I’ve been spending some time inside AI Pro Writers Studio learning about things like story development, plotting, world building, editing, KDP, marketing and ways to go back and breathe some life into manuscripts that have been sitting on my computer way too long. One of the biggest things I’m learning is that AI doesn’t have to write the book FOR you. It can help you organize your thoughts, find problems, develop ideas and work through the parts where you get stuck while the story and your voice still belong to you. And considering I have one published book that needs some attention and several manuscripts collecting digital dust, I’ve got plenty to practice on. 😂📚 I’m still learning, but I’m excited to start putting some of this into practice instead of just letting those stories sit there. ❤️🦋 P.S. I’m also learning a TON for free inside the Pay It Forward Learning Center classroom, including how to train my “Sassy” (yes, that’s what I call ChatGPT 😂) to sound more like Stacey and less like a robot. Between these communities and all the free tools and training available, I’m learning that you don’t always need a huge budget to grow. Sometimes you just need to actually USE the free resources sitting in front of you and take them to the next level. ❤️🦋 Have a blessed and glorious Tuesday brothers and sisters. Big hugssssssss, Stacey

Monday, September 28, 2026 🌻🙏🦋 Psalm 7:10-12 NIV “My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. God is a righteous judge, a God who displays his wrath every day. If he does not relent, he will sharpen his sword; he will bend and string his bow.” Heavenly Father, Thank You, Jesus, for another beautiful morning. Here we are at the beginning of another week, and before we get caught up in everything waiting for us, we want to spend a little time with You. Lord, Your Word reminds us that You are our shield. And goodness, there are days when we certainly need one! Some of us are heading into work already exhausted. Some are dealing with problems at home, financial worries, difficult relationships, or situations that have been weighing on our hearts for far too long. Others are facing things they haven't told anybody about. Father, whatever we're walking into today, please go with us.Protect our families, our homes, and the people we love. Give us wisdom when decisions need to be made, patience when things don't go our way, and courage when we need to stand up for what's right. Lord, You are a righteous judge. You see the things people do when nobody else is watching. But You also see our hearts. So before we spend this Monday worrying about what everybody else is doing, help us take an honest look at ourselves. If we're holding on to anger, help us deal with it. If we've hurt somebody, give us the humility to make things right. And if we're facing unfair treatment, help us respond with wisdom instead of allowing bitterness to take over. Thank You for being our protector. We don't know what this week holds, but we know we can come to You through every step. In Jesus’ most holy and exalted name I pray, amen. 🙏💛🦋 Brothers and Sisters, it's MONDAY once again! 😂 Now, I don't know about you, but sometimes Monday shows up before I'm even finished recovering from last week! And when we open our Bibles to Psalm 7:10-12, and David reminds us that God is our shield.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 🌻🙏🦋 Psalm 7:17 NIV “I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High.” Heavenly Father, Thank You, Jesus, for another day. Before we start worrying about what needs to be done, what might go wrong, or what somebody else is doing, we just want to stop and say thank You. Thank You for waking us up. Thank You for the people we love. Thank You for the prayers You've answered and even the ones we're still waiting on. Thank You for staying with us through days when our faith felt strong and those days when, Lord, we were hanging on by a thread. Today we choose to praise You because of who You are. You are good when life is good, and You're still good when life makes absolutely no sense. Help us notice the blessings we normally rush right past. A safe drive. A phone call from somebody we love. Food on the table. A laugh we weren't expecting. Five minutes of peace and quiet. Lord, sometimes the little things really aren't little at all. And when something tries to steal our joy today, remind us that we still have a reason to praise You. In Jesus’ most holy and exalted name I pray, amen. 🙏💛🦋 Brothers and Sisters, I think sometimes we're waiting for something BIG to happen before we stop and thank God. The prayer gets answered. The money finally comes through. The situation gets fixed. THEN we'll celebrate. But what about right now? Psalm 7 hasn't exactly been a lighthearted chapter. David has talked about enemies, injustice, judgment, fear, and people coming against him. Then he gets to verse 17 and says, basically, “I'm still going to thank God.” I love that. Not because everything suddenly became perfect. Not because every problem disappeared overnight. He still had a reason to praise God. And so do we. Maybe today isn't perfect. Mine probably won't be either. 😂 But if we're breathing, God has given us another day. Another chance to love somebody. Another chance to laugh. Another chance to pray. Another chance to notice something beautiful instead of rushing right past it.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 🌻🙏🦋 Psalm 7:8-9 NIV “Let the LORD judge the peoples. Vindicate me, LORD, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High. Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure, you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.” Heavenly Father, Thank You, Jesus, for another beautiful Sunday. Thank You for waking us up this morning and giving us another opportunity to spend time with You. Whatever this day holds, we want to begin it with grateful hearts. Lord, You see everything. You know what's happening behind closed doors, the conversations we never hear, and the things people carry in their hearts that nobody else knows about. Today we're praying for those who have been treated unfairly. Those who have been falsely accused, betrayed, hurt, or left wondering whether the truth will ever come out. Father, please bring justice where there's been wrongdoing. Protect the innocent, comfort those who are hurting, and give strength to those who are struggling to keep going. But Lord, while we're asking You to deal with everybody else's hearts, don't forget about ours. If there's pride, resentment, jealousy, or anything else in us that needs correcting, show us. Give us the humility to admit when we're wrong and the courage to make things right. Help us walk with integrity even when nobody is watching. Let our words be honest, our intentions sincere, and our actions reflect the love of Jesus. And Father, for everyone waiting on an answer to prayer, remind them that You haven't forgotten them. Give us peace while we wait and the wisdom to recognize what You want us to do in the meantime. In Jesus’ most holy and exalted name I pray, amen. 🙏💛🦋 Brothers and Sisters, have you ever been in a situation where you knew you were telling the truth, but somebody had already made up their mind about you? Oh, that can be frustrating! You explain yourself once. Then twice. Maybe even a third time because surely they just aren't understanding what you're saying.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 🌻🙏🦋 Psalm 7:6-7 NIV “Arise, LORD, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice. Let the assembled peoples gather around you, while you sit enthroned over them on high.” Heavenly Father, Thank You, Jesus, for another beautiful day. We woke up this morning, and that alone gives us a reason to praise You. Whatever this Saturday brings, we're grateful we don't have to face it without You. Lord, today we're praying for everyone who's dealing with something unfair. Those who have been lied about, mistreated, betrayed, or hurt by people they trusted. You know their stories, even the parts they've never told another soul. Father, we're asking You to step in. Bring the truth into the light. Protect those who are being harmed, give strength to those who are exhausted, and bring justice where there's been wrongdoing. And while we're waiting for You to work, please don't let anger and bitterness take over our hearts. Help us know when to speak up, when to walk away, and when we need to stop trying to handle everything ourselves. Lord, remind us that You are still on the throne. Nothing happening in this world has changed that. Give us peace today, even if the situation we're praying about hasn't changed yet. In Jesus’ most holy and exalted name I pray, amen. 🙏💛🦋 Brothers and Sisters, have you ever prayed about something and then spent the rest of the day trying to figure out how YOU were going to fix it anyway? 😂 Oh, I think a few of us might need to raise our hands on that one! Today's Scripture is pretty strong. David wasn't asking God for a little encouragement to get through his day. He wanted justice. He was dealing with enemies, and he was calling on God to do something about it. But did you notice where David said God was sitting? On His throne! Not pacing around heaven trying to figure out what to do next. Not wondering how things got so out of hand. God was still on His throne. And He still is today.