Welcome
Welcome to Put Your Hands Up for Prayer!
We're thrilled to have you join our community. This blog is a cozy and inviting space where we connect, share our stories, and find strength in our faith.
Whether you're navigating life's challenges or celebrating personal successes, we're here to listen and support you every step of the way. Life can be a rollercoaster of ups and downs, and we understand the importance of having a supportive community to lean on.
Our blog offers spiritual support, uplifting stories, and a platform to share your experiences. We believe that by coming together, we can draw strength from one another and our shared faith. No matter what you're going through, know that you are not alone. We're here to pray with you and for you, to offer a listening ear, and to provide encouragement and hope.
Let's unite in prayer, lifting each other up and finding solace in our collective faith. Share your journey with us at putyourhandsup4prayer.com, and let's build a strong, faith-filled community together. Together, we can find the inspiration, strength, and purpose to face each day with renewed faith and love.
Welcome to our community, where faith, love, and support are always within reach. Let's make this journey together, hand in hand and heart to heart.
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Why this name?
“Put Your Hands Up for Prayer” started as a simple phrase I would say to my grandchildren and younger niece whenever they weren’t quite listening or were a little mischievous. I heard the phrase growing up in church a few times, but it wasn’t until I began using it with the kids that it truly took on a deeper meaning for me. It was my gentle way of reminding them to pause, reflect, and ask for help.
What I didn’t realize then was how deeply those words would settle into my heart and grow over the years.
I remember how the kids would eagerly repeat after me, praying aloud, “Lord, please help me to be kind and loving and listen to my parents. Amen.” It was such a sweet, honest moment, a small seed of faith planted in their young hearts. But the most touching part came later, when they started calling me out of the blue and asking, “Momma, or Auntie, can you tell my mom or dad to put their hands up for prayer?” It made me smile every time, knowing that this simple phrase had become a way for them to connect with God and with me.
I truly thank God for the blessing and trust He has given us in raising these precious grandchildren. They have changed my life in ways I never expected,teaching me patience, joy, and the power of faith through their innocence and love. “Put Your Hands Up for Prayer” isn’t just a saying anymore; it’s a heartfelt reminder of the power of prayer, family, and the beautiful journey we share together.
Get to Know Me
I’m a 53-year-old wife, mother of five, and proud grandmother of nine, living in Atlanta. A preacher’s kid turned survivor, I’ve overcome mental, physical, and sexual abuse, as well as the challenges of becoming a mom at 15.
For 26 years, I’ve worked hard, loved deeply, and grown stronger in my faith. I’m an overcomer, a believer in Jesus Christ, and a woman learning to let go of people-pleasing and embrace self-worth.
My mission is to share my story, inspire others, and remind them that with faith, love, and perseverance, anything is possible.