48 | When ‘Just Pray’ Isn’t Enough: The Be Mighty in Prayer Framework for Christian Parents Raising Children With Disabilities

Have you ever felt pressure or guilt when people say “just pray,” but prayer feels heavy instead of comforting? What if struggling to pray doesn’t mean your faith is weak—but that you’re carrying more than most people see? How do you stay connected to God when waiting never seems to end and answers don’t come quickly?

Highlights of This Episode

• Why traditional prayer advice often fails Christian autism moms and moms raising children with disabilities

• How prayer can start with honesty instead of gratitude or polished words

• A breakdown of the Be Mighty in Prayer Framework (B.E.M.I.G.H.T.Y.) and how to use it gently

• Why “mighty” faith doesn’t mean strong feelings—it means staying in relationship

• How to pray without fear of disappointing God, even when you’re angry, numb, or exhausted

• Faith-centered Christian support for parents navigating chronic caregiving, grief, and spiritual pressure

Episode Summary

In this episode of Faith for Autism Moms, Ash introduces the Be Mighty in Prayer Framework, a compassionate, faith-centered tool created specifically for Christian autism moms, moms raising children with disabilities, and parents caring for children with chronic illness or medical complexity.

If you want to pray but feel overwhelmed by waiting, grief, and well-meaning advice that unintentionally adds pressure, this conversation is for you. Rather than offering a formula or quick fix, Ash reframes prayer as honest connection. She walks listeners through each part of the B.E.M.I.G.H.T.Y. framework, showing how prayer can meet you where you are—angry, tired, scared, or unsure—without requiring strength, certainty, or gratitude on demand.

This episode offers biblical guidance, emotional validation, and permission to stay with God honestly, even when faith feels fragile or heavy.

Resources, Scriptures, & Links Mentioned

• Be Mighty in Prayer Framework Hub → https://www.bemightymom.com/prayer

• Pocket-Sized Prayer Cards (available on the prayer page)

• Scriptures referenced throughout the framework:

  • Psalm 62:8

  • 1 Peter 5:7

  • Philippians 4:6

  • Psalm 46:10

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:18

  • Luke 18:1

  • James 2:17

  • Luke 22:42

Next Steps & Links

• Show Notes Archive → https://www.bemightymom.com/tag/podcast/

• Weekly Be Mighty Mom Devotional → https://www.bemightymom.com/newsletter

• Free Finding Your Faith Workbook → https://www.bemightymom.com/faithworkbook

• Be Mighty in Christ Academy → https://www.bemightymom.com/academy

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