Conversations with Daniel: Sarah Myers (Part 2 of 2)

This article is part of a series of interviews of members of the Ablaze community conducted by Ablaze member Dan Micinski. Today we present the second installment of Dan’s interview with Sarah Myers, a local nurse who joined Ablaze Mission through Ablaze’s former Bible Study at St. Therese, Little Flower parish, and subsequently participated in all the offered series before becoming a leader in several of them. This interview was conducted in October 2025.

Tell me about working with your “little boy.” How has he influenced your sense of faith? [Sarah is an in-home nurse who works with a young patient who is unable to speak or move.]

I’d say this: working with my patient has been absolutely life-changing, and it’s one of the clearest ways God has spoken to me. I think the Lord knows I need very concrete examples to learn, and He’s given me that through this little boy.  

My patient is a quadriplegic, severely disabled, and yet in my own heart I’ve come to absolutely love him—delighting in him and wanting to care for him in the best way possible. In that love, the Lord spoke to me: “That’s My heart for you. Even if you could do nothing, I am ready and willing to take care of absolutely everything you need.”  

I spend over 40 hours a week with him, and because he’s non-verbal, I have to be deeply attuned to him—setting aside distractions, allowing for quiet, keeping my eyes on him, learning what he loves and what he dislikes, and finding ways to bring him joy. My daily goal is simple: make it another good day for him. And in that, the Lord has been teaching me: "That’s how I want you to keep your eyes on me. Put aside distractions. Be attuned to Me. Delight in Me."  

Caring for my patient has become a concrete encounter with God every single day. It’s shown me how God sees me, how He wants me to stay close to Him, and how He provides for me in everything.  

And beyond that, my patient himself feels like the most perfect human being in the world—adorable, innocent, and so easy to love. Sometimes when I take him out for a stroll on a beautiful morning, I think, "This could be the Garden of Eden. God, take me now—this is overflowing joy."  

So yes, through this little boy, the Lord speaks to me constantly. He’s taught me about his heart, his presence, and his love in ways I could never have imagined.  

[Sarah is independently enrolled in the Encounter School of Ministry, a charismatic Catholic outreach that is not directly affiliated with Ablaze Mission.] How has the Encounter School of Ministry been going for you? 

I felt the Lord saying, this is the thing to do. At first, my response was almost, “Okay Lord, You can have me—what ministry do You want me to be part of?” But within the second or third week, I realized this wasn’t about ministry at all. It was 100% about my own faith formation.

Through it, I’ve been reminded of who God is. It sounds simple, but that’s the beauty of it—He really is so simple and so good. Anything that overcomplicates Him or minimizes how wonderful He is just isn’t truly of God. I’ve also been rediscovering the truth of my identity as his daughter, and what Christ has won for me.

Right now, that means being a student—doing the homework, watching the videos, praying with the material, and joining the online classes each week. It’s about letting Him form me, not rushing ahead to serve, but first being rooted in Him.

For me, what I’m trying to get out of this is deeper formation—learning to see God more clearly and living more fully in the truth of who He is and who I am in Him.

At the beginning, I thought my goal might be something like becoming a prayer minister or serving in some exciting ministry. But now I realize it’s not about having a specific goal. Each week, I’m simply falling in love with the Lord all over again in new ways.

So I don’t really have a concrete goal, except to keep being changed. My prayer has become: Change me, God. The world needs a changed Sarah.

What has really changed in your relationship with God since starting the Encounter School of Ministry? 

For me, it’s been a reminder of just how much freedom God desires for us—the freedom to love and to receive love. It’s simplified my faith in a beautiful way: He’s not a God who measures outcomes, or who is ever disappointed. He’s simply good, and He wants me to know Him as He truly is.  

This quarter has been focused on identity transformation, and that’s exactly what He’s been working on in me—revealing who I am in Christ and uncovering lies or strongholds that I’ve carried. Even recently, a circumstance brought up an old wound: the lie that I’m alone, that I have to figure everything out myself. In that moment, the Lord reminded me, “Sarah, you’re still believing this, but I’ve promised to be with you always. You have never been, and never will be, outside of My arms or My heart for you." That truth has been renewing my mind, helping me walk day by day in his reality rather than in the enemy’s lies.  

It’s also changed the way I pray and relate to God. I used to judge my prayer time—asking myself if it was “good enough” or if I was praying the right way. But He’s shown me that He doesn’t care about that; He just wants to spend time with me. That realization has lifted so many burdens.  

Now, prayer feels freer. Yes, I still value structured times of prayer, but I also see prayer as simply being with Him—talking with Him as I go through my day, inviting Him into situations, and asking, “Lord, what do You want to do here?” My thoughts are becoming more inclusive of Him, shifting from “me alone” to “He and I together.” And as my thinking changes, my behaviors follow.  

Saray Myers

What does your prayer routine and prayer life look like today?

Usually, my day starts simply: I wake up, grab my coffee, and often say, "Good morning, Lord.” It might sound small, but it’s my way of inviting Him into the whole day right from the start.  

After that, I set aside about 45 minutes to an hour for prayer. Honestly, it doesn’t always mean I’m deeply focused the entire time—sometimes it takes that long just to quiet my thoughts and keep bringing myself back, reminding myself, "I’m supposed to be praying right now," instead of planning out the day ahead. Still, God blesses that time. 

One prayer I love to begin with is a simple morning offering I learned from Father Mike Schmitz: “Lord God, I invite you into my day. I offer it up to You, and I accept what comes.” That posture sets the tone—whether the day brings things I think are wonderful or things I think are the absolute worst, I can trust He’s at work in it.  

Throughout my workday, I try to stay connected. If my patient is resting or stable, I might use that time for Encounter School homework, watching tutorials, or reading Scripture. Most days I also read the daily Mass readings. And in the flow of the day, prayer often looks like conversation: rejoicing when things go well, asking for help when they don’t, or simply saying, "Lord, what’s Your heart for this person, this moment, or for me?"  

After work, I try to make it to daily Mass when I can, and I have a scheduled Holy Hour which is such a blessing to have as a committed time with Him. For me, prayer is really about communion with God, just talking with Him and being aware of his presence. Whether I’m meeting with people, at Bible Study, or doing Encounter work, I want to carry that awareness and “steward his presence” throughout it all.  

At night, I don’t have a strong routine since I’m not much of a night person. Sometimes I’ll pick up one of several devotionals and ask, “Lord, which one tonight?” and read through it. I’d love to grow more in nighttime prayer, but for now, that’s where I’m at.  

What have been some of the most influential faith books or texts you've read? You can answer this however it speaks to you.

Looking back over the course of my life, one devotional that has stayed with me—and that I still love today—is His Princess: Love Letters from Your King. I first encountered it in high school, and it was one of the earliest ways I experienced the Lord personally. It’s written in the voice of a father to a daughter, and at the time I was reading the version meant for young girls. Later, I discovered that the author also wrote one for adult women, and I still return to that one even now. It’s Scripture-based, with each “love letter” infused with passages from the Bible, and it has always been something that reorients my heart. I’ll often rotate it into my nighttime reading, and it continues to be a source of encouragement and grounding.

Right now, another thing that’s been really impactful for me isn’t a book but the Encounter videos and teachings. Everything they share is rooted in Scripture, and it’s been incredible to learn and grow through that.

Who would you say have been some of the most influential people in your faith life?

She’s a humble prayer warrior, but also has become a true mentor and friend—Paula Lent [a co-leader of Sarah’s Alive Series small group]. She is someone I could speak about endlessly—her balance of strength and humility have been such a gift in my life.  

Beyond her, I’d say the friendships I’ve found in the [Ablaze] community have been incredible. Honestly, I could go on and on about everyone I’ve met through Ablaze. Sometimes I stop and think, “my gosh, I have such amazing people in my life.” It’s such a blessing to be surrounded by people who are genuinely chasing after the Lord.  

I’d also mention my sister-in-law. She’s been an incredible role model for me, especially in the way she’s endured so many difficulties yet continues to trust the Lord. At the end of the day, she always gives her “yes” to God, whether the circumstances are good or hard. That kind of faith has been deeply inspiring to me. There are truly so many people I could name—it would take up pages.  

And I mean, even to honor you—Daniel, I remember watching your transformation during the Alive Series. From the beginning to the end, it was so palpable. We were all honestly blown away. I don’t know if you see it that way yourself, but for us it was like, “Go, Jesus, go!” You became such a concrete, visible sign of God at work. So thank you for your witness and for living as an example—it’s incredibly powerful.

How do you discern God's voice in your life as far as direction goes? 

A lot of the time, when I’m praying and I ask something—especially if I’m in a place of peace and quiet—I try to trust that the first thing I hear is from Him. One of my mentors once described it as listening to the “theme music” behind it. If the theme music is gentle, patient, compassionate—the fruits of the Spirit—then that’s the Lord’s voice. But if the theme music is dark, condemning, guilt-inducing, or shame-filled, that’s not God’s voice. That’s never his voice.  

Of course, sometimes I’m not sure. There are moments when I think, “Well, maybe that’s just my own mind,” or “maybe it’s Him.” In those times, I take the chance and look at the fruit. Does it bring peace? Do I see the Lord at work? Or does it leave me anxious and unsettled? It’s very much a learning curve—discerning when it’s my voice, his voice, or even the enemy’s voice, which can be subtle.  

If you could give advice to anyone struggling to find God what would it be?

If I could give advice to anyone struggling to find God, it would be this: let Him find you. Put the burden back on Him. Be honest about where you are and pray from that place. My prayer at one point was simply, “Here I am, God. I’m so mad at you. But if what You say is true, then You have to help me.” 

There are days when I pray, “Lord, here I am in all my anxiousness—would you come meet me here?” And He does. He’s so kind and patient. Sometimes I can almost feel the shift of grace when I finally give Him permission to draw close.  

So my encouragement is: be honest with Him. Tell Him exactly how you feel. Say, “Jesus, I give You permission to find me. Would You come get me when I feel lost? Would You reveal Yourself to me, speak to my heart, and do the good work only You can do?” He’s just so good. He can’t refuse that kind of prayer.  

The Conversations with Daniel blog post series takes its name (in fun) from an element of the Intentional Discipleship Series. If you’re a young adult looking for a faith sharing community and wanting to grow in your own ability to share about your spiritual life or the Good News, consider signing up for the Alive Series, Intentional Discipleship Series, or joining another of our community offerings!

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Daniel (Dan) Micinski has been involved with Ablaze Mission since 2024 and has participated in the Alive Series, the Intentional Discipleship Series, and the Called & Gifted Workshop. Wanting to grow closer to God, he decided to interview people he admires spiritually to learn from their spiritual journeys. We hope these interviews from our community are a blessing to you as well, on your journey into deeper intimacy with God.