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EPISODE · May 20, 2021 · 50 MIN

Mental Health - "Prayer in the Night" with Tish Warren

from The Weight · host Oxford University United Methodist Church

God is not afraid of our exhaustion, grief, and pain. Honest prayers of lament draw us into deeper connection with God and help us cultivate a greater awareness of our needs. As a culture, however, we have withdrawn into numbing habits of distraction. Even the Church often serves as a place of escape rather than a comfortable place to bring our burdens. Where does God meet us in the empty space of deep sorrow and pain? How can we give ourselves more permission to grieve in our personal prayers?In this episode, Chris and Eddie are joined by Tish Harrison Warren, author of Prayer in the Night. When Warren found herself at a place filled with too many questions to bear, she began to write about the empty space of night and how we can present the weariness of our souls to God. Warren discusses prayer as communion with the presence of God, a practice that shapes who we are, how we believe, and our vision of the world. We hope this episode moves you toward peace and comfort as Warren illustrates ways to draw near to God in the midst of uncertainty and fear. Follow Tish Warren on the web:https://tishharrisonwarren.com Check out Tish Warren’s book “Prayer in the Night” here:https://tishharrisonwarren.com/prayer-in-the-night Follow Tish Warren on social media:https://www.facebook.com/TishHarrisonWarrenAuthor https://www.instagram.com/tishharrisonwarren/ https://twitter.com/Tish_H_Warren 

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