Do you ever wonder if prayer even matters? In difficult seasons, we may struggle with the feeling that prayer is pointless- we may think, "Isn't God just going to do what He's going to do anyway?" Michelle shares about a dark season when she wrestled with trusting God and how prayer played a huge role in helping her get unstuck.  Purchase Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal | Vol 2: The Battle to Believe Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly Learn about my resources and inner healing services at uncommonvalor.co

Hardships and suffering can knock us down so hard that we just get tired of having to get back up again. But what if it doesn't all depend on us? Lina Abujamra shares how resiliency doesn't really depend on us doing more, but rather on simply learning to abide in the love of God for us as He works through our weaknesses. She also talks about how suffering frees us from a dependency on our own performance so we can instead experience what it is to be loved as children of God. Check out Unshakable Moxie by Our Daily Bread Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

Waiting seasons can get long and the ache of unmet longing can often be too much to deal with. What do we do when God hasn't answered our prayers? Rachel Miller shares the importance of allowing longings to exist, and how to deal with times when the discouragement is overwhelming. She also discusses what God is doing through these seasons of hoping and waiting, and why God doesn't take the desires of our hearts away (even if we ask Him to). Check out Rachel's book, When it Hurts to Hope: Honest Conversations about Living with Unmet Longing Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.s.miller and RachelMillerAuthor.com Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

Most of us have a smartphone so we can stay connected, yet they may actually be making loneliness worse. Dr. Darren Whitehead discusses the impact of smartphones on your mental, emotional, & spiritual well-being, and how distraction devices worsen anxiety and loneliness. He shares how a digital fast can recalibrate your attention span, boost the quality of your relationships, and restore your spiritual vitality in the Lord. Grab a copy of Darren's book, The Digital Fast: 40 Days to Detox Your Mind & Reclaim What Matters Most and follow Darren on Instagram @darrenwhitehead Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

Unlearning codependent behaviors often means identifying how you learned them in the first place. And while often family of origin issues are a major factor, sometimes our religious contexts can also be part of the problem. Michelle discusses 5 Bible verses that are often misquoted and misapplied that teach us to tolerate toxic and abusive treatment. She discusses why these verses often don't mean what we have been told they do, and points to Scriptures that actually encourage us to avoid harmful people. Register NOW for NO | TOX- The Toxic Relationship Healing Intensive and the LIVE Masterclass "Don't Get Fooled Again: Decoding the Red Flags and Mixed Messages of Toxic People" Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

Whether you're in an unhealthy relationship right now or you're worried about being in another one, it's not uncommon to wonder "Is this person toxic or are they abusive?" Michelle discusses the differences and similarities of toxic behavior and abusive behavior, and why we struggle to know the difference. More importantly, Michelle shares how toxicity and abuse differ from healthy relationships, and what you can do to move towards them. Register NOW for NO | TOX- The Toxic Relationship Healing Intensive and the LIVE Masterclass "Don't Get Fooled Again: Decoding the Red Flags and Mixed Messages of Toxic People" Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

Many of us have times in our lives when we rely on formulas in our faith, clinging to the belief that, "If I do all the right things, everything will be okay." Yet, when we face a crisis we realize that those formulas don't hold up under the realities of suffering in this life. Kristen LaValley shares how suffering and doubt served to mold her faith, and how a crisis pregnancy developed her ability to trust God. She also shares how to find the courage to deal with doubts, and how to notice God speaking hope over you in times of chaos. Purchase Kristen's book, Even if He Doesn't: What We Believe About God When Life Doesn't Make Sense Follow Kristen on Substack and on Instagram @kristen.lavalley Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

When we're in a challenging time of life, it can be hard to imagine that there's much more beyond all of this. Jeff Simmons shares how each of us can not only find life beyond our current circumstances but can live an extraordinary life, available to all of us in Jesus. He shares how the way the world defines extraordinary is different than the way God defines it, and discusses how the devil uses fear to cause us to shrink down from what God has for us. He also gives suggestions for pursuing life beyond what we know right now, and how you can hear God's voice to discern just where He is leading you. Purchase Jeff's book, Finding the Extra in Ordinary: Embracing the Beauty of the Christian Life Follow Jeff at JeffSimmons.org or on Instagram and Facebook Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

If you struggle to trust God, you're not alone. So often when you've experienced significant hurt and trauma, it's not uncommon to feel disconnected, distrustful, and maybe even fearful of God. Michelle discusses the value of inner healing prayer in healing this disconnect, and client Rhonda Velez shares her powerful encounter with Jesus during her inner healing prayer session. Rhonda also shares how Jesus helped her to identify blockages to her healing she was not aware existed, and discusses how He guided her through a forgiveness experience that gave her the courage to move forward into the future. Apply for an Inner Healing Breakthrough Session with Michelle Learn more about Rhonda on Instagram @realityoflife02 and RhondaVelez.com  Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co

We all know we are supposed to give, but sometimes it seems like forgiving someone is letting them get away with what they did. Michelle discusses what forgiveness really is and discusses how forgiving someone doesn't require forgetting the truth about what they've done to you. She also gives insight into how forgiveness can help you transcend endless conflicts and power struggles, so you can live free in your heart and mind. She also shares how God can help you rise above the harm you've experienced, that what was meant to hurt you can eventually serve to elevate you. Forgiveness Resources Apply for a Breakthrough Session Episode 117 Forgiveness: What it is, What it's not, and How to do it Made for More: Life Beyond the Wreckage of Hurt, Loss, & Heartbreak Blog Post- Forgiveness, What it is, What it's not, and How to do it Other Links Purchase the NEW Ignite: Strategic Prayer Planner & Journal Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co