The Light Between Seasons – Chapter 3: The Quiet That Follows

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September, 2017 – Lisbon, Portugal Some things don’t disappear. They retreat. Into quiet corners of memory. Into the folds of worn letters. Into the space between a breath and a name. Clara hadn’t said Elias’s name in years. Not aloud, anyway. She had learned to carry him differently—tucked behind the photographs that never made it to galleries, folded into the black-and-white portraits of strangers with eyes too familiar. Her life had stretched in the years since she left New York: Dakar, Seoul, Marrakesh, Montevideo. She chased light across continents, always moving, always framing beauty just before it slipped away. But even then, she could never quite escape the moment at JFK—the kiss that wasn’t a goodbye, the silence that followed. Sometimes the absence said more than presence ever could. Clara lived in an apartment above a bakery in Alfama now. The windows overlooked tiled rooftops and narrow stairways where stray cats wandered like old souls. She taught workshop...
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A Prayer for Prosperity: Inviting God into Every Area of Our Lives

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In a world that constantly measures success by wealth, status, and outward achievements, it’s easy to lose sight of where true prosperity comes from. We chase goals, juggle responsibilities, and often carry the weight of it all alone — until we’re reminded that God is not only our Provider, but our Sustainer, our Peace, and our ever-present Help.

One of the most beautiful and powerful ways to reconnect with God in this journey is through prayer — honest, intentional, faith-filled prayer that invites Him into every aspect of our lives. Today, I want to share a simple prayer that holds deep meaning:

Prayer for Prosperity

God, my guide and source of grace,
Bless my hands and every place.
I cast my cares and trust Your plan,
For wealth and favor from Your hand.
Grant success in all I do —
Provide, increase, and see me through.
Amen.

(1 Peter 5:7, John 14:27)

This prayer may be brief, but it’s rich with truth and power. Let’s break it down and reflect on what it means for us as followers of Christ.

"God, my guide and source of grace..."

From the very first line, we acknowledge God as both our guide and our source. Not our job, not our bank account, not our talents — but God. Grace is not something we earn; it’s something we receive. And when we understand that God’s grace covers every area of our life, we can walk with confidence, not striving to “make it” on our own, but leaning fully into His leadership.

"Bless my hands and every place..."

This is a prayer for the work of your hands — your labor, your business, your service, your creativity — to be blessed. But it’s also a request for God’s blessing on every place you walk into: your home, your workplace, your relationships, your ministry, even the unseen spaces in your heart. When God’s blessing rests on something, it multiplies, flourishes, and serves a greater purpose than we could accomplish on our own.

"I cast my cares and trust Your plan..."

This line echoes 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” Worry and faith cannot live in the same space. God invites us to cast — not carry — our concerns. When we release our grip on the “how” and “when,” we make room for trust to grow. His plan may not look like ours, but His plan is always good, perfect, and right on time.

"For wealth and favor from Your hand..."

It’s not wrong to pray for prosperity — as long as we understand that prosperity is not just financial. It’s wholeness, peace, fulfillment, and fruitfulness. This is a prayer for divine favor, the kind that opens doors no man can shut. It’s a request for provision that comes from above — wealth that blesses others, honors God, and serves a kingdom purpose.

"Grant success in all I do — Provide, increase, and see me through."

Here, we ask God not just to begin the work with us, but to see us through to the finish. Success doesn’t mean everything will be easy, but that God will be faithful every step of the way. Whether you’re building a business, raising a family, writing a book, or pursuing healing — this line is a declaration of dependence and trust.

The Peace That Comes with Trust

In John 14:27, Jesus said: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.” The world’s version of success often comes with anxiety, pressure, and burnout. But when you walk in God’s prosperity, it comes with peace — the kind that guards your heart and mind, even in the unknown.

Making This Prayer Your Own

This prayer for prosperity isn’t meant to be recited as a magic formula. It’s a doorway — an invitation to deepen your relationship with God and align your heart with His will.

Let this be your daily prayer:

  • Before a job interview or business decision.
  • As you steward your finances or manage your household.
  • When you feel overwhelmed or uncertain.
  • When you celebrate growth or face unexpected setbacks.

Speak it over your children, your loved ones, your calling. Let it reshape how you view success — not as something you must force, but something you faithfully receive from the hand of your Father.

Final Thoughts

God desires that we prosper — not just in what we have, but in who we are becoming. He delights in blessing the work of our hands, but even more, He delights in a heart that seeks Him above all.

May you continue to walk in grace, trust His plan, and experience a deeper kind of prosperity — the kind that brings peace, purpose, and lasting impact.

Stay encouraged,
Love Mellows

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