Flourishing in Every Season: Alisa Nicaud on Prayer, Identity & God’s Purpose

There’s something deeply sacred about the moment God asks you to let go. It doesn’t feel sacred at first—it feels like grief, like confusion, like being untethered. That’s where Alisa Nicaud found herself: a devoted homeschooling mom, known for launching communities and investing deeply in her children’s education, when God unexpectedly called her to a new season.

“I cried for a month,” Alisa shared honestly on the Praying With Victory podcast. “I didn’t know who I was without homeschooling. It had become part of my identity.”

So many of us can relate. Whether it’s motherhood, a job, a role in ministry, or even a dream we’ve nurtured for years, when God invites us to surrender something dear, it can shake us to the core. But Alisa’s story is one of hope—a reminder that when we let go, we make room for God to do something new.

As she leaned into prayer and journaling during this uncertain time, something beautiful began to unfold. A simple practice of writing down her prayers turned into a powerful ministry—Flourishing Today, a space where women now come to be equipped, encouraged, and rooted in God’s Word.

And it all started with a whispered invitation from God: “This isn’t just for you.”

That phrase resonated deeply. Because isn’t that how so many callings begin? In our quiet, private moments with God—when we think we’re just healing, or just waiting, or just processing—but He’s preparing us to be vessels for others.

Throughout our conversation, Alisa emphasized the importance of prayer—not as a performance, but as a lifeline. “Sometimes we grip things so tightly,” she said, “that we’re actually preventing God from giving us what’s next.”

It was a powerful reminder that prayer isn’t just about asking; it’s about releasing. Surrendering our fears, our identities, and our expectations into the hands of a loving Father who already knows what’s ahead. It’s not about saying the perfect words; it’s about showing up—raw, real, and open.

If you’re in a season of transition today…
If you’re asking God, “Now what?” or “Why me?”—know this: You’re not alone. Your prayers matter. Your surrender isn’t a loss—it’s the beginning of a new, flourishing chapter.

Whether you’re called to start something new, release something old, or simply trust God in the waiting—He is with you. Guiding. Speaking. Moving.

And He’s asking: Will you trust Me with what’s next?

A Prayer for Surrender and Trust

Lord,
Thank You for being so near to us in every season of life—whether we’re holding on or learning to let go. You see the deepest parts of our hearts, the fears we can’t always name, and the dreams we’re afraid to release.

Help us to trust You when the path ahead feels uncertain. Teach us to lay down what no longer serves our season, and open our hands to receive what You’re preparing for us.

May we never underestimate the power of prayer—the simple, sacred dialogue between a Father and His child. Remind us that You hear us, see us, and are working behind the scenes even when we don’t see it.

We surrender every worry, every identity we’ve clung to, and every “what if” to You.
Lead us into what’s next—with peace, boldness, and joy.

In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.

Hear more wisdom from Alisa at the Praying with Victory Summit!