How to Stop Comparing Your Prayer Life and Start Praying for Real With Shellie Tomlinson

Have you ever listened to someone pray and thought, Well… I'll never sound like that ? In this encouraging, laugh-a-little-and-breathe-a-lot conversation, I sit down with author and speaker Shellie Tomlinson to talk about the comparison trap in prayer—and how to get free from it. Shellie shares why God isn't looking for "perfect prayers" or spiritual clones. He wants you . We unpack simple, practical habits that help you linger with God, stop quitting when your mind wanders, and remember that prayer isn't the goal—a deeper relationship with Jesus is. Shellie shares one simple reminder about approaching God in prayer that I'm sure I'll never forget. You don't want to miss it! (Hint: it's toward the end of the episode, so listen all the way to the end. ) And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones . And don't forget to

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How to Stop Comparing Your Prayer Life and Start Praying for Real With Shellie Tomlinson is an episode from That's Just What I Needed Podcast by Support.

This episode is 32:24 long.

This episode was published on Jan 21, 2026.

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