Prayers of REST

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to Refresh Your Prayer Life with six creative prayer ideas that will get you out of a rut and seeking God’s face in new and fun ways. We’ll talk about how to incorporate your five senses in prayer. We’ll talk about some ancient practices that are surprisingly relevant to our 21st century lives. And we’ll do all this in three minutes or less each week. Make sure...

This week, we’re wrapping up our season of The Fruit of the Spirit with a conversation with Angie Elkins, a dear friend and the producer of this podcast! We talk about what it looks like to live a fruitful life, sharing personal stories from our own journeys with Jesus, as well as a few stories from listeners like you. And yes, of course, we spend some time praying too! This week Angie prays with...

This is the last episode we’re praying through the Fruit of the Spirit, and I’m wondering: how has God worked in your life this summer? Would you take a moment to leave a rating and review on iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts? This week, we’re wrapping up the Fruit of the Spirit, praying through Titus 2:11-12 and meditating on how Jesus showed SELF-CONTROL and wants to produce His sel...

Would people who know you describe you as “gentle”? Ugh. That’s a tough question, isn’t it? But Jesus described Himself as "gentle and lowly in heart," and the fruit of the Spirit is... yep... GENTLENESS. This week, we’re praying through Philippians 4:5 and meditating on how Jesus showed GENTLENESS and wants to produce His gentleness in us too. Spend 10 minutes praying with me for God to...

Do you ever wonder if your work matters? Like, you do the same thankless tasks day after day, and no one seems to notice or care? It’s easy to get discouraged, and even more, to stop doing the thing. Because who cares, right? God cares. Scripture tells us that the fruit of the Spirit is… faithfulness. This week, we’re praying through Matthew 25:21 and meditating on how Jesus showed FAITHFULNESS an...

When God created the world, He called it “good.” …Is it still good today? Does His goodness live in you and in me? This summer, we’re praying through the Fruit of the Spirit, one trait each week, and today we’re praying through James 3:13 and meditating on how Jesus showed GOODNESS and wants to produce His goodness in us too. Spend 10 minutes praying with me for God to work the Fruit of His Spirit...

We could all use a little more kindness in our lives, right? But you don’t have to be Mr. Rogers to live a supernaturally kind life. That kindness can be cultivated in each of us, because the fruit of the Spirit is… kindness. This summer, we’re praying through the Fruit of the Spirit, one trait each week, and today we’re praying through Matthew 25:40 and meditating on how Jesus showed KINDNESS and...

Would you consider yourself to be a patient person?  This summer, we’re praying through the Fruit of the Spirit, one trait each week, and today we’re praying through James 5:7-8, meditating on how Jesus showed PATIENCE and wants to produce His patience in us too.  Spend 10 minutes praying with me for God to work the Fruit of His Spirit in our lives, as we: •Recite God's Goodness •Express Your...

What if by the end of this summer, you looked more like Jesus than you do today? That's my hope for us, and that's why I'm inviting you to join me in praying through the Fruit of the Spirit this summer , one trait each week, in this season of the Prayers of REST podcast. This week, we’re praying through John 14:27 and meditating on how Jesus showed PEACE and wants to produce His pea...

What if by the end of this summer, you looked more like Jesus than you do today? That's my hope for us, and that's why I'm inviting you to join me in praying through the Fruit of the Spirit this summer , one trait each week, in this season of the Prayers of REST podcast. This week, we’re praying through 1 Peter 1:8-9 and meditating on how Jesus showed JOY and wants to produce His jo...

What if by the end of this summer, you looked more like Jesus than you do today? That's my hope for us, and that's why I'm inviting you to join me in praying through the Fruit of the Spirit this summer , one trait each week, in our new season of the Prayers of REST podcast. This week, we’re praying through John 15:12 and meditating on how Jesus showed LOVE and wants to produce His l...

What if by the end of this summer, you looked more like Jesus than you do today? That's my hope for us, and that's why I'm inviting you to join me in praying through the Fruit of the Spirit this summer , one trait each week, in our new season of the Prayers of REST podcast. This week, we’re praying through John 15:5 and meditating on how Jesus calls us to ABIDE in Him in order to be...

Are you embarrassed by your character flaws? Wish you could be more patient? More kind? More loving? More joyful? If you answered yes to any of those questions, keep listening, friend, because you’re in the right place. This week on the podcast, I’m joined by my college professor Dr. Dan Estes from Cedarville University, who first introduced me to this idea of praying through the Fruit of the Spir...

Asheritah announces the theme of our new season of Prayers of REST, shares a peek into what God has been teaching her (in a re-airing of a radio interview from last week), and previews 7 (!) exciting updates coming to the Prayers of REST podcast. Our new Fruit of the Spirit season premiers next week, May 10, and we’re excited to see how God will move in our lives this summer! Invite your friends t...

We're still on break between seasons, but to celebrate our upcoming one-year anniversary of the Prayers of REST podcast, we're giving away a pair of AirPods. To enter to win, all you have to do is complete a quick 3-minute survey at www.prayersofrest.com/survey to help us better serve you in the coming year. We're grateful to be a part of your prayer lives, and so excited to bless o...

Do you ever wish we could grab coffee and chat together? I do. I picture you on the other side of this screen listening to the podcast, and I really wish I could listen to your story and hear what God is doing in your life! So in this episode, I’m doing something a little different: I’m sharing stories of what God is doing in the lives of listeners just like you, announcing an exciting new way you...

Christ has risen! If I live to be 100, I'll never tire of the good news that Jesus conquered sin and death through His own death and resurrection! And because He lives, we also live as victorious conquerers through Him who loved us, and gave His life for us. I hope this week's Prayers of REST episode helps you rest in Jesus' love today--because Jesus' love NEVER fails! Today’s...

If you feel far from God, unworthy of His love, without Hope, or numb to the gospel, you can take comfort in the reminders in today's episodes. Jesus sacrificed everything, giving up heaven for a time to walk the earth, then suffered and died on the cross for your sins. Allow this scripture to remind your heart of the breadth of His sacrifice, and spur you into selfless service to those aroun...

Wherever you are today, with your burdens, your fears, and your past, and the weight of it all, Jesus is waiting, offering hope in exchange for your baggage. No matter what you are afraid of bearing to the Lord, what vulnerability whispers doubts into your ear, Jesus lived and died, to bring you close and to meet you right where you are, in spite of what you carry. There is no shame in His presenc...

Whatever shame or struggle you are facing, Jesus has paid for it and desires to draw you close. Whatever bitterness or hurt still plagues your mind and your interactions, Jesus empowers us to forgive and to find peace and love in our broken relationships here on earth. Bring your burdens, mistakes, and your hurts to Him. Lay them at the foot of cross, where He paid for them, and forgave you, just...

Love and relationships can often feel empty, and if you feel as though you do not deserve God's love, as though you have nothing to offer, today's episode may serve as an encouragement and reminder of his selfless love. When we walk in freedom in His selfless love, it will overflow into our love for others as well, so that we can love more like Jesus. Today’s scripture reading is John 19...

Walking in truth and knowing the truth are different things. If today you are striving and seeking to grow closer to the Lord and for your life to look more like Jesus, may today's episode be an encouraging reminder of the truth. Rejoice in the truth of the gospel today, the truth of Jesus identity and rejoice with Christ snd the truth of who He is. Today’s scripture reading is John 18:37-38,...

Your mistakes, your past regrets, and your fears cannot separate you from Jesus' love. If your days are not shaped by the love of Christ, if you often feel too busy and miss the opportunities to connect with God, and find yourself living a life of little denials, know that Jesus can and will restore your relationship with Him. May today's episode be a reminder that He his ready, able, an...

If you are struggling with bitterness, or with accepting God's forgiveness, today's episode may bring you a reminder of the peace available with Jesus. You can find peace for your heart that can overtake the hurt and resentment you've held onto, and Jesus is willing you free you of your past regrets as His child, because He loves even His enemies and wants you to feel that same free...

If you feel you are drifting, under attack, or maybe just daily stresses and life circumstances seem overwhelming, take comfort that Jesus has gone before you. He is the good shepherd, sacrificing Himself for your sake and safety. Jesus is with you, protecting you even through the pain of this life you can lean on Him, rest in His arms, and trust in His protection through your fears and your battl...