Praying Through Hard Times - A Conversation With Linda Evans Shepherd

The Missional Life Podcast

💬 "Prayer, Forgiveness, and Finding Joy in Trials" 🕊️

Join Linda Evans Shepherd as she shares profound lessons from her book Praying Through Hard Times. Learn how God used her daughter’s life to touch thousands, even through immense challenges. With humor, compassion, and wisdom, Linda provides practical ways to deepen your relationship with God, forgive yourself and others, and experience His peace in the midst of hardship.

About the Guest

Linda Evans Shepherd is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker who has written 38 books on prayer, faith, and resilience, including Praying Through Hard Times. As host of The Prayer Investigator and founder of Arise Esther, she inspires audiences worldwide to connect with God. Linda’s personal story of navigating tragedy with faith is a powerful testament to the peace and joy that come from trusting God.

Reasons to Listen

1. Powerful Faith Insights: Learn how to surrender control and find joy, even in the most difficult seasons of life.
2. Miraculous Testimonies: Hear the incredible story of Linda’s daughter, whose life touched thousands despite physical limitations.
3. Practical Prayer Strategies: Gain actionable tips to transform your prayer life and deepen your connection with God.

Big Takeaways

1. Prayer is a Conversation: Focus on listening to God, not just presenting a list of requests.
2. Choose Joy Daily: Joy is a decision that stems from trusting God’s plan, even when life feels overwhelming.
3. Let Go of Control: Surrender your demands and allow God to work in His way and timing.
4. Forgiveness Frees You: Release bitterness toward others, yourself, or God to experience healing and peace.
5. Trust in God’s Presence: Living in God’s presence daily brings comfort, guidance, and strength.

Missional Challenges

1. Surrender Your Control: Reflect on areas where you’re holding too tightly to your plans and ask God for help in letting go.
2. Pray for Others: Spend intentional time interceding for people in your life and allow God’s love to flow through you.
3. Forgive and Release: Identify someone you need to forgive and pray for the strength to lay down your bitterness at the cross.

Guest Links

• Website: GotToPray.com
• Facebook: Linda Evans Shepherd
• Twitter/X: @LindaEShepherd
• Arise Esther: AriseEsther.com

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