“Sinners in the hands of an angry God” is one of the most well-known sermons of all time… but from cover to cover of Scripture, from the Garden of Eden to the marriage supper of the Lamb in Revelation, JOY is central to the Gospel. If you’re afraid or worried that God is angry with you, if you’re anxious because of God’s wrath, there’s really good news in this truth:

Scripture says that Jesus came to make manifest what has always been true about God the Father. What we see in Jesus’ life in the gospels – the way that He reaches out to people, the way He sacrificially loves and serves and seeks out the person who is lost, the way that He wept and danced and chose a wedding party for His first miracle – shows us that we have a JOYful God.

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My brand new book – Delighting in Jesus: Rhythms to Restore Joy When You Feel Burdened, Broken, or Burned-Out https://amzn.to/3Zb5HAi

John 1:18

1 Peter 1:3-4

Psalm 37:11

Matthew 5:5

Hebrews 7:25

Hebrews 4:14-16

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DelightingInJesus.com

The Bible Project https://bibleproject.com/

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A story FIVE years in the making… Have you ever desperately wondered “Where did my joy go? And how do I get it back?” You read your Bible, you pray, you have faith… but you’re in a dark valley and delight has disappeared. Friend, if you can relate to the words “I’m a Christian, but I don’t feel joyful right now”, this conversation kicking off Season 12 of the podcast: Prayers for Joy, is for YOU.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

My brand new book – Delighting in Jesus: Rhythms to Restore Joy When You Feel Burdened, Broken, or Burned-Out https://amzn.to/3Zb5HAi

Hannah’s podcast, There’s More https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theres-more/id1501884275

John 12:32

Psalm 16:11

Psalm 23

Acts 2:4, 28

Exodus 33

2 Corinthians 3:18 

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It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the evil in this world and the sin in our own hearts.

If you feel overcome by sin and despair, join us in praying like Jesus as we ask our Father to deliver us from evil.  Each week we will follow Jesus' example as we pray through the Lord’s prayer just like His disciples did. Join us as we:

R - Recite God's Goodness
E - Express Your Neediness
S - Seek His Stillness
T - Trust His Faithfulness

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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"I will refine them as silver is refined and test them as gold is tested.
They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'They are my people,' and they will say, 'The Lord is our God.'" Zechariah 13:9 CSB

If at any point you want to pray longer than the few moments of quiet between letters, simply hit “pause” on your podcast player, and resume when you’re ready to move on. Also, if you’d simply like to write down your prayers and keep a record of your prayers over time, I encourage you to get the companion prayer journal for Prayers of REST, available on Amazon.

Pray through the Bible is based on the “66 Verses Collection” from my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s Voice, and is a production of One Thing Alone Ministries, made possible by the generous support of Moody Publishers. To learn more about Prayers of REST, and to get access to a free REST prayer bookmark, go to prayersofrest.com.

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"'The final glory of this house will be greater than the first,' says the Lord of Armies. 'I will provide peace in this place'—this is the declaration of the Lord of Armies." Haggai 2:9 CSB

If at any point you want to pray longer than the few moments of quiet between letters, simply hit “pause” on your podcast player, and resume when you’re ready to move on. Also, if you’d simply like to write down your prayers and keep a record of your prayers over time, I encourage you to get the companion prayer journal for Prayers of REST, available on Amazon.

Pray through the Bible is based on the “66 Verses Collection” from my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s Voice, and is a production of One Thing Alone Ministries, made possible by the generous support of Moody Publishers. To learn more about Prayers of REST, and to get access to a free REST prayer bookmark, go to prayersofrest.com.

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"The Lord your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing." Zephaniah 3:13 CSB

If at any point you want to pray longer than the few moments of quiet between letters, simply hit “pause” on your podcast player, and resume when you’re ready to move on. Also, if you’d simply like to write down your prayers and keep a record of your prayers over time, I encourage you to get the companion prayer journal for Prayers of REST, available on Amazon.

Pray through the Bible is based on the “66 Verses Collection” from my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s Voice, and is a production of One Thing Alone Ministries, made possible by the generous support of Moody Publishers. To learn more about Prayers of REST, and to get access to a free REST prayer bookmark, go to prayersofrest.com.

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"Yet I will celebrate in the Lord; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! The Lord my Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like those of a deer and enables me to walk on mountain heights." Habakkuk 3:18-19 CSB

If at any point you want to pray longer than the few moments of quiet between letters, simply hit “pause” on your podcast player, and resume when you’re ready to move on. Also, if you’d simply like to write down your prayers and keep a record of your prayers over time, I encourage you to get the companion prayer journal for Prayers of REST, available on Amazon.

Pray through the Bible is based on the “66 Verses Collection” from my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s Voice, and is a production of One Thing Alone Ministries, made possible by the generous support of Moody Publishers. To learn more about Prayers of REST, and to get access to a free REST prayer bookmark, go to prayersofrest.com.

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"The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; he cares for those who take refuge in him." Nahum 1:7 CSB

If at any point you want to pray longer than the few moments of quiet between letters, simply hit “pause” on your podcast player, and resume when you’re ready to move on. Also, if you’d simply like to write down your prayers and keep a record of your prayers over time, I encourage you to get the companion prayer journal for Prayers of REST, available on Amazon.

Pray through the Bible is based on the “66 Verses Collection” from my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s Voice, and is a production of One Thing Alone Ministries, made possible by the generous support of Moody Publishers. To learn more about Prayers of REST, and to get access to a free REST prayer bookmark, go to prayersofrest.com.

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"Mankind, he has told each of you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8 CSB

If at any point you want to pray longer than the few moments of quiet between letters, simply hit “pause” on your podcast player, and resume when you’re ready to move on. Also, if you’d simply like to write down your prayers and keep a record of your prayers over time, I encourage you to get the companion prayer journal for Prayers of REST, available on Amazon.

Pray through the Bible is based on the “66 Verses Collection” from my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s Voice, and is a production of One Thing Alone Ministries, made possible by the generous support of Moody Publishers. To learn more about Prayers of REST, and to get access to a free REST prayer bookmark, go to prayersofrest.com.

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"I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger, abounding in faithful love, and one who relents from sending disaster." Jonah 4:2 CSB

If at any point you want to pray longer than the few moments of quiet between letters, simply hit “pause” on your podcast player, and resume when you’re ready to move on. Also, if you’d simply like to write down your prayers and keep a record of your prayers over time, I encourage you to get the companion prayer journal for Prayers of REST, available on Amazon.

Pray through the Bible is based on the “66 Verses Collection” from my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s Voice, and is a production of One Thing Alone Ministries, made possible by the generous support of Moody Publishers. To learn more about Prayers of REST, and to get access to a free REST prayer bookmark, go to prayersofrest.com.

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"The kingdom will be the Lord's." Obadiah 21 CSB

If at any point you want to pray longer than the few moments of quiet between letters, simply hit “pause” on your podcast player, and resume when you’re ready to move on. Also, if you’d simply like to write down your prayers and keep a record of your prayers over time, I encourage you to get the companion prayer journal for Prayers of REST, available on Amazon.

Pray through the Bible is based on the “66 Verses Collection” from my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s Voice, and is a production of One Thing Alone Ministries, made possible by the generous support of Moody Publishers. To learn more about Prayers of REST, and to get access to a free REST prayer bookmark, go to prayersofrest.com.

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"But let justice flow like water, and righteousness, like an unfailing stream." Amos 5:24 CSB

If at any point you want to pray longer than the few moments of quiet between letters, simply hit “pause” on your podcast player, and resume when you’re ready to move on. Also, if you’d simply like to write down your prayers and keep a record of your prayers over time, I encourage you to get the companion prayer journal for Prayers of REST, available on Amazon.

Pray through the Bible is based on the “66 Verses Collection” from my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s Voice, and is a production of One Thing Alone Ministries, made possible by the generous support of Moody Publishers. To learn more about Prayers of REST, and to get access to a free REST prayer bookmark, go to prayersofrest.com.

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"Tear your hearts, not just your clothes, and return to the Lord your God. For he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in faithful love, and he relents from sending disaster." Joel 2:13 CSB

If at any point you want to pray longer than the few moments of quiet between letters, simply hit “pause” on your podcast player, and resume when you’re ready to move on. Also, if you’d simply like to write down your prayers and keep a record of your prayers over time, I encourage you to get the companion prayer journal for Prayers of REST, available on Amazon.

Pray through the Bible is based on the “66 Verses Collection” from my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s Voice, and is a production of One Thing Alone Ministries, made possible by the generous support of Moody Publishers. To learn more about Prayers of REST, and to get access to a free REST prayer bookmark, go to prayersofrest.com.

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Do you struggle to forgive the people who have hurt you?

If so, discover freedom and forgiveness as we learn how to pray like Jesus together. Each week we will follow Jesus' example as we pray through the Lord’s prayer just like His disciples did. Join us as we:

R - Recite God's Goodness
E - Express Your Neediness
S - Seek His Stillness
T - Trust His Faithfulness

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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"For I desire faithful love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings." Hosea 6:6 CSB

If at any point you want to pray longer than the few moments of quiet between letters, simply hit “pause” on your podcast player, and resume when you’re ready to move on. Also, if you’d simply like to write down your prayers and keep a record of your prayers over time, I encourage you to get the companion prayer journal for Prayers of REST, available on Amazon.

Pray through the Bible is based on the “66 Verses Collection” from my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God’s Voice, and is a production of One Thing Alone Ministries, made possible by the generous support of Moody Publishers. To learn more about Prayers of REST, and to get access to a free REST prayer bookmark, go to prayersofrest.com.

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Can you believe that we've reached the end of our sixth season on the Prayers of REST Podcast?

This week we are wrapping up our season on Praying Through Tricky Relationships. For this episode we decided to switch things up a bit by asking my friend Melissa Zaldivar to host the show and ask me some questions! Melissa isn't just a friend, she is also officially my book manager at moody publishers.

Listen in to hear us talk about the Prayers of REST Podcast, the book, the process, and give you a sneak peak into what goes on behind the scenes!

We'll be taking a look back over what the last two years, but especially the last six months have been like as we prayerfully prepared for the release of my new devotional, Prayers of Rest: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God's Voice.

I hope that you enjoy our conversation and that this season of praying through tricky relationships has been a blessing to you.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence.

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How do you pray for someone in a toxic relationship?

If you've been asking this question, then listen in as Gary Thomas shares why maybe you should stop praying for the toxic people in your life and why staying in a toxic relationship is not your "cross to bear."

Gary is the author of over 20 books that together have sold two million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People; Sacred Marriage; Sacred Search; and the Gold Medallion award winner Authentic Faith.

If you’ve been blessed by this episode, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening to this episode? It helps us reach even more people looking for rest and peace in these hard times. THANK YOU for helping us spread the word! You can also connect directly with Gary through his website, Facebook, or Instagram if you'd like to continue the conversation with him.

And if you'd like to get access to bonus content and transcripts for this episode, you can join our Patreon Prayer community. Just go to prayersofrest.com and click the "Support Us" button to find our more.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence.

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Do you know someone who is in a toxic relationship?

Then listen in and pray alongside me as we bring them to the Lord together.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for someone in a toxic relationship, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever come into contact with a toxic person, you'll know how to respond in prayer.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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How do you pray for someone who has lost a child?

If you've asked this question or are grieving the loss of a child yourself, then listen in to today's interview episode where Noelle Beck shares her story of a miraculous pregnancy followed by the still born birth of her baby boy.

You'll especially want to hear the message that God used to prepare her for this experience and how she was able to hold on to the fact that even in the hard things God is still good.

Noelle is the founder of First Glance which seeks to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of teenagers in Kenmore. In 2017, Noelle established Akron on Purpose where she helps others unlock the fullness of relationship we can have with God and hosts a yearly conference rallying, encouraging and highlighting the amazing women of Akron.

This episode may have triggered all kinds of feelings toward a tricky relationship in your life. If you’d like some extra help in praying through hard emotions (like anxiety, anger, guilt, and disappointment), you can download 10 Prayers for Hard Emotions when you go to prayersofrest.com/hard.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence.

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Do you know someone who has lost a child?

Then listen in and pray alongside me as we bring them to the Lord in prayer together.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for people who have lost a child right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever meet someone who experiences the pain of losing a loved one, you'll know how to pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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How do you pray for someone who is struggling with infertility?

If you've asked this question or are struggling with infertility yourself, then listen in to today's interview episode where Nicole Zasowski shares about her journey with infertility and multiple miscarriages. You'll especially want to hear how she learned to celebrate the goodness of God in her life and choose joy even in the midst of great suffering.

Nicole is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the author of From Lost to Found and What If It’s Wonderful?: An Invitation to Release Your Fears, Choose Joy, and Find the Courage to Celebrate. As an old soul who wears her heart proudly on her sleeve, she enjoys writing and speaking on topics that merge her professional knowledge, faith, and personal experience. Nicole lives in Connecticut with her husband and three young children.

This episode may have triggered all kinds of feelings toward a tricky relationship in your life. If you’d like some extra help in praying through hard emotions (like anxiety, anger, guilt, and disappointment), you can download 10 Prayers for Hard Emotions when you go to prayersofrest.com/hard.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence.

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Are you struggling with infertility?

Friend, you are not alone.

Take some time to bring your pain and struggle to the Lord in prayer today as we rest in His presence together.

Even if you personally aren't struggling with infertility right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever meet someone who is struggling with infertility, you'll know how you can pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Are you struggling in your marriage?

Then listen in as Ben and Lynley Mandrell share how they processed the struggles they've experienced in their marriage and recognized God's goodness even in the midst of their rock bottom moments.

Ben and Lynley believe ministry is a team sport. Married 20 years, they have served churches together in Tennessee and Colorado while raising their four kids: Ava, Max, Miles, and Jack. In 2019, God called the Mandrells to Nashville where Ben serves as the 10th president of Lifeway Christian Resources. In 2021, Ben and Lynley launched The Glass House, a podcast hosted by Lifeway, where they have conversations with leaders who have experienced the stress of ministry.

If you enjoyed this conversation, you can connect with Ben and Lynley on Instagram to keep the conversation going. Her handle is their handles are @benmandrell and @lynleymandrell80. You can also gain access to bonus content and transcripts for this episode through our Patreon Prayer community. To find more information about how to join our Prayer community, go to prayersofrest.com and click the "Support Us" button.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Does your spouse feel distant? Does your marriage feel strained?

Then friend, listen in and pray alongside me as we bring our spouses to the Lord together.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for your spouse right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever face strenuous times in your marriage, you'll know how you can pray through them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you struggle to depend on God? Are you constantly worried about the future?

If so, discover how to depend on God for your daily needs as we learn how to pray like Jesus together. Each week we will follow Jesus' example as we pray through the Lord’s prayer just like His disciples did. Join us as we:

R - Recite God's Goodness
E - Express Your neediness
S - Seek His Stillness
T - Trust His Faithfulness

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Are you in a tricky mother/daughter-in-law relationship?

Then listen in to hear how Barbara and Stacey Reaoch -- a mother and daughter-in-law pair -- have learned to communicate expectations and trust God's faithfulness throughout their relationship.

Barbara and Stacey Reaoch are the authors of the book Making Room for Her, where they share biblical wisdom for a healthier relationship with your Mother or Daughter-in-law.

If you’ve been blessed by this conversation, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening to this episode? It helps us reach even more people looking for rest and peace in these hard times. THANK YOU for helping us spread the word! You can also connect directly with Barbara and Stacy through their websites if you'd like to continue the conversation: www.barbarareaoch.com & www.stacyreaoch.com

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence.

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Do you have a difficult relationship with your mother or daughter-in-law?

Then pray alongside me and  bring your mother or daughter-in-law to the Lord in prayer.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for your mother or daughter-in-law right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever experience tension in your relationship with your mother or daughter-in-law, you'll know how to pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Have you been hurt by your parents?

Then listen in as Leslie Leyland Fields shares about the deep hurt she experienced in her relationship with her father and how God challenged her to forgive him.

Leslie is an international speaker, teacher and the author of 12 books. When not traveling she lives on two islands in Alaska where she leads writing workshops based on her latest book, Your Story Matters: Finding Writing and Living the Truth of Your Life. She is also the author of Forgiving our Fathers and Mothers and is passionate about leading writers toward a better story through forgiveness.

This episode may trigger all kinds of feelings toward a tricky relationship in your life. If you’d like some extra help in praying through hard emotions (like anxiety, anger, guilt, and disappointment), you can download 10 Prayers for Hard Emotions when you go to prayersofrest.com/hard.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Have you been wounded by a parent?

Then pray alongside me and bring your hurt to Lord today as we rest in His presence together. 

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for your parents right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if a friend reveals that they have experienced hurt in their relationship with a parent, you'll know how to pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you ever struggle to know how to pray for your adult children?

Then listen in as Asheritah and Judy Dunagan talk about how to pray when our kids walk away from God.

You might be surprised to hear what strange thing Judy felt God calling her to do, as well as what she learned about God (and herself!) while her daughter was wandering. 

Judy served as a women’s ministry leader for twenty years before joining Moody Publishers in 2014 as an acquiring editor for the women's line of books and discipleship resources. In fact, she's Asheritah's editor, and also a dear friend and prayer warrior. Judy is passionate about discipling women and making God’s Word come alive in everyday life, and she lives with her husband, Rick, in the Colorado mountains.

If you’ve been blessed by this episode, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening to this episode? It helps us reach even more people looking for rest and peace in these hard times. THANK YOU for helping us spread the word! You can also connect directly with Judy at JudyDunagan.com, if you'd like to continue the conversation with her.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence.

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Do you ever wonder how to pray for a child who is walking away from their faith?

Then pray alongside me and bring your wayward child before the Lord today as we rest in His presence. 

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for your adult children right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if  you (or a  friend) ever experience the pain of a child who strays away from the faith, you'll know how to pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Have you or a friend ever lost a loved one to suicide?

Friend, you're not alone.

Listen in to this week's interview episode on the Prayers of REST Podcast to hear Rita Schulte share her own personal story of grieving when her late husband took his own life, and how God guided her toward healing and into a ministry of coming alongside those who have survived suicide loss.

Rita is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in treating eating disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders as well as grief, loss, and trauma. She's also a radio host and the author of several books including, Surviving Suicide Loss: Making Your Way Beyond the Ruins.

This episode may trigger all kinds of feelings toward a tricky relationship in your life. If you’d like some extra help in praying through hard emotions (like anxiety, anger, guilt, and disappointment), you can download 10 Prayers for Hard Emotions when you go to prayersofrest.com/hard.

Lastly, if you are battling suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8255

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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How do you pray for someone who has lost a loved one to suicide?

If you've asked this question yourself, then join me as we pray for the families of suicide victims.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for families experiencing suicide loss right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever meet someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, you'll know how you can pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you ever wonder how you can support the single people in your life?

Then listen in as Asheritah and Melissa Zaldivar talk about how we can pray for our single friends and why singleness doesn't automatically mean that a person is less fulfilled in life.

Melissa is a social in the world of academics and an academic in the world of socials. She's an author and podcast host with a Bachelor's in Communications and a Master's in Theology. She loves a good sandwich, obscure history, and wandering around New England antique shops. She's also the host of Cheer Her On, a podcast that focuses on discipleship among women in the church.

If you enjoyed this conversation, you can connect with Melissa on Instagram to keep the conversation going. Her handle is @melissazaldivar. You can also gain access to bonus content and transcripts for this episode through our Patreon Prayer community. To find more information about how to join our Prayer community, go to prayersofrest.com and click the "Support Us" button.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you ever have a hard time knowing how to pray for your single friends?

Then listen in and pray alongside me as we bring our single friends to the Lord in prayer.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for the singles in your life right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if a single friend ever asks you to pray for them, you'll be ready!

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you ever worry that you're not praying according to God's will?

If so, discover how to pray with boldness and confidence as we learn how to pray like Jesus together. Each week we will follow Jesus' example as we pray through the Lord’s prayer just like His disciples did. Join us as we:

R - Recite God's Goodness
E - Express Your Neediness
S - Seek His Stillness
T - Trust His Faithfulness

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Did you know that having a child with special needs, though difficult, can be a blessing from God?

Listen in as Amy Troyer shares her initial reaction to her son’s diagnosis, and how God guided her with lovingkindness each day.

Amy is the Director of the special need’s ministry at The Chapel Green Campus in Ohio and the author of It’s More Ups Than Downs. Amy and her husband Mark have been married for 27 years and have two children, Abby and Ryan. After Ryan’s birth in 2001 and the diagnosis of Down Syndrome, God created a passion in Amy to reach out, love, and share with new parents the wonderful blessings that come from having a child with Down Syndrome.

I hope you enjoy hearing her story and are inspired to love the families of children with special needs in your community well!

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Have you ever had plans that were upset by unexpected circumstances?

I know I have.

Today was supposed to be the launch day for my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God's Voice, but due to printing shortages, the book was delayed.

If you've ever felt the sting of disappointment from something like this, join me in bringing those feelings to God as we REST in His presence today.

And if you'd like to continue praying for me and for the book launch, email me at asheritah@onethingalone.com to join the Book Launch Prayer Team and I'll send prayer updates right to your inbox!

Thanks so much for joining me in prayer and for so lovingly supporting me during this time.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you have a child with special needs or know someone who does?

Then take some time to pray for them today as we REST in the loving presence of Jesus together.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for families with special needs children right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever meet someone who has a child with special needs, you'll know how you can pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Are you or a loved one battling cancer?

Then listen in as Niki Hardy shares her story of how the chemo chair provided her with an opportunity to trust God and how a piece of candy allowed her to encourage someone else with a cancer diagnosis.

Niki is an author, speaker, coach and cancer thriver whose goal is to help you discover how life doesn’t have to be pain-free to be full. She is the author of Breathe Again: How to Live Well When Life Falls Apart, One Minute Prayers for Women with Cancer, and host of the Chemo Chair Prayers podcast, and the Trusting God Through Cancer Summit.

The Trusting God Through Cancer Summit is an online event designed specifically by cancer survivors for cancer survivors to help you thrive, not just survive, no matter what your cancer throws at you.

At this event, you can listen, learn, and be encouraged and prayed for by international speaks who’ve been where you are, all from the comfort of your own home for FREE. Just click here to register!

Want to continue the conversation? Then connect with Niki on instagram! @niki.hardy

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Has your life been affected by cancer or a chronic illness?

Maybe a loved one has recently received an heartbreaking diagnosis, or maybe you yourself are the one suffering through a chronic illness. Whatever your situation may be, bring it to Jesus. He cares, He knows, and He sees your pain. Take it to the Lord and prayer so that you can find comfort, peace and strength in Him.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for someone with cancer or a chronic illness right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever have to walk alongside someone as they endure this kind of suffering, you'll be ready to respond in prayer.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Have you ever had to navigate conflict with someone who has a completely different set of values than you do?

Then listen as Susie Hayes, a personal friend of Asheritah, shares how she responded to a conflict with her daughter's coach over their different values and standards for behavior. You'll hear how she handled the confrontation in a way that reflected her desire to preserve her testimony and be above reproach to all who watched her walk through this situation.

This episode may trigger all kinds of feelings toward a tricky relationship in your life. If you’d like some extra help in praying through hard emotions (like anxiety, anger, guilt, and disappointment), you can download 10 Prayers for Hard Emotions when you go to prayersofrest.com/hard.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Have you ever had a hard time praying for someone who doesn't know Jesus?

Then listen in and pray alongside me as we bring our unbelieving friends, family, neighbors, and other people in our life (even the difficult ones!) to the Lord in prayer.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for unbelievers in your life right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever meet someone whose heart is hardened against the gospel, you'll know how to pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Have you ever wondered how to go about loving your actual neighbors?

Then listen as Amy Lively shares how one step of obedience led to lifelong friendships, a neighborhood Bible study, and now an international ministry called The Neighborhood Café.

Amy is the author of How to Love Your Neighbor Without Being Weird and she’s currently writing a new Bible study called Hope Fully: How to Turn Uncertain Times into a Surprisingly Hopeful New Normal. You can connect with her through her website amylively.com or on instagram @amylively.

Are you excited about this new season? Then text a few friends and start a Prayers of REST prayer group! It’s simple: just invite a few friends, commit to listening to the prayer episode each week, and then share with each other what God is revealing to you in prayer. Pray for each other, encourage each other, and maybe once a month try to meet together for a time of live prayer together. Why? Because we learn how to pray not by reading a book about prayer or listening to a sermon about prayer, but by actually praying together.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Have you ever wondered what to pray for you next door neighbor?

Then friend, listen in and pray alongside me as we pray for our neighbors together.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for your neighbor right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever have a difficult neighbor move in next door, you'll know how you can pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Have you ever experienced conflict in your local church that resulted in hurt for you or a friend?

Then listen as Pastor Mike Castelli shares his story of how he encountered God in the midst of a season of turmoil in his local church. You'll hear the simple prayers that grounded him during a period of isolation and how trust and rest were central to his healing journey.

If you'd like to hear more about what Pastor Mike learned through this situation, you can find his sermon series "Lessons from the Pit," here.

Pastor Mike serves as the Lead Pastor at The Chapel in Green where Asheritah and her family attend. He came to The Chapel in 2000, after working as a Senior Research Engineer for 12 years at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. You can connect with him through The Chapel's Facebook page and on Instagram @thechapelgreen.

Are you excited about this new season? Then text a few friends and start a Prayers of REST prayer group! It’s simple: just invite a few friends, commit to listening to the prayer episode each week, and then share with each other what God is revealing to you in prayer. Pray for each other, encourage each other, and maybe once a month try to meet together for a time of live prayer together. Why? Because we learn how to pray not by reading a book about prayer or listening to a sermon about prayer, but by actually praying together.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Are you ever afraid to approach God in prayer?

If so, take comfort in the truth that we have a heavenly Father who invites us to come before His throne with and confidence as we learn how to pray like Jesus together. Each week we will follow Jesus' example as we pray through the Lord’s prayer just like His disciples did. Join us as we:

R - Recite God's Goodness
E - Express Your Neediness
S - Seek His Stillness
T - Trust His Faithfulness

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Have you been hurt by your local church?

Then friend, bring your pain to the Lord and find comfort and rest in Him today.

Even if you aren't struggling with church hurt right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever face times of conflict in your local church, you'll know how to pray your way through them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you ever have a hard time praying for certain people in your life?

Then listen in as Angie Elkins, Kindra Stanton, and I talk about why it can be so hard to find the words to say when we pray for certain people. 

You'll hear us share specific examples of tricky relationships that we personally have a hard time praying for as well as a sneak peak into a few of the tricky relationships that we will be praying through this season on the Prayers of REST podcast.

Angie Elkins is the editor for the Prayers of REST podcast and also hosts her own show Chatologie with Angie Elkins. Her podcast moves people closer to God and each other by starting conversations that matter. In 2020 she launched Angie Elkins Media, where along with her team, she edits and produces multiple podcasts including Prayers of REST, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, Your Enneagram Coach the podcast, and The Glass House with Ben & Lynley Mandrell. Angie also loves teaching others to launch their podcasts and thrive as podcasters at thepodcastcoach.org. You can find her on Instagram at @angiebrownelkins.

Kindra Stanton is the production manager for the Prayers of REST Podcast and is also my ministry assistant! She is passionate about the Word of God and loves teaching women and girls how to read their Bibles well. You can find her on instagram at @kinda_kindra.

Are you excited about this new season? Then text a few friends and start a Prayers of REST prayer group! It’s simple: just invite a few friends, commit to listening to the prayer episode each week, and then share with each other what God is revealing to you in prayer. Pray for each other, encourage each other, and maybe once a month try to meet together for a time of live prayer together. Why? Because we learn how to pray not by reading a book about prayer or listening to a sermon about prayer, but by actually praying together.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

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Do you ever struggle to pray for certain people in your life?

Maybe they're in a situation that you just can't relate to, or maybe they've hurt you in some way. If we're honest, there are even times when we don't want to pray for that person at all...

That's why this season on the Prayers of REST Podcast we're praying through Tricky Relationships.

Yes, we're going there.

If you've ever struggled with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law...
If you've been hurt by your local church...
If you know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer, a chronic illness, or has experienced suicide loss...
If you're struggling in your marriage, with your adult children, or trying to forgive your father or mother...

We're going there.

And if you're wondering how to pray for your neighbor, your unbelieving friend, or the person who's political views are the complete opposite of yours...

We're going there too.

I can't promise you that these relationships will get any easier by the end of this season, but I can promise you that as we bring these Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in His loving presence together.

So are you ready? Here we go!

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