As much as we've learned about the numerous benefits of prayer so far in this podcast, you'd think it would always come easy. Sometimes we just don't feel like praying. Feelings should not be ignored. They are indicators as to what deeper may be going on within us that needs to be addressed. In today's podcast, we discuss some of the feelings that challenge our desire to pray so that we can find the faith to keep praying anyway. Key Takeaways: • In your feelings of grief and sadness, God is with you. He is not only with you; the Bible tells us He is close. • Our struggle with doubt can often ..read more

Once we put on the armor of God described in Ephesians 6 the apostle Paul admonishes believers to pray. In today’s episode learn why prayer is so important when it comes to overcoming spiritual warfare and how to use the power of prayer to proclaim the victory that is yours in Christ.  Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. https://www.belovedwomen.org/prayer-guide/ Stand Firm Bible Study: https://www.belovedwomen.tv/stand-firm-bible-study-series  Connect with Christina Paterson ..read more

The stress, pressure, and overwhelm we feel in busy seasons of our lives does not come from God. Jesus gives us peace, no matter how busy life may get. This is why the busier we are, the more time we need with God. In today's episode, we discuss grace-filled practical ways to make time for prayer when life is full. Key Takeaways • We can't compartmentalize our relationship with God and feel like the only time God is pleased with us is when we're praying. • God is not going to be less powerful if we don't spend time praying to Him today. We will be less powerful if we do not spend time praying ..read more

The Holy Spirit is not only with us and near us but in us as believers. He enables our prayers. This connects us to God every moment of our lives, no matter how busy life gets. In today's episode, learn how to sense the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life so you can connect with God every moment. Prayer is unlocked when we team up with the Spirit. Enjoy! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: How to Hear God Through His Word How to Hear God in Prayer How God Speaks Through Your Current Circumstances How God Speaks Through Our Past Experiences How God Confirms His Word Download Ch ..read more

We may not hear God in a loud and thunderous voice, but God still speaks to His people if we’ll listen. In fact, there are many ways that God speaks to us, and in this episode, I share with you the two major ways that God speaks to us through our circumstances. RESOURCES: Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com. CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA: Go to her site, https://www.belovedwomen.org, and study the Bible with her in the Beloved Women app available in the Apple and Google Play stores, where she invites busy women to ..read more

As Christians, we have VIP access to Heaven through prayer but has guilt, intimidation or anything else stifled your confidence to come to God in prayer? In this episode of Teach us to Pray, Christina shares why we can approach God’s throne of grace with confidence as we’re instructed to do in Hebrews 4:16 and 3 ways to start praying confidently.  Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https://www.subscribepage.com/prayerguide Connect with Christina Paterson: https://www.belovedwomen ..read more

We often talk about how to pray to God and how we can hear from Him. But have you ever wondered if God hears your prayers? In this episode learn the 5 signs to look out for to know that God hears you when you pray. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https://www.subscribepage.com/prayerguide Connect with Christina Paterson: https://www.belovedwomen.org Study the Bible with Christina and Beloved Women by downloading the Beloved Women app: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join Scriptures in ..read more

1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:17‬ ‭instructs believers to pray without ceasing, but have you ever wondered if this type of continual prayer was possible and if so, how to do it? In today’s episode, Christina explains what it means to pray without ceasing and three important ways you can start this life-changing type of prayer today. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Connect with Christina Paterson: https://www.belovedwomen.org Study the Bible with Christina and Beloved Women at https://www.bel ..read more

We've been on such a fruitful journey on this podcast. We've learned that prayer is the way we communicate with the Maker of the Universe, and He not only hears us, but He also responds. We've learned that through prayer, we access healing, wisdom, discernment, peace, protection, joy, and so much power we could never experience on our own. On our last podcast in this series, we share specific prayers that can drastically change your life. We also close out this series by praying together over these areas so that you can start experiencing the benefit of prayer today. Key Takeaways: •If changi ..read more

How can we practically pray for our enemies when we’re hurt and it feels unfair. How can believers answer God’s call to pray for those that cure you when it comes more naturally to pay them back. In today’s episode, learn 5 important reminders to empower you to pray for your enemies and how to practically pray for them. Resources Mentions in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Connect with Christina Paterson: https://www.belovedwomen.org Study the Bible with Christina and Beloved Women at https://www.belovedw ..read more