!

[@HTB.5784]

Me too! shower praise and shower prayer! no shame in that! totally vulnerable and totally open to God. Totally unashamed.

[@noelleleslie6956]

This was so good. Every thought that you have had about prayer is what I have had.