Hey everyone and welcome to another MercyTalk! Today we’re revisiting a conversation we had with Jen Barnett, Executive Director of Freedom Prayer, about what it means to hear from and connect with the Father. While we may be familiar with the importance of growing in our prayer lives, somehow there can still be fear and uncertainty surrounding hearing the voice of the Lord. Jen dives into some of the most common roadblocks she’s seen as a Freedom Prayer facilitator for people being able to connect with God. Some of these include pride, ungodly beliefs, unconfessed sin and unforgiveness. Even previous relationships with earthly Fathers, mothers and siblings can all play a role in the way we perceive the Lord’s heart and intentions towards us. Also, in this episode…
- Roadblocks that we may encounter in our prayer life
- Cultivating a prayer life that’s thriving
- The practice of discerning our own thoughts and what God is saying
