Hi, friend,

I’m so excited to share something new and meaningful with you here on Tales of Grace! Starting today, I’ll be posting a special Monday Prayer every week—designed to help me and you begin the week with peace, purpose, and a renewed connection to God.

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, can’t it? The endless to-do lists, the weight of responsibilities, and the uncertainties we face can easily drain our joy and focus. And as per some of your requests, I created Abide Mondays—a gentle reminder for us to pause, take a deep breath, and find rest in God’s loving presence. Together, we’ll start each week by surrendering it to Him and anchoring our hearts in His truth.

This week, our prayer is inspired by the words of Jesus in John 15:4:

“Remain in me, as I also remain in you.”

Jesus paints a beautiful picture here—He is the vine, and we are the branches. A branch doesn’t strive or struggle to bear fruit; it simply abides in the vine. By remaining connected, it receives everything it needs to thrive—nutrients, water, and strength for its purpose.

In the same way, when we remain in Jesus, we find everything we need for our lives. He sustains us, nourishes us, and in His perfect timing, helps us bear fruit. It’s not about doing more or trying harder; it’s about staying close to Him, trusting that He will equip us for every good work.

As we step into this new week, let’s make space in our hearts to remain in Him. Let’s lay down our worries, our plans, and even our fears, and invite Him to guide our steps.

Here’s our prayer for the week:

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for being the sovereign God who sits on the throne, ruling over all creation with power and love. We lift up Your name and give You all the glory, honor, and praise.

Thank You, Jesus, for being the true Vine and for inviting us to be Your branches. Thank You for the simple yet profound truth that our only responsibility is to remain in You, and as we do, You promise to remain in us.

Holy Spirit, show us what it means to remain in You. Teach us to trust You, to rest in You, and to draw strength from You. This week, we surrender our plans, our worries, and our will to Your perfect and loving plan. We acknowledge that apart from You, we can do nothing.

In Jesus’ precious Name,
Amen.

How to Join Abide Mondays
I’ll be sharing these prayers exclusively with my blog subscribers every Monday. If you’d like to receive them straight to your inbox, take a moment to subscribe to Tales of Grace.

It’s my prayer that these weekly reflections and prayers will encourage you and help you start each week grounded in God’s love and grace.

Remember, friend, you’re not walking into this week alone. God has already gone before you, and His grace is sufficient for every moment.

Thank you for being part of the Tales of Grace community. May your week be filled with His peace, joy, and blessings.

Oh, and stay tuned—tonight, I’ll be announcing the lucky winner of the Loved Beyond Measure journal giveaway on Instagram!

With love and grace,
The Founder of Tales of Grace

P.S. Do you know someone who would be encouraged by these prayers? Feel free to share this post with them and invite them to subscribe—it’s a simple way to spread hope and love.