The Kind of Prayer That Changes Everything
Have you ever walked away from prayer feeling like you did all the talking and none of the listening?
Sis, we’ve all been there.
We come to God with our lists:
Our needs.
Our worries.
Our “fix it, Jesus” moments.
But what if we flipped the script?
Because real prayer isn’t a monologue — it’s a meeting place. A divine conversation. And it’s where true transformation begins.
🔥 What Prayer Really Is
Prayer is more than asking God to bless your food or cover your day.
It’s asking Him to order your steps, refine your heart, and shift your perspective.
In this episode, we explore Acts 4, where the early church didn’t just pray — they prayed with boldness.
The room shook. So did their fear.
They didn’t whisper safe prayers.
They cried out: “Lord, make us bold.”
That’s the kind of prayer that stirs heaven… and silences hell.
📊 A Statistic That Stings
A 2021 Pew Research study found that while 45% of Christians pray daily, only a small percentage spend time in listening prayer.
In other words:
We’re doing a lot of talking… but not much hearing.
And if we’re not careful, we’ll miss the very thing God is trying to whisper.
📝 Quote to Remember
“If we approach prayer as a one-way conversation, we miss out on the relationship God wants to have with us. Listening to Him is as important as speaking to Him.”
— Priscilla Shirer
🙏 The Power of Listening Prayer
When was the last time you sat in stillness and simply said,
“Speak, Lord. Your servant is listening.”
No music. No requests.
Just your heart, quiet before Him.
Because when we listen, we gain clarity.
When we sit, we receive direction.
When we pause, we’re transformed.
Sometimes the mountain doesn’t move — but you do.
And that, sis, is the real breakthrough.
✨ This Week’s Action Steps
Here’s how you can put this into practice:
Start with Stillness – Set a 5-minute timer. Breathe. Invite God to speak.
Pray Boldly – Don’t just ask for comfort. Ask for courage.
Write What You Hear – Keep a journal and jot down God’s whispers.
Worship While You Wait – Play “Open the Eyes of My Heart” by Jordan Welch to still your soul.
Seek His Heart First – Before asking for His hand, seek His heart.
💬 Final Thoughts
Prayer changes us.
It strengthens us.
It stretches us.
It prepares us.
If we’re serious about becoming the women God’s called us to be, we can’t skip this.
So pause.
Be still.
Don’t run toward purpose without first listening in prayer.
Because the woman who listens for heaven’s whisper…
is the one who rattles hell when she walks in her calling.
👣 Ready to go deeper?
Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, share this episode with a friend, and walk boldly into your week.
God is speaking.
Are you listening?
Don’t forget:
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🎧 Featured Song: “Open the Eyes of My Heart” by Jordan Welch
