Late in 2025, I began 100 days of prayer. You can read more about it here.
I recently concluded those 100 days, praying intentionally about two specific topics. I plan to write more about that full experience—what it was like and what I learned—soon. Stay tuned.
What surprised me most is how prayer began to weave itself throughout my days more naturally than before.
And I’m certainly not mad about that.
It’s almost as if the structure of 100 days of intentional prayer gave me space to focus deeply, and then opened the door for prayer to spill into other areas of my life. Once I slowed down enough to pray intentionally, I found myself wanting to pray more—about everything.
In the mornings, my prayers look different depending on the day.
Sometimes, I pray a simple prayer as I begin my morning. Other days, I return to Matthew 6:9–13, the Lord’s Prayer.
I also have a prayer I wrote several years ago saved on my phone. Some mornings, I pray it out loud.
And some mornings, I sit with my husband and we pray together.
Lately, this is a prayer I’ve been praying. If you’re struggling to find the words, please feel free to use it.
A Morning Prayer
Lord, lead the way today. Help me to walk in and with Your Spirit. Thank You for another day. I will rejoice and be glad in it, because this is a day You have made.
I invite You into my day—into my actions, words, thoughts, deeds, and interactions. I can’t do this day without You, and I don’t want to do this day without You.
Help me remember that no matter the challenges or worries I carry today, You are already there. You already know. You are already working.
Help me to trust You. Strengthen my faith. Help me in my unbelief. I do believe, Lord, but I am still uncertain at times.
Help me remember that You are God and I am not. I am the sinner, and You are the Savior.
I want to hear from You, Lord. I am listening today. Help me hear Your voice above all others.
Thank You for making a way to be in relationship with You through Jesus. Thank You for being kind, even when I struggle to see it.
Thank You for never changing in a constantly changing world. Thank You for the hope of eternity with You.
Thank You for all that You do and all that You are.
Amen.
Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you how to pray—and He will.
When you ask Him, don’t be surprised if you begin praying differently. You may find yourself trying new ways of praying, new rhythms, new words. That’s not confusion—that’s guidance.
The most important thing to remember is this: God wants to hear from His children. Talk to Him.
There isn’t a right or wrong way. He simply wants you.
Grounding my mornings in prayer helps set the tone for my day. Even just a few minutes of pausing before the busyness begins makes a difference.
Use this prayer if it helps—and then make it your own.
Last year, an account I follow on Instagram, @bailshenry, shared the goal of not eating out at restaurants for all of 2024!
Considering how busy our lives are…this was an interesting goal. It would be a challenging goal.
Needless to say, she attracted a lot of followers, including me. We watched what she was making at home and serving her family. We watched as she and her family fulfilled their goal.
Bailey also lives in Mississippi and is a graduate from Mississippi State University, both of which are bonuses in my book! #hailstate
Recently, Bailey shared about the practice of 100 days of prayer.
When she shared about this practice, she didn’t think there would be much response. Instead, she was pleasantly surprised.
Many were curious and wanted to know how she did it.
She has a highlight reel on her account about it and shared how she structures hers.
Since the beginning of October, I’ve been struggling with some challenges. I was already praying about it.
Then, I remembered the 100 days of prayer practice that Bailey shared. I re-watched her highlight reels on how she structures hers and then set out to do my own.
I started by writing down the 2 situations that I wanted to pray about for 100 days.
Nothing too in depth. Bullet points about both situations.
I wrote out above the 2 prayer circumstances what the starting date of my 100 days would be and then end date.
It’s important to note that while you can track the 100 days…God is not impressed with the amount of days you are praying.
What is important is that God wants to hear from His children.
And even though He already knows the needs, the circumstances, and situations, He wants to hear from you about it.
If you are a mom or dad, don’t you want to know what on your children’s hearts and minds?
Especially if they are struggling?
Even if you know they are struggling?
With God, it’s no different. He wants to hear from His children.
I’ve never prayed with the same or similar prayer for 100 days.
As I write this, I’m 38 days into the 100 days.
Here are 5 things that I’ve noticed:
For 38 days, I’ve prayed the same or similar prayer over the 2 situations out loud.
There have been times I’ve gotten on my knees to pray. Not every time.
Kneeling isn’t something I’ve done often in my prayer life either, however, I can say that it humbles me.
It’s a symbol of reverence. He is God, I am not.
These prayers are not limited to only the 2 circumstances.
I use this time to pray for other people and situations too.
I’ve been surprised how I like the repetition of praying the same or similar prayer.
It is becoming a rhythm in my day. I don’t have to come up with a prayer. I already know and then can add on as needed.
Sometimes praying can feel overwhelming with the uncertainty of what to say. The repetition is helpful.
I find that I am praying more confidently.
Jeff and I have prayed together more often.
We take turns praying.
I didn’t know what to expect when I began this practice. I’m so glad I started and have been consistently praying.
While I don’t have total clarity over the 2 situations, I have slight clarity on a piece of it.
God is moving. And He will answer.
It may not be the answers that I’m looking for or what I want.
If you are just joining this series, catch up here: Career Confessions parts 1-6.
Career Confessions Bonus
Surprise, there’s a bonus! The Career Confessions series isn’t done yet! The story is still unfolding. As I was originally writing the Career Confession series back in 2023, I received an offer for a new job within Chevron. This time the position of Leadership Coach. In this role, I would coach leaders. Brand new leaders, influential leaders, seasoned leaders leading new teams, and any individual contributor that would like to take part in coaching. Each one of us has a leader within capable of learning leadership behaviors, and exercising them for lasting, sustainable results at work.
Imposter Syndrome
With any new job, feelings and thoughts can surface that say “I’m not qualified”, “I’m not good enough”, “I don’t know what I’m doing”, “why did they pick me?!”, “what if they find out I can’t do this?!”, “what if they find out I don’t have the skills?!”, and on and on the fearful thoughts spiral. I am not and was not immune. I had many of these exact thoughts when I was selected for this opportunity. This experience has a name, it’s called Imposter Syndrome. It’s not only limited to work…you might experience it if you are a new parent or in a new season of parenting. You might experience it when caring for an aging parent, or a new volunteer opportunity. Anything that gets you out of your comfort zone could have you experiencing imposter syndrome.
My new job as a Leadership Coach had me all in imposter syndrome. Anxiety had taken center stage a few times and I was battling through it. Remember the anxiety I wrote about experiencing in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. Well, I was experiencing it again, but in a different way. I have tools to combat anxiety, and it was time to use them. I began thinking about Moses. Yes, Moses, the guy that God chose to be the spokesperson and leader of the Israelites. I felt that God had called me to this Leadership Coaching job and had created a way for me to do this job even if I felt over my head at times. I looked up the passages in Exodus and prayed through it. This is one way I battled with anxiety and imposter syndrome. I knew that if God had appeared to Moses in a burning bush and Moses said, “no, not me” to God, he must have had some serious imposter syndrome. I found comfort in knowing Moses felt less than, felt he wasn’t worthy, felt he didn’t speak well, felt he wasn’t up to the challenge. God doesn’t make mistakes and Moses had been chosen. This is how I prayed through scripture.
Praying Through Scripture
Scripture: Exodus 3:10-11 – So now, go, I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt. But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”
Prayer: Lord, how many times have you called me to action? How many times have I not heard or chose not to hear? Fear standing between you and me and what you are calling me to do. I am thankful for your word and for Moses. He doubted his worth. He doubted you, Lord. He doubted his capabilities.
Scripture: Exodus 3:12 – And God said, “I will be with you…”
Prayer: And yet you were patient and reassured Moses.
Scripture: Exodus 4:1 – Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to me.”
Scripture: Exodus 4:10-15 – Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.”
Prayer: Even with your reassurance, Lord, Moses still doubts.
Scripture: Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite?” I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you and will be glad to see you. You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do.”
Prayer: Lord, you were resolute in your choosing of Moses for the Israelites’ spokesperson. You pursued him. You were steadfast. May I remember this when I feel your calling of me. Thank you for your word that shows the imperfection of people. There is comfort in the human disbelief…that it’s not just me. Your calling is intentional. You teach, walk beside, and equip those you call. You never forsake. Thank you, Father, for showing me in your word that imposter syndrome is not new; that doubt is common in human flesh. May I apply this wisdom to my life. Hide this teaching in my heart. Grant me courage to overcome the doubt and fear to step out in faith. Help me, Father, to humbly obey and follow you. Thank you for your grace and your patience with me as I continually work to train my ears to hear your callings amongst all the worldly noise. Give me sensitivity to your whispers and nudges. Amen
Tools to Battle Through Imposter Syndrome
Sometimes falling on our knees in prayer is the exact right way to battle. Did this prayer make the imposter syndrome go away? No, it didn’t. However, it kept me showing up to each meeting with each leader. It led me to pray before each coaching session and invite God into that conversation. These scriptures were a reminder that God equips who He has called. He doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called. I knew by showing up even with the discomfort of imposter syndrome, I was going to gain more and more confidence. I was going to make mistakes. I was going to learn from them. I was going to be better because I was scared and sometimes being scared is a great motivator. It’s motivation to learn quickly so you don’t feel that way anymore. God was equipping me through the fear and through the imposter syndrome.
Scripture: James 1:2-4 – Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
I was only going to get through it by walking through it one step at a time. He used this opportunity to hold up a mirror to show me all the things I had the capabilities to do and had not recognized in myself yet. He was showing me that I was equipped all along, but I needed a nudge (or push) out in the middle of the ring…to feel exposed to grow into who He made me to be. I can’t tell you how many of the leaders I have coached that have told me about their imposter syndrome too. No one is immune. We are all fallible human beings. We are all capable of learning. We are all capable of growing. We are better by showing up and doing it scared. Don’t let the anxiety or fear prove you right. You prove the anxiety and fear wrong. Prove the imposter syndrome wrong.
If you know someone that has recently changed jobs and is experiencing anxiety or imposter syndrome, please share this blog post and this series with them.
