Julie Sanford
Julie Sanford
Episode 113: Why Should I Keep Praying If God Is Going to Do What He Wants Anyway?
Episode 113: Why Should I Keep Praying If God Is Going to Do What He Wants Anyway?
Episode 113: Why Should I Keep Praying If God Is Going to Do What He Wants Anyway?
Thursday 11th September 2025
Explore how prayer anchors your soul amidst the chaos of addiction, offering strength and understanding in challenging times.
11 minutes
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Julie Sanford
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Prayer is not about controlling outcomes; it's about surrendering.
- Prayer acts as an anchor during life's storms.
- Shifting focus in prayer can lead to personal growth.
- Even Jesus prayed for different outcomes, showing it's okay to ask.
- God hears your heart even when words fail.
Prayer is our lifeline in chaos; it doesn't stop the storm, but it keeps you from being lost in it.
What drives someone to keep praying when faced with the heartache of a loved one's addiction? Episode 113 of the 'Married to Addiction' podcast tackles this question head-on, offering solace and understanding to those in similar situations. Host Julie Sanford shares her journey as the wife of an alcoholic, addressing the frustrations and doubts that often accompany unanswered prayers.
She explores how prayer serves not as a tool to change outcomes but as a means to anchor one's soul amidst chaos. Using a ship in a storm as a metaphor, Julie explains how prayer can hold you steady even when the waves of life are crashing around you. The episode dives into the emotional complexities of feeling abandoned by God and offers encouragement by highlighting that even Jesus prayed for different outcomes.
Julie candidly discusses how her own prayers evolved from pleading for change in her husband to seeking strength and compassion for herself. This heartfelt discussion provides valuable insights into building a spiritually strengthening prayer life, even when circumstances seem bleak. Whether you're struggling with feelings of hopelessness or questioning the point of prayer, this episode offers reassurance that you're not alone, and that your heart is heard even when words fail.
So, if you're navigating the stormy seas of life with an alcoholic partner, consider listening to Julie's wisdom and finding strength in prayer. How might prayer transform your perspective during challenging times?