Is Your Prayer Actually Working? - Episode 39 Trust in God Podcast

Have you ever wondered if God even hears your prayers? In this episode, Father Bennett and Grant reveal why your prayer life feels transactional and how to fix it today.If you feel like you're talking to the ceiling or struggling with spiritual dryness, you aren't alone. Many Christians fall into the trap of "Cheap Grace" or "Vending Machine Prayer," where we only talk to God when we want something. Father Bennett breaks down the ACTS model of prayer (Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, and Supplication) to help you move from a transactional relationship to a transformational one.We discuss why God performs miracles for some and not others, how to handle "Catholic Guilt," and what to do when you feel completely empty in your faith. Whether you are a "prayer warrior" or just starting out, this deep dive will help you align your will with God’s.Struggling with a specific prayer? Let us know in the comments so we can pray with you.Chapters0:00 Why God feels silent when you pray2:02 The only truly "bad" prayer4:15 Stop treating God like a vending machine7:50 Why Lazarus was raised (and we aren't)13:36 The "ACTS" model for better prayer19:40 Adoration: Why proximity to God matters23:55 Moving past "Catholic Guilt" and shame31:00 How to trust God when He says "No"40:15 The secret to "Search Everywhere" faith54:55 Mother Teresa and dealing with spiritual dryness1:02:30 A powerful closing prayer for youFor more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff To give and support the work Jesus is doing click here: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/donations We’re excited to grow with you!