I cannot come to God like this, I thought. Come on. I wiped my eyes in front of the mirror. Let’s clean up this mess and then we can pray. I plopped myself down on my chair and bowed my head, taking a few breaths to calm myself. But I could not keep it in. … Continue reading It’s Ok to Cry While You Pray
My heart thudded against my chest. My breaths were fast and shallow. I felt like I was gasping for air. I would hold myself, I would try to self-soothe. I cried a lot. I felt constantly alone. I dreaded going to bed because I would lie there, gripped by the fear, feeling my life force … Continue reading What Does God Say About My Anxiety?
Prayer was hard for me because I never knew what to say. I was a shy girl who lived in fear of saying the wrong thing, even to God. Every time I tried to pray, it felt wrong for some reason. I wasn't sure if I was doing it right. The first thing that opened … Continue reading 5 Big Questions about Prayer
