A Prayer for Disappointment: Immersive Prayer Series: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotionals

Hearing Jesus: Daily Bible Study, Christian Affirmations, Hearing God, Prayer, Holy Spirit, Daily Devotional

Hearing Jesus: Daily Affirmations & Bible Study Podcast

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🗓️ 25 August 2025

⏱️ 17 minutes

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A Prayer for Disappointment: Immersive Prayer Series: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotionals In this conversation, Rachael Groll explores the themes of disappointment and faith through the story of Martha and Jesus. She emphasizes the importance of honesty in prayer, the comfort of Jesus' presence during times of grief, and the transformative power of vulnerability in our relationship with God. The discussion encourages listeners to embrace their feelings and questions, assuring them that they are not alone in their struggles. Takeaways: Martha's story illustrates the tension between faith and disappointment. Honesty in prayer is welcomed by Jesus. It's okay to express feelings of grief and frustration to God. Jesus meets us in our pain with compassion, not correction. We don't have to pretend to be okay; Jesus knows our hearts. Inviting Jesus into our grief can lead to healing. His presence is often the answer to our deepest questions. Disappointment can open the door to deeper encounters with God. We are safe to be honest with Jesus about our struggles. Spiritual retreats can provide sacred spaces for renewal and connection. Chapters: 00:00 Navigating Disappointment and Faith 03:05 The Power of Honest Prayer 06:01 Jesus Meets Us in Our Grief 09:02 Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain 11:57 Invitation to Spiritual Renewal This audio devotional is a companion to the She Hears Bible Study, Grab Your Printed Copy Here! Show Information: ☆Have a question for Rachael? Ask it here: Ask Rachael a Question ☆Join Rachael for Bible Study Live in Rome this fall: BibleStudyLive.org ☆Get Ad-Free Episodes, Bonus Content, and more here: ⁠ patreon.com/HearingJesus⁠ ☆To Learn More About Sponsoring a Child, check out Compassion International here: ➤ Sponsor a Child ☆Schedule Spiritual Direction or Life Coaching with Rachael here: One on One Session ☆If you would like to give to Hearing Jesus and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ Give Here ☆Connect further with Rachael ! ☆Facebook ➤https://www.facebook.com/SheHears.org/ ☆Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.groll/ ☆Website ➤ Hearing Jesus ☆Shop Christian Resources ➤ https://www.rachaelgroll.com/resources ☆Coaching/Spiritual Direction ➤ https://www.rachaelgroll.com/coaching Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, hearing God’s voice, Hearing God, Hearing Jesus, Praying, Pray, God’s Word, Scriptures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Ah, Benny's parents, thanks for coming.
0:02.3	Hiya.
0:02.9	So, Benny has really blossomed this term.
0:05.6	You're telling me, he outgrew his bike. We sold it, on eBay.
0:09.6	Oh, that's not quite what I meant.
0:11.1	It's free to sell on there?
0:12.3	Free to sell?
0:13.4	Easy too. Sold Benny's bike, your guitar, my jacket.
0:16.8	You sold my guitar?
0:19.9	Shall we talk about Benny?
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1:00.8	Have you ever felt like you were doing everything right? And that only watched as things fell apart
1:07.6	anyway. That tension, that ache of unanswered prayers or miracles that feel
1:14.0	late, that's something that Martha knew really well. She had served Jesus. She loved him. And when her
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