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Have you ever set out to master your prayer life—to become someone who “never stops praying"? It sounds inviting. Spiritual. Even admirable to think of yourself as a woman positioned to pray.
And often, we do pray with real hopes attached. We pray for our husbands, our kids, our relationships—believing prayer will change the things that frustrate us or feel out of control. Sometimes it does. But just as often, prayer changes us first.
Being a woman positioned to pray isn’t about mastering spiritual language or logging impressive quiet-time hours. It’s about an honest, ongoing conversation with God that shapes how you live, decide, and love. Prayer isn’t a performance you put on before God—it’s how you engage relationally with him.
Prayer begins with dependence. Jesus said, “Apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). A woman positioned to pray recognizes her limits and brings them to God regularly. It's not about waiting for the right words or a perfectly focused heart, it’s just simply coming.
Prayer also makes room for honesty. The Psalms are full of raw, unfiltered prayers—fear, frustration, hope, and praise all mixed together. Psalm 62:8 gives an invitation to “pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Prayer isn’t pretending everything is fine; it’s trusting God enough to tell the truth. And over time, that honesty leads to greater peace and clarity, even when your circumstances don’t change right away.
Prayer is transformative. As we stay connected to God, our desires begin to align with his. Jesus modeled this in Luke 22:42 when he prayed, “I want your will to be done, not mine.” Prayer makes us more attentive, more compassionate, and more courageous—not through effort, but through consistent connection with God.
A prayer-filled life is built one simple prayer at a time—on the way to work, in the middle of a tough conversation, and in quiet moments alone. Over time, you will become more open and receptive, and your awareness of God’s presence will increase.
Next Step: Instead of trying to “pray more” today, focus on staying available to God. As you move through your day, notice where your heart is closed or distracted. What might it look like to open your hands—and your attention—to him right where you are?