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Ann McNeals, Author

Ann created this site to share the power of prayer with Christians around the world!  She’s published hundreds of prayers on Grace and Prayers, published a book of prayers, and started a faith-focused clothing line. 

When she’s not writing, you can find her spending time with her husband, two sons, and her cat. 

Experience

Ann McNeals created Grace and Prayers in 2022 with a simple mission: help people connect with God through prayer. 

But her path to Jesus wasn’t a straight line, as is the case for many Christians. 

Ann wasn’t raised Christian and struggled with substance abuse throughout her teens and 20s.  Through a friend, she found a connection to prayer and that was the first time she truly understood His presence. 

She then decided to make Christ her passion, her love and her career. Ann pursued a BA and eventually a Master’s in Theology at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado which is near her hometown of Silverton. 

Ann has leveraged her personal experience with God and her education to create prayers that everyone can read and engage with. 

She’s also published a successful book of prayers and created a clothing line of prayer-focused clothing to help others connect with our God. 

Education

Colorado Christian University, Bachelor of Arts in Theology, 1992 -1996

Colorado Christian University, Master of Arts In Theology, 2001 – 2003

Prayers By Ann

11 Hopeful Prayers For The Poor and Oppressed

Do you find your heart heavy for those suffering in poverty or under the weight of injustice? Whether you see it in your own community or around the world, the needs of the poor and the cries of the oppressed are real and urgent. And while we may not always know how to fix every

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9 Prayers For Godly Leadership In The Workplace

Are you in a position of leadership at work and wondering how to lead in a way that honors God? Whether you’re managing a team, directing a department, running a business, or simply influencing your coworkers through your example—leadership is a sacred responsibility. It’s not just about reaching goals or managing tasks. Godly leadership means

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10 Bold Prayers For Restoration Of Broken Family Ties

Has something torn your family apart? Maybe it was a sharp word, a long silence, or years of unresolved pain. Broken family ties can cut deep—and the hurt often lingers longer than we admit. Families are meant to be places of safety, connection, and love. But in this imperfect world, even our closest relationships can

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9 Meaningful Prayers For Deeper Relationship With Jesus

Do you long to grow closer to Jesus but aren’t sure how? Many of us feel that deep desire to know Him more—especially when life feels confusing, dry, or distant from God. A deeper relationship with Jesus isn’t just for pastors or leaders—it’s for anyone who calls Him Lord. He invites us to walk closely

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11 Powerful Prayers For Envy

Have you ever caught yourself feeling jealous of someone else’s success? Maybe it’s a friend’s new job, a sibling’s relationship, or even a stranger’s life on social media that stirs something hard inside your heart. Envy is subtle—it sneaks in when we least expect it and tries to rob us of joy, peace, and gratitude.

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12 Strong Prayers For Freedom

Are you longing for freedom in some part of your life? Whether it’s breaking free from sin, addiction, anxiety, or even painful memories—freedom is something we all need at different times. And the good news is that God wants us to live in freedom. He does not want us to be bound by fear, shame,

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