If you’re starting a life of prayer, here’s what you should expect and what the blueprint really looks like. In the beginning, prayer will not feel natural or enjoyable. It will feel uncomfortable, forced, and even irritating. That doesn’t mean something is wrong—it means spiritual resistance is present. When prayer feels like a chore and sinful habits feel comforting, it’s because the mind and flesh have been conditioned in the opposite direction. Spiritual acts often feel difficult at first, w