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  • Purposeful Living

    7 Uplifting Prayers of Gratitude to God

    June 19, 2024 /

    Nightfall welcomes a resplendent moon, and I admire it from the window.  As I watch the first stars emerge, my heart fills with thankfulness, inspiring me to draw near to my Creator with prayers of gratitude to God. Today, I’m sharing seven prayers of gratitude to God with hopes to inspire your prayer life as well. After exploring these prayers, we’ll talk about how to cultivate prayerful lives. 7 Prayers of Gratitude to God In his letter to the Thessalonian church, the Apostle Paul encouraged these believers to be joyful always, pray without stopping, and give thanks in all situations (1 Thess. 5:16-18). Interestingly, recent findings in neuroscience reveal that…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    8 Thanksgiving Prayer Points With Scriptures to Guide You

    March 27, 2024 /

    Another grey sky greeted us this morning.  I went to the window and watched the raindrops cling to the spruce needles like tiny, translucent pearls.  Pulling out my Bible for guidance, I began thanking God for his goodness as I prayed his Words.  In the process, God lifted my head and encouraged my heart.  If this kind of prayer sounds refreshing, I invite you to join me as we explore eight thanksgiving prayer points with Scriptures to guide us. 8 Thanksgiving Prayer Points With Scriptures As I looked out the window and prayed, I saw the rainy day through a different lens.  Instead of complaining, I gave thanks for the…

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  • Purposeful Living

    How to be Grateful in Hard Times and Challenging Situations

    July 12, 2023 /

    We’re a half-mile from the truck when the sky opens wide and soaks us with silver beads the size of marbles. Hair matted beneath their bike helmets, the oldest two look at me with shining eyes and declare it the best bike ride of their lives. And to think, I hadn’t seen it that way whatsoever.  My kids never fail to teach me how to be grateful in hard times and challenging moments. Obviously, getting stuck in a summer rain shower isn’t the kind of situation that turns a life upside down. There are far worse circumstances. However, our afternoon at the bike path was a gentle reminder for me.…

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  • Purposeful Living

    7 Prayers to Be a Good Mother (Prayers for Hard Days)

    June 21, 2023 /

    Morning dawns with humidity hanging thick and heavy like a rain-soaked curtain.  I’m tired after thunderstorms kept the youngest awake in the night, and I don’t want to face this day.  These are the days when enjoying motherhood doesn’t come easily.  These are the days when all my prayers to be a good mother seem like they might not come to fruition. I arise from bed, and in the first moments of the day, nothing goes smoothly. Children argue over who gets to pick the TV show, complain about my choice of cereal, and grumble about why the milk tastes funny. I don’t dare tell them that we ran out,…

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  • Overcoming Trials

    How to Give Thanks to God in Tough Times

    August 24, 2022 /

    Not long ago, I sat down with an older, wiser woman, and we had an honest conversation about our lives.  We talked about how to give thanks to God in tough times, and she shared her wisdom and experience. No matter what you’re facing today, if you can learn to cultivate gratitude in difficult seasons, God will use it to lift your head. Here are a few things my friend offered to me as we sorted this out.  I pray they encourage you to keep looking for God’s gifts in your life as well. How to Give Thanks to God in Tough Times 1. Every day, take a moment to…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    10 Replenishing Bible Verses About the Goodness of God

    November 24, 2021 /

    I sit by the window as God infuses the sky with light, and I begin the day in my usual way.  I open God’s Word.  Today, I’m searching for Bible verses about the goodness of God. 10 Bible Verses About the Goodness of God As the lavender glow of dawn washes over me, I soak in the following verses and am filled with peace. When life is challenging, meditating on God’s goodness can change our hearts and lift our heads. I invite you to join me as we soak in these Truths together today. Bible Verses About the Goodness of God to Lift Your Head 1. James 1:17 (ESV) Every…

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  • Bible Truth for Everyday Life

    How to Show Gratitude Toward God When Life Is Tough: 3 Practical Ways

    August 18, 2021 /

    After the coffee brews, the final drops patter into the pot like rain filling a bucket or thoughts collecting in the secret place.  Our days have been full here lately, and I’m desperate for some space to let my soul breathe.  I utter a quiet prayer for insight on how to show gratitude to God and close my eyes as thunder echoes in the distance. We all face seasons when life feels overwhelming. We want to give thanks in all circumstances, but it’s not so easy when life doesn’t work out according to our plans. It’s easy to get caught up in all that’s wrong in our lives and forget…

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  • Transformation

    How to Be Thankful to God Even When Life Is Hard

    December 9, 2020 /

    It’s a quiet Wednesday evening, and I return home with a truckload of groceries to find an empty house.  I have no idea that the evening is about to be a lesson on how to be thankful to God even when life is challenging. After stowing the food in the cupboards, I slip to the deck and discover my family playing in the backyard.  They are laughing, wrestling, and chasing the beagles across the wilted wildflower fields.  Standing on the deck unnoticed feels like a rare invitation to step back and truly see the big picture of my life from afar. I’m sure other moms can relate: Somehow, the kids…

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  • Purposeful Living

    3 Unconventional Ways to Worship God While You Work

    September 2, 2020 /

    You are completely exhausted as you drive home after a long day of living out your calling. You know there are four loads of laundry waiting to be folded.  The floors are filthy, and dinner waits to be cooked. You’d give just about anything to lie on the couch in front of the TV instead of diving into the work. The last thing on your mind is construing ways to worship God in the middle of your work. Perhaps the idea of worshiping while you work feels like a pursuit reserved for women who don’t have full schedules – or kids. I feel you. I see you. I’m standing with…

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  • Purposeful Living

    Start Your Day Happy With This 20-Second Routine

    June 17, 2020 /

    The alarm sounds, and it’s been less than an hour since I last laid eyes upon the digital numbers.  In fact, I believe I saw these red glowing numbers every hour throughout the past night.  What do you do when the idea of learning to start your day happy feels entirely unrealistic? I hear a little voice outside the bedroom door.  In the room next to me, tiny legs kick hard against the crib mattress as the youngest considers whether or not to cry for more milk.  I pray he returns to sleep. How to Start Your Day Happy I’m praying for little Aiden to return to sleep when a…

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