Desperate Prayers That Move You from Panic to Peace with Rachel Wojo

Welcome back to Fierce Calling, where we dive deep into God's word and testimonies of His faithfulness. I'm your host, Doris Swift, and today we're honored to have Rachel Wojo with us again. Rachel is an inspirational author, speaker, and the host of the Untangling Prayer Podcast. In this episode, we'll hear how Rachel's profound journey of personal loss inspired her latest book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments. We'll delve into the power of prayer during crises, and how prayer can provide peace through life’s challenges. Rachel shares her experience developing a prayer practice that's been critical in her toughest times, from managing life's daily challenges to coping with immense grief. Together, we'll highlight the importance of proactive prayer, its role in spiritual warfare, and how simple prayers can be deeply powerful. Rachel's story is one of resilience, hope, and the unwavering presence of God, offering encouragement and guidance for anyone facing their own dark moments. Listen in as we discuss how Rachel's personal journey can inspire you to rediscover the power of prayer and rely on God's promises without striving for 'prayer perfectionism.' Connect with Rachel! Rachel Wojo is an inspirational author, public speaker, and podcaster known for her popular blog, rachelwojo.com. Through her biblical approach and personal life experiences, Rachel empowers women to discover strength and hope in everyday situations. Despite enduring the loss of her mother, adult special needs daughter, and father, Rachel remains resilient. She has authored the uplifting book, One More Step: Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up, and her new work, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments. Rachel is crazy in love with her husband, Matt, and cherishes her motherhood with six children on earth and two in heaven. Facebook Instagram Link to My Previous Episode with Rachel! Weary One Take Heart Because the Battle is the Lord's with Rachel Wojo What Threatens to Steal Your Joy? Check out Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You 6-week Bible study rooted in John 15. You can find more info at https://dorisswift.com/book/ Let’s Stay Connected! Find my free resources including Fear Fighting Bible Verses, Simple Tips for Sharing Your Faith, Surrender the Joy Stealers, Step Out of Your Doubt and Into Your Calling ebook, and more on my dorisswift.com homepage! Love Fierce Calling? Following, rating, and leaving a review over at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts helps others discover the show too! Need a Speaker for Your Next Women’s Event? Now Booking for 2025! Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let’s talk about me speaking at your next women’s event… Transcript Surrender the Joy Stealers Bible Study Intro ... Doris [00:01:45]:What is threatening to steal your joy? What is it that feels so heavy right now that you could barely stand? God has a plan, and his plan is to surrender it. Surrender it to him. It might be a prodigal. It might be a relationship, a marriage, something with your job. So many things. We have so many amazing blessings, but there are so many things in our life that threaten to steal our joy. I'm Doris Swift, author of the award winning 6 week Bible study, Surrender the Joy Stealers, Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You.