People are sometimes startled to hear me say it, but the truth is that if you have no real prayer life, you also have no real relationship with God. It may be harsh to some ears, but it’s the truth. You may know of God, but that’s not the same thing as actually knowing God. Since prayer is generally not taught well in most churches, this is an area which many people struggle with, either because they don’t know how to make prayer a part of their faith walk or because prayer doesn’t seem to “work” the way they have been taught to assume it will. But fear not – The Upside Down World has plenty to share on the topic of prayer!
5 Easy Ideas For Incorporating Prayer Into Everyday Life
(Even if you’re a slacker like me . . . )
Practicing the Presence of God
Use Your Wandering, Waiting Mind Well
Let’s Talk About Unanswered Prayer
Unanswered prayer is one of the most challenging things that a person of faith deals with. Before you give up or throw out your faith in frustration, consider some of the reasons that prayer often doesn’t “work” the way we’ve been taught it should.
Let’s Talk About Unanswered Prayer
The Most Important Reason for Unanswered Prayer
More on Prayers and Ways to Pray
A Prayer for Our Journey by H. Nouwen
A Prayer to Begin Your Day With
Is Your Faith Good Enough? Yes, Always
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