The Prayer Request

Writing on prayer

Honest, practical encouragement for praying people — and anyone who wants to start. No jargon, no pressure.

June 15, 2026 · 5 min read

How to pray when you don't know what to say

If you've ever sat down to pray and gone completely blank, this is for you. Prayer was never meant to be a performance.

June 14, 2026 · 4 min read

Before the phone, before the noise — a few honest words to start the day with God.

June 13, 2026 · 4 min read

For the moments your thoughts are racing and you need something short and true to hold onto.

June 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Jesus talked about worry more than you'd think — and he was surprisingly practical about it.

June 11, 2026 · 5 min read

When someone you love is hurting and “let me know if you need anything” feels like nowhere near enough.

June 10, 2026 · 5 min read

You can't be with them every minute. Prayer is how you cover the ground you can't.

June 9, 2026 · 5 min read

You've prayed and prayed, and nothing. Here's what to do with the silence.

June 8, 2026 · 5 min read

A prayer journal isn't about pretty handwriting. It's about remembering what God did.

June 7, 2026 · 5 min read

Praying every day isn't about willpower. It's about building something small that lasts.

June 6, 2026 · 5 min read

When someone you love is grieving and every word you think of feels wrong.

June 5, 2026 · 5 min read

For the night before, and the long hours in the waiting room — words for when you can't do anything but pray.

June 4, 2026 · 5 min read

When your child has walked away from God, and you've run out of words but not love.

June 3, 2026 · 5 min read

Not 'money is evil,' and definitely not 'God wants you rich.' What Scripture actually says is more freeing than either.

June 2, 2026 · 6 min read

You're facing a real decision and you'd give anything for a clear answer. Here's how God actually guides.