This weekend I’m headed to the mountains with our youth group for their annual fall retreat. My small group girls are seniors this year so this will be their last one. Since I just wrote a book for teen girls – what? You haven’t heard me talking incessantly about it for the past 3 weeks? – students are on my mind.
I think about these girls and the stuff they deal with everyday and I just want them to know the truth – that they are loved, brave, and free. If you love a girl, I know you want that for her, too.
This graphic is actually a card. On the back of this card, a lovely truth.
There are seven more cards similar to this one, each card corresponding with a different chapter of Graceful. I’ll have these cards with me to give you when I speak at various places this fall. But if you would like a pack of these cards sent to your house to give to your girl (or let’s be honest, to keep for yourself), simply finish this statement in the comments:
“Because God is graceful, I am …”
I’ll announce 5 winners of the cardpacks on Friday September 28 on my Facebook page. Confession: I was more giddy when these cards arrived in the mail than when I got my first copy of the book. Confession complete.
Because God is graceful, I am able to live wildly free.
Because God is graceful, I am safe
so I won’t have to worry! 
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(like a graceful net, He will safely catch me when I fall. in a graceful and giddy way
Because God is graceful, I am forgiven.
Because God is graceful, I am able to wake up every day with a renewed faith and spirit, and an understanding that God’s plan for me will be revealed in His time. I am so lucky to wake up to a loving husband and three beautiful children. I do not take a moment for granted.
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Because God is graceful, I am living full of PEACE in the unknown future.
Because God is graceful, I may laugh at yet un-met tomorrows. (Prov. 31:25)
Stacy Nott´s last [type] ..sleeper, awake
Because God is graceful I am hopeful.
Cassie´s last [type] ..Dear Self…
Free!
Amy Hunt — a {Grace} full *life*´s last [type] ..awake
…able to trust!
Amy Hunt — a {Grace} full *life*´s last [type] ..awake
Because God is graceful, I am free to be who He created me to be. I am free to find my value and my identity in Him. I am free to serve Him because I love Him.
Because God is graceful, I am truly happy.
Lisa´s last [type] ..Changing Season
Because God is Graceful I am forgiven
Because God is graceful, I am loved.
Because God is graceful, I am free.
{Those cards are really lovely.}
Scooper´s last [type] ..Getting an Education in Rest & Recovery {aka When Exhaustion is a Bully}
Because God is graceful, I can have a peace that passes all understanding.
Because God is graceful, I can experience true freedom.
Sherry M.´s last [type] ..Faith.Hope.Love…
Because God is graceful I am free to start over, give grace, and breathe.
Stacey´s last [type] ..Truth Wraps: September Giveaway
Because God is graceful, I am free.
because God is graceful, I can practice medicine again with courage, I can listen to their stories and offer remedies without fear.
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Because God is graceful… I have traded my sack of ashes for a crown of beauty.
Because God is graceful, I will freely extend grace to others.
Because God is graceful, I can forgive myself too.
Because God is graceful I am able.
(able to do ALL things with grace!) mothering, creating, being a friend, helpmate.
Beautiful cards!
Anna´s last [type] ..A visit to the Beach!
Because God is graceful….I am content.
Because God is graceful, I am confident : )
Pam´s last [type] ..What’s Your Passion?
Because God is graceful, I am deeply loved.
(Hey, you should sell those cardpacks, should there be any left over after your speaking gigs. I’d buy them. My friends and I are all beyond our senior year, but I’d love to give sets to them, and to the girls in our church’s youth group.
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Because God is graceful, I am redeemed.
ok, I’m just gonna claim Brave for myself. Because God is Graceful I am brave. His power working through me to accomplish His will makes me brave!
Because God is graceful, I am His.
Elizabeth´s last [type] ..A Letter To My Teenage Self
Because I am forgiven I am able to live free because God washes away my shame and guilt and turns my sorrow into joy!!! So grateful for our God
Free to make mistakes… I need this reminder every day. P.S. Excited you are speaking at our Winter Conference in Dec!
Because God is graceful I am free to be BOLD in who I AM, not who I was.
Being redeemed from a past of many sins, for a while I was stuck with the identity of the testimony of who I was. It was through Father’s grace that I learned that I can be bold and impactful, celebrating who I AM, not who I was.
Because God is graceful, I am redeemed, replenished and renewed.
Beth Hildebrand´s last [type] ..When you feel like you’ve been run over by a car
Because God is graceful, I am equipped for the journey ahead!
Ginger Ciminello´s last [type] ..Smokey the Bear
Because God is graceful, I’m redeemed.
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Because God is graceful, I am free to be who He made me to be and not try to be the girl I think guys want.
Tiffany´s last [type] ..the 25th year
Because God is graceful, I am graceful.
Because God is graceful, I am victorious in all things.
Because God is graceful, I am truthful.
Because God is graceful, I am able to live free of fear and self-doubt.
I agree the other post – you should sell these cards. I daughter would love them (and so would I)!
Because God is graceful, I am valued.
Megan´s last [type] ..There’s a string of God-glory here.
Because God is graceful, I am…free to be brave. Free to try, free to fail – the guilt & pressure of success is removed when I remember that I am already all that I need to be.
Sally C.´s last [type] ..Ava & Noah – Children of God
because God is graceful….I am free!
I am free to be myself. Fully and completely enough in who I am.
I gave this book to my cousin who is a freshman in high school and I have seen her already instagramming pictures of the book and tweeting quotes. Thank you for connecting us in a more deeper way with each other and with the Lord.
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Because God is graceful, I am both peaceful and joyful.
Elizabeth´s last [type] ..Clasping Gold Instead of Gold Stars
Because God is graceful, I am unhindered.
Joy Manoleros´s last [type] ..peppermint star
Because God is graceful I am free!
Libby´s last [type] ..Focus
Because God is graceful, I am me. And I’m happy with that.
Southern Gal´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday Poetry
Because God is graceful, I am… accepted.
Because God is graceful, I am free to know that I always have someone protecting me.
Because God is graceful, I am able.
Kimberly´s last [type] ..Say Cheese! (Cropping Mommy Guilt Out of the Picture)
Because God is graceful, I am enough. He has made me enough.
Because God is graceful, I am … hopeful.
Kristin S´s last [type] ..WIWW #95
Because God is graceful, I am redeemed.
Haley´s last [type] ..From a Psalm
Because God is Graceful, I am PURPOSEFULLY CHOSEN!!
Amanda´s last [type] ..A New Year
Because God is graceful, I am not who I was. I am re-made. I am new. I am grace-filled.
Lisa F.´s last [type] ..A Field of Sweet Boys
complete.
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Because God is graceful, I am full, not empty.
Maureen´s last [type] ..Just for Today
“Because God is graceful, I am fearless!”
Because He is graceful….I am free! Oh how I wish I had believed this long ago!
Because God is graceful, I am content to be who I am.
Because God is graceful, I am allowed to cry – tears of joy, pain; in each and all He hears and sends Grace as the healer.
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Because God is graceful, I am alive.
Because God is graceful, I am no longer a deep pit dweller.
Because God is graceful, I can be me.
Because God is graceful, I am rescued and fiercely loved.
Because God is graceful, I am dancing FREE like a little girl!!
Because God is graceful, I am compelled to extend grace to others. <3
Ps: anyway we could buy these cards. I'd love to purchase for youth group girls, friends…and my room.
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Because God is graceful, I am fulfilled and free.
I’m sorry, but I’m gonna have to stick with brave.
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Because God is graceful, I am confident.
These cards are darling. Totally.
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Because God is graceful, and no longer remembers my sins, I need to forget them as well. Emily, I am reading your new book and hate to admit that I am enjoying it more than I did the first one. I hope to come see you in Columbia in November.
Because God is graceful, I am complete in Him.
Because God is graceful, I am me.
Because God is graceful, I am safe to fail.
audra´s last [type] ..who you never thought you’d be
Because God is graceful, I can quit striving.
Marie´s last [type] ..The Virtue Tree
perservering.
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Because God is graceful, I am whole.
Because God is graceful, I am made new. Thankful.
Because God is graceful I am…free to be myself. Free to be honest. Free to be loved and held and accepted.
because God is graceful … I am slowly becoming me
I just feel there is so much more to discover, so much more of his grace and my identity in him still to be revealed
Because God is graceful…I am loving when I don’t feel like it.
Because God is graceful, I am His beloved! AMEN!
…I am able to get up each day with a renewed spirit, and keep on going in spite of it all.
…graceful, too. With Christ living in me, no matter where I go, no matter who I’m with, no matter what I’m doing, He’s there. His grace is there. He’s reflecting His grace on me. He’s reflecting it through me. Grace IS part of my skin I wear every day.
Rebekah Lyon´s last [type] ..Photo
Because God is graceful… I am alive and kicking !!! And I would love those cards !!!
Because God is graceful, I am competent (and I’m a missionary.) : )
Melissa Ens´s last [type] ..S T R E T C H
Because God is graceful, I can give grace to others.
jill hoke´s last [type] ..Fall into Reading Challenge 2012
Because God is graceful, I am whole!
Because God is graceful, I am fearless!
Because God is graceful, I am able to say YES!
“Because God is graceful, I am able to stand before Him naked, baring my soul.”
Because God is graceful, I am able to receive His love. I can see myself through His eyes. Because God is graceful, I can love myself. I can accept my own flaws, as well as others’. I can live freely, I can pour out grace, I can love because He first loved me. Because God is graceful, I don’t have to be perfect. Because God is graceful, I can see my worth. Because God is graceful, I am secure. Because God is graceful, I. have. hope.
Clearly, I need to read your book.
This post transported me back 20 years to high school. Still fighting off ghosts from those years. God is breaking me free from so much. Thank you for being brave, Emily, and for writing what God has placed on your heart.
And I love the cards.
Jen´s last [type] ..seek first
Because God is graceful, I am valuable and precious to HIM.
Because God is graceful I am able to go forward as a widow.
Thank you for the chance to win a set of your lovely cards.
Because God is graceful, I can trust Him.
The cards are lovely, really.
Because Gd is graceful, I am wholly greatfilled.
Because God is graceful, I am able to rest in the shelter of his loving arms knowing I am safe even when I don’t feel safe.
Because God is graceful, I am a mama to three gloriously rambunctious kids.
Because God is graceful, I am beautiful.
Because God is graceful, I am able to have peace in my mind and in my heart.
Because God is graceful, I am brave because His soul-piercing joy-filled love has gracefully changed me to know His Word and to have the courage to leave a church that held me in bondage to their man-made teachings & rules! Praise Jesus!
Because God is brave, I am secure.
Because God is graceful, I don’t have to have all the answers.
Because God is graceful, I am joyful!
Because God is graceful, I am free to be . . . . . .
Because God is Graceful, I am free to be who He made me to be.
Because God is graceful, I know I don’t have to be perfect…..
Because God is graceful, I am kept.
… I am fearless
Because God is graceful, I can walk the path He has set before me, no matter how impossible or impassable it may seem.
Forgiven and loved!
Because God is graceful it is not about me anymore! Whew!!
Because God is graceful, I am grateful for all he has graced me.
Please come (and speak) in Washington state!
Because God is graceful, I am given the verdict not guilty.
Because God is graceful….I am His beloved.
Because God is graceful I am new every morning. Thank goodness!
Because God is graceful, I am whole.
Because God is graceful, I am able to step out of my comfort zone with faith and trust.
Because God is graceful, I am …alive!
Because God is graceful, I am able to follow my dreams!
Because God is graceful, I do not have to try to earn His grace or favor ever. Praise the Lord.
Because God is graceful, I am free.
Because God is graceful, I am redeemed!
Because God is graceful, I am strong in my weakness.
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FREE!!
Can we buy these cards anywhere?!? I need them. I am the textbook definition of a ‘bystander’
Because God is graceful, I am free to be me – exactly who He created me to be (and not pretend to be someone I *think* I should be).
Because God is graceful He loves me unconditionally.
Karen´s last [type] ..Promised pics of finished oil portrait
Because He is graceful, I am free indeed!
Because God is Graceful, I am treasured.
Karen´s last [type] ..Love Me Some Gator Stories….
Because God is graceful, I am not alone. Even when I feel that way.
Because God is graceful, I am forgiven. Even when I’m not forgiving towards others.
Because God is graceful, I always have an advocate. Even when my friends leave me in a lurch.
Because God is graceful, I am surrounded by beauty. And overwhelmingly blessed with innumerable gifts!
Because God is graceful, I am free to be me. No matter if the world thinks I am totally weird.
Amanda´s last [type] ..Because Every Life is Beautiful
Because God is graceful, I am free to spend more time doing the things He’s given me a passion for, and less time holding up a perfect image.
Because God is graceful, I am more than I ever believed I could be.
Because god is graceful, I am poised.
Because God is graceful, I am okay.
Katie´s last [type] ..On Insults and Offense
Enough
Because God is graceful – I am totally in awe of Him!!!
Because God is Graceful I am smiling from cheek to cheek.
Stacy´s last [type] ..What I know- reading
Because God is graceful, I have been set free.
Because God is Graceful, I can trust that he knows what is best for me.
Because God is graceful, I can rest.
Because God is graceful, I am redeemed, forgiven and unconditionally loved which leads to a life of freedom!!
His!;)
Because God is graceful, I belong, even when my beliefs are not shared by those around me.
Because GOD is GRACEful, I am being healed without further injury.
Because God is graceful, I am honored.
Because God is Graceful….I can be bold, step-up and
be the mom He wants me to be for my 3 daughters.
Just bought Graceful….so excited.
Thanks.
Because God is graceful, He knows that though I haven’t found Him yet I am still searching. And will continue searching.
…I’m content being imperfect.
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“Because God is graceful, I am …shameless and enough.”
Because God is Graceful, I am happy.
Angela Wood´s last [type] ..IT’S OH SO QUIET!
becuase God is graceful I am free to be me, and free to love
and thank you for this book. I’ve been reading it as a source to help me understand and love the precious teen girls in my world.
michelle´s last [type] ..This Moment ~ A Dream Realized
Because God is graceful…I will not despair when I make mistakes.
“Because God is Graceful”, My Cup is FULL!
” Because God is Graceful”, I have a PURPOSE!