Tips for Praying as a Single Mom

September 17th 2025 by Monet Noriega

Here are my “quick tips!” for prayer as a single mom:

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• Understand why you pray and who you are praying to-see the Foundations section above

• Carve out time to pray in addition to spontaneous prayers-I recommend getting up early, even if it is very early. If you have concerns about making time, check out the first blog in this series and read the section about Marth and Mary.

• Be honest with your requests and concerns-hold nothing back! We have a Savior who can sympathize with our weakness (Hebrews 4:15). The admission of our need for Him reinforces the relationship we have as a child of God; totally dependent on Him.

• Grow in patience-practice waiting on God without grumbling or complaining, this may requires confessing a lack of patience. Admit to God if you are struggling with this virtue and ask Him for help. He is all knowing and loves us-He is worthy of our patience. Think of reasons why He is trustworthy when you get discouraged.

• Be willing to accept God’s will, even if it is not what you would do or how you would do it-Be honest. Are you truly willing to let your life glorify God in His way? Remember the blind man from John 9:1-12. I know that’s deep and may even sting a little… but, its true. I have found most of my angst was really unwillingness to fully submit all of my life to the Lord. If you realize you are struggling with this, confess and remember God is faithful and just to forgive and purify you according to 1 John 1:9! When you do this, there is no condemnation only real change from the inside out.

• Acknowledge God in all your ways, praying about everything. A little note about the word everything…When is say “everything”, I mean everything! Here are a some examples from my own experience in no particular order:

  • Physical strength

  • Mental and emotional strength

  • Godly wisdom (without doublemindedness…see James 1:5)

  • Ability to love each child well, helping him with what he needs

  • Understanding priorities

  • Provision, in all things-financial, opportunities etc.

  • Endurance

  • Strength to stay alert and sober minded

  • Grow in the grace and knowledge if God

  • Confessions of distrust, doubt, envy, jealousy (to name a few)

  • A bridled tongue

  • Thanksgiving for “little things” I once took for granted

  • Thanksgiving for my salvation and eternal hope in Christ

  • A renewed mind

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