52 | I’m Afraid to Pray, but God Still Hears - Mom Life Devotion

Have you ever been afraid to pray? Has your fear of God's answer ever paralyzed your prayers in your throat? Have you been afraid God would bring the very thing you are praying against to pass? Have you thought that if you relinquished control and surrendered something to God then, of course, He was going to take it away? You aren’t alone. I have struggled with all these thoughts and so many more. Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, girl mom, aspiring SAHM, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, finding routines that worked, rejecting mom guilt when I failed, and learning what self‑esteem really is. This podcast is for moms who want Biblical encouragement and real‑life devotions. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom. In this episode, I’m sharing a time when I didn't want to pray because of fear, shame and guilt so you can find God's faithfulness in our failures.  Fear can make prayer feel dangerous, especially when we’re afraid of God’s answer. God is a Good Father who gives good gifts, even when His answers stretch our trust. Suffering shapes families, but we choose whether it makes us bitter or draws us closer to God. God listens to imperfect, fear‑filled prayers and still works for our good. Trust grows when we surrender what we can’t control and ask God to help our unbelief. Starting February 1, I’m launching a live monthly Q&A for premium Substack members — If you are a mom who feels alone, overwhelmed, and just want someone to come alongside them, this space is for you. To celebrate, I’m giving away 3 free months of membership. To enter: Leave a podcast review Screenshot it and send it to me Or Share the podcast with a friend Screenshot it and send it to me Giveaway ends February 13 at midnight MST. Winner announced February 14. Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links: Subscribe: https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/ 28 | Hope for Gray Days and Messy Circumstances – Mom Life Devotion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/28-hope-for-gray-days-and-messy-circumstances-mom/id1828707938?i=1000735706357   9 | Temper Tantrums and Spiritual Growth - Mom Life Devotion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-temper-tantrums-and-spiritual-growth-mom-life-devotion/id1828707938?i=1000724375078 4 | 7 Encouraging Verses to Cling to as a SAHM When God Is Silent https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-7-encouraging-verses-to-cling-to-as-a-sahm-when-god-is-silent/id1828707938?i=1000720881014  Next Steps: Read the original Mom Life Devotion: https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/praying-through-fear-and-doubt Subscribe to the Time for Mom/Mom Life Devotions weekly Devotional and monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/timeformomnews Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast Join the Time for Mom private Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity