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Today's devotion looks at the 23rd Psalm in a new way. It will encourage you to identify and remove anything blocking you from receiving God's mercy so the overflow can bless the people around you.

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Join us for short, daily Lenten meditations to help you draw closer to God in prayer and scripture reading as we prepare our hearts leading up to Resurrection Sunday!
Today's devotion looks at the 23rd Psalm in a new way. It will encourage you to identify and remove anything blocking you from receiving God's mercy so the overflow can bless the people around you.
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Explore additional episodes of&nbsp;Praying Christian Women&nbsp;and other Christian podcasts at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">Lifeaudio.com</a>.
If you haven't committed your life to Jesus but have a desire to do so, a great resource is the Navigators' <a href="https://www.navigators.org/resource/the-bridge-to-life/">"Bridge to Life" illustration</a>.&nbsp;
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Whether you’re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

Praying Christian Women

The show that brings Christian women from all backgrounds together as award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton discuss what it means to be a woman of prayer in the 21st century. Whether you’re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

The show that brings Christian women from all backgrounds together as award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton discuss what it means to be a woman of prayer in the 21st century. Whether you&rsquo;re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

Lenten Meditation Day 34: Waves of Mercy

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How do you cope when you feel completely surrounded by hostility, desperately seeking a safe haven from the destruction passing by? In this devotional on Psalm 57, we walk through David’s earnest prayer for rescue—written while he was hiding in a cave, fleeing for his life from King Saul. We shift our focus from the paralyzing fear of being hunted to the bold realization of God's protection, exploring the biblical mandate to ask God to intervene and how our prayers genuinely move His heart.

We explore what it means to take shelter under the shadow of the Almighty's wings when the world feels chaotic. Moving past our own immediate comfort, we dive into the deeper call of intercession: standing in the gap for those currently trapped in literal and spiritual war zones, and uncovering the profound, global impact of our collective prayers.

Join host Jaime on the Praying Christian Women podcast for a session of prayer and scriptural truth. If you are navigating a season of intense fear, feeling overwhelmed by global events, or simply need a reminder that God answers when we boldly ask, this episode offers a powerful shift in perspective.

Come ready to lift up the burdens of the world, intercede for the vulnerable, and declare the unshakeable refuge of the Lord over your life.


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How do you cope when you feel completely surrounded by hostility, desperately seeking a safe haven from the destruction passing by? In this devotional on Psalm 57, we walk through David&rsquo;s earnest prayer for rescue&mdash;written while he was hiding in a cave, fleeing for his life from King Saul. We shift our focus from the paralyzing fear of being hunted to the bold realization of God's protection, exploring the biblical mandate to ask God to intervene and how our prayers genuinely move His heart.
We explore what it means to take shelter under the shadow of the Almighty's wings when the world feels chaotic. Moving past our own immediate comfort, we dive into the deeper call of intercession: standing in the gap for those currently trapped in literal and spiritual war zones, and uncovering the profound, global impact of our collective prayers.
Join host Jaime on the&nbsp;Praying Christian Women podcast for a session of prayer and scriptural truth. If you are navigating a season of intense fear, feeling overwhelmed by global events, or simply need a reminder that God answers when we boldly ask, this episode offers a powerful shift in perspective.
Come ready to lift up the burdens of the world, intercede for the vulnerable, and declare the unshakeable refuge of the Lord over your life.
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Explore additional episodes of&nbsp;Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers,&nbsp;and other Christian podcasts at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lifeaudio.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1759932315807000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3RofTsJLpG0wg4K-fPyPVG">Lifeaudio.com</a>
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466 Praying through Psalm 57: Taking Refuge in the Shadow of His Wings

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When the desire to spend time in God’s Word feels more like a heavy obligation than a joyful habit, how do you get back on track—and why do we carry so much guilt when we fall behind?   In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Jaime and Alana reunite to tackle a struggle that impacts almost every believer: making daily Bible reading a consistent reality.

What starts as a simple lack of interest or the temptation to "coast" on past spiritual knowledge can quickly form towering "Bible blocks." Through honest and candid conversation, Jaime and Alana unpack the hidden obstacles keeping us from Scripture. We explore how decision fatigue, physical limitations, and the pressure to study the "right way" can paralyze our quiet times, and why envying someone else’s 5 a.m. discipline might be missing the point entirely. 
Along the way, they share personal stories—from memorable first Bibles to the sometimes unpredictable results of playing "Bible roulette."   
Whether you are overwhelmed by where to start or simply need a reminder that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to quiet time, we hope you’ll join us as we learn to strip away the expectations of others and discover a genuine, grace-filled way to connect with God through His Word.



Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:


Loving the World's Most Vulnerable with Karol Holmes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOMF2k3ZqD4


Christian True-Crime Junkies (Fleeing an Abusive Church series):https://open.spotify.com/episode/74K9bYKM9LCQdpVYeBLhjN





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What starts as a simple lack of interest or the temptation to "coast" on past spiritual knowledge can quickly form towering "Bible blocks." Through honest and candid conversation, Jaime and Alana unpack the hidden obstacles keeping us from Scripture. We explore how decision fatigue, physical limitations, and the pressure to study the "right way" can paralyze our quiet times, and why envying someone else&rsquo;s 5 a.m. discipline might be missing the point entirely. Along the way, they share personal stories&mdash;from memorable first Bibles to the sometimes unpredictable results of playing "Bible roulette." &nbsp; Whether you are overwhelmed by where to start or simply need a reminder that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to quiet time, we hope you&rsquo;ll join us as we learn to strip away the expectations of others and discover a genuine, grace-filled way to connect with God through His Word. 
Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:
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Loving the World's Most Vulnerable with Karol Holmes: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOMF2k3ZqD4" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiJm6r8t6KTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzgE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOMF2k3ZqD4</a>
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Christian True-Crime Junkies (Fleeing an Abusive Church series): <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/74K9bYKM9LCQdpVYeBLhjN" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiJm6r8t6KTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzwE">https://open.spotify.com/episode/74K9bYKM9LCQdpVYeBLhjN</a>
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465 Blocks That Keep You From Reading the Bible

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How do you cope when the deepest wounds come not from a sworn enemy, but from a trusted and familiar friend? Where do you turn when the sheer panic and pain of personal betrayal make you just want to grow wings like a dove and fly far, far away from it all?

In this devotional on Psalm 55, we walk through David’s desperate prayer of anguish—a Maskil written in the agonizing wake of being stabbed in the back by a close confidant, his top advisor Ahithophel. We shift our focus from the paralyzing sting of emotional trauma to the beautiful, messy progression of biblical lament, recognizing how David moves from panic and a desire to escape, straight into petition and renewed trust. 
We explore what it means to cast our crushing burdens upon the eternal God, uncovering the profound realization that while human friends might miss our texts or calls, the Lord hears our complaints evening, morning, and noon. We move past the instinct to simply run from our pain to the deeper truth: that God gives us full permission to process our darkest grief, anxiety, and frustration directly at His feet.

Join host Jaime on the Praying Christian Women podcast for a session of spiritual recalibration and honest lament. If you are navigating the heartbreak of broken trust, feeling overwhelmed by division within your community, or simply need a gentle reminder to take your problems to God before anyone else, this episode offers a powerful shift in perspective.

Come ready to lay down your heaviest anxieties, pray for unity within the body of Christ, and declare the unshakeable, sustaining power of the Lord over your life.



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In this devotional on Psalm 55, we walk through David&rsquo;s desperate prayer of anguish&mdash;a Maskil written in the agonizing wake of being stabbed in the back by a close confidant, his top advisor Ahithophel. We shift our focus from the paralyzing sting of emotional trauma to the beautiful, messy progression of biblical lament, recognizing how David moves from panic and a desire to escape, straight into petition and renewed trust. We explore what it means to cast our crushing burdens upon the eternal God, uncovering the profound realization that while human friends might miss our texts or calls, the Lord hears our complaints evening, morning, and noon. We move past the instinct to simply run from our pain to the deeper truth: that God gives us full permission to process our darkest grief, anxiety, and frustration directly at His feet.
Join host Jaime on the Praying Christian Women podcast for a session of spiritual recalibration and honest lament. If you are navigating the heartbreak of broken trust, feeling overwhelmed by division within your community, or simply need a gentle reminder to take your problems to God before anyone else, this episode offers a powerful shift in perspective. Come ready to lay down your heaviest anxieties, pray for unity within the body of Christ, and declare the unshakeable, sustaining power of the Lord over your life. 
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464 Praying Through Psalm 55: Navigating the Pain of Personal Betrayal

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Lenten Meditation Day 34: Waves of Mercy

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