The Clarence Stowers Leadership Podcast

Oct 02 2024 10 mins

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Introduction

Many people struggle with the fear of asking God for big things. They pray small, safe prayers out of fear of disappointment or unworthiness. This episode explores the power of bold prayer, drawing on biblical examples and practical strategies to help listeners deepen their trust in God's limitless ability.

Episode Overview

This episode encourages listeners to break free from the fear that holds them back in their prayer lives. The discussion centers around the idea that our prayers' size reflects our faith's size. Listeners are challenged to evaluate whether their prayers reflect a belief in a God who can do "immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine."

Episode Highlights

Confronting the Fear: The episode explores common reasons behind the fear of praying boldly, such as fear of disappointment, unworthiness, and doubt in God's ability to answer.
Learning from Hannah: The episode highlights the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel, a woman who faced years of barrenness but prayed boldly and specifically for a son. Her story illustrates the power of persistent, faith-filled prayer and how such can have far-reaching impacts.
Practical Steps to Pray Boldly: The episode provides actionable steps for overcoming the fear of bold prayers:
1. Identify Your Fear: Recognize and write down specific fears or doubts hindering your prayers.
2. Ask Specifically: When you pray, be clear and direct about your needs and desires, just as Hannah asked specifically for a son.
3. Pray Persistently: Don't give up after one prayer; consistently bring your requests to God, trusting in His timing.
4. Surrender the Outcome: Release your requests to God, trusting His plan for your good.

Key Takeaways

The Size of Your Prayers Matters: Praying small prayers suggests a limited view of God's power. Bold prayers, on the other hand, reflect a deeper trust in God's ability to move mountains.
Fear Limits God's Work: When fear prevents us from asking God for big things, we limit what He can do in and through our lives.
Bold Prayer is Not Demanding: It's about approaching God with faith and expectancy, believing in His heart to answer our requests according to His will.

Conclusion

This episode encourages listeners to move beyond fear and embrace bold prayers. It reminds them that God is big enough to handle any request and desires a relationship with us characterized by trust and reliance on His power. By taking the steps outlined in the episode, listeners are challenged to step into a new realm of prayer, believing that God can do "immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine."

The Clarence Stowers Leadership Podcast

"Deep Dive" Overcoming Your Fear of Asking For Big Things

Oct 02 2024 10 mins