251 The Noisy Altar: Prayer When Your Mind Won’t Be Still

Does the struggle to focus in prayer make you question if you’re doing it right?

Good morning and hello friends,

The coffee is hot, but my focus is not. I’ve read the same verse three times. My mind is a jumble of yesterday’s worries and tomorrow’s to-do list. The quiet time I carved out feels anything but quiet on the inside.

I remember not long ago, when my faith was new. I thought walking with God meant a constant, warm feeling. A …