Prayer In A Noisy World

Have you ever wondered how to pray for missionaries in today's world? In this episode, we speak to a missionary, Nicole Moses, who shares her experiences and insights on global evangelism. We delve into why we sometimes neglect to pray for global missions, and how we can pray more effectively for missionaries by relating to them personally. Join us as we explore the world of missions and gain a deeper understanding of how we can be involved in God's work around the globe.Nicole Moses and her family live and work in Sierra Leone, West Africa. They left their small-town Texas life for long-term service with unreached people in rural areas. She homeschools her 4 children and works as a pediatric occupational therapist alongside her husband Geoffrey, a family medicine physician. They've both learned the power of prayer in difficult and discouraging situations and strive to be a persistently prayerful person, drawn from the parable in Luke 18:1-8.  Highlights from today's episode:Missionaries are just regular people, tooWhy we don't pray more for global evangelismHow can we start praying for missions and the worldThe importance are praying for church plantersNicole's biggest obstacles in prayerWhy prayer is our biggest frontline defenseThings mentioned in today's episode:Sample Journal SheetOperation WorldJoshua ProjectBusiness as Missions (BAM)Nicole's InstagramWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our 2024 linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

Have you ever felt like an unanswered prayer shook your faith? On the podcast today, we are going to talk all about how to persevere in prayer even after hearing a no. Perseverance is the steadfast pursuit of a goal despite difficulties or obstacles. We will explore obstacles that hinder our perseverance in prayer and how to overcome them so that we can deepen our relationship with the Lord and experience the transformative power of prayer.Val Marie Paper | InstagramHighlights from this episode:Things we need to examine in our heartAsking God for our desiresReasons God may say noWhat to do if you're feeling forgottenAccepting RealityThings mentioned in today's episode:Blog PostPray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerCompose Prayer JournalsWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new 2024 linen journals in the shop now! Our journals make great Christmas gifts, so grab one for yourself and your friends using the code 3ORMORE for 20% off when you purchase 3 or more items from our shop!

Lisa Whittle is the author of eight books and a sought-after Bible teacher. A pastor's daughter and longtime ministry leader in issues relevant to the church, Lisa is the founder of Ministry Strong and the popular Jesus over Everything podcast, which debuted in the top twenty-five Christian podcasts. Her love runs deep to see people pursue Jesus for life, grow deep roots of faith, and walk strong in the midst of a world that so often seems to have gone crazy. Lisa has done master's work in marriage and family counseling, is the co-founder of Called Creatives, and has been featured on numerous media outlets through the years. She and her family live in North Carolina.Latest Book: Lisa Whittle pens God Knows, her third and final installment of a trilogy (Jesus Over Everything, The Hard Good), offers readers a path toward rest and calm for anxious times with the book of Nahum as a guide.Lisa's Website I InstagramHighlights from today's episode:1:43 Lisa's current prayer routine9:44 Info on Lisa's book God Knows15:53 How knowing God's character effects prayers23:50 How Lisa's biggest no turned into the best yes26:35 Ways Lisa longs to grow her prayer lifeThings mentioned in today's episode:Jesus Over Everything by Lisa WhittleGod Knows by Lisa WhittlePray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerThe Hard Good by Lisa WhittleWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

Today, we're talking all about recognizing the stages of grief. Plus, how to pray through each one. No matter what stage of grief you're in, it's so important to turn to God. Hopefully, these topics will help you put your own words into prayer during your most desperate times.Highlights from this episode:DenialAngerBargainingDepressionAcceptanceAs we carry on...Things mentioned in today's episode:Spingboard Prayers by Valerie WoernerSuffering Is Never for Nothing By Elizabeth ElliotWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

Ashlee helps grieving women find hope and joy, even in the mourning. Ashlee is the founder of The Morning, an organization that provides helpful resources and community for women who have experienced the loss of a baby and she is host of The Joyful Mourning Podcast. Ashlee spends her days in sunny Florida, loving her husband Aaron, mothering their four children here on earth – Andrew, Asher, Adelee & Annie; while remembering and honoring her son in heaven, Aaden Sage Proffitt.The Morning Website I Ashlee's InstagramHighlights from today's episode:6:53 How The Morning is impacting others11:55 Ashlee's current prayer routine25:17 How to pray when you are experiencing grief36:42 What Ashlee tells moms who experience loss41:40 The importance of other's prayers while grievingThings mentioned in today's episode:PNW Ep: 69 How to make prayer a lifestylePrayer by EM BoundsWalking with God through Pain and Suffering by Tim KellerWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

How much would change if we prayed how we really want to pray? We are going to talk this season about what it looks like to invite God into every part of our lives. We are going to figure out how to do it practically this season and tune in to our most important conversation, prayer.Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

When anxiety hits me, few things can reach my heart like prayer. That seems to be the case for two reasons:It's a moment when I get to remind myself of what is eternal because part of anxiety, for me at least, is struggling to grasp a sound mind and being rational.The other part is not being able to grasp what is rational even though I may know it in my head because anxiety can be very physical. Breaking through this is only possible when I invite the Lord in. Today, I thought I'd share some of the verses like to turn to.Things mentioned in today's episode:15 verses to pray through anxiety blog postWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

Heidi Lee Anderson is a writer, speaker, and stay-at-home mom. After being diagnosed with cancer, Heidi's fuel is now to make sure that Christ-followers realize, know, and claim the sure promises God offers—in the mundane, amid the heartache, and on top of the highest mountains. She is the author of P.S. It's Gonna Be Good releasing April 4, 2023, and currently available for pre-order.Heidi's Website | Heidi's InstagramWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

If prayer is talking to God and listening to God, then what happens during that time could change the trajectory of every decision we make throughout the day, every conversation we have, whether we stop and serve a friend or stranger in need, what thoughts take root in our mind, the attitudes we carry and so much more. We make roughly 35,000 decisions a day. Can you imagine if even a fraction of those were decided out of prayer? In today's episode, I'll give you some practical examples of how I pray, talk about how we can make prayer a reality in our day-to-day and share some resources that can help you make it happen.Things mentioned in today's episode:A Month in the Life of a Prayer from the blogPrayer Group Leader's Guide 30-Minute prayer methodPray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie Woerner Developing a Fluency in Prayer CourseWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

Kara Bryant has worked with Val Marie Paper for the past 5.5 years, primarily as an Integrator. She lives in West Texas with her husband and two little ones.Highlights from today's episode:8:12 Kara's current prayer routine15:15 What is a lifestyle of prayer?24:05 How do we cultivate a lifestyle of prayer?30:00 What does a lifestyle of prayer look like?35:02 The biggest challenges in Kara's prayer life46:00 Kara's recent answered prayers49:41 How prayer was modeled for KaraThings mentioned in today's episode:Springboard Prayers by Valerie WoernerPraying the Scriptures for Your Children by Jodie BerndtA Heart Exposed by Steven JamesPrayer Journal by Val Marie PaperLed, Not Driven by Valerie WoernerDeveloping a Fluency in Prayer CourseAdagio Evening Prayer JournalPray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

Is screen time a problem? Join our Retro Prayer Life Challenge!The concept is simple, trade one hour a day on your phone for one hour in prayer. We're joining together to unbury our best prayer life from all the distractions (especially screens!) in our way. Sign up HERE + get a free sample of the challenge that starts January 23rd!

Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Screen Kids. Arlene has been featured on the Today Show, Fox & Friends, the Wall Street Journal and Focus on the Family. Arlene lives in San Diego with her husband James and their three children.  To learn more, visit her website at ArlenePellicane.com and check out her masterclasses at HappyHomeUniversity.com Arlene's Instagram | Arlene's WebsiteThings mentioned in today's episode:Arlene's booksScreen Kids filmIs screen time a problem? Join our Retro Prayer Life Challenge!The concept is simple, trade one hour a day on your phone for one hour in prayer. We're joining together to unbury our best prayer life from all the distractions (especially screens!) in our way. Sign up HERE + get a free sample of the challenge that starts January 23rd!Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! 

Today, we're taking a new approach to the solo episodes for the podcast. We've done tons of how to's to practically help prayer happen in your life but now we want to start tackling some questions you might wrestle with about prayer. So today we're going to start with asking if we can pray wrong prayers. And if so, does God ever give us what we want even if it's wrong? And if so, how do we have any confidence coming to God if we fear messing up? Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

Amy Gannett is a writer and Bible teacher passionate about equipping Christians to study the Bible through The Bible Study Schoolhouse. She is also the founder of Tiny Theologians, a line of discipleship tools for children. Amy and her husband, Austin, are church planters in Eastern North Carolina. You can read more from her on her blog and follow her on Instagram.Amy's Instagram | Tiny Theologians WebsiteHighlights from today's episode:3:20 Amy's prayer routine10:30 How she physically prays15:30 What is theology?22:40 How does theology affect how we pray26:30 Truths we should know about God for prayer35:00 What room is there for mystery as we pray?40:00 The biggest “no” Amy's received44:45 How prayer was modeled growing up47:30 How Amy wants to grow in prayerThings mentioned in today's episode:Fix Your Eyes by Amy GannettPrayer Journals by Val Marie PaperWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

Today, we're covering 6 specific things we can add to our prayer journals when it comes to work. Plus, I'm adding in a 7th for business owners. No matter what kind of work you do, whether it's in the home or out of the home, this is for you!Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

Michelle loves reminding women of the gospel-centered purpose for their work - both at home and in their careers. She serves alongside her husband, James, at Biltmore Church in Asheville, NC and loves making family memories with their three kids - Noah, Cole and Shea. She co-leads a ministry for working women called She Works His Way with her best friend, Somer Phoebus. Their book, She Works His Way: A Practical Guide to Do What Matters Most in a Get Things Done World is a great first step to connect with the SWHW mission. You can also join their network at sheworksHisway.com. Michelle's Instagram | She Works His Way WebsiteHighlights from today's episode:3:30 Michelle's prayer routine9:30 What to pray for our work20:30 How we can rethink our usual prayers22:00 A practical prayer tip28:00 How not to get ahead of GodThings mentioned in today's episode:She Works His Way by Michelle Myers and Somer PhoebusFamous in Heaven and at Home by Michelle MyersPrayer Journal by Val Marie PaperConversational Commentary on Ecclesiastes by Michelle MyersWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

Last week, I had Jordan Raynor on the podcast talking about how to redeem our time in prayer. I started thinking about some practical tools to help redeem your time in prayer but many, we've shared throughout previous how to's and ultimately there was one idea that stood out about the rest. The best way to redeem our time in prayer is to understand what we're doing when we pray. Allow me to unpack that super vague and maybe obvious statement.Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast (Mere Christians), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)—content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth.In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush.A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.Jordan's Instagram | Jordan's WebsiteHighlights from today's episode:4:00 Jordan's prayer routine6:40 How to combat feelings of failure in prayer8:30 How Jordan prays in his life11:50 What it means to be intentional in life16:00 How we redeem our time in prayer21:05 Jordan's biggest answered prayer25:30 Jordan's biggest “no” in prayer29:30 Where Jordan learned to pray32:15 How Jordan wants to grow in prayerThings mentioned in today's episode:Redeeming Your Time by Jordan RaynorVal Marie Paper prayer journalsPrayer by Timothy Keller

Health anxiety can feel as common as breathing. Underneath every new sensation in the body is the question, “Could that be serious?” There's no twitch, sharp pain or symptom that doesn't cause a bit of uneasiness if only under the surface. It's hard to be naturally joyful when that headache feels “different” today like it could be a brain aneurysm or something else serious. It's hard to be optimistic when you feel like a magnetic charge is pulling you to every disease or disorder. The Lord has taken me on an incredible journey through health anxiety. I've conquered many of the things that used to stress me out, like that side pain that lasts a few days, or the blurry vision that's just a result of a dry contact. I've graduated to a new level of learning to trust God through longer term health issues that seem to have no concrete explanation.Today, I wanted to share how I pray for health anxiety in hopes it will help you too, but I also hope what I share will help those who know someone with it so I can maybe put into words this struggle.Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

Jaime lives in Southcentral Alaska with her husband, three children, one black lab and two lizards.She is an award-winning Christian author as well as the content producer and co-host of the Praying Christian Women podcast. You'll often find her camping with family and friends during the fleeting Alaskan summer, while winters are spent as a full-time hockey mom of three.Jaime enjoys roasting and drinking coffee, and is attempting to become an expert at latte art (it's not as easy as it looks!). She enjoys listening to audio books or podcasts while doing housework, but otherwise cannot multi-task to save her life.Highlights from today's episode:2:30 Jaime's current prayer routine5:15 How Jaime prays8:30 What is health anxiety?16:15 How prayer impacted her health anxiety23:20 Where Jaime is at now with her journey29:00 A starting place when anxious about health38:00 The biggest obstacles in Jaime's prayer life44:00 How Jaime longs to grow in her prayer lifeThings mentioned in today's episode:Jaime's article on health anxietyPraying Christian Women podcastWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

If I'm honest, I want to believe that God will heal every person who has enough faith. In my book, “I've got the faith, so bring on the healing.” But as I've read Scripture, I've come to the conclusion that healing these earthly bodies is not something God has promised us. And the more I've studied, the less that scares me and the more I see the purpose in it. Today, I want to share with you what I have learned about praying for something as complicated as healing. Scripture mentioned in today's episode: Psalm 139:14 - I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.James 1:2-4 - Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.Romans 8:6 - For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.Proverbs 4:23 - Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.1 Peter 2:24 - He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.2 Corinthians 4:17 - For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.1 Peter 4:1 - Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.Isaiah 26:3 - You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

Our spiritual and physical lives are deeply connected, but how and why does it matter? Val chats with functional nutritionals Meredyth Fletcher of Karpos Wellness about the science behind this connection, how we can practically pray over our bodies and health. Karpos Wellness is a creative and innovative approach towards holistic health with an emphasis on nutrient-dense whole foods as a foundation towards physical and emotional healingMeredyth's Website | Meredyth's InstagramHighlights from today's episode:3:25 Meredyth's current prayer routine7:00 How our spiritual life and physical health relate15:20 Praying for alignment in our bodies23:40 How do we not idolize our health29:00 Involving others in praying for your health33:40 Encouragement when struggling with health39:12 Why we may not experience immediate healingWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val has a book on prayer! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

Want to know a secret? You're not the only one struggling to make prayer a priority. We hear it all the time and we've been there ourselves. Distracted, bored, just another to-do, is how we've heard prayer times described before. You too? I created our 30 minute prayer method when I, too, knew there was more that I wanted to be experiencing in my prayer life. This downloadable PDF details the simple 6-part system that's rejuvenated my commitment to pray daily and made me expectant for what God might do with each prayer time I give him. Imagine that, waking up excited and ready to pray each morning!30 minute prayer method PDF:https://valmariepaper.com/methodPrayer in a Noisy World Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Prayer Journal Shop:https://shop.valmariepaper.com/

Not sure where to start? This short prayer will guide you into a thoughtful prayer for your children.Reflect on this statement: God loves our kids more than we ever could. Confess focusing more on our kids' comfort than their holiness.Praise God for a joy and hope not dependent on circumstances.Lift up each child by name and what they are facing right now.Things mentioned in today's episode:The Blog at Val Marie PaperVal's Monthly PeptalkI hope you have enjoyed these short prayers! If you haven't listened to them all, scroll back and you'll find 20 prayers for different topics and needs. Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

This is one of those things that we know we can do more of, but besides just forgetting to do it, it's also hard to know what things to pray for. We either drill down on that one big thing that seems to overwhelm their lives right now, or we think of a million possible things to pray for and get paralyzed. Today, I hope to share a few tips that remove the paralysis and add some vibrancy to our prayers for our kids. Things mentioned in today's episode: How to teach your kids to pray by Valerie WoernerA practical method for teaching your kids to pray by Valerie WoernerPraying the Scriptures for Your Children by Jodie BerndtThe Prayer Saturated Family by Cheryl SacksPrayer Saturated Kids by Cheryl SacksPrayer Journal by Val Marie PaperKid's Legacy Prayer JournalWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

We long to leave a lasting impression on our kids, but when we partner with the Lord in prayer, it's actually possible! Val visits with Laura Wifler of Risen Motherhood about her own personal prayer life as well as how she's prayed for and seen God work in the life of her kids. You'll walk away from this conversation feeling encouraged that prayer makes a difference, even if it's not exactly visible from the start.Laura Wifler is the co-founder of Risen Motherhood and serves as the executive director and co-host of the podcast. She is the co-author of the bestselling book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope For Everyday Moments and the author of the children's book, Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer. Laura, her husband, and her three children live in central Iowa.Laura's Website | Laura's InstagramHighlights from today's episode:[2:20] Laura's current prayer routine[7:20] How Laura prays for her kids[12:09] Praying for the spiritual lives of our kids[17:30] The difficulty of trusting God with our kids[21:30] The biggest prayers Laura prays for her kids[26:00] Laura's biggest answered prayer[38:35] How prayer was modeled for Laura as a child[41:18] How Laura wants to grow in her prayer lifeThings mentioned in today's episode:Risen Motherhood by Laura Wifler and Emily JensenAny Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura WiflerPrayer Journal by Val Marie PaperWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

Praying for our spouse might be the single most important thing you can do for them! Here is a short, guided prayer to get started.Confess any ways you seek satisfaction from your spouse that can only come from God.Ask God for wisdom to know when to speak, what to speak and how to speak.Acknowledge any wounds that still need healing and pray for a heart of forgiveness.Praise God for how he has knit y'all as one and get excited for how God can use y'all together for his kingdom.VERSES:Romans 1:25 (NLT)Ecclesiastes 4:12Jeremiah 31:25Proverb 27:17If you enjoyed this prayer, it has been adapted from my book Springboard Prayers. If you were encouraged by it and would like 124 other prayers to read when you don't have the words, grab a copy at valmariepaper.com.Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

What if there was one thing you could do today, that would take just a few minutes, that would have an eternal impact on your spouse and your marriage, would you do it??I think we'd all say a resounding yes, but intentionally praying for our spouses is something that easily falls through the cracks of our overflowing days. In this episode, I want to share a few reasons we can't accept that excuse anymore.Things mentioned in today's episode: Famous in Heaven and at Home by Michelle MyersWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

This interview with author, Lisa Jacobson, will bring a new awareness to the importance of praying for your spouse and give you some inspiration for what to pray for and how to get started. We also get a glimpse into Lisa's personal prayer life, hearing about her personal routine and how she's seen God at work as she prays. Listen to the end for bonus encouragement on modeling prayer for our children.Lisa Jacobson is an author, a podcaster, and the founder of Club31Women.com, an online community of Christian women authors who write on marriage, home, family, and faith--a powerful voice for biblical womanhood. She is the author of the bestselling 100 Ways to Love Your Husband and co-author of the new release, The Flirtation Experiment. Lisa and her husband, Matt, are also cohosts of the popular FAITHFUL LIFE podcast. They live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest where they have enjoyed raising their eight children.Lisa's Website | Lisa's InstagramHighlights from today's episode:[2:20] Lisa's current prayer routine[6:00] How Lisa prays for her husband[7:50] How do you pray God's will, not your own?[10:00] A small way to get started praying for your spouse[12:45] How Lisa has seen God at work in her husband's life[14:09] When your spouse isn't a believer[16:11] A biggest “no” Lisa has received in prayer[20:30] How prayer was modeled for Lisa + modeling for others[30:00] How Lisa longs to keep growing her prayer lifeThings mentioned in today's episode:Praying when you can't sleepPrayer Journal by Val Marie PaperThe Flirtation Experiment by Lisa JacobsonWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

It's easy to make our prayer time all about ourselves. With this prayer, we're opening ourselves up to however God may want to use us to pray for others.Lift up the things on your mind that make it hard to pray for others.Ask God for a burden for someone today.Confess anyone you haven't forgiven and lift up a prayer for them.Praise God for the opportunity to pray for others.VERSES:Ephesians 6:18Matthew 5:44Colossians 1:9If you enjoyed this prayer, it has been adapted from my book Springboard Prayers. If you were encouraged by it and would like 124 other prayers to read when you don't have the words, grab a copy at valmariepaper.com.Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

If I asked you how much of your prayer time was devoted to prayers for others, would you feel timid to answer? The reality is, many of us are very good at coming to the Lord in prayer. After all. We have so many personal needs that we can think of with barely a thought. But pray for others? That seems a bit more difficult.In this episode, we're breaking down about 4 burdens we need to have as an intercessor and 4 practical ways to start praying for others!Things mentioned in today's episode: The Blog at Val Marie PaperWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

In this episode, we're kicking off a three-episode series on praying for others. Author, Jodie Berndt, helps us introduce this subject of intercession. Listen in for inspiration from Jodie's own life experiences as well as practical tips on standing in the gap for others.Jodie Berndt is a popular speaker and the author of ten books, including the bestselling Praying the Scriptures series for Children, Teens, and Adult Children. Jodie has been a guest on shows like Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and the Don't Mom Alone podcast, and her writing has been featured on Fox News, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and in several family and parenting magazines. A former television producer and on-air personality, Jodie has been married to her UVA sweetheart, Robbie, for 35 years. They have four adult children and live in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Jodie's Website | Jodie's InstagramHighlights from today's episode:[5:15] Jodie's current prayer routine[11:19] What is intercessory prayer?[13:04] What's possible when we pray beyond ourselves[20:45] How to let someone know you're praying for them[22:55] Asking others to pray for you[29:30] An answered prayer from Jodie's life[36:54] A time when God said no in Jodie's life[42:35] How prayer was modeled for Jodie[47:45] How Jodie hopes to grow her prayer lifeThings mentioned in today's episode:Praying the Scriptures book series by Jodie BerndtPrintable prayer calendars by Jodie BerndtPrayer Journal by Val Marie PaperMoms in PrayerPray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerPrayer by Timothy KellerWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

One of the hardest ideas for me to grasp about prayer is that God wants me to come to him with every complaint, doubt, or lament. Are we sure God wants to hear this? Didn't the Israelites get in trouble for grumbling and complaining? In this free audio sample from Val's book, Pray Confidently and Consistently, we explore these hard aspects of prayer that aren't often talked about.Want to pray more in 2022?Pair one of our prayer journals with Val's new book on prayer and you'll be set up to make prayer a priority.

After this week's episodes, we hope you're ready to give fasting a try. Here is a prayer you can pray as you enter this practice.Confess why fasting feels like such a sacrifice.Share with the Lord why you are fasting today.Pray for eyes to see what the Lord does during your fast.Lift up to praise God and let Him know why it's worth it to you to do this.VERSES:2 Chronicles 20:3Matthew 17:19-21If you enjoyed this prayer, it has been adapted from my book Springboard Prayers. If you were encouraged by it and would like 124 other prayers to read when you don't have the words, grab a copy at valmariepaper.com.Want to pray more in 2022?Grab my recent training all about how to pray more in 2022 at valmariepaper.com/newyear. We'll talk about what to do so you succeed using our journals and give advice for possible obstacles and tips on how to customize your journal to fit your needs. And if you don't have a prayer journal, feel free to tune in to see if our format would be a good fit for you!Click here to get a prayer journal for 2022!

Fasting is a unique and vital way to unplug from the world and plug into the Lord. Let's talk through several common questions that come up about fasting.Can I fast from anything?Why don't we fast?Why should we fast?In what circumstances should we fast?How should we fast?Things mentioned in today's episode: Pray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerRees Howells Intercessor by Norman GrubbGod's Chosen Fast by Arthur WallisA Beginner's Guide to Fasting by Valerie WoernerSpringboard Prayers by Valerie WoernerWant to pray more in 2022?Grab my recent training all about how to pray more in 2022 at valmariepaper.com/newyear. We'll talk about what to do so you succeed using our journals and give advice for possible obstacles and tips on how to customize your journal to fit your needs. And if you don't have a prayer journal, feel free to tune in to see if our format would be a good fit for you!Click here to get a prayer journal for 2022!

In this episode, Val talks with author Asheritah Ciuciu about fasting. This is a practice that can seem mysterious or ancient. Through this conversation, we begin to see the purpose of fasting in our modern-day lives and specific examples of what God can do when we're faithful to obey this command.Asheritah Ciuciu is a bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the Prayers of REST podcast. A Romanian missionary kid, she's passionate about helping women all over the world find joy in Jesus through creative and consistent time in God's Word. Asheritah is married to her high school sweetheart and together they raised their three spunky kids in NE Ohio. Asheritah's Website | Asheritah's Instagram | Asheritah's PodcastHighlights from today's episode:[1:44] Asheritah's current prayer routine[8:29] Why we should fast[13:26] Important aspects of fasting[24:30] Things other than food that you might fast from[32:30] A memorable fasting moment[40:15] What role feasting plays in fastingThings mentioned in today's episode:Full by Asheritah CiuciuPrayer Journal by Val Marie PaperPrayers of Rest podcastA Hunger for God by John PiperThe 40-Day Sugar Fast by Wendy SpeakePray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerWant to pray more in 2022?Grab my recent training all about how to pray more in 2022 at valmariepaper.com/newyear. We'll talk about what to do so you succeed using our journals and give advice for possible obstacles and tips on how to customize your journal to fit your needs. And if you don't have a prayer journal, feel free to tune in to see if our format would be a good fit for you!Click here to get a prayer journal for 2022!

Feeling like your prayer life could use a little “oomph”? Pop your headphones in and listen to this short prayer asking God to reignite your prayer life.Confess how you've seen prayer in the past or even how you see it now.Remember your creative creator and think of how you can reflect that back to God.Ask the Lord if any prayers have become mindless for you.Sit in silence and acknowledge the Holy Spirit.VERSES:Psalm 104:24-25Genesis 1:27Matthew 6:7If you enjoyed this prayer, it has been adapted from my book Springboard Prayers. If you were encouraged by it and would like 124 other prayers to read when you don't have the words, grab a copy at valmariepaper.com.Want to pray more in 2022?Grab my recent training all about how to pray more in 2022 at valmariepaper.com/newyear. We'll talk about what to do so you succeed using our journals and give advice for possible obstacles and tips on how to customize your journal to fit your needs. And if you don't have a prayer journal, feel free to tune in to see if our format would be a good fit for you!Click here to get a prayer journal for 2022!

Intentional, consistent prayer time is hard. We literally would not be in business if it wasn't.So in this episode, let's talk about 14 practical tips that could add some vibrancy to your prayer life!Things mentioned in today's episode: Prayer Journals by Val Marie PaperFervent by Priscilla ShirerPray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerE.M. Bounds on PrayerJodie BerndtStormie OmartianSpringboard Prayers by Valerie WoernerEpisode 14 on Silence & SolitudeHouse Prayers31-Day Prayer ChallengeWant to pray more in 2022?Watch my recent training all about how to pray more in 2022 at valmariepaper.com/newyear. We'll talk about what to do so you succeed using our journals and give advice for possible obstacles and tips on how to customize your journal to fit your needs. And if you don't have a prayer journal, feel free to tune in to see if our format would be a good fit for you!

In this episode, Val talks with author and She Works His Way founder, Michelle Myers, about what her own vibrant prayer life looks like in real life. She gives specific and practical examples of how praying continually is not passive, but exciting and active.Some highlights from today's episode:5:30 Michelle's prayer routine9:45 What she does when she's in a rut12:30 How you can pray with someone else16:30 How you can pray with your spouse or kids22:10 A refreshing way to pray28:12 The biggest answered prayers in Michelle's life31:07 The biggest “no's” Michelle has received36:24 How prayer was modeled for her as a child39:00 How Michell would like to grow her prayer lifeMichelle loves reminding women of the gospel-centered purpose for their work - both at home and in their careers. She serves alongside her husband, James, at Biltmore Church in Asheville, NC and loves making family memories with their three kids - Noah, Cole and Shea. She co-leads a ministry for working women called She Works His Way with her best friend, Somer Phoebus. Their book, She Works His Way: A Practical Guide to Do What Matters Most in a Get Things Done World is a great first step to connect with the SWHW mission. You can also join their network at sheworksHisway.com. She Works His Way website | She Works His Way InstagramThings mentioned in today's episode:Famous in Heaven and at Home by Michelle MyersShe Works His Way by Michelle Myers and Somer PhoebusPrayer Journal by Val Marie PaperSpringboard Prayers by Valerie WoernerEvery Moment HolyPray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

Whether you begin this year with trepidation or excitement, here is a prayer for the journey ahead.Praise God for all the exciting things you are looking forward to.Confess anything in your future that gives you a reason to worry.Remove any shame and instead rejoice in God's mercy.Share with God your hopes for the new year.Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

This episode is for anyone who is tired of having “pray more” on their list of goals or resolutions for a new year. We want to offer you a new way to move the needle in this all-important goal. Praying more isn't simply a good idea for some. It has the power to change everything. It has the power to change our circumstances, our families and mostly, our heart. Those are no small things.So because of that, we're going to be a little obvious today about what we think will help you pray more in the new year. ;)Things mentioned in today's episode: Prayer Journal by Val Marie PaperFull Focus Planner (affiliate link)YouTube journal tutorialVMP Society Facebook groupOur add-on Starter PackWant a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

In this episode, Val talks with several actual Val Marie Paper prayer journal users. Here are some of the questions we'll hear answered:What frustrations led you to want to try a prayer journal?How long have you been using this prayer journal?How has using the journal helped you grow in your prayer life?What has changed in your prayer life over the years?What is something you're learning right now?In what ways do you long to keep growing your prayer life?What would you tell someone who wonders if this could work for them?Hanna Broom lives in Alexandria, LA with her husband and toy poodle. She is involved in her church and other local Catholic women's organizations and is the marketing manager at a growing agency called Ugly Mug Marketing. Katie Hilbert is a writer and editor living in Cleveland, Ohio. She loves oat milk lattes, collecting more books than she can ever possibly read, and encouraging women to live lives full of hope and possibility.Kaytie Rich is the owner of More Than Wildflowers - a small online boutique seeking to make the wonderful Christian resources from the USA more affordable and accessible to those in Australia and New Zealand. She is blessed to raise two beautiful children, Milani and Franklin, with her husband Adam.Amanda Nevins is a believer, a wife, a homeschool mama of 4. She loves gardening, cooking, reading, beach walks, teaching the Bible, and time with her family.Things mentioned in today's episode:Prayer Journals by Val Marie PaperPray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerPray Specifically by Phylicia MasonheimerJoin Val for a live training!On Tuesday, December 27 at 7:30 PM CST, Val will be teaching a class on how to prep your prayer journal and overcome common obstacles. Sign up or catch the replay at www.valmariepaper.com/newyear.Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

We have the best of intentions when the season starts that this will be the year we truly soak up what this season means and mark my words, THIS IS THE SEASON. In this podcast, you'll find 12 prayers for the days leading up to Christmas. Simply pause between each prayer and come back the next day to continue. I recommend setting a reminder on your phone for the same time each day so that you don't forget!VERSESDay 1: Luke 5:31-32 NLTDay 2: Matthew 5:5 MSGDay 3: Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV, Psalm 16:11 ESVDay 4: Psalm 139:5 NLTDay 5: Psalm 107:9 ESVDay 6: Romans 12:10 ESVDay 7: Luke 1:43 ESVDay 8: Romans 12:11-12 MSGDay 9: Luke 2:7 NIVDay 10: Luke 2:7 NIVDay 11: Isaiah 30:21 NLTDay 12: 1 Chronicles 16:31-33 NIV

Ever long to pray with focus but the smallest things pull your attention away from what is most important?Here is a guided prayer to help you fight the distractions:Share with the Lord your current distractions.Rest in God's goodness and reflect Psalm 23.Ask God to bring awareness.VERSES: Ephesians 5:16Mark 4:19Proverbs 4:25-27Romans 12:12This prayer has been adapted from my book Springboard Prayers. If you were encouraged by it and would like 124 other prayers to read when you don't have the words, grab a copy at valmariepaper.com. Also, if you'd like a prayer on slowing down, check out the end of episode 19 with Diana Kerr. She wrote a beautiful prayer on slowing down that I asked her to share and it has been so encouraging to me!Give an intentional gift this holiday season.We've designed prayer journals for your bestie, mother-in-law, teachers, friend who's expecting, nieces and nephews, husband and more! Use the code NOISYWORLD for 20% off your purchase of three or more products from our shop.Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

It feels like there are so many places to lose steam when it comes to prayer. Making time for prayer is always the first obstacle but often, we can FINALLY make time and then something silly distracts us. We end up carving out time for prayer and still not actually spending it praying. We've all been there, so first off, just know you are not alone!!In today's episode, I want to share 16 tips to help you get rid of distractions when you are praying.Things mentioned in today's episode: Prayer Journal by Val Marie PaperEpisode 2 on Increasing Your Attention Span7 reasons prayer feels boringGive an intentional gift this holiday season.We've designed prayer journals for your bestie, mother-in-law, teachers, friend who's expecting, nieces and nephews, husband and more! Use the code NOISYWORLD for 20% off your purchase of three or more products from our shop.Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

In this episode, we talk with author Jennifer Dukes Lee who has written a book called “Growing Slow”, about the slow growth that is essential to a thriving prayer life. She also gives us a glimpse into her personal prayer life and discusses one of the main concepts in her book, how our spiritual growth relates to the physical seasons.Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of several books including Growing Slow and It's All Under Control. She also wrote the forward of my book Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday. She and her husband, Scott, live on the fifth-generation Lee family farm, where they are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. Jennifer's Website | Jennifer's InstagramSome highlights from today's episode:[1:37] Jennifer's current prayer routine[8:11] The benefits of slowing down in prayer[14:15] How Jennifer has had to be patient in prayer[20:20] A practical way Jennifer prays for her daughters[26:00] How seasons relate to our spiritual growth[34:00] The specifics of our “winter” growth[37:45] How Jennifer learned to pray[42:05] Where Jennifer would like to keep growing in prayerThings mentioned in today's episode:Growing Slow by Jennifer Dukes LeeGive an intentional gift this holiday season.We've designed prayer journals for your bestie, mother-in-law, teachers, friend who's expecting, nieces and nephews, husband and more! Use the code NOISYWORLD for 20% off your purchase of three or more products from our shop.Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

God has given us power over our thoughts. Throughout Scripture, He implores us to be alert and of sound mind because 1) it's possible and 2) it's powerful.Here is a guided prayer to get you started:Praise God that a renewed mind is possible.Confess thoughts that have led to destruction in the past.Think about what would be possible if you intentionally set your thoughts on truth.Ask God what thoughts are currently sabotaging your sound mind.VERSES: 1 Peter 5:8Romans 8:6Romans 12:22 Corinthians 10:5Give an intentional gift this holiday season.We've designed prayer journals for your bestie, mother-in-law, teachers, friend who's expecting, nieces and nephews, husband and more! Use the code NOISYWORLD for 20% off your purchase of three or more products from our shop.Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

There are some truths I hear that I think, I KNOW that, but if I actually lived constantly aware of it, my life would be vastly different. Things like if I remembered God's purpose for marriage, I would choose to serve my husband instead of nit-pick. If I remembered that God has called me to be an ambassador for my kids, I would take time to address the heart and not just change the behavior.Truth really does have the power to steer our days in a completely different direction so taking a deeper look at the words we speak to ourselves makes sense but to be honest, this topic feels like it's been a little hijacked by self-help experts. In today's episode, we're taking a look at affirmations from a biblical perspective by defining what they are and exploring how we can create our own!Things mentioned in today's episode: Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonaldEpisode 31 with Alicia MichelleThe Mindset Makeover course from Alicia MichelleEpisode 16 with Gretchen SafflesThe Signature Prayer ChallengeGive an intentional gift this holiday season.We've designed prayer journals for your bestie, mother-in-law, teachers, friend who's expecting, nieces and nephews, husband and more! Use the code NOISYWORLD for 20% off your purchase of three or more products from our shop.Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

In this episode, we talk with NeuroCoach and Bible teacher, Alicia Michelle about how the science of the mind plays a vital role in our prayer lives. She introduces us to what brain priming is, how it differs from affirmations, and how we can use it to embrace and live out God's truth in our lives. Alicia also gives us a glimpse into her personal prayer routine and how she's seen God work through prayer in her own life.Alicia Michelle is a certified NeuroCoach™, Bible teacher, speaker and host of the Vibrant Christian Living Podcast and YouTube Show. More importantly, she's a lover of Jesus, a wife of 20 years to her best friend, and mom of four amazing kids ages 18 to 9. Alicia struggled with overthinking, negative thoughts and “being enough” for most of her adult life until God radically transformed her heart after a life-threatening medical crisis. Now through her signature courses and coaching programs she loves equipping women with practical, scientific and biblically-based mindset tools to help them overcome negative thought patterns and discover more confident, joyful lives in Christ. Alicia's Podcast | Alicia's Website | Alicia's InstagramSome highlights from today's episode:7:00 The difference between brain priming and affirmations21:30 An exercise to start changing your mind today28:50 How our Christian faith intersects with the health of our mind35:20 A story of one of Alicia's biggest answered prayers43:00 How Alicia wants to grow in her own prayer lifeThings mentioned in today's episode:The Mindset Makeover course from Alicia MichellePray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerFree Workshop with Alicia MichelleGive an intentional gift this holiday season.We've designed prayer journals for your bestie, mother-in-law, teachers, friend who's expecting, nieces and nephews, husband and more! Use the code NOISYWORLD for 20% off your purchase of three or more products from our shop.Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

We're releasing this episode on Thanksgiving Day, however, this prayer is just about as “every day” as it gets! A heart of gratitude is essential for remembering who we are, who He is, and how we're meant to live.Here is a guided prayer to get you started:Picture yourself kneeling before our Almighty God and reflect on His power.Confess any ways you've forgotten you are His and tried to go your own way.Meditate on ways the Lord has been good to you.Pray for your future generations to know and worship God with thanksgiving.VERSES: Psalm 100Give an intentional gift this holiday season.We've designed prayer journals for your bestie, mother-in-law, teachers, friend who's expecting, nieces and nephews, husband and more! Use the code NOISYWORLD for 20% off your purchase of three or more products from our shop.Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more! 

God is always working, but if we're not intentional about looking around, we just might miss it. Tracking how we see God work (even if it's not how we expected) builds our faith and leaves a legacy for those who come after us. In this episode, I'm sharing how you can start tracking answered prayers today.Things mentioned in today's episode: Prayer Journals by Val Marie PaperGive an intentional gift this holiday season.We've designed prayer journals for your bestie, mother-in-law, teachers, friend who's expecting, nieces and nephews, husband and more! Use the code NOISYWORLD for 20% off your purchase of three or more products from our shop.Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!