Ep. 33 Desperate Prayers for Real Life | Rachel Wojo

What Happens When the White Picket Fence Comes Crashing Down?

Where do you turn when blindsided by heartache? When the "Big D's" — discouragement, divorce, depression, disease, and death — infiltrated Rachel Wojo's life, she dug deep for a faith that was real. She was desperate for more than a borrowed belief; she needed to know God was real.

"I needed to know that God was real, that he was with me, and that this wasn't a farce... I needed to know that there was something more, a deeper love, that God had a plan and a purpose for my life."

In this part 1 of a 2-part conversation, Rachel Wojo, author of Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, shares how prayer became her "first pick, not the final straw." A public speaker, podcaster, and passionate follower of Jesus, Rachel's journey is marked by profound loss: losing her mother to leukemia, her special needs daughter to a rare neurological disease, and her father to illness. Yet, through it all, her faith shines, and God's grace flourishes through prayer.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• The impact of 3-word desperate prayers

• Why sometimes God's protection looks like a limp

• How to drop "prayer perfectionism"

• Biblical desperados whose stories teach surrender and the power of desperate prayers

• The pivotal choice we make at rock-bottom moments

Why Desperate Prayers Matter:

Just like the oxygen mask rule on airplanes, we must fill our souls before we can help others. Prayer isn't about polished words; it's a soul-saving lifeline that moves us from stiff-arming God to keeping short accounts that welcome His grace.

Grace Quotes from Rachel Wojo:

💬 "I stiff-armed God. I wanted Him close enough to help if needed, but I was angry too." 💬 "Pain cannot grip you tighter than God's grace." 💬 "Praying in a panic creates a powerful pathway to peace."

Scriptures Mentioned:

📖 Genesis 32:22-32 — Jacob wrestles with God, left with a limp and a blessing while leaning on the chest of the Father.

Resources Mentioned:

🌿 Rachel's FREE Guide: How to Be a Prayer Warrior for Your Family in Dark Times 🌿 Read Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments

Connect with Rachel Wojo:

• Website: rachelwojo.com

• Instagram: @rachelwojo

• Facebook Group: Rachel Wojo Author

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