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  As we close the month of August, I am reminded that every ending makes room for a new beginning. Scripture declares in Isaiah 43:19, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” God is always moving, always preparing, and always leading us into greater purpose. August was a full month for me—busy with work, yet filled with joyful anticipation as I looked forward to vacation at the end. This vacation was extra special because it also included my birthday celebration. Turning 47 marked not just another year, but the start of a new chapter in my life. One of the most precious gifts in this season was finding out that I will be  an aunt for the first time by the end of the year. Truly, God answers prayers when they align with His will, and He continues to show His faithfulness in ways big and small. The close of a month is more than turning a page on the calendar; it is an opportunity to finish strong and prepare our hearts for what is ahead. As I r...

“With my hands lifted up, and my mouth filled with praise, With a heart of thanksgiving, I will bless Thee, O Lord.” This morning, I woke up with that timeless worship chorus stirring in my spirit. It wasn't just a melody—it was a message. A gentle reminder from the Lord: Praise is powerful. Praise is necessary. Praise shifts things. In the busyness of life and the weight of our many responsibilities, it’s easy to approach prayer as a running list of requests. We ask. We plead. We intercede. And while these are vital expressions of our relationship with God, I found myself in a season where even forming those words felt heavy. The usual rhythm of prayer became difficult—too complex for the state my heart was in. In that stillness, I felt led to simplify. To strip it all down to one sincere offering: praise. No elaborate words. No long petitions. Just a lifted hand, a whispered “thank You,” and a heart surrendered in worship. Because there’s a sacred dimension to prayer that often...