Some people come into prayer ministry knowing exactly what they want God to heal. Others come carrying so many layers of pain that they are not even sure where one wound ends and another begins. Recently, I had the privilege of ministering to a woman I will call Anna. I have changed identifying details to protect her privacy, but the heart of her story remains the same. Anna loved God. She had served Him faithfully for years. She knew Scripture. She prayed. She ministered to

Some days, you feel close to God. You prayed that morning. You read your Bible. You were patient with your family, helped someone in need, resisted a temptation, and followed through on what you believed God asked you to do. By the end of the day, you feel spiritually steady. You feel as though you and God are doing well. Then there are other days. You sleep through the time you planned to pray. Your mind wanders when you try to read Scripture. You become frustrated, speak to

You make a mistake, and the questions begin. Is God disappointed in me? Is He pulling away? Is this difficult situation happening because I did something wrong? You may have confessed what happened and asked for forgiveness, yet the uneasiness remains. You pray, but part of you wonders whether God is listening. A door closes, a prayer goes unanswered, or something painful happens, and fear rises within you: Maybe God is angry with me. For many people, that question is deeply