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What if trying harder to share your faith is actually getting in the way? This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess unpacks the first step in the BLESS framework: Begin with Prayer. But this isn't a lecture about praying more. It's about why surrendering control is the thing that actually opens doors, changes your heart, and takes the weight off your shoulders. If you've ever felt the pressure to be someone you're not in order to share Jesus with people, this one is for you

Discover:

• Why Jesus began every major moment of His ministry with prayer, and what that means for us
• How prayer shifts the responsibility for life change from you to God
• The practical habit of pausing in prayer and following through when God puts someone on your mind
• What it looks like to pray for open hearts, opportunities, boldness, and alignment with God
• Why your weakness might be the most important thing you bring to the table

You don't have to be the most persuasive person in the room. You don't have to have all the answers. When you begin with prayer, you're handing the results to the one who actually changes people. And that, as Jess puts it, sure does take a load off.

Key Takeaways:

• Prayer is the non-negotiable starting point for sharing your faith
• Surrender comes before strategy
• God uses your weakness to show His strength
• Praying for someone often opens doors you never would have knocked on yourself
• You're not responsible for the outcome. You're responsible for showing up.

Question for you to think about:

What if you paused right now and asked God to put one person on your mind, then followed through with a simple text?

If this encouraged you, send it to someone who's been feeling the pressure to "do more." Drop a comment and let us know how prayer has opened doors in your life. Subscribe so you never miss a Midweek Motivation.

Series: The Wild Work of God (Acts 1-6) at Westside Community Church

Framework: BLESS (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Share)

Tool: Download the Westside app to use the BLESS tool

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