Prayer can feel confusing… even distant… especially when your story includes deep wounds like childhood sexual abuse.

In today’s episode, we’re simplifying prayer and bringing it back to what it was always meant to be—a real, honest conversation with God.

If you’ve ever struggled to trust God, open up to Him, or even know what to say, this episode will gently guide you through a simple, powerful framework: ACTS prayer—Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication.

This is not about saying the “perfect” words. It’s about showing up authentically, right where you are.

• Why prayer can feel difficult after childhood sexual abuse

• How to talk to God when trust feels broken

• A simple 4-step prayer model (ACTS) anyone can follow

• How to be honest with God—even in pain, anger, or doubt

• What it means to trust a God you cannot see

• How prayer becomes a pathway to healing, not pressure

Adoration – Acknowledge who God is, even when your feelings don’t match Confession – Release what’s been weighing on your heart without shame Thanksgiving – Find gratitude, even in small moments Supplication – Bring your needs, desires, and healing before God

You don’t have to have it all together to come to God. You don’t have to clean yourself up first. You don’t have to use perfect words.

God is not intimidated by your story—He meets you in it.

If this episode spoke to you, I invite you to take one small step today— Spend just a few minutes talking to God using the ACTS model.

And if you’re ready for deeper healing, I’d love to walk alongside you.

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