I had access to the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. The Great I am. The Alpha and the Omega. The Beginning and the End. The all-powerful, ever-present, all-knowing God who can send fire from heaven, shut the mouths of hungry lions, or calm a raging storm. And all I asked him to do was keep me safe and help me have a good day.

Now answer honestly. If God said yes to every prayer you prayed in the last seven days, how would the world be different?

What if we prayed perhaps the most dangerous prayer of all?

“Send me, Lord. Use me.”

It’s fine to pray for safety and blessings, but what if you want more? What if you desire power from the Holy Spirit, strength from heaven, unshakable faith, genuine intimacy with your Father?

Instead of just asking God to keep you safe, give you more, and protect your life, you may have to ask God to break you.

“Lord, reveal what holds my mind hostage. Show me what I fear the most. Go ahead, help me face what terrifies me.”

What we fear matters.

On the surface, it seems like we would know our own hearts. Right? I know my motives. I know what’s most important. I know why I do what I do. Besides, you might tell yourself, I’ve got a good heart. I’m not trying to hurt people. I want to do what’s right. My heart is good. I’m praying, aren’t I?

But God’s Word actually reveals the exact opposite.

Your prayers matter.

How you pray matters.

What you pray matters.

Your. Prayers. Move. God.

It’s time to stop praying safe.

It’s time to start talking, really talking—and really listening—to God.

It’s time for dangerous prayers.