#256 - Bringing Our True Selves to God in Prayer

Loving God. Loving People.

Loving God. Loving People.
#256 - Bringing Our True Selves to God in Prayer
Feb 10, 2026
Sun Valley Community Church

In this episode, Chad and Robert continue the conversation around living in God’s presence by focusing on authenticity in prayer. Drawing from the Psalms, they remind us that God doesn’t ask us to clean ourselves up before coming to Him, He invites us to come as we are.

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Chapters:
00:25 Authenticity in God’s Presence
01:04 Why the Psalms Matter in Prayer
01:46 When You’re Mad at God
02:01 Telling God the Truth
02:24 Honesty Opens the Door to Peace
03:41 Bringing Everything to God
05:09 God Is All-Loving and Patient
06:15 Fighting God vs Surrendering
06:47 Trusting God When You Can’t See
07:35 God Working Behind the Scenes
08:45 Anger and Maturity in Faith
09:35 Pain as a Path to Growth
10:28 Endurance and Faithfulness
11:18 Trusting God’s Heart
12:21 Honest Prayers in the Psalms
13:08 Finding a Psalm for Every Emotion
14:26 Breaking Out of Routine Prayer
15:06 Practical Ways to Pray Honestly
16:35 God Is With You Everywhere

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