Have you ever listened to someone pray and thought, Well… I’ll never sound like that? 

In this encouraging, laugh-a-little-and-breathe-a-lot conversation, I sit down with author and speaker Shellie Tomlinson to talk about the comparison trap in prayer—and how to get free from it. Shellie shares why God isn’t looking for “perfect prayers” or spiritual clones. He wants you. 

We unpack simple, practical habits that help you linger with God, stop quitting when your mind wanders, and remember that prayer isn’t the goal—a deeper relationship with Jesus is. 

Shellie shares one simple reminder about approaching God in prayer that I’m sure I’ll never forget. You don’t want to miss it! (Hint: it’s toward the end of the episode, so listen all the way to the end.)

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna

Listen in to learn more : 

(2:40) Embracing Individual Prayer Styles
(7:36)  Overcoming Distraction and Lingering in Prayer
(20:17) Conversational Communication with God
(25:24) Remembering Jesus is the Way to God



Donna’s Resources:

Order a copy of my latest book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.

 

Connect Shellie 

Website -https://belleofallthingssouthern.com/ 

Shellie’s new book  https://belleofallthingssouthern.com/dont-try-to-pray-like-her/



Pre-order before February 3 and email proof of purchase to: praywithshelly@gmail.com. You’ll receive Shelley’s introduction + first chapter (“Remember to Use the Door”) immediately.

Connect with Donna 

Instagram: @donnaajones    

Website: www.donnajones.org    

Donna’s speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/    

Have you ever listened to someone pray and thought,&nbsp;Well&hellip; I&rsquo;ll never sound like that?&nbsp;
In this encouraging, laugh-a-little-and-breathe-a-lot conversation, I sit down with author and speaker Shellie Tomlinson to talk about the comparison trap in prayer&mdash;and how to get free from it. Shellie shares why God isn&rsquo;t looking for &ldquo;perfect prayers&rdquo; or spiritual clones. He wants&nbsp;you.&nbsp;
We unpack simple, practical habits that help you linger with God, stop quitting when your mind wanders, and remember that prayer isn&rsquo;t the goal&mdash;a deeper relationship with Jesus is.&nbsp;
Shellie shares&nbsp;one simple reminder about approaching God in prayer that I&rsquo;m sure I&rsquo;ll never forget. You don&rsquo;t want to miss it! (Hint: it&rsquo;s toward the end of the episode, so listen all the way to the end.)
And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode!
Xo,
Donna
Listen in to learn more : (2:40) Embracing Individual Prayer Styles (7:36)&nbsp; Overcoming Distraction and Lingering in Prayer (20:17) Conversational Communication with God (25:24) Remembering Jesus is the Way to God 
Donna&rsquo;s Resources:
Order a copy of my latest book -&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.&nbsp;</a>
It is available anywhere books are sold&ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">here is the link on Amazon.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you&rsquo;ll want a copy of my book, <a href="https://seekmeetinggod.com/">Seek: A Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Meeting God.</a>
It&rsquo;s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.
&nbsp;
Connect Shellie&nbsp;
Website -<a href="https://belleofallthingssouthern.com/">https://belleofallthingssouthern.com/</a>&nbsp;
Shellie&rsquo;s new book&nbsp; <a href="https://belleofallthingssouthern.com/dont-try-to-pray-like-her/">https://belleofallthingssouthern.com/dont-try-to-pray-like-her/ </a>
Pre-order before February 3 and email proof of purchase to: <a href="mailto:praywithshelly@gmail.com">praywithshelly@gmail.com</a>. You&rsquo;ll receive Shelley&rsquo;s introduction + first chapter (&ldquo;Remember to Use the Door&rdquo;) immediately.
Connect with Donna&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.donnajones.org">www.donnajones.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s speaking schedule: <a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged.

Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you.

 But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed Podcast

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

If you&rsquo;ve ever had a conversation where you&rsquo;ve walked away thinking, &ldquo;Wow! That was just what I needed&rdquo;, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor&rsquo;s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving &ldquo;that&rsquo;s just what I needed&rdquo; conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she&rsquo;ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna&rsquo;s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed

How to Stop Comparing Your Prayer Life and Start Praying for Real With Shellie Tomlinson

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