NO MORE EXCUSES... JUST PRAY
- Bishop Charlene M. Jamison, Prelate

- Aug 4
- 2 min read
We’ve all been there, trying to carry the weight of life with our own two hands, pushing through exhaustion, juggling obligations, and hoping something will finally click. But what happens? Minimum results. Sometimes, no results at all. The more we try to orchestrate outcomes on our own, the more drained we become. It’s like spinning our wheels in dry sand, effort without traction.
Instead of trying to do everything on your own and ending up frustrated, pause and pray. That’s how you press in. Prayer isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom. It’s handing over the tangled mess and saying, “God, I’ve tried it my way… now lead.” It’s the divine exchange of your limitations for His direction.
Jesus made it clear in Matthew 21:22: “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” That promise isn’t reserved for perfect conditions, it’s available right in the middle of your chaos. But the power is in the asking. Not just praying as a ritual, but praying with belief, saying, “Lord, guide me, because I don’t want to keep walking in circles.”
Think back: How many times did you find a reason not to help clean someone’s house who needed support? How often did you decline serving on a ministry team because your schedule was tight or your energy low? The excuses flow easily, but results from self-effort don’t. That cycle becomes a never-ending story of missed opportunities and growing weariness.
So let’s shift the pattern. When life feels heavy or unclear, stop explaining your way out and start inviting God in. Prayer opens the door. Faith keeps it wide. And once He’s leading, you’ll discover results that exceed anything you could manufacture on your own.
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