Prayers for courage to avoid failures of kindness

09/27/24 • 16 min

Reflecting on a quote from Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart by George Saunders about “failures of kindness”, Judith Kambia Obatusa (JKO) highlights how fear often holds us back from being kind. She explores the courage it takes to show compassion, both to others and ourselves.

Through Scripture and prayer, JKO encourages listeners to seek boldness, trust in God’s strength, and act with kindness even in difficult situations. This episode also includes a special prayer from Psalms 118:8-9 that you can repeat by yourself to help you connect directly to God for courage and strength.

Key scriptures: 2 Corinthians 3:5, Psalm 27:1, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 118:8-9.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Fear can prevent us from helping when witnessing unkindness

We need courage to overcome the struggle to show kindness, especially when it feels risky or uncomfortable

When we show kindness we become conduits of God's love

We can overcome the fear to act, by praying for courage

References in this episode

“Failures of Kindness” delivered by George Saunders, a transcript by James Clear

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Key scriptures: 2 Corinthians 3:5, Psalm 27:1, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 118:8-9.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Fear can prevent us from helping when witnessing unkindness

We need courage to overcome the struggle to show kindness, especially when it feels risky or uncomfortable

When we show kindness we become conduits of God's love

We can overcome the fear to act, by praying for courage

References in this episode

“Failures of Kindness” delivered by George Saunders, a transcript by James Clear

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Rounding up our series on praying God’s Word over us Natasha Rae, a prophetess and passionate prayer warrior, offers practical advice on how prayer can heal wounds, restore relationships, and bring hope to even the darkest of times. She encourages and reminds women who are feeling distant from God that He hears every cry, and leads a powerful prayer for listeners to experience God's love healing and restoration.

If you are struggling with faith or seeking spiritual growth, this episode will reignite your connection with God and empower you to move forward.
Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Even if you feel disconnected from God, He still hears you when you call.

No matter the situation, even when it seems your prayers are unanswered, trust in God’s plan for you.

Do not stop calling on God because He is always present and willing to help you.

You can follow Natasha on YouTube at Natasha Rae Ministries and read her books on Amazon.

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A Prayer for Transforming Pain into Purpose: Giving Our Suffering to God as an Offering

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Do you know that you can offer the pain of your struggles, disappointments, sacrifices and challenges to God as an offering? On this episode, faith and science align to show us that our pain is never wasted when we offer it to God. With scripture backed by research, we learn how that the offering of our pain can lead to profound healing and spiritual growth. If you have ever had to experience a heartache or disappointment, or sacrifice in pain, this episode is for you!

Key scriptures: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Romans 8:28 and Romans 5:3-4

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

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