Karen Moore - Prayers for a Heart-Shaped Life: Inspiring Prayers for Living Life Heart First

Karen Moore has done it again! She has an amazing way of clearing the fog of life and speaking right to my heart. Her latest book confirms that when our heart engages in prayer, big things happen. Prayers for a Heart-Shaped Life will help you discover even more of what God has in mind for you and the people you love. Give yourself a chance to go through each day prayerfully and heart-first.

-Dr. Susan Sharpe, President, Intentional Living

No matter how many books youve read on prayer, this new book by Karen Moore offers a unique perspective A few moments of this book each day will soften and enrich your prayerful heart.

-Dr. David L. Goetsch, Christian Counselor, Professor, and Management Consultant

With Prayers for a Heart-Shaped Life, Karen reminds us how to offer prayers from the depths of our hearts to God, for our deepest needs and for the concerns of others.

-Tom Kapella, Consultant: Business Strategy, Development, Customer Engagement

The glory of believing in Christ, our Father God, and the Holy Spirit is that you get a fresh start every single day. What Karen Moore offers in Prayers for a Heart-Shaped Life is a way to put prayer front and center as you begin your day so God can guide you with His enduring grace and offer a path to forgiveness and even redemption. Whether you are familiar with prayer or lost when you try to communicate with the Lord, this book will help strengthen your faith as you seek that peace that passes all understanding. Gods love abounds in the pages of Prayers for a Heart-Shaped Life, so kick off every day with this wonderful book that will become an indispensable tool in your walk with Him.

-Cameron Kim Dawson, Producer of Letters to God, To Write Love on Her Arms

If you seek a deeper walk with Christ, begin your day with Prayers for a Heart-Shaped Life. Author Karen Moores deep love for Christ is evident in every heart-shaped prayer. Whether you need a spiritual jump-start, a reminder of Gods heart for the world, or a desire to be more like Jesus, you will be changed from the inside out as you make these prayers your own. There is no better day to begin than now.

-Dr. Andrea Mullins, Author, Intentional Living, Choosing to Live for Gods Purposes

Prayers for a Heart-Shaped Life will open your mind and heart each day as you consider all that God intends for you and your family. Give yourself a nugget from this book each morning, and you will be amazed at how applicable that prayer will be for the particular need you face that day. Our God, who sees the heart, will hear your every prayer.

-Duane Ward, CEO, Premiere Marketing, LLC

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Dear Friends,

Its always a good day to have a little chat with God. After all, He knows you like no one else ever could. He wants the best possible things for your life, and He is there for you anytime you call His name. In fact, talking with you is one of His favorite things to do.

God talks to you in prayer so you can make Him a priority and serve Him with the biggest love you can possibly muster. He wants you to love others, even as much as you love yourselfperhaps even more than that. Love fills your heart with each breath and helps you see the world with His eyes.

You are a recipient of the fullness of Gods goodness and love. He answers your prayers and promises to be with you and lighten your heart whenever you draw near to Him. As it says in James 4:8 ( NKJV ), Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

One of the greatest gifts we ever receive happens at that moment when we realize that when we strive to understand God with our minds, well run into roadblocks. However, when we seek God with the depths of the heart, then nothing gets in the way of our relationship with Him. Seek Him and you will find the One who made earth and heaven. Offer Him your prayers, and give Him praise and thanks as your spirit grows stronger, lavished by His love!

May God grant your hearts desires and hear your prayers with grace and mercy as you strive to live a more heart-shaped life.

With prayers of love,

Karen Moore

Your Prayers for a

Heart-Shaped Life

Talk to God Every Day

Tell God all that is in your heart,

as one unloads ones heart,

its pleasures and its pains,

to a dear friend.

Tell Him your troubles,

that He may comfort you;

tell Him your joys,

that He may sober them;

tell Him your longings,

that He may purify them;

tell Him your dislikes,

that He may help you conquer them;

talk to Him of your temptations,

that He may shield you from them:

show Him the wounds of your heart,

that He may heal them.

F RANOIS F ENELON

O L ORD , hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you. Listen to my voice in the morning, L ORD . Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.