Ep. 146 Asking for a Friend | If God is in Control of Everything... Do My Prayers Even Matter?

God’s sovereignty is a foundational part of the Christian faith—but it can also raise honest questions. At some point, many of us wonder: If God is in control of everything… do my prayers even matter?Maybe you’ve been told that God has a plan for all things, and it leaves you wondering what role your prayers actually play. Maybe you’ve prayed for something specific and didn’t see the outcome you hoped for. Or maybe you’re trying to make sense of how God’s will and your requests fit together.If you’ve ever questioned the purpose of prayer, you’re not alone.In this episode of Asking for a Friend, Pastor George May and Middle School Director, Joshua Brussel, dive into the tension between God’s sovereignty and human prayer—what Scripture reveals, how prayer shapes our relationship with God, and why it still matters, even when the answers aren’t what we expect.