Maybe you have dreams, goals, prayers, and plans you're working hard toward. You're asking God to bless them, open doors, and make them successful... but have you stopped to ask what He is doing? Today, we're talking about what it looks like to surrender our plans (sometimes without giving up on the dreams God has placed in our hearts).  Here’s your invitation to pause, reflect, and re-center before taking our next steps. I’ve been reminded by God to bring every area of my life before God—not just asking Him to bless my desires, but praying: "Lord, if this isn't what You have for me, change my heart. Show me what You want, and I'll follow." If you've been feeling uncertain about what's next, wrestling with unanswered prayers, or simply wanting to make sure you're walking where God is leading, I hope this conversation encourages you to slow down and seek His heart before your own agenda. LINKS: Get 50% OFF Hiya Health: ⁠hiyahealth.com/slp⁠ ESV Study Bible: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully  Bible:  __ surrender your plans to God God's will for my life Christian podcast for women how to know God's direction trusting God's timing biblical encouragement following God's plan Christian motherhood and faith seeking God's will purpose-driven Christian living Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God gives us opportunity to point to Him, to be part of what He’s doing in the world. Let’s lean in and act on those opportunities, those nudges on our hearts - and in turn, make an eternal impact. In today's episode of She Lives Purposefully, I'm sharing two simple stories from motherhood that deeply encouraged my own faith. This episode is an encouragement to listen when the Holy Spirit nudges you, to plant seeds of faith wherever God has placed you, and to remember that making an eternal impact often begins in ordinary, everyday conversations. Whether your mission field is motherhood, your workplace, your friendships, or your community, God has given you opportunities to point people to Him. Scriptures Mentioned: 1 Corinthians 3:6–7 — We plant and water, but God gives the growth. Matthew 9:37 — "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few." Links: 50% OFF Daily Grace Co + extra 10% off with code MEGANE10: thedailygraceco.com/shelivespurposefully   Christian motherhood, Christian parenting, teaching kids about prayer, praying with children, Christian mom podcast, faith in everyday life, pointing your children to God, making an eternal impact, biblical encouragement, Holy Spirit prompting, planting seeds of faith, discipleship, Christian women, motherhood encouragement, She Lives Purposefully, raising children in faith, trusting God, hearing God's voice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a prayer you've stopped praying because you assumed God wasn't listening? Today, I share a story as a Christian mom of answered prayer with my toddler - a small, silly prayer answered almost immediately TWICE in a row.  That small moment became a bigger conversation: God hears you. It also showed me lies that I was believing about prayer, even as a Bible believing, Christian woman.  We dive into this mini testimony AND Scripture that tells us that God hears, He is near, and He answers, even if not always how we expect. LINKS:  My ESV Study Bible (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 15% off): https://collabs.shop/sqpk0u  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling Unqualified for What God Calls You To? What Moses’s Story Teaches Us Ever caught yourself thinking, "God, why choose me? She's more qualified. She's been walking with You longer. She has the platform, the gifts, the put-together life — not me."  Today we're sitting with Moses in Exodus 3-4, where he asked God that exact question... and God's answer wasn't a list of Moses' qualifications. It was Himself.    Scripture Referenced Exodus 3:11-12 Exodus 4:10-17 Ephesians 1:4 1 Peter 2:9 John 15:16 Ephesians 2:10 Philippians 3:7-9 Links: Hosanna Revival — 15% off + an extra 10% off with my code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully Daily Grace Co — Door Busters Sale + an extra 10% off with my code MEGANE10 thedailygraceco.com/shelivespurposefully  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You love Jesus—but if you're honest, it can be easy to coast. Maybe you've got the intention but not the follow-through. Maybe you're following through, but your heart's off: it's for the checklist, the self-promotion, the feeling instead of for Him. In this episode, we're sitting in 1 Corinthians and asking the uncomfortable-but-good question: Am I running this race to obtain the prize, or just living the Christian life aimlessly? Paul says runners run to get the prize, so run in a way that wins it and a couple chapters later, whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.  I share the simple rhythm my husband and I started and the honest self-examination that followed: Am I running with intention, discipline, and determination —or lackadaisically, only when it's convenient, or worse, for myself? We talk about where "running to win" actually shows up in ordinary life. 15% off Hosanna Revival Code ‘shelivespurposefully’: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is a great season to draw closer to Jesus— no big trips or plans required. In this episode I'm sharing my summer bucket list, following Jesus edition: simple, joy-filled, faith-centered ways to soak up the season while keeping Him at the center (plus just some fun summer ideas too!) From sunrise quiet times to worship walks to memorizing verses with my toddler, these are easy rhythms you can start this week. Grab your iced coffee and let's chat about a faith-filled summer together.  In this episode: Two sales worth knowing about (Daily Grace Co. + Hosanna Revival, codes below) Church friends + coffee shop hangs Reading your Bible outside  Early-morning sunrise quiet times Prayer & worship walks Summer picnics Trying a recipe Building a summer worship playlist Reading a new Christian book (a motherhood pick on my list!) Farmer's market mornings Working through a summer Bible reading plan (grace over perfection!) Practicing memory verses with my toddler Hosting a Bible study, prayer time, or brunch with friends LINKS:  HIYA HEALTH: hiyahealth.com/slp for 50% OFF your first order! Amazon Sale faves: https://a.co/d/0iR0XmK1  https://thedailygraceco.com/shelivespurposefully code MEGANE10 https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY    Summer Bible Reading Plan: https://tinyurl.com/bdzezn79  Esther Study & Bible Reading Plan: https://tinyurl.com/y9h39t8a Purpose Bible Reading Plan: https://tinyurl.com/49nxf42c Romans Bible Reading Plan: https://tinyurl.com/mvxfb482  Summer Worship Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2dmm26bf  Christian Music Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/mssw2uc9  (Episode mentioned) How to Teach Your Kids God’s Word with Journeywomen’s Hunter Beless: https://tinyurl.com/373pfe8d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am sitting down to answer YOUR questions: How to create a better prayer life What’s my favorite chapter in the Bible What Bible version do I use? How can I show God’s love to people who hurt me? When should I set boundaries - if at all? How to get rid of overstimulation? What is God teaching me in this new season of motherhood? Biggest struggle as a mama of 2 under 2 right now Full of Scripture and what I hope are Biblical takes, this episode chats about all the life things from a Christian perspective.  LINKS: Episode Mentions:  Get 50% OFF Hiya Health: ⁠hiyahealth.com/slp⁠ Find healing rest from overwhelm and anxiety with Becky Thompson: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/3x4WWYAZO7WjK0legogSoT?si=GUx2QajBTXCIoGCZGGMvOQ⁠  Prayer Resources: Power Through Prayer by E.M. Bounds: https://amzn.to/3QKfRGm  Prayer Handbook and Companion Guide: https://collabs.shop/l38w0u 31 Days of Prayer: https://collabs.shop/qmighl  52 Prayers for My Husband by Stefanie Rouse: https://amzn.to/4uMMIYV 52 Prayers for My Wife by Caleb Rouse: https://amzn.to/3QLSoEM  Bibles: Daily Grace Co Bibles (code MEGANE10 for 10% off): https://thedailygraceco.com/shelivespurposefully  Hosanna Revival Bibles (code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 10% off): https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you in a season where you're just trying to GET through it to the next thing? Maybe you're waiting until your kids are older, until you hit a goal, until life feels more fulfilling — and THEN you'll really show up for God.  I get real about a heart check I had in motherhood — realizing I was running on empty, living out of overwhelm and exhaustion instead of purpose and joy. I share what shifted everything and how recognizing that where God has placed you right now is intentional can completely transform your everyday. In this episode: Why we fall into "I'll live more purposefully when…" thinking (in motherhood, relationships, goals & faith) My honest moment with the Fruit of the Spirit — and what I realized wasn't showing up in my life How gratitude became a game-changer (+ the Scriptures that back it up) Why the mundane moments — tantrums, 2am nursing, emails — are purposeful places for God to grow and use you The calling we have RIGHT NOW: to love, serve, and walk with God wherever He has us Scriptures referenced: Galatians 5 (Fruit of the Spirit), Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, Matthew 22:37, Romans 14:8, Philippians 2:3-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:4, Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6 Links: Daily Grace Co. SALE: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 (Code MEGANE10 for extra 10% off) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a REPLAY. Today, I talk about how Christians should respond to the LGBTQ+ movement, especially during pride month. I give an honest answer to why I haven’t spoken on it before, how Christians should and shouldn’t respond, what the Bible says God thinks about LGBTQ+ lifestyle, and more!  Links: The Wonder Project: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Visit IGottaAsk.com to learn more! Episode Timeline: 02:20 What does the Bible say about homosexuality + being LGBTQ+? 08:45 How should Christians respond? 20:00 What would Jesus do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt God pressing something on your heart and wondered, is that really Him? Do I need to step into what He’s speaking to me about? In this honest, conviction-filled episode, we're talking about the still small voice of God — what He's been whispering to me lately and why acting on those promptings matters more than we realize. Friend, this one is personal. Lately God has been pressing some things on my heart, and instead of brushing past them, I want to share what He's been showing me — and why I think listening to Him is so important in our lives. In this episode, I'm getting real about three areas He's been stirring in me: How much I'm actually seeking Him (not just squeezing Him in) Whether I'm truly pointing my kids to Jesus — and exemplifying Him in our home Living less out of lack and more out of joyful intention In this episode: What God has been pressing on my heart lately (and the messy honesty of discerning His voice) 2 reasons acting on God's promptings matters The ask, listen, obey rhythm  Being a doer of the Word, not just a hearer A personal confession about where I want to grow Episode Outline: 03:30 What God’s been speaking to me about in my own life  07:10 Two reasons that it is so important to listen to God’s voice 11:30 Exhortation: Don’t miss out on what God has for you 12:30 When you’re not sure “Is this from God?” LINKS: Daily Grace Co SALE: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices