Help! I'm Scared to Pray in a Group

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February 17, 2026
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Prayer is an intimate conversation with God and yet it is also something we do together as Christians. What do we do when nervousness appears as we think about praying with others. Here are a few helpful adjustments to make praying with others a joy.

"Another time when our church small group leader asked for somebody to close in prayer, I was too scared to volunteer. I wanted to pray. I’m honored to pray. And yet, I often feel nervous to pray aloud in front of others. How can we overcome these insecurities?"

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/scared-pray-group

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