46. Glenn Packiam: Don't Let a Wounded Heart Become a Bitter Spirit

What do you do when prayer feels impossible?In this conversation, John Ortberg is joined by pastor and author Glenn Packiam to reflect on Psalm 73 and the reality of spiritual slumps.Glenn shares why he always returns to the Psalms when he struggles to pray, and together they explore envy, self-pity, hope, and God's unwavering presence.This episode explores:- Psalm 73 and spiritual honesty- The danger of a wounded heart and bitter spirit- "The Bible is reading you"- Why "Yet I am always with You" changes everything- Christian hope beyond present circumstances- Ty Cobb's surprising lesson for prayer- Why the best thing you can do is simply keep showing upScriptures:- Psalm 73#Psalm73 #JohnOrtberg #GlennPackiam #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Hope #FaithInHardTimes🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Meet Glenn Packiam00:48 Returning to the Psalms02:20 Psalm 73 & A Slipping Faith03:23 Envying the Prosperity of the Wicked04:05 When the Bible Reads You04:56 A Wounded Heart & Bitter Spirit05:52 Losing Perspective06:13 "Yet I Am Always With You"07:00 God Holds You by the Hand07:29 My Flesh and My Heart May Fail08:18 When You Can't Fix Yourself09:46 A Future Filled With Hope10:31 Ty Cobb's Bunting Lesson11:14 What to Do in a Spiritual Slump11:53 Keep Showing Up