pray with me: God, awaken what You placed inside of me

Father God,

thank You for seeing me completely and loving me deeply. before anyone understood my heart, You knew me. as Your Word says, “before i formed you in the womb i knew you, before you were born i set you apart” (Jeremiah 1:5). before anyone recognized my potential, You called me by name.

before i had the courage to believe in what You placed inside of me, You had already written my story with intention, purpose, and grace. Your Word says that i am “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14), and that all my days were written in Your book before one of them came to be (Psalm 139:16). thank You that my life is not random. thank You that the dreams i carry are not accidents. thank You that the stirring in my spirit is evidence that You are inviting me into something greater than i can imagine.

today, i place my whole heart before You. i surrender my dreams, my questions, my fears, my disappointments, and the parts of me that are still learning to trust. i surrender the pressure to prove myself and the burden of trying to make everything happen in my own strength. i lay down my timeline and choose to trust Yours. Your Word says “for i know the plans i have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).

awaken what You placed inside of me, and breathe fresh life into every promise that feels delayed, every gift that has gone quiet, and every hope that has been tested by waiting.

when fear whispers that i am too late, remind me that Your timing is perfect. when insecurity tells me i am not enough, remind me that Your grace is sufficient, for Your power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). when comparison tempts me to doubt my path, remind me that what You have for me cannot be taken by another. silence every lie that has tried to make me shrink, hide, or question my worth. anchor me in the truth that i am chosen, called, and deeply loved by You.

give me the courage to say yes to what You are asking of me. teach me to move with boldness and confidence in You, knowing that You have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). help me trust the voice You placed within me and the vision You planted in my heart. let me stop waiting for perfect conditions and start walking in simple obedience. strengthen me to build what You have entrusted to me, even when the next step feels unfamiliar.

open the doors that are meant for me, and close the ones that are not. Your Word says that what You open no one can shut, and what You shut no one can open (Revelation 3:7). align me with the right relationships, the right opportunities, and the right assignments. remove every distraction and every attachment that pulls me away from Your purpose. surround me with people who sharpen my faith, protect my heart, and remind me of who You created me to be.

Lord, give me clarity for this season. show me my next step and steady my heart as i take it. when i feel overwhelmed, quiet the noise within me. when i feel weary, renew my strength, because those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles (Isaiah 40:31). when i feel uncertain, fill me with Your peace. help me trust that You are leading me with wisdom, tenderness, and perfect love.

heal the places in me that still ache. heal the disappointment of closed doors, the pain of rejection, and the wounds of being misunderstood. heal the waiting that made me wonder if You had forgotten me. restore my confidence, renew my hope, and teach me to dream again with a heart that is fully anchored in You. Your Word says that You heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds (Psalm 147:3).

bless the work of my hands and establish what You have called me to build. as it is written, “establish the work of our hands” (Psalm 90:17). let what i create carry Your beauty, Your truth, and Your presence. send the provision, favor, and opportunities needed to fulfill the vision You entrusted to me. keep my heart humble as You increase my influence, and keep me close to You in every season.

break every mindset of scarcity and remind me that there is enough. enough grace for where i am today, enough provision for what You have asked me to do, enough opportunity for me to walk fully in my calling, and enough room for me to become everything You created me to be. and my God will supply all my needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). teach me to rest in the abundance of Your faithfulness.

thank You that my voice matters because You gave it to me. my vision matters because You planted it in me. my obedience matters because it honors You. i declare that i am not too late, i am not overlooked, and i am not forgotten. with Your help, i will move forward with faith, build with courage, trust Your timing, and follow Your voice wherever You lead me.

being confident of this, that He who began a good work in me will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6).

thank You for walking with me, strengthening me, and making a way where i cannot yet see one. may my life reflect Your goodness, and may everything i build bring glory to God.

in the mighty name of Jesus,

amen.

POLLY

may we never say yesterday was better.

Los Angeles, CA