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  • Purposeful Living

    How to Make a Prayer List (& a Free Prayer List Template)

    January 22, 2020 /

    Years ago, I walked into a friend’s home and noticed a single sheet of paper that forever changed my prayer life.  Hanging in her bedroom was a prayer list containing the names of dozens of people for whom she prayed weekly.  If you’re wondering how to make a prayer list, today I’m sharing the simple list-making strategy my friend shared with me. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free prayer list template to personalize and use for yourself. How to Make a Prayer List After seeing my friend’s list, I was convicted that I was not very deliberate in the way I prayed for…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    5 Kingdom Advancement Prayers for Our World

    November 6, 2019 /

    God’s kingdom is the realm in which he rules and reigns.  His kingdom has come to earth in part, but we are all awaiting the day when Jesus returns and reigns in full.  Until that time, we can join together in praying kingdom advancement prayers for the world.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to guide you in seven days of prayer. 5 Kingdom Advancement Prayers for the World Matthew 6:10 reads: “Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.” Jesus’ words lead us to consider: Just what does it look like to pray for his kingdom to come…

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    Purposeful Living

    9 Powerful Prayers for Your Inner Circle

    August 28, 2019 /

    I watch our baby boy sleep on the other side of the room while rain streams down the sliding glass door.  His eyelids flutter as he dreams, and I ask God to lead me as I aim to pray powerful prayers for this little one’s life. And a vital part of every person’s calling is praying for the people who are closest to us. Today, we’ll explore nine powerful prayers for our inner circles.  I’ll also encourage you to find a time of day to devote exclusively to intercessory prayers by guiding you in making a prayer list. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a…

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  • Purposeful Living

    8 Life-Changing Prayers for Your Kids

    August 17, 2018 /

    I recently wrote my kids’ names on the front of my prayer journal as a reminder to pray for them every day.  Much to my frustration, I often stare at their names and draw a blank.  If you’re like me, you want to pray powerful prayers for your kids, but sometimes you get stuck. How to Pray Life-Changing Prayers for Your Kids When I feel stuck, I pull out this list of eight life-changing prayers and pray from it. I originally wrote these Bible-based prayers at the start of a new school year, but now I pray them all year long.  My hope is that these prayers will help you…

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  • Purposeful Living

    7 Powerful Daily Prayers for Your Children

    June 6, 2018 /

    Every morning, I sit in front of my prayer list and ask God to show me how to pray for my kids. When we’re not sure how to pray, God’s Word enables us to stand in agreement with him and lift our children before his throne with confidence.  Today, we’ll explore seven powerful daily prayers for your children or grandchildren.  Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for three devotional books to read with your kids. Daily Prayers for Your Children Praying these prayers for my kids has centered my focus and blessed my prayer life. God wants to work in the lives of the children you…

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I'm Stacey, and I spend my days exploring wild places with my three kids and writing words in the quiet moments. I've been everything from a high school teacher to a solo backpacker. I've done plenty of running from God, but he has pursued me. He's pursuing you too. This page will help you respond to his pursuit.

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A mother-daughter devotional book to help moms and daughters connect with each other and grow closer to God! Written with my daughter, Bekah!

Calling all boys!

A boys' devotional book to help boys ages 5-12 grow in courage and strength! Written with our two young sons, Caleb and Aiden!

Calling all teen girls and moms!

This mother-daughter devotional was also coauthored with my teen daughter, Bekah. We help moms and teen daughters discuss challenging topics, including peer pressure, doubting God, dating, sex, and more! We'll help you break the ice today!

God is pursuing you with tenderness

Lean Into Grace

God wants to work in your life to accomplish what you've been unable to achieve through willpower alone. Let Lean Into Grace lead you into God's love as he heals, refreshes, and guides you.

I also offer more than a dozen free eBooks and online devotionals!

Check out this link to view and download more than a dozen free eBooks and online devotionals.

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