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Safe prayers aren’t enough

Safe prayers aren’t enough

Many Christians pray safe, predictable prayers, but Groeschel challenges believers to pray bold, faith-stretching prayers that can truly change their lives and deepen their relationship with God.

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Prayer is not about comfort

Prayer is not about comfort

Dangerous prayers often lead to discomfort, challenges, and growth. They’re meant to refine, not just reassure.

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“Search me” — Psalm 139

“Search me” — Psalm 139

Groeschel encourages readers to ask God to search their hearts, reveal hidden sins, wrong motives, and areas needing transformation. It’s a call to radical honesty with God.

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“Break me” — Luke 22:19

“Break me” — Luke 22:19

This prayer invites God to break pride, self-reliance, and anything keeping us from full dependence on Him. Though painful, brokenness often precedes breakthrough.

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“Send me” — Isaiah 6:8

“Send me” — Isaiah 6:8

A bold prayer of availability. Rather than praying “God, use me if…” or “when…,” it’s saying, “Here I am. Send me. No conditions.” It’s about surrendering our plans for God’s purposes.

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God uses pain with purpose

God uses pain with purpose

Dangerous prayers often lead through difficult paths, but God uses that pain to shape character, increase dependence, and equip believers for His calling.

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Prayer changes you before circumstances

The greatest effect of dangerous prayers isn’t external—it’s internal. God uses prayer to align our hearts with His will.

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Obedience is the answer to prayer

Obedience is the answer to prayer

God doesn’t just want us to pray big prayers—He wants us to live in obedience when He answers, even when it’s uncomfortable.

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You can’t follow Jesus and stay the same

You can’t follow Jesus and stay the same

Following Christ means continually being transformed. Dangerous prayers push us out of spiritual complacency into deeper faith.

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Bold prayers honor God

Bold prayers honor God

When we pray dangerously, we show trust in God’s power and character. He delights in faith-filled prayers that reflect a heart willing to follow wherever He leads.

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CURATOR'S NOTE

why your prayers are so lame? Make dangerous prayers. What if you asked be broken rather a new job, better salary or a house.

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