Prayer Starters with Suzanne Eller (KLRC)

Jesus, I need to put these heavy expectations down.  Keywords: Expectations; burden; heavy; legalism; rules; specifications; rest.  Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 

God, my soul aches.  Keywords: Soul; faith; remembrance; past; present; encourage.  Scripture: Psalm 143:5 

God, it’s hard to believe things will be good again.  Keywords: War; battle weary; help; healing; laughter; restored; trust.  Scripture: Jeremiah 30:18             Resource: Prayer Starters: Talking to God about Hard Times by Suzanne Eller (Download a chapter free)

Heavenly Father, my help and hope comes from you.  Keywords: Help; hope; prayer; psalm; greater; Creator. Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2 

Jesus, there is no such thing as an ordinary life if you are part of it. Keywords: Jesus; witness; personal; walking in the deep; come with me invitation. Scripture: Luke 24:48   Resource: J oyKeeper: 6 Truths that Change Everything You Thought You Knew about Joy 

God, I’m singing your praises for you are my strength in this hard season.    Keywords: Strength; prayer; song; faith; trust; joy.  Scripture: Habbakuk 3:19

Lord, I’m exhausted spiritually and emotionally.   Today’s episode excerpted from Suzie's book, Prayer Starters: Talking with God about Hard Times by Suzanne Eller.

God, though loss takes my breath away, you are near.   Keywords: Loss; natural; supernatural; faith; trust; grief; sorrow.  Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

God, what do you want me to do? Keywords: Wisdom; proverb; trust; understanding; dreamer; plans. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Jesus, lead me to compassion over rules. Keywords: Rules; healing; Pharisees; legalism; compassion; wisdom.  Scripture: Mark 3:5

Heavenly Father, rebuild and restore the ruins of my old life and make it new. Keywords: Rebuild; restore; renew; rewrite; revise; redeem. Scripture: Isaiah 58:12   Resource: Prayer Starters: Talking with God about Hard Times by Suzanne Eller

Savior, help me to stop doing for a moment so I can just be in your presence.  Keywords: Slow down; distracted; frustrated; busyness; relationship; present.  Scripture: Luke 10:40   Resource: Come With Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where He Leads by Suzanne Eller

Savior, if there’s someone on your heart that you want me to talk to. . .  Keywords: Story; encounter; faith; friend; connection; community; witness. Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Jesus, help me to trust your timing as I grow, and lean into you as I do.  Keywords: Growth; conversation; caretaker; parable; Jesus; fig tree. Scripture: Luke 13:6   Listen to the episodes you’ve missed at KLRC.com/podcasts (Click on Prayer Starters). 

Jesus, I come to you without shame for what I need, knowing you’ll meet me there. Hebrews 4:16 Today’s episode is a “best of.” I pray you share all the words you’ve been longing to say to God.

Heavenly Father, sadness and grief feels really big today. Revelation 21:4 Though today’s episode is a “best of,” may you sense God close as you share your hurt with him.

Jesus, be my strong refuge when trouble comes. Nahum 1:7   Though this is a “best of” episode, may you feel God near in that battle.

Jesus, help me to live with a generous heart.  Keywords: Generosity; resources; cheerful heart; willingness; partnering. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

God, you love, you save, you help. I desire all of that in my walk with you. Keywords: Trinity; ministry; help; empowered; Jesus; John the Baptist; triune. Scripture: Matthew 3:16   Celebrating ONE YEAR of Prayer Starter podcasts!   Resource:  The Spirit-Led Heart: Living a Life of Faith and Love without Borders

Jesus, I feel undone when it comes to my faith. Keywords: Undone; weary; safety: mourning; spiritual mourning; Sermon on the Mount. Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Jesus, my compassion cup is low, low, low.  Keywords: Compassion; caring; prayer, heart work; chaos. Scripture: Matthew 9:36   Visit  www.tsuzanneeller.com/books  to find resources to help you grow your faith.  

Jesus, my wandering soul needs rest.  Keywords: Soul; replenish; covenant; unfailing love; agreement; bond. Scripture: Isaiah 55:3   Resource:  www.tsuzanneeller.com/books  - Prayer Starters: Talking to God about Hard Times, a book to help you connect with God when you are in that challenging season. 

A wicked man’s power is not greater than God’s.  Keywords: Justice; warning; abuse; fights for us. Scripture: Daniel 5:23

God, be near to me in this place of transition..  Keywords: Move; live; obey; waiting; transition; God’s child. Scripture: Acts 17:28

Jesus, I need you . . . again. Keywords: Battle; song; trust; safety; refuge; fights for you. Scripture: Psalm 144:2   Resource: Prayer Starters: Talking to God about Hard Times