Reader,

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You have a lot on your plate, and that is exactly why I am so glad you opened this email. We are living in a time when life feels unpredictable, but the one thing that will carry you through is making prayer a daily priority.

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Not when it is convenient. Not once everything settles down. But right now, in the middle of the overwhelm.

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In this week's issue:

• A powerful article to help you build a daily habit of prayer
• A simple tip to care for your crown with intention
• A deeper look at how structured prayer can transform your time with God, along with a tool to help you stay consistent even on your busiest days
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✍🏽 GUIDED GROWTH​
​Why Every Christian Woman Needs a Steady Prayer Routine

“God has given us the important task of being moms, wives, and the backbones of our families. With such big responsibilities, we need to maintain a steady daily prayer routine."

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This post walks you through how to create a prayer flow that strengthens your faith even on your busiest days. It is an encouraging reminder that your spiritual health is just as vital as everything else you are managing.

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👉 Read the full post​

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💡 QUICK CROWN TIP

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Before you apply any product to your hair, pause to consider what you are carrying: mentally and spiritually. Just like your hair needs a clean, clarified base to thrive, your prayer life flourishes when you release clutter from your mind and heart.

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Try this: During your next wash day, use your rinse-out time to reflect and release. Let the water be a symbol of washing away stress, fear, or self-doubt and making room for peace and clarity.

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🙌🏼 TREASURE THIS

Structured Prayer = Spiritual Sanity

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Some days, prayer feels like breathing. Other days, it feels like grasping for words in a fog. If you have ever sat down to pray and thought, “Where do I even begin?” you definitely don't live on an island.

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That is where a structured way of praying using a model like the ACTS prayer method can be a lifeline.

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ACTS stands for:

• Adoration: Starting prayer by praising God for who He is
• Confession: Continue with confessing your sins, along with any guilt, shame, or struggles
• Thanksgiving: Acknowledging God’s goodness in your life
• Supplication: Asking for what you and others need

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This simple model of prayer helps clear mental clutter and deepen your time with God. You do not have to overthink it. You do not have to feel spiritual to start. Just follow the steps as an open door and then allow the Spirit of God to meet you where you are.

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Prayer is not about speaking eloquently. It's about coming into God's presence with a humble heart.

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When you approach God on a daily basis, even with a distracted mind or tired spirit, you are building intimacy that cannot be rushed. Structured prayer trains your spirit to tune in even when life feels chaotic.

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Over time, those quiet moments with the Lord become the most anchoring part of your day. Prayer even sets the tone for your day.

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Aligning your heart with God's peace and your desires with His will, you'll discover that the cares of this life pale in comparison to being in the presence of the Lord.

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Want a beautiful tool to guide you through this process daily?

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Take a look at the ACTS Prayer Journal. It was created to help Christian women build a consistent, grace-filled prayer life without overwhelm.

👉 Explore the ACTS Prayer Planner & Journal here​

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No matter what season you are in, prayer is your anchor. You do not need a perfect routine, just a willing heart.

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👉 Take the next step with the ACTS Prayer Journal — a simple, beautiful way to draw closer to God one day at a time.

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Fondly,

Michelle

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