Saying Yes to God / Guest Post by Wendi Lawlor

October 30th, 2025
by Wendi Lawlor

God is on the move, and I am humbled to be part of His work through Pure Encouragement. Every week, I see lives transformed, athletes discovering freedom in Christ, men and women walking in victory over fear, and communities being strengthened through discipleship, prayer, and truth.

Since joining the staff in January, I’ve been continually amazed by the stories pouring in. The testimonies I hear daily are powerful reminders that God is changing lives through this ministry. Honestly, I never imagined I’d get to be part of something so incredible. Yet here I am!

When God called me into this work, it required deep surrender, laying down my ego, pride, credentials, and financial goals. At the time, I was a 10-year military veteran with 25 years in higher education and running my own business. Everything seemed set up for me to continue down that path. Yet, God was asking me to release it all for something greater, something He had prepared that was far better than anything I could have imagined.

He was right. Today, I’m using the very same gifts and talents I once used in the world, but now they’re being used for His purposes. Though it’s cost me some worldly pleasures, what I’ve gained far outweighs anything I gave up. This has become the most fulfilling and purposeful work of my life - a true privilege to be part of. As I often say, I don’t have to do this job….I get to do this job!

With that said, my passion continues to grow for this mission to strengthen and encourage people to live confident, victorious lives in Christ and I long for others to experience the same freedom and joy I’ve found. As I near the end of my first year with Pure Encouragement, I’m excited for what’s ahead: being part of our first-ever Giving Day on November 6th, continuing to walk alongside the incredible Women's Community, and helping prepare for the 2026 30-Day Identity Challenge.

I want to invite you to join this mission with the same spirit of faith and obedience by sharing four meaningful ways you can be part of what God is doing through Pure Encouragement.

1. Pray for the Mission

Everything we do begins with prayer. I’m learning daily how vital it is to stay deeply rooted in prayer, and I am inviting you to join us in that mission. Would you take a moment to pray for this ministry, especially for the lives being reached through Journey Groups, Confidence Groups, and our growing network of athletes, coaches, men, and women walking with Christ?

Pray that God would:

Strengthen His people to stand firm against fear, anxiety, and sin.
Provide the resources needed to expand the work.
Send the right team members to help carry the mission forward.

When the people of God are strong, the gospel goes forth in power. Your prayers make that possible.

2. Share the Vision

One of the most powerful ways you can help is by spreading the word. Maybe there’s someone in your circle, a friend, pastor, teammate, or business owner, who would be inspired to get involved.

Tell them about Pure Encouragement and the mission to help people live confident, victorious lives in Christ. Share the Giving Day link or forward this blog to someone who would love to be part of this movement. Every share expands our reach, and every new connection opens the door for another life to be changed!

3. Give Boldly and Faithfully

On November 6th, we’re trusting God to provide $220,000 through our first-ever Giving Day. We hope that it will help us:

Hire new staff to strengthen and expand our reach.
Upgrade curriculum and resources for groups nationwide.
Launch a national weekly livestream to equip and encourage believers.
Host live events that strengthen communities and ignite faith.

Would you pray about giving on November 6th or making a pledge for 2026? If God leads you to give, praise God! And if He leads you elsewhere, praise God for that too. Every gift given in obedience fuels His Kingdom work.

4. Get Involved and Help Reach the Nation

There is too much at stake for the people of God to live under the weight of fear, anxiety, and defeat. Through the Spirit, we are more than conquerors in Christ. Together, we can continue building a ministry that strengthens, equips, and sends believers into the world with confidence and victory.

Join our Prayer Team, get involved in Men’s Journey or our Women’s Community, take the 30-Day Identity Challenge this January, or host a 6-Week Confidence Group in your home, church, or team. Each of these opportunities will not only deepen your roots in Christ but also multiply impact.

When people are strengthened, families are restored, teams are unified, and the gospel spreads with boldness. I hope you’ll join me and get involved!

As I look back on the path God has taken me on, from the military to education to ministry, I can see how every step was part of His preparation. What I once viewed as a sacrifice has become the greatest blessing of my life. God is truly on the move, and I’m so grateful to be part of His work through Pure Encouragement.

My prayer is that you too will experience the same joy I’ve found in stepping out in faith and saying “yes” to whatever God is calling you to. He wants you to be part of His story. Remember, being part of His mission isn’t something we have to do… it’s something we get to do! What a privilege it is to join Him in the work He’s doing to transform lives and strengthen His people.

“By the Spirit we put to death the deeds of the body.” — Romans 8:13
“When the people of God are strong, the gospel goes forth in power.”

Wendi Lawlor is a military veteran, educator, and communication coach with a Master’s in Communication from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. For more than 25 years, she has taught communication and public speaking in higher education while equipping individuals to grow in confidence, clarity, and purpose.

With decades of experience in leadership, instructional design, and team development, Wendi now serves on staff with Pure Encouragement, using her gifts to strengthen and inspire others to walk boldly in faith and live out their God-given purpose.

She and her husband, Moe, have been married for 32 years and are grateful parents of three sons, a daughter-in-law, and another soon-to-be daughter-in-law. Wendi loves investing in people, sharing stories of transformation, and seeing lives changed through encouragement, truth, and the power of Christ.