The Storymakers

Author: Laura Malone

As Christian women, we are looking for identity, purpose, belonging, leadership, and how to grow in our faith. Come explore, discover, and create your story with women who are on the same journey. This show will offer you tips, hacks, wisdom, experience, and stories of whats possible and how it's figureoutable. Youre not alone on this path, and you are called for such a time as this.
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44-How God’s Grace Works With Your Effort: Christmas Presence Series #2
Monday, 8 December, 2025

EFFORT AND GRACE – We tend to treat our effort and God’s grace like a tug of war, but Scripture shows they actually work together. In this episode, we look at what it means to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength — and how those Hebrew words reveal the way your inner world, your whole self, and your real-life actions can operate in partnership with His grace. When your strength flows from a heart and soul aligned with Him, your effort becomes worship instead of striving, and your story becomes something you co-create with God instead of carry alone. Key Takeaways Heart, soul, and strength describe your inner world, your identity, and your actions working together with God. Effort isn’t the enemy — self saving is. Strength aligned with God becomes partnership, not striving. Grace empowers your effort, and your effort honors grace. This is how you co-create your story with Him. Action Guide Pay attention to one area where you’ve either been overworking or underworking. Ask God to realign your heart, soul, and strength in that space, then take one step that reflects partnership with His grace instead of pressure or passivity. The Next Thing Connect in our group! Head to our private facebook group for more resources. Share this episode! Know a woman who needs encouragement in her journey? Send her this episode! Join the conversation! Follow me on Instagram @coachlauramalone and DM me your biggest takeaway! Step into your calling! Learn more about my coaching and resources at Sterling & Stone Coaching. ✨ You are a StoryMaker. You are powerful, chosen, and capable. Step into your calling today. ✨ Music by https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day. License code: 6RD7Q6IO81E7MI2S.