... something as simple as listening to someone who needs to talk . . . or praying a simple prayer . . . or sharing with a friend a book that touched our life. It’s not our ability that God uses to mend broken lives—it’s our faithfulness. As Norwegian theologian Ole Hallesby puts it, “Only he who is helpless can truly pray.” (3) Only when we are helpless do we lay down our ego and rely entirely on the mercy of God. Don’t be intimidated by the fact that others are listening to you. People don’t get ...