Real, Raw, and Relevant Prayers

The Divine Operating System: Component #1: Prayer

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Be Authentic

Let's face it: sometimes prayer feels awkward or intimidating, like we have to put on our Sunday best and mind our manners before God. But the truth is, He wants our raw, unfiltered reality, not a polished performance.

So how do you pray with authenticity?

• Start by giving yourself permission to be real with God.

• Verbalize your emotions, fears, hurts, and frustrations without holding back. If you're angry, tell Him.

• If you're doubting, ask Him your honest questions.

• If you're hurting, cry out to Him for healing. God can handle the messiness of your inner world, so give Him all of it.

Don't settle for surface-level prayers that skim over your true struggles and desires. Instead, bring your real, relevant requests before God, trusting that He cares about every detail of your life. Pray specifically about the challenges you're facing, the decisions you're weighing, and the relationships you're navigating.

Remember, authentic prayer requires vulne…