Why I Struggle to Pray...and How I Overcame It!

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THE BEAT by Allen Parr

THE BEAT by Allen Parr

Күн бұрын

For YEARS I have struggled with prayer. Yes, me. I'm a seminary graduate, Christian KZfaqr, Bible teacher, national Christian author and speaker, and yet I struggle at times with this important spiritual discipline. But I have to keep it real with you about this struggle, because you may have it as well! But I've figured out some things that have allowed me to overcome my own prayer struggle that I want to share with you with the hope that they will be helpful to you as well!
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@thebeatagp
@thebeatagp Ай бұрын
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@angelicagalabuzi1131
@angelicagalabuzi1131 Ай бұрын
Thanks for being honest on his topic of prayer. It is encouraging to me who also struggles similarly.
@hotopics877
@hotopics877 Ай бұрын
I became a seventh day Adventist because they teach all the truth about God everyone else like you sir teach false doctrine I use to listen to your channel until I realize you teach false doctrine seven day Adventist teach all the right things and your dead wrong about them you teach false doctrine so I have not listened to you for years now I saw a video about how you're bashing seven day Adventist there the true remnant of God they teach Sabbath is Saturday which is the truth Sunday is not the Sabbath false teachers say Sunday is Sabbath day like you do
@maxinemosley7839
@maxinemosley7839 Ай бұрын
Yes, I struggle in different seasons. After crying out for a long time years, over my son and no change I had just gave up. But God, I learned the purpose of praying and God showed up.
@Gamer1990100
@Gamer1990100 Ай бұрын
You know how RARE it is to have people be honest with their struggles? Especially pastors? A nice breathe of fresh air indeed.
@pofgom05
@pofgom05 Ай бұрын
I struggle, too, for a few of the same reasons. I try to use PRAY, p=praise, r=repent, a=ASK, y=yield. It has helped me!
@robynaboverubiesorpearls
@robynaboverubiesorpearls Ай бұрын
That’s a good one, too! I will have to remember that.
@lianadotjpeg
@lianadotjpeg Ай бұрын
What does yield mean in this context?
@roscopcoltrane7963
@roscopcoltrane7963 Ай бұрын
@@lianadotjpeg yield to God’s will would be my assumption. Not our will, but his.
@mattiewilliams1138
@mattiewilliams1138 Ай бұрын
Thank you will def use this!!!
@djidjine5082
@djidjine5082 Ай бұрын
I don’t struggle with prayer. I struggle with praying in my head or just staying in his presence in silence. When I try to just be still and pray in my head, all kind of weird thoughts come to mind and I start thinking about a bunch of things but praying. But out loud I have no problem praying out loud.
@TonyThaMan0
@TonyThaMan0 Ай бұрын
That’s excactly my problem. Thank you for sharing I’m going to pray out loud more often
@ktmkarl
@ktmkarl Ай бұрын
Prayer sometimes is not about what God can give you, it's about what you can give God.
@KoolT
@KoolT Ай бұрын
I believe we all struggle at time's. Life is difficult not easy. ❤
@debbieappoleon1649
@debbieappoleon1649 Ай бұрын
A tip I learned from a pastor from Congo is that during prayer, we should put our phones on AIRPLANE mode, as this is the time we "take off" to go reach God and reduce the space between Heaven and Earth. Best tip ever for me! 🙏🏽
@Price8903
@Price8903 Ай бұрын
I love your honesty. We need more Christians like this!
@susanbibby5879
@susanbibby5879 Ай бұрын
Amen!;
@acurisur
@acurisur Ай бұрын
I think the biggest problem is that prayer can seem like just a time to request stuff from God, almost like God is a genie. But that really isn't what prayer is supposed to be, all that prayer is is you having a conversation with God, just like you would with a friend. A lot of my prayers are me giving thanks to God for creating me and for continuing to put the breath of life into my body, and thanking God for sending his son to save the world.
@geraldtyus8645
@geraldtyus8645 Ай бұрын
Thanks so much.❤ This was so profound.
@maybeitsmaylyne
@maybeitsmaylyne Ай бұрын
Wow ❤ Love this!
@paulallen7962
@paulallen7962 Ай бұрын
3 billion Muslims and Hindus on the planet today. He does everything half a**.
@txthumper5853
@txthumper5853 Ай бұрын
I have a prayer acronym too. It's similar to yours, WRAPP. It's Worship Repent, Ask, this is where I pray for others, and myself, Pour, i pour my heart out to my Father Psalm 62:8, Praise And that's a wrapp 😄
@traceyray6498
@traceyray6498 Ай бұрын
1. Prayer requires patience 2. Question whether God will answer 3. Distractions 4. Unworthy 5. Misunderstood the purpose of prayer Work on: 1. Redefine prayer - be transparent 2. Set aside time 3. Pray with another person 4. Stop saying you’ll pray for someone unless you do it 5. Use the ACTS method - adoration, confess, thanksgiving supplication pray for others 6. Do not use phone 7. Do not use a fixed location,pray on a walk 8. Keep a prayer journal 9. Read a prayer 10. I missed one sorry - pray for me ☺️
@BDharris
@BDharris Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your notes! You did not miss one! “Read a prayer” was the last one. God bless, keep and encourage you!🙏🏼🤗
@hirwarodra3926
@hirwarodra3926 Ай бұрын
Be blessed 🙏🏾
@jennygrim2057
@jennygrim2057 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the summary! You got so many don't worry!! ❤ I prayed for you! 😊
@5454randy
@5454randy Ай бұрын
"No man/woman is greater than their prayer life" - Leonard Ravenhill
@OolongG952
@OolongG952 Ай бұрын
This is so true!!!! Most people stop praying because they think God isn’t answering their prayers. One of the enemy most clever tricks he plays on us.
@KBloves1trueGOD
@KBloves1trueGOD Ай бұрын
I don't struggle with waiting for my prayers to be answered. I struggle with actually "praying". Keeping my mind focused. Being able to articulate what it is I'm praying for. Am I praying right? Etc
@anikrossignol8809
@anikrossignol8809 Ай бұрын
Same! I don’t know where to begin most of the time. Especially out loud :(
@Sunnyday45
@Sunnyday45 Ай бұрын
I feel so encouraged by how conscientious you are about praying it's wonderful he has given you that will to care. Keep asking him to help you pray, before you start to pray to him. Ask for his holy spirit to guide you in prayer, however he knows your heart and what your trying to say as he knows everything, keep asking him to help you block out thoughts and concerns so you can focus more in prayer. We live in a fallen busy world occupying our minds pray for his holy spirit to lead your thoughts. For alot of believers it's like trying to pray on a battle field so pray for protection and in prayer ❤
@nahomiebobo7430
@nahomiebobo7430 Ай бұрын
Hi sis you can ask the holy spirit to help fasting is the way to go
@frchristie
@frchristie Ай бұрын
Keep on praying out loud. When I finally 'could' pray, I always yawned. Big one. But I never yawned when I skip praying and instead working. And I wasn't sleepy. Those yawns disappeared after around 1 year. So keep on praying (note to myself too)!
@Workingcockers
@Workingcockers Ай бұрын
I struggle with keeping my mind focused as well. I have ADD and since I was a child could not focus. I failed 2nd grade and had to repeat it. It’s a life long struggle for me. At my age, I just live with it. I can pray and actually wonder a minute or two later what I was praying. I can also pray and forget what I was praying about. It is frustrating, but God meets us where we are at and accepts us as His children. I find it best to start praying by simply adoring God for who He is, I also struggle with being unworthy. When I sin, I just want to hide from God.
@donnagelina8548
@donnagelina8548 Ай бұрын
This was very timely for me! What happens to me is I like to pray before I go to sleep and I start, and find myself drifting off to some other memory or thought and keep wandering. I found some prayers that have deep meaning for me and I put them in a document on my laptop and I read them. But when I do that, I feel that I'm cheating because they're someone else's words.
@annigard8
@annigard8 Ай бұрын
Honestly, you're not cheating at all! So don't feel bad. It's just that you found a prayer that articulates words differently to how you would usually pray but the prayer expresses the exact sentiments that you hold important. It is your prayer just as much as it is theirs. I too take ideas from other people's prayers because I often cannot find the words to express my inner groanings. Be blessed by them!
@donnagelina8548
@donnagelina8548 Ай бұрын
@@annigard8 ❤
@joeyrose1245
@joeyrose1245 Ай бұрын
My wife and I just returned from a Family Life Weekend To Remember event and it changed our marriage for the better. One of the things we decided to start doing is to pray together every night before we go to bed. So far we have done this 5 days in a row and it has been a blessing for us.
@solariafubu7173
@solariafubu7173 Ай бұрын
For me, I struggle with many thoughts and distractions. My prayer appears to be one way
@paulallen7962
@paulallen7962 Ай бұрын
It definitely is one way. Good that you figured that out.
@Sunnyday45
@Sunnyday45 Ай бұрын
Pray for protection over your mind before you pray to block out distraction, it really works may not not straight away but keep asking and keep praying, he hears you! remember a god who went to the cross for us is not a god who wants a one way only relationship with us❤
@karlb8069
@karlb8069 Ай бұрын
This is why God enlightens you! Because you are honest with yourself and not ashamed to share it! Bless you, Sir! Thank you.
@lovepeacehappiness3924
@lovepeacehappiness3924 Ай бұрын
Same…. 😩 you definitely not alone on this subject . Thank you so much for your courage . It is…really helpful. I pray the Great Lord give us all… patience, strength , wisdom and a peace of mind to move forward in our prayer life with him . Amen 🙏❤️✝️
@ivonnegutierrez9744
@ivonnegutierrez9744 Ай бұрын
Dealing w this struggle as well. Thank you for your transparency and encouragement.
@Homie-yi5fy
@Homie-yi5fy Ай бұрын
Same
@jamesbass6283
@jamesbass6283 Ай бұрын
@@Homie-yi5fy Not your struggle alone, it is the whole movement struggling because we have not studied how Jesus prayed.
@janelleg597
@janelleg597 Ай бұрын
I just bought some Anglican prayer beads and a prayer book. I decided that praying a little, even the lords prayer, is better than nothing. My plan is to use the beads to structure my prayers throughout the day. I have struggled without any structure. Hopefully doing it more will help prayer become more natural
@brandyboyd4579
@brandyboyd4579 Ай бұрын
My therapist at one point told me about “God texts.” Saying a quick little prayer constantly throughout the day. “Thank you, God that the light was green.” And move on. 5 minutes later “Thank you, God for this good parking spot.” On and on! God desires our constant conversation. While longer prayers are lovely, our prayers don’t have to be for them to be meaningful. 😉🥰
@LetsTalkAbout.TheBible
@LetsTalkAbout.TheBible Ай бұрын
Thank you for your honesty and transparency, brother. That first tip, changing the way we view and think about prayer, is the catalyst for change in the life of any believer. I know it was for me. Prayer ought not be looked at as an obligation, but an honor and a privilege. If we got the opportunity to spend just 10-15 minutes every day talking to our favorite athlete, actor, musician, author, etc., we would JUMP at the opportunity. Shouldn’t our desire to spend 10-15 minutes talking with the Creator of the universe be infinitely greater? Viewing prayer in this way completely changed the way that I see and feel towards prayer.
@delaneybucknor3710
@delaneybucknor3710 Ай бұрын
I have a lovely prayer & gratitude journal that has a morning and evening entry. I have no choice but to attend to it twice. It also triggers me to think about what to be grateful for during the day.
@sarahdanladi1302
@sarahdanladi1302 Ай бұрын
Please can you share it with us?
@LILJROD90
@LILJROD90 Ай бұрын
I think for me the struggle is never hearing God. I have never once genuinely felt like I was hearing God speak to me or tell me something or giving me direction. Even when I read the Bible. Yeah I hear all those cliches “you want God to speak to you read your Bible. Want to hear Him? Read it out loud” blah blah… maybe I’m just having a cynical day…. But man I just don’t …. I struggle to read my Bible with any efficiency and I just find myself repeating the same prayers over and over and over again…. Feeling pretty stale ATM and I’m not really frustrated with myself…
@lookingatdaisies9901
@lookingatdaisies9901 Ай бұрын
What's your system, I use one called professor horner's Bible system. You follow 10 chapters from 10 different books daily until you get through the Bible. You start seeing how everything is connected, someone could be quoting the prophet Joel in the new testament Gospels and one of the 10 books might be reading at the same time is Joel's prophesies. It keeps your interest because you're not trying to absorb one book's events, if you get to the genealogy records in one book, you're reading about other themes in other books. It's a plan in the Bible app, so you can automate listening if you use it with a translation that has audio. Hope it helps
@mauwaasani1663
@mauwaasani1663 Ай бұрын
I am similar so I can understand what you mean.
@martinbootneck
@martinbootneck Ай бұрын
I decided that I wanted to do a 24hr fast one day a week, but I was not sure how to go about it as it was new to me. So I asked God, Jesus AND the Holy Spirit to help me. I was on you tube watching some apologists and nearly every other video was like, 'Why Do Christians Fast?', 'How Do Christians Fast?' when should I fast, how long should I fast, so God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit put these videos up to get my attention and it certainly did.
@Romans10.17
@Romans10.17 Ай бұрын
I can totally relate to this 100%. This is exactly how I feel. It’s like you wrote this comment for me
@donnagelina8548
@donnagelina8548 Ай бұрын
I totally get what you're saying. While I have a strong faith I don't feel anything when I pray either. I'm not sure we're meant to feel anything. I used to hear Word of Faith type people talk about "God told me this and that", or "God spoke to me today" or some other strong revelation or experience, and this really messed with my head. I felt inadequate, inferior, kind of hopeless. I started getting suggestions on KZfaq for content creators like Nate Sala, Justin Peters, Mike Winger,John MacArthur (who's scary to me but I listen anyway!), and of course Alan. They have exposed many of those Word of Faith people as false teachers and what a revelation to know that there was nothing wrong with me; I didn't have to experience a wave of emotion to realize God is listening. I don't belong to a church which is terrible, but I do get valuable teaching from these guys online. I also struggle to understand the Bible by reading it myself, but I substitute teaching from the KZfaqrs I mentioned which I feel is extremely valuable. I mean it's better than nothing! I hope to graduate from this but for now it's what I'm doing. Take care.
@donnagrandinetti9001
@donnagrandinetti9001 Ай бұрын
Finally someone who actually addresses prayer. I also am impatient which happens to be what I pray about. I will gratefully take your advice. Thank you for this useful and informative video. May God continue to Bless the work of your hands ♥️🙏
@donnagelina8548
@donnagelina8548 Ай бұрын
This is one of my issues as well, I just admit what a "failure" I am and ask for help lol!
@cristinabivins2240
@cristinabivins2240 Ай бұрын
For years I struggled in my prayer life because I grew up being taught that “it had to be an hour-because of the passage w/Jesus and the disciples-AND it had to be early in the morning and on my knees 🫤. I thank God he freed me from that! Over the last 3-4 years I have had a consistent (and constant) prayer life. The ACTS “method” has been a blessing!
@myho-pe8655
@myho-pe8655 Ай бұрын
My difficulty is that there’s SO MANY TOPICS to pray about and I get stuck not knowing what or how to pray for these things or people. Oh Lord, we thank you for this opportunity to connect with You and come into Your presence. Help us focus on You first, and Your eternal kingdom. Help us to pray in Your will.
@opallynch6629
@opallynch6629 Ай бұрын
My issue exactly. And then I feel overwhelmed and almost guilty for not paying about everything.
@TokusatsuSpider2099
@TokusatsuSpider2099 Ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your confession, Brother Allen! Your open and honest reasons are very understandable! God bless you this Friday!! 🙌 🙏 ❤️
@denisejones3164
@denisejones3164 Ай бұрын
Oh my goodness Brother Allen. This video is so on-time! I've been beating myself up for being lazy and/or for being a lukewarm Christian because I struggle mightily with prayer. For a while, I couldn't pray because I was filled with shame about my past life as a lesbian. A trusted friend who had come out of that life also reminded me that I am forgiven and am a new creature in Christ. So shame doesn't rule me anymore. Yet, I struggle with actually praying. Your tips were helpful, and I will implement them immediately. I've been feeling stagnate spiritually and I want to grow spiritually and be strong in my faith. Thank you for your honesty and your heart for people. God bless you!
@Sunnyday45
@Sunnyday45 Ай бұрын
So much power in prayer, powerful weapon used against the enemy why do you think so many believers struggle with it. So dont give up and be defeated pray pray pray pray about everything and anything. Its part of the armour of god💪❤
@717BossLady
@717BossLady Ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Rae6357
@Rae6357 Ай бұрын
Allen, I literally prayed this morning about my difficulties with praying.... I asked God to show me that my prayers are being heard and that He wasn't turning His back on me. Then I saw this video you posted. Hmmmm I think the Lord answered my prayer. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us Allen. GOD BLESS YOU
@dorisharris1666
@dorisharris1666 Ай бұрын
I struggle with quieting my mind and meditating on God and the Holy Spirit 😢 and truly want to be sincere in my heart ❤️ as l pray 🙏 😔
@Catomar74
@Catomar74 Ай бұрын
For years I had trouble praying TILL I got in utube - prayers before Bed time. I love to hear CE C E Winan pray . It helps me take their words and I put it into my heart and Times fly and so exciting
@theangrygamer6427
@theangrygamer6427 Ай бұрын
It's nice to hear others in the Christian community talk about these things and to know that you aren't the only one who struggles with this
@scotchbudmeister9018
@scotchbudmeister9018 Ай бұрын
Thanks for your honesty brother. Distractions are definitely a hinderance. Sometimes if I don't feel like praying, I'll only pray for things I'm thankful for with no requests. The thankful list can grow quite long!
@crayzcubing
@crayzcubing Ай бұрын
I've struggled with prayer for a while now. I have a really hard time focusing (on anything, really) and that's especially true for me when I'm praying. My mind just kind of drifts off. One thing that has helped me is to find a quiet lonely place and sit or kneel down, then pray out loud. It feels more like talking to someone that is physically there and it's much easier to focus that way.
@larryventresco7797
@larryventresco7797 Ай бұрын
What a great video! This is so helpful and encouraging, it’s opened up a new way of looking at prayer. To me prayer is hard work it’s something that is vital in one’s relationship with the Lord. I pray that this video is a blessing to all!
@stephanielingle1008
@stephanielingle1008 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this session, you have given me a lot of peace on prayer, not only knowing I'm not the only one struggling but good pointers on getting through the struggles. You are definitely one of God's earth angels, keep up your wonderful work for God!
@matthewlake3994
@matthewlake3994 Ай бұрын
Well done. With all the tips you have given here, I believe most of us has struggled with one or more of them from time to time. Talking with some, sometimes its our own lack of recognition of how much we actually do... we doubt ourselves because of lack of purposeful dedication... but often we do without thinking... I believe that applies to both works and prayer.
@solariafubu7173
@solariafubu7173 Ай бұрын
Thank you. This is so needed 🙌
@maranatha.LordJesus
@maranatha.LordJesus Ай бұрын
Wild I was just yesterday asking our Heavenly Father to help me learn to pray better, and boom. This. God is soo good. Ask and it will be given, seek and you will find. All Praise to God for this video.
@josettsteele5018
@josettsteele5018 Ай бұрын
I am struggling with praying right now, and I have a friend who we just struggle along. So true Allen, thanks for this, when I look at the way I looked at prayer when I was a new Christian I realized I was ignorant. I got up this morning thinking of the very things you are saying, praise God for expanding on them, I want to be able to discerning and to develop a pattern for prayer. I love your hairstyle 😃. Going to listen to this one more time and forward to my friends.🙏
@samanthawhite3500
@samanthawhite3500 Ай бұрын
Thank you, Brother Allen!
@lameishawest2461
@lameishawest2461 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video. I needed it.
@susanyolandalukhere2283
@susanyolandalukhere2283 Ай бұрын
It’s good to be here thanks Allen God bless
@difidon
@difidon Ай бұрын
Yeah, this I has been up and down for me. I do notice that most times in either in sin, my natural instinct is to "hide" from God. I've noticed that I often find it easier to get up early and go to the gym rather than pray. Thank you for making this video. I bid you all for prayers . God Bless!!
@chuckopavsky9875
@chuckopavsky9875 Ай бұрын
Really appreciate the practical insight. Thank you!
@1012latrice
@1012latrice Ай бұрын
Amen. This was so good
@rachels.9602
@rachels.9602 Ай бұрын
Brother Allen, you have no idea (or maybe you do!) how helpful your transparency and advice on this is! Thank you for being willing to share.
@erikakenley1836
@erikakenley1836 Ай бұрын
I needed to hear this, thanks Allen 🎈
@lisafarmen9367
@lisafarmen9367 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video Pastor Allen, I really needed to hear this..
@angelicclay
@angelicclay Ай бұрын
This was SOOOOO great!!! Thank you
@fishersofmen.goa1
@fishersofmen.goa1 Ай бұрын
This video has been a blessing. Thanks Alan!
@lisawillis3
@lisawillis3 Ай бұрын
This is good stuff, thank you!
@pamelabrown8467
@pamelabrown8467 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 😇🙏🏼
@titusthawng9393
@titusthawng9393 Ай бұрын
Thanks Allen for sharing this, it really impact my life!
@chrismassingill4650
@chrismassingill4650 Ай бұрын
I love the A.C.T.S.I.! I would encourage to continually give adoration and thanksgiving!! Through out the day! And also, learn to pray in tongues!!! Pray continually!! It’s hard to pray continuously in your known language, but if you pray in tongues, you remove your mind from the equation!! Engage with your spirit man!!
@Lisa-ow2re
@Lisa-ow2re Ай бұрын
Great video and recommendations.
@tanya2544
@tanya2544 Ай бұрын
Thank you, loved this!
@johneddiecox741
@johneddiecox741 Ай бұрын
Have to share. Thank you brother.
@lindamcwilliams9056
@lindamcwilliams9056 Ай бұрын
Thanks. Needed this.
@etiennehellerle9261
@etiennehellerle9261 26 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video. Keep up the good work you are doing.
@Tina-mi9kv
@Tina-mi9kv Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this 🙏🏽
@tashasmith9835
@tashasmith9835 Ай бұрын
Awesome tips sir! Thank you for being transparent. Blessings to you and your family.
@ebonymilele9218
@ebonymilele9218 Ай бұрын
Many of your points were so relatable for me and very helpful. Thank you!
@jonesmusya4735
@jonesmusya4735 Ай бұрын
Thank you Brother Allen for this. I have been struggling in this area for a while.
@bettymofokeng3404
@bettymofokeng3404 Ай бұрын
Thanks pastor Allen that was helpful 🙏🏻
@sonjaartho9231
@sonjaartho9231 Ай бұрын
Thank you for clarifying my thoughts ❤❤
@ferdinandgutierrez987
@ferdinandgutierrez987 Ай бұрын
Thanks for your honesty and this timely video.
@TantrikTantrum
@TantrikTantrum 6 күн бұрын
I am just now getting back to Christianity in my 40s after losing faith from my rebellious teen years. I struggle with prayers and always remember praying at the dinner table and before bed with the family. I always remember the ol' "now I lay me down to sleep I praise the lord my soul to keep" prayer as a kid and even now as an adult I tend to still use it and add to it while I learn how to pray more
@heidihouseholder727
@heidihouseholder727 Ай бұрын
Oh, thank you for this! I do struggle as well! I appreciate your ministry so much ❤🙏❤️
@JB-sh7qy
@JB-sh7qy Ай бұрын
It’s good to know I’m not alone in this. Thanks for this video.
@dorisharris1666
@dorisharris1666 Ай бұрын
Thank you this was very helpful ☺️
@brittnibmusic
@brittnibmusic Ай бұрын
Another great video!
@ItsAngelaNoelle
@ItsAngelaNoelle Ай бұрын
Good video... I don't struggle with prayer but it's good to have suggestions when asked
@KevinHalloran
@KevinHalloran Ай бұрын
Some great thoughts! I especially like being reminded of the purpose of prayer. Crucial! We constantly need encouragement in prayer. That's why my channel and writing ministry is dedicated to give people biblical encouragement and practical handles for growing in prayer.
@caligirl10
@caligirl10 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. It is right on time for me. I’m struggling and for all of these reasons. I will try these tips.
@debramitchell2824
@debramitchell2824 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your help!!!
@simondereje3
@simondereje3 Ай бұрын
Thanks I think this message is for me I have been struggling so much thanks for your tips I will implement from now on
@lynnebvinson2888
@lynnebvinson2888 Ай бұрын
Thx for keeping it real 😃
@obiemmanuel2782
@obiemmanuel2782 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this... God bless you
@jtsherrod1
@jtsherrod1 Ай бұрын
Wonderful tips! Thank you Pastor Parr!
@theresainglis2944
@theresainglis2944 Ай бұрын
Thank you, Pastor Allen.
@dianncampbell-haynes2031
@dianncampbell-haynes2031 Ай бұрын
This video was very helpful to me. Thank you
@shawnwilson183
@shawnwilson183 Ай бұрын
I'm so glad to hear Allen talk about this issue. I too have struggled with giving God complete devotion in prayer and making prayer a relationship not a wish list. It's so liberating to just talk with the Lord and not ask for things all the time. He deserves better after all He had done for us.
@mac9869
@mac9869 Ай бұрын
Thank u for this! It’s a constant struggle of mine, one which is personally embarrassing.
@beverlybethune4930
@beverlybethune4930 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this Post on "Struggling With Prayer" Pastor Allen. I truly needed to hear this. Here lately, for the last few months, mabe more, I have been struggling with prayer because my mind has been focus on other things. To be honest, things that wasn't important, and this truly troubled me. Your Post gave me some insight and great advice. Thank you again Pastor Allen ❤
@Truleo1984
@Truleo1984 Ай бұрын
Whew...... I needed this, I've been struggling today
@THEBOUJEECOIN
@THEBOUJEECOIN Ай бұрын
Right on time with this!
@deborahfoster4825
@deborahfoster4825 Ай бұрын
Very well explained thank you brother Allen thank you for sharing blessings to you and your family and ministry this has helped me
@NoFear67
@NoFear67 Ай бұрын
Thanks, this really helped
@donnaclancy3731
@donnaclancy3731 Ай бұрын
Thank you, Pastor, for your honesty and your transparency. I absolutely love your channel. You are a huge blessing.
@tinsantamaria1615
@tinsantamaria1615 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your confession and encouraging ways to pray effectively❣️
@jerryloufretz1797
@jerryloufretz1797 2 күн бұрын
Thank you Allen. Greatly helpful.
@bartolemus9998
@bartolemus9998 Ай бұрын
Excellent Video!!!
@leesproule3117
@leesproule3117 Ай бұрын
Great video 🙏🏻
@jalisagraham1602
@jalisagraham1602 Ай бұрын
I tried the ACTSI prayer method and it really helped. Thank you
@vernitaphillips8285
@vernitaphillips8285 Ай бұрын
Very helpful video!
@reinedaze
@reinedaze Ай бұрын
Thank you for a great video. I saw myself in much of what you said. Thank you for giving me hope that I can get through this season of struggling to pray.
@lilianacarvajalvillalba4040
@lilianacarvajalvillalba4040 Ай бұрын
So real. Very relatable. Thank you for your great tips. God bless you brother!
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