Episode 68 - Prayer of the Forsaken

On this episode of the podcast, Brooklyn and Karen chat about what some believers call “the dark night of the soul.” It is in these seasons, that faith feels barren and God seems distant. The Prayer of the Forsaken is the prayer we pray in that season when we are longing for God but feeling deserted by Him. This episode provides hope for those who are questioning why it feels like your prayers are making it no farther than the ceiling.

As always, we encourage you to process the podcast with a friend or small group.

1. What in this podcast was encouraging to you?
2. Do you agree with the phrase “prepare for the bad days on your good days?” 
3. How do you feel about bringing your questions to God? Is this easy or hard for you? Why do you think that is? 
4. Have you ever experienced not feeling an “emotional response” to worship, the Bible, devotions,  etc…? How did you respond? 
5. Do you feel like you’ve been in a desert before? What was it like when you came out of it? 
6. What purpose might God have in allowing us to go through desert seasons?
7. How do these desert seasons build trust in God?
8. What is something you want to do to prepare for harder days now? (Connect with others you can share with, memorize the word better, attend church regularly, etc…)