Episode #176: How to Pray: God Already Knows What You're Hiding! - Dylan Gemelli

29 de octubre de 2026 · 22m

I've spent a good part of my life trying to figure everything out on my own. Whenever I faced a problem, I believed I could find the solution myself. I thought I had all the answers, and for a long time, I gave myself all the credit.

But through my relationship with God, I've come to realize just how wrong I was.

One of the most important things I've learned is that prayer doesn't have to be complicated. You don't need to know the perfect words, follow some elaborate routine, or have an answer to every question. You just need to do is sit down, put everything else aside, and have an honest conversation with God.

And perhaps even more importantly, learn to listen.

That's what I wanted to share with you in this episode. Not just how to pray, but how prayer has changed the way I deal with stress, make decisions, approach difficult situations, and understand what truly matters in life.

In this episode, I talk about:

■ Why prayer is much simpler than most people think

■ The importance of listening to God instead of constantly asking for things

■ How ego can prevent us from recognizing God's guidance

■ Why unanswered prayers might actually be a blessing

■ How prayer has helped me find peace

■ Why I believe we should pray for wisdom, patience, compassion, and other virtues

■ How God can guide us through the people closest to us

I also want to make something clear. I'm far from perfect, and I still have days when I get frustrated, complain, worry, and struggle to let go of things I can't control. But that's exactly why prayer has become such an important part of my life.

I don't have everything figured out, and I no longer believe I'm supposed to.

My hope is that this episode encourages you to spend more time with God, speak honestly about what's on your heart, and learn to trust Him even when things don't go the way you planned.

Enjoy the episode, God bless, and I'll see you in the next one!

Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(00:51) Timeline

(03:15) How to Pray

(05:17) How to Listen to God

(07:07) Prayer Shouldn't Come From Fear

(07:40) How Ego Gets in the Way of God

(08:37) Why God Doesn't Answer Every Prayer

(09:29) Be Careful What You Pray For

(10:21) Don't Only Pray When Things Go Wrong

(11:10) Prayer, Anxiety, and Mental Health