by jessy paulson, prayer artist

Purpose + Grit

A home where faith grows deeper, creativity is nurtured, and stories remind us we're never alone.

Welcome to Purpose + Grit—a place to slow down, pay attention, and discover God in the ordinary rhythms of life. Here you'll find daily prayers, stories, creative inspiration, and thoughtful invitations to live a little more awake. Through Gritty Faith Magazine, The Practice, books, and the stories we share along the way, we make room for faith, creativity, wonder, and the beautifully imperfect work of being human. You don't have to be an artist or have it all figured out. You simply have to be willing to pull up a chair. Come stay awhile. There's room for you here. Sign up below for our free daily prayer emails.

A closed attempt does not always mean a closed invitation. Sometimes it simply means, “Try again, differently.” Invitation Is there something you've quietly decided you're done with because it didn't work the first time? Bring it back to God. Ask: “I

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The Courage to Try Again

This September, journey with us as we learn to notice the holy invitations God is placing before us—and find the courage to faithfully respond. If you were forwarded this, you can join our list to receive our free daily prayer email here. Prayer God, Give me courage to try again when You are still inviting me forward. Help me learn from what didn't work without allowing disappointment to define me. Give me wisdom to know when to persist and when to release something completely. Keep me from...

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by jessy paulson, prayer artist

Purpose + Grit

The Courage to Try Again

Send the message.

Do the thing.

In the beginning...

Your Yes Belongs to You

Faithfulness is often small.

The yes that requires courage.

When you are still not sure.

You don't have to figure it all out.

Finding peace.