Teach Us to Pray

We so badly want to hear from God, and when we don’t, it can be discouraging at best and devastating at worst. Although sometimes God does remain silent, there are often times where He is speaking, but we miss His voice. In today’s episode, learn the four biggest mistakes you can make when trying to hear from God.  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 fill up on God’s love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/join Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Be sure to listen to the first episode of our series, When God Says No - https://www.lifeaudio.com/teach-us-to-pray/when-god-says-no-how-god-answers-prayers-part-1-episode-26What Christina covers in today's episode:1. Don’t miss God’s yes!2. Don’t worship the thing God said yes to.3. Don’t feel guilty that God gave you what you want. When he wants to bless you – receive it with thanksgiving and give Him glory for it! 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/prayerguideConnect with Christina Paterson: https://www.belovedwomen.orgJoin the Beloved Women app for unlimited videos to learn God's word, grow your faith, and encourage your soul: https://www.belovedwomen.org/joinScriptures in the Podcast are from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We often wonder if God answers our prayers and He does! In fact, there are three ways He always answers our prayers: with a no, yes, or maybe. In part 1 of this 3 part series, Christina shares how to trust God even when His answer to your prayer is no. 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/prayerguideConnect with Christina Paterson: https://www.belovedwomen.orgJoin the Beloved Women app for unlimited videos to learn God's word, grow your faith, and encourage your soul: https://www.belovedwomen.org/joinScriptures in the podcast are from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you having a difficult time with anxious thoughts? Sometimes it feels like the more we fight these thoughts, the worse they get. But you don’t have to fight alone. God’s word and the power of prayer can provide great relief when you feel overwhelmed with worry and anxiety. In today’s episode, let’s pray Philippians 4:6–7 together to break the stronghold of anxiety so we can live free of worry. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Prayer is powerful, but it’s not the only tool God provides to heal and help our anxious thoughts. If your battle with anxiety becomes too much, please seek help. Find resources to help here. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. 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, 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 fill up on God’s love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/join/ Scripture from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It's no secret that we need God's guidance and the leading of the Holy Spirit to be able to hear God through His Word. We can do that by simply asking for His help. Before any Bible Study, it’s important to pray to God and invite Him to lead you. When we focus on God first, we’re reminded that the pressure is not all on us, but that God is with us and He desperately wants to speak to us through His Word. In this episode of the Teach Us to Pray Podcast learn 4 important areas to pray over before studying your Bible.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.orgStudy the Bible with the LIFE Bible Journal: https://thebelovedboutique.com/ Join the Beloved Women app for unlimited videos to learn God's word, grow your faith, and encourage your soul: https://www.belovedwomen.tvScriptures in the Podcast are from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When we're intentional about our prayer life, we can truly experience the power of God in our lives. In this fun and honest conversation with speaker and vocalist, April Christina Farmer, you will learn:1. Two important areas the Church needs to pray about in this season.2. Practical ways to pray first thing in the morning.3. What Jesus teaches us about prayer so we can pray powerfully.Connect with April: http://aprilchristinafarmer.com/ 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/prayerguideTake 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, 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 fill up on God’s love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/join/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you wake up anxious first thing in the morning? Your mind is racing with thoughts of what you need to get done today and what you failed to do yesterday. If this is a pattern for you, I challenge you to break the morning cycle of worry with prayer, and I'm sharing how to do that in this episode. Enjoy! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. 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, 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 fill up on God’s love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/join/ Scripture from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Scripture meditation is pondering on scripture for an extended amount of time, thinking about its meaning and intention deeper than a simple quick read of a verse or passage in the Bible. It’s an effective way to ensure God’s truth stays in our hearts and clears our minds to hear from Him when we pray. Learn how to meditate on scripture with a simple 3 step process in today’s episode.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/prayerguideConnect with Christina Paterson: https://www.belovedwomen.orgBecome a Beloved Women member to join Christina for weekly video Bible studies, access to the complete Beloved Women video library of Bible study series, and exclusive content and bonuses. Ready to ignite your passion for God’s truth, stay consistent in His Word, and experience the spiritual growth you need to maintain your full but blessed life? Become a Beloved Women member today!: https://www.belovedwomen.org/joinScriptures in the Podcast are from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Through this podcast, we’ve learned how powerful prayer can be. But did you know there are different types of prayers?Ephesians 6:18 calls believers to pray “with all kinds of prayers and requests” (NIV). In today’s episode learn 4 of 8 types of prayers and how to pray each prayer type with examples given from the Bible. Be sure to check out Part 1, where we talk about the first four types of prayer!The 8 Types of Prayer found in the Bible:1. A Prayer of Supplication2. Intercessory Prayer3. A Prayer of Thanksgiving4. A Prayer of Praise5. A Prayer of Repentance (or Confession)6. A Corporate Prayer (or a Prayer of Agreement)7. A Listening Prayer8. Continual PrayerResources 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.orgStudy the Bible with Christina and Beloved Women at https://www.belovedwomen.org/join Scriptures in the Podcast are from ESV and NIV.Episode Image Credit: Getty/Yelyzaveta Hryhorieva Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Through this podcast, we’ve learned how powerful prayer can be. But did you know there are different types of prayers?Ephesians 6:18 calls believers to pray “with all kinds of prayers and requests” (NIV). In today’s episode learn 4 of 8 types of prayers and how to pray each prayer type with examples given from the Bible. Be sure to check out part 2 of this podcast to learn the final 4 types of prayers. The 8 Types of Prayers (1-4):1. A Prayer of Supplication2. Intercessory Prayer3. A Prayer of Thanksgiving4. A Prayer of PraiseNext episode, we’ll look at the last 4!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.orgStudy the Bible with Christina and Beloved Women at https://www.belovedwomen.org/join Scriptures in the Podcast are from ESV and NIV.Episode Image Credit: Getty/Yelyzaveta Hryhorieva Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.