7 Ways to Fight Distraction in Prayer

August 18, 2026
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Prayer is a life giving connection with God and yet it can sometimes be difficult to stay engaged. Gavin Ortlund provides a few practices to help focus on being with God while we pray.

Distraction can be a huge hindrance in our prayer life, but I’m also discovering it provides an opportunity for growth. Here are seven strategies for fighting and harnessing distraction to deepen and direct our prayers.

Source: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/7-ways-to-fight-distraction-in-prayer/

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