Are You Ready to Break Free from Prayer Perfectionism?

Learn how to let go of perfectionism and find freedom in authentic prayer.

Published Nov 13, 2024

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Are You Ready to Break Free from Prayer Perfectionism?

I just wanted to take a minute to talk to you about letting go of prayer perfectionism. I know what it feels like to wonder if you're doing enough for your adult kids, especially when praying for them.

It's so easy to get stuck in prayer perfectionism and think that we have to have just the right words or setting to make our prayers effective, but here's what I've learned over the years as a mom: God doesn't need us to be perfect. He doesn't need the right words or even the right setting.

He just needs our hearts. So, if you feel like you don't know what to say or if your words aren't good enough, I get it. I've been there.

I've found that the best prayers aren't fancy or polished. They're real and honest, straight from the heart. Just show up as you are, trusting that God sees your love and willingness.

Originally published November 22, 2024.

Rachel Wojo is an inspirational author, public speaker, and podcaster known for her popular blog, rachelwojo.com. Through her biblical approach and personal life experiences, Rachel empowers women to discover strength and hope in everyday situations. Despite enduring the loss of her mother, adult special needs daughter, and father, Rachel remains resilient. She has authored the uplifting book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments and a new beautiful, spiral-bound prayer journal, Praying the Promises of God, Rachel is crazy in love with her husband, Matt, and cherishes her motherhood with six children on earth and two in heaven.

If you're looking for more guidance on anchoring your heart in God's faithful promises, I invite you to check out my new prayer journal, Praying the Promises of God: 52 Week Guided Journal at https://promisesprayerjournal.com. In this journal, you'll find space to meditate on the promises that can transform how you approach rest and help you experience God's peace in tangible ways. Until next time, remember, God sees you, hears you, and He knows your needs.

Rachel Wojo Praying the Promises of God 52 week guided prayer journal