​On today's Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast, we bring your PRAYER LIFE under the spotlight and unpack the Overarching REASONS and several targeted THOUGHTS that may be keeping you from praying and having the vibrant prayer life that you desire. 

What are the 3 stumbling blocks to healthy communication with God?

1. Your beliefs about God and His Word
2. Your beliefs about your identity in Christ
3. Your methods

What are the 8 most common THOUGHTS that keep you from praying?

Does that verse encourage your heart?

I know you are busy and I know sometimes you feel weighed down by life’s demands, both the good ones and the challenging ones.

• You may have young children under foot and one at the breast.
• You may be trying to work a full time job while maintaining your family at home as well.
• You may be caring for your parents who live in another state.
• You may be trying to get out of debt so you are working an extra job, the night shift.
• You may be bowed down by stress and anxiety.
• You may find yourself cowering under worry and fear.
• You might even feel adrift, without purpose having no idea what God has in store for you and your future.
• You may be consumed by addiction or you might be making choices that don’t bring health and wellness to your mind and body.
• You may be bored in life – checking out by vegging on movies and tv series or escaping with food as your prop and support in life.
• Perhaps you are weighed down with illness and disease. You wonder how you will cope with this new diagnosis.
• Maybe you’re weighed down by a whole lot of meaningful activities and commitments - you’re helping others, staying in shape, serving at your church, running kids hither and yon….

Whatever your situation or scenario, there is RELIEF and REST in store for you! Tune in to the full episode to hear ONE EXERCISE that you can do today to lay your burdens down!
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11.  LISTEN TO THE BIBLE on audio here: Audio Bible
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12. USE WALL ART OR STICKY NOTE REMINDERS around your house that draw your eyes toward heavenly thoughts and truths like these:​

13.  SIT SILENTLY before him and simply listen

14. JOURNAL about who God is and list his characteristics and attributes. Use this NAMES OF GOD chart as a starter! 
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21. Start a wall of FAITH by writing on a poster board all the ways God has been faithful in your past--keep adding to your list, thanking God with each remembrance

22. EXAMINE YOUR HEART OFTEN - have you erected any "idols" that may be hindering your relationship with God? Repent and release those to God

23. LISTEN TO FAITH-BASED PODCASTS like this one

24. TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR SELF - your body is God's temple - practice self-care, exercise to relieve stress, eat whole, non-processed foods, and drink plenty of water. Try these BRAIN SMOOTHIES to boost your brain power-- seek God first for emotional comfort. 

​25. Start each morning with a DEVOTIONAL READING to set the tone for your day. This one is your 5-minute daily devotional, a one-stop shop which includes a Scripture passage, Affirmation, Practical Application/Lesson, Journal Prompts or Discussion Questions, and a Prayer. ​

If you wanna jump on a zoom call with me to chat about more ways to seek God or address any of those stumbling block thoughts that are getting in your way on your Christian journey, I'm here for you! Schedule your FREE coaching session --think gal pals! right here. 

And if you like this list, please feel free to share it with a friend or on social!  Thank you so much for your support!

Have questions? Reach out to me privately at choose2think@gmail.com 

Are you exhausted?

Bone weary?

Tired of facing that giant of all giants in your life?

I've got just the remedy for you based on Psalm 69.

Click LISTEN NOW to learn all about Psalm 69 (quoted 7 times in the New Testament) as well as how to handle tough times or click READ MORE for the encouraging highlight video clip from Episode 175: Find Relief Now during a Troubling Season of Your Life.