Stories, Silent Prayers, and the Strength We Carry

 

📚 Stories, Silent Prayers, and the Strength We Carry

Over time, I’ve learned that some of the deepest strength is carried quietly.

The books I’ve written were born from lived experience - from seasons of prayer that weren’t spoken aloud, moments of healing that happened slowly, and faith that remained steady even when life felt uncertain. To give readers a glimpse into the heart behind these stories, I’ve created short YouTube book trailers for each book.

These trailers are not meant to sell a moment - they’re meant to reflect a journey.

If you are someone who values:

• Faith that is honest and unfiltered

• Stories rooted in real life, not perfection

• Encouragement for women, mothers, families, and quiet warriors

then you may find something meaningful here.

🎥 Watch the Book Trailers

You can view all official book trailers on my YouTube channel:

• https://www.youtube.com/@maponteauthor

• https://www.youtube.com/@maponteauthor/videos

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📖 The Books

Silent Prayers, Buried Strength

Written for those who have carried burdens silently while continuing to show up for others. This book blends prayers, reflections, and personal testimony - especially for women and mothers walking through hidden seasons of endurance.

Why readers connect with it:
Because it feels personal, honest, and reassuring - like someone finally named what they’ve been carrying.

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My Family Prayer Book

A gentle, faith-filled resource created to bring prayer back into everyday family life. Simple language, sincere intention, and space for connection.

Why families choose it:
Because prayer doesn’t need to be complicated to be meaningful.

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Abnormally Wonderful: At the Edge of the Bridge

A reflective work of fiction about standing between fear and faith, brokenness and beauty. It speaks to readers who feel different, misunderstood, or called to walk a quieter, narrower path.

Why readers choose it:
Because it honors the courage it takes to keep walking - even when the way forward feels uncertain.

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🔗 Where to Find My Work

📚 Amazon Author Page
https://amazon.com/author/maaponte

📖 Goodreads Author Profile
https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

🌐 Official Author Website
https://www.micheleaponteauthor.com

📺 Book Trailers & Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@maponteauthor

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If you’ve read any of my books, reviews on Goodreads or Amazon truly help independent authors reach readers who may need these words right now.

Thank you for being here - and for taking the time to read, reflect, and share in this journey.

🤍
Michele A. Aponte

A Transparent Look at My Author Journey

 

📚 A Transparent Look at My Author Journey

Real Numbers, Real Work, Real Faith

I wanted to take a moment to share something honest and transparent from my self-publishing journey, especially for fellow writers, creatives, and anyone curious about what truly happens behind the scenes of becoming an independent author.

This post isn’t about boasting numbers. It’s about progress, perseverance, and perspective.

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📌 June–October 2025: The First Steps

The screenshots I’m sharing show the royalties I’ve already been paid as of December 29, 2025, covering the months from June through October.

It isn’t a large amount - roughly $35 total - but every dollar represents something meaningful:

• A real reader

• A real book sale

• A real step forward

Early income in self-publishing often looks like this: quiet, slow, and unimpressive to the outside world, but deeply encouraging when you understand what it represents.

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📌 November 2025: Momentum Begins

For November, the royalties currently sit at $10.89.

I haven’t been paid for this yet - it’s still processing - but seeing growth month-to-month matters. It tells me that the seeds planted earlier are beginning to take root.

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📌 December 2025 (So Far): Encouragement in Real Time

And then there’s December. As of now, December royalties are at $25.77, and the month isn’t even finished yet. Again, this hasn’t been paid out yet. But it’s incredibly encouraging.

Not because it’s “big money,” but because it shows momentum.

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✍️ The Part People Don’t Always See

Writing the book is only one part of the work. The real labor begins after publication:

• Learning how to market

• Paying for covers, formatting, and trailers

• Running ads

• Promoting without burning out

• Spending money you haven’t earned yet

I have not made my investment back yet, and that’s okay. This journey isn’t a sprint. It’s a slow, steady race.

What these numbers show me isn’t profit yet. They show me forward movement.

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🌱 Why I’m Sharing This

I’m sharing this because transparency matters.

I want to:

• Encourage new and aspiring authors

• Be honest about what the process really looks like

• Show that growth happens in layers

• Remind myself (and others) that progress still counts

Every small number means a real person chose to read my work.

That matters. And I truly believe this: When you do the work faithfully, God moves the mountain in His time - not ours.

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💛 Thank You

To everyone who has:

• Bought a book

• Shared a post

• Left a review

• Encouraged me along the way

Thank you. Truly. Your support matters more than you know. Slow growth is still growth, and I’m excited to see where this road leads.

🙏📚✨

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🔗 Find My Books & Follow My Author Journey

🌐 Official Author Website https://www.micheleaponteauthor.com

🎬 Book Trailers & Extras (Available on my website under My Books)

📚 Amazon Author Page https://amazon.com/author/maaponte

📖 Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

💬 Reviews Matter
If you’ve read one of my books, reviews on Amazon or Goodreads truly help more than you know. Thank you for supporting an independent author 🤍

A Return to Childlike Faith

Remembering childlike faith through prayer, trust, and quiet moments with God.

There’s a certain feeling I keep coming back to when I think about why I write - a feeling that’s difficult to explain unless you’ve felt it before.

It’s that quiet, childlike faith.
The kind that trusts without overanalyzing.
The kind that hopes without fear.
The kind that believes before doubt learns how to speak.

As we grow older, faith often becomes complicated. Life teaches us to question, guard our hearts, and protect ourselves from disappointment. Pain, loss, and unanswered prayers can slowly replace trust with caution. Before we realize it, faith becomes something we manage instead of something we rest in.

But faith was never meant to feel heavy.

At its core, faith was meant to feel close. Safe. Honest. It was meant to feel like sitting quietly with God - not performing, not proving, not explaining - just being present.

That’s the heart behind my books.

They aren’t about having all the answers or presenting perfect prayers. They’re about honesty. About whispered prayers, silent tears, and the moments when strength feels buried but still exists. They’re about remembering what it feels like to trust God again - the way we once did, before the world taught us to be afraid of believing too deeply.

Sometimes we don’t even realize we’ve lost that childlike faith until something stirs it awake. A sentence. A prayer. A story. A reminder that faith doesn’t have to be loud or complicated to be real.

If you’ve ever felt distant from that place - if you’ve ever missed the simplicity of trusting God without fear or performance - maybe these pages will feel familiar to you too.

📚 My Family Prayer Book
📖 Silent Prayers, Buried Strength
📘 Abnormally Wonderful: At the Edge of the Bridge

You can explore all of my books, reflections, and trailers here:
👉 https://www.micheleaponteauthor.com/my-books

You can also find me on my author pages:
📌 Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/maaponte
📌 Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

If you’ve already read one of my books, leaving a review on Amazon or Goodreads truly helps more than you know. It allows these stories to reach others who may be quietly searching for the same reminder - that faith can still feel safe, simple, and true.

Thank you for reading, and thank you for walking this journey with me.

Michele A. Aponte - Books & Author Links

 

📚 Michele A. Aponte - Books & Author Links

🌐 My Official Author Website:
https://www.micheleaponteauthor.com/

📘 Amazon Author Page:
https://amazon.com/author/maaponte

📚 Goodreads Author Page:
https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

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🔗 Additional Pages & Social Links

Facebook (Author Page):
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566849022296

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/micheleaponteauthor/

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@micheleaponteauthor

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@micheleaponteauthor

Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/micheleaponteauthor/

Gab:
https://gab.com/micheleaponteauthor

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-aponte-author

Email:
micheleaponteauthor@gmail.com

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🎬 Book Trailers (YouTube & TikTok)

✨ My Official Author Website Is Now Live! ✨

I’m excited to share that my official author website is now fully published and ready for visitors!

You can explore it here: www.MicheleAponteAuthor.com

One of my favorite features is the Contact section - it’s your gateway to everything.
On that tab, you’ll find easy-to-use link icons that take you directly to my platforms:

📌 Facebook
📌 Instagram
📌 YouTube
📌 Pinterest
📌 X / Twitter
📌 Indeed
📌 Email

The site also includes book trailers, updates, and important information about my work.

And for anyone who wants additional ways to follow or support my author journey, here are a few of my other pages (not on the website, just sharing them here for convenience):

📚 Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/maaponte
📚 Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

Whether you're stopping by to browse my books, watch a trailer, follow my journey, or connect with me personally, everything you need is now gathered in one place.

Thank you for supporting my writing and this beautiful new chapter of my author journey! 💛📚✍️

Thank You to my Readers!

Thank you so much to everyone who has been reading my books! One of them already has Goodreads reviews showing on Amazon, and I’m thrilled to see that with a few more ratings, Silent Prayers, Buried Strength: A Quiet Fight Heard in Heaven and My Family Prayer Book should begin populating there as well.

I know several readers are currently finishing them, and I’m so excited to see their thoughts when they’re ready to share.

I’m incredibly grateful for every person who has taken the time to read my work. Thank you for supporting this journey with me, it means more than you know. 💛

Website: https://www.amazon.com/author/maaponte & https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

GenreChristian, Nonfiction, Fiction

✨ New! All My Book Trailers Are Now on YouTube - Watch for Free ✨

I’m excited to share that all of my book trailers are now available to watch for free on my YouTube channel! Each trailer gives a small glimpse into the heart behind my books — the prayers, the testimonies, the dreams, and the real-life moments that shaped every page.

If you’ve been wanting to explore my books or share them with someone who needs encouragement, clarity, or healing, these trailers are a wonderful place to start.

🎬 Watch all my trailers here: https://www.youtube.com/@maponteauthor

Silent Prayers Buried Strength 

My Family Prayer Book 

Abnormally Wonderful At the Edge of the Bridge

While you’re there, feel free to subscribe - I’ll be posting more videos, readings, and behind-the-scenes updates as my author journey continues.

You can also connect with me on any of my pages below:

📘 Facebook

Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/micheleaaponte/
Book & Faith Page: https://www.facebook.com/God.has.already.won/

📸 Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/micheleaponteauthor/

🎵 TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@god.has.already.won

🕊️ Gab Social

https://gab.com/Godschild73

📚 Author Pages

Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/maaponte
Goodreads Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

Thank you for supporting my journey and for sharing these stories with others. I pray these books and videos continue to reach the hearts that need them most.

Rising Through What Should Have Broken Us

 Rising Through What Should Have Broken Us

by Michele A. Aponte

There are moments in life when it feels like the weight of everything falls on us at once - the grief, the fear, the memories, the responsibilities, the unexpected losses, the unanswered questions. Sometimes it feels like life bends us so far down we might break.

But we don’t break. And the reason is simple: God never lets go.

Every season of my life - the battles, the healing, the prayers whispered in desperation, the laughter in between, the animals who have carried pieces of my heart, the children and family God entrusted to me - all of it shows up somewhere in my books. Each one was born out of a different kind of strength, a different kind of pain, a different kind of miracle.

And today, I wanted to share a little of that journey with you.

My Family Prayer Book

This book was born from real moments - real struggles, real prayers, and real faith that carried me through days I didn’t think I could stand on my own.

It’s for the person who needs words when they can’t find any. It’s for the mother, the friend, the grandmother, the person sitting alone asking God, “Please help me hold myself together today.”

Inside are prayers for families, marriages, children, protection, worry, and fear - prayers I’ve spoken myself. Some were spoken with tears. Some with strength. All with faith.

This book reminds us that when life presses us down, prayer lifts us back up.

Silent Prayers, Buried Strength

If you’ve ever carried pain quietly - the kind nobody sees, the kind you smile through just to make it to the next moment - this book is for you.

These stories come from places in my life where I thought I would break. Loss, childhood fears, memories, motherhood, guilt, love, forgiveness, and the long walk through healing - all of it is tucked inside these pages.

This book says: You are allowed to bend under the weight, but you are not built to break. And even when you think God is silent, He is building a strength inside you that you don’t even recognize until the storm clears.

Abnormally Wonderful: At the Edge of the Bridge

This one is different - fiction with truth woven through it. A story inspired by nature, animals, innocence, and the magical, unexpected ways God shows Himself in our daily lives. 

It’s emotional, hopeful, heartbreaking, and uplifting all at once. It reminds us that we all stand at the “edge of a bridge” at some point - a place where fear and faith collide. But stepping forward, even trembling, can lead us somewhere beautiful.

And that’s what this book is about: Finding wonder in the places where life feels the most fragile.

Through Every Page, the Same Truth Remains

Life will hit us. Grief will come. People will fail us. Unexpected things will knock the breath out of us.

But with God - and sometimes without even realizing it - we rise.

Your heart might crack, but God slips His hands through every broken piece and holds them together until His strength becomes yours.

We walk through valleys, but we walk out stronger. We cry through nights, but we wake up with new mercy.

What should have broken us becomes the very thing God uses to lift us.

That is the heart behind every book I’ve written.

Closing Thought

If you’re reading this today and life feels heavy, remember: You are not breaking - you are bending toward a breakthrough. God is strengthening you in the places you feel the weakest. And when you rise, you won’t rise the same - you’ll rise stronger, softer, wiser, and closer to Him.

 Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/maaponte

Goodreads Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

Excerpt from My Next Book

Excerpt from My Next Book

This morning, as I sat with my coffee and Bible, these words poured from my heart.
They’ll appear in my next book, but I wanted to share them now -
for anyone walking through love, loss, or healing.

Psalm - Fiercely Love
(excerpt from my upcoming book by Michele A. Aponte)

As I sit here looking into the woods,
the woods you once played in,
I think of how I’ll never see that again.

I pray that God puts my heart back together -
the pieces shattered on the floor,
like glass upon marble, splintering everywhere.
This morning I ask for His band-aids of mercy
to place my heart back together again.
I thank Him for making me strong,
yet still - it hurts.
The band-aids aren’t quite sticking.

I love you so much.
As tears begin to rise again,
I whisper to myself, I have to move on.
There are others to care for -
we’re all sad,
each of us acting a little differently,
slowly finding a new normal without you.

I know you are with your siblings now -
Rita, Martini, oh Jack-Jack 
and you can play together once more.
I can’t wait to see you again,
all of you, in the fields of Heaven.

As a band-aid peels away,
a tear rolls down my cheek,
down my face, down my soul.

And as I sit here asking God why,
words appear within me,
like a message upon a movie screen:
“To teach you to love deeply… fiercely.
To teach you to love stronger.”

And I sigh, knowing it is true.
I do love stronger, fiercer, bigger -
and that is why it hurts so deeply.

Fiercely love.
Fiercely hope and pray.
Fiercely wait for the day
I can hold you again.

Until then,
I will always love you.

Visit my author pages: 
Amazon: https://amazon.com/author/maaponte & Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

 

My Family Prayer Book — Official Trailer

 

🌿 My Family Prayer Book — Official Trailer 🌿

There are moments when words alone can’t express the depth of faith, love, and family - and that’s exactly why I wanted to bring My Family Prayer Book to life through this trailer.

This book is a collection of heartfelt prayers and reflections that were born in the quiet moments - the times of joy, sorrow, and hope that every family experiences. Each page is a reminder that prayer isn’t complicated or distant; it’s as close as your next breath and as real as the love that binds a family together.

The trailer below captures the heart of this journey - a story of faith, family, and the power of prayer to bring peace even in the hardest days. I pray it inspires and comforts you just as much as it did me while creating it.

Learn more about my books and read reviews here: Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/maaponte & Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

🙏 May this message remind you that prayer still changes everything — especially when it starts at home.

My Family Prayer Book Book Trailer

🌈 For My Boy, Rosco

Last night and today,

he had seizure after seizure.
My old boy, holding on strong,
but I knew - it was time.

I wrapped him in a clean towel,
one of his favorite blankies,
and placed him in his daddy’s rocking chair -
the one he always loved.

I cleaned him up,
kissed his face,
and cried until I couldn’t breathe.

For over ten years,
he was part of our family -
my best friend, my shadow, my heart.
We’d saved his life before,
but not this time.

The house feels wrong without him.
The others walk past his bed,
sniff his toys,
and quietly walk away.
Not one lays down there.
They know.

Last night,
he walked the house
like he was saying goodbye.
Maybe he was.

Today my shipment of books came,
and my boy had to go.
Life’s strange like that -
one thing beginning
just as another ends.

I don’t know why God took him so soon.
I only know He did.
And I pray Rosco’s running free now,
no pain, no fear -
just joy.

Until I see you again,
my boy -
you were,
and always will be,
abnormally wonderful.

🌈 Rosco’s Last Three Nights

   

My old boy Rosco is gone. My heart feels heavy, like it’s trying to remember how to beat through the ache. I had to make one of the hardest choices I’ve ever made today - to take him to the vet and ease his suffering. His kidneys were failing, and the seizures kept coming, one after another. I couldn’t stand to see him in pain anymore.

I’ve been crying for days, feeling that something wasn’t right. Last night and this morning were the hardest. I watched him cry after his last seizure, and I knew - really knew - that it was time. As much as I wanted to hold on, I couldn’t let him hurt.

Before we left, I wrapped him up in a clean towel and one of his favorite blankies, the one with the Christmas dogs and trees on it. I put him in his daddy’s rocking chair - it’s a big, comfy one he’s always loved to curl up in when Edwin sat there. I cleaned him up as best I could; he’d soiled himself after the seizures, and I wanted him to be clean and comfortable for the trip.

Rosco has been part of our family for over ten years. We’ve saved his life so many times before, but this time, we couldn’t. The guilt still hits me - wondering if there was something more we could have done, some other sign I should have seen sooner. But deep down, I know we did all we could. We gave him love, warmth, safety, and a home full of people and animals who adored him.

The last three nights, he did something he never really did before. He walked around the house like he was doing a perimeter check - slow, deliberate, steady steps - like he was saying his goodbyes in his own quiet way. That was his way of preparing, I think.

When I came home from the vet, I put his towel and blanket back on his bed, along with his toys. The house felt so still. Usually, the other dogs would rush to that bed - they’d nudge each other out of the way to claim it. But not today. They each walked over, sniffed his spot, looked at his toys, then quietly walked away. Not one of them laid down there. They knew. They understood that it was Rosco’s bed - and that it still belonged to him.

It’s strange - my shipment of Abnormally Wonderful came today. The very same day that my boy had to go. Maybe that’s not a coincidence. Maybe God was showing me that love and loss sometimes arrive hand in hand - that while one chapter closes, another begins.

Rosco was one of my best friends. To some, he was just a dog. But not to me.
He was my shadow, my comfort, my little fighter. He was only ten years old - still young at heart - and I wasn’t ready to say goodbye.

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18

I don’t know why God took him from us so soon, but I believe He wanted to give Rosco peace — real peace, without pain. My heart is still broken, but I know that love like his doesn’t fade. It just changes shape. And I believe, with all my heart, that one day I’ll see my boy again — healthy, happy, and free.

Thank you, Lord, for letting me be his mama.
Thank you for every single day we had together.

Until I see you again, Rosco —
You were, and always will be, abnormally wonderful.

Abnormally Wonderful, At the Edge of the Bridge

Abnormally Wonderful At the Edge of the Bridge is a heart-stirring novel that blends faith, family, and the extraordinary beauty hidden in everyday life.

Somewhere between porch and heaven, between dogs at your feet and the shimmer of eternity, lies a story of love, loss, and hope.

Michele Aponte invites readers into a world where the ordinary becomes

A backyard filled with dogs and chickens becomes a sanctuary of lessons about loyalty, laughter, and love.

Dreams and visions blur the line between earth and eternity.

The rainbow bridge is not just for animals - it is a meeting place of healing, purpose, and faith.

Jesus walks gently through the story, offering wisdom, comfort, and the reminder that none of us stand our post alone.

This novel carries readers through moments of deep grief, breathtaking encounters with the divine, and the overwhelming joy of discovering that even in silence, love speaks. With each chapter, the shimmer draws closer - illuminating the truth that while life may feel fragile, God’s light is unbreakable.

Both tender and powerful, Abnormally Wonderful is more than a story. It is a testimony wrapped in fiction, a reminder

Faith can be found in the humblest places.

Animals reflect God’s unconditional love in their purest form.

Even in sorrow, joy awaits at the edge of the bridge.

Whether you are an animal lover, a person of faith, or simply someone seeking hope, this book will resonate with the deepest parts of your heart.

Take your post. Love fiercely. Step into the shimmer.

Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/author/maaponte & Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/maaponte

 

Abnormally Wonderful: At the Edge of the Bridge

Abnormally Wonderful: At the Edge of the Bridge

There are moments in life when silence speaks louder than words; when the cries of the hurting, the lost, or the unseen reach our hearts in ways language cannot. Be the Voice for the Voiceless was created for those moments. It’s a space to share faith, compassion, and truth, whether that means standing up for people who can’t find the words, or honoring the animals who love us without ever needing to speak. Through stories, prayers, and reflections, I hope to remind others that even quiet voices matter deeply to God.

My newest book, Abnormally Wonderful: At the Edge of the Bridge, marks a beautiful new chapter in my journey, it’s my first fiction novel and one that came straight from the heart. This story weaves together faith, love, loss, and the hope of reunion in Heaven. It explores what it means to love beyond life and to trust that God’s hand holds every creature we’ve ever cherished. Writing it was emotional, healing, and at times, divinely guided almost as if the story wrote itself through moments of faith and reflection.

For those who believe in the beauty of life, the power of love, and the promise that nothing good is ever truly lost, I invite you to read Abnormally Wonderful: At the Edge of the Bridge. It’s available now on Amazon. My prayer is that it brings comfort, understanding, and the reminder that love never ends and that every voice, human or animal, matters in God’s story.

Silent Prayers, Buried Strength Book Trailer

Silent Prayers, Buried Strength Book Trailer

Silent Prayers, Buried Strength: A Quiet Fight Heard in Heaven

 Silent Prayers, Buried Strength: A Quiet Fight Heard in Heaven

August 2025

Silent Prayers, Buried Strength is my story of surviving the storms that tried to break me — and finding God’s voice in the middle of them. These pages hold pieces of my life: the chaos that shaped me, the wounds that altered me, and the beauty, wisdom, and faith that grew in their place.

You’ll find my real-life experiences, vivid dreams, spiritual reflections, and the stories, poems, and psalms that poured out in those moments. This isn’t a clean timeline or a perfect testimony. It’s a journey of raw honesty, spiritual awakening, and the unshakable truth that even in the darkest places, light still gets in.

Through it all, I’ve learned that God doesn’t wait until we’re polished to speak. He meets us right in the mess — in whispered prayers, in pages wet with tears, and in the kind of victories only Heaven sees. If you’ve ever fought battles in silence or wondered if God hears you — this book is proof that He does.

 amazon.com/author/maaponte 

My Family Prayer Book

 I received my Amazon link for my Amazon Profile page, for my newly published book and my future books!  

amazon.com/author/maaponte

My Family Prayer Book (Written by Michele Aponte)

A complete collection of personalized prayers organized by spiritual focus, created with intention, faith, and love.

This book contains prayers for spiritual warfare, family covering, and personal healing, along with scripture references and space for reflection.

“When I Cannot Find My Happy”(A Prayer-Poem for the Heavy Days)

“When I Cannot Find My Happy”

(A Prayer-Poem for the Heavy Days)

Heavenly Father, I come as I am—

Not strong, not cheerful, not brave today,

But weary. So weary, Lord.

I carry a sorrow I cannot name,

And though I walk through my own home,

I feel lost within it.

My child, Lord—You know him.

You made him with purpose and promise,

But right now he is a storm against me.

His anger tears the stillness I pray for,

His silence screams in my spirit.

He hugs me goodbye like it’s the end,

And I’m left wondering what broke this time.

I try to smile, I try to rise—

But the happy won’t come.

The heaviness lingers,

Like a fog over my fields,

And not even my animals' joy

Can reach me here.

So I surrender, Lord.

I give You the grief, the confusion,

The questions that loop with no answer.

I lay them all down—at Your feet,

Because they’re too heavy for mine.

Wrap me in Your peace, Father,

Like the soft blanket I used to wrap him in.

Fill this hollow in my chest

With the warmth of Your Spirit.

I trust You’ll walk with my son too.

Even as he pulls away in pain,

Even as his words push and wound—

Your mercy remains near.

And I won’t carry what is Yours to heal.

Restore my joy, Lord—not in fake smiles,

But in the quiet knowing

That even now, I am not alone.

My happy may be buried deep today,

But it is not dead.

You are the Keeper of my joy,

And You will return it in time.

Until then, I will sit with You in the silence.

And that will be enough.

Amen.