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Soul Food🙏🏾🪴🧡…A Heart of Thanksgiving

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”

~Psalm 136:1

Happy Thanksgiving, family! I hope you all are enjoying the holiday and finding moments to slow down, breathe, and reflect. While reflecting, it was laid on my heart to share with you what this holiday means to me. Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday, it’s a heart posture.

It’s a slowing down long enough to notice God’s goodness in each day, even the ones that felt heavy.

Psalm 136:1 reminds us to recall His faithfulness, the doors He opened, the peace He whispered, and the strength He poured into us when we felt empty. His love doesn’t waver with circumstances or emotions. It remains strong, steady, and sure. Giving thanks doesn’t mean we ignore our struggles, it means we recognize God’s presence within them. Gratitude shifts our focus from what is missing to what God has already done, and continues to do.

So today, let this verse become your anchor. Wherever you are, whatever the day holds, choose to give thanks. Not because everything is perfect, but because God is always good.

Prayer:

Father, thank You for Your unending love and goodness over my life. Help me pause long enough to see Your fingerprints in every season; the joyful, the challenging, and the quiet in-between moments. Teach my heart to live with open hands and a grateful spirit. Let thanksgiving not be just a word I speak, but a rhythm I live. You are good, and Your love truly endures forever. Amen.

Reflection:

What is one specific thing, big or small, that you can intentionally thank God for today, even if it doesn’t feel easy?

Take a moment to write it down. Speak it. Pray it. Let it settle into your heart.

Choose one way to express gratitude today. Let gratitude move beyond thought, into action.

Because His love endures forever and so can your praise.

Live Faithfully and Give Thanks!

💗Ronni Lauren

Soul Food🙏🏾🪴💗…Covered in Calm: Embracing God’s Peace in Every Season

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”. ~Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV

Hello family! Have you ever caught yourself lying awake at night, replaying the same worries over and over, wondering if this will finally be the thing that breaks you? We’ve all been there. So here’s the question: What do you tend to do first when anxiety shows up: panic, shut down, or try to fix everything yourself?

Philippians 4:6–7 reminds us that there is a better way to face anxiety whenever it tries to rise in our lives.

Instead of carrying the weight alone, we must bring every burden, big or small, before God through prayer and honest conversation. When we choose prayer over panic, surrender over spiraling, something powerful happens: God exchanges our anxiety for His peace. Not a temporary calm or a quick emotional fix, but a deep, guarding peace that covers our hearts and minds like a shield.

This passage is a gentle reminder that peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances; it’s found in God’s presence. When we release what we can’t control, we make room for the peace that surpasses all understanding to settle in.

Reflection:

What worry can you hand over to God today?

Affirmation:

I choose prayer over panic, and God’s peace covers me completely.

Live Faithfully,

💗Ronni Lauren

Soul Food: 🙏🏾🪴🩷…Finding Strength and Shelter in the Rock That Is Higher Than You

“Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer.

From the end of the earth I will cry to You,

When my heart is overwhelmed;

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For You have been a shelter for me,

A strong tower from the enemy.”

~Psalm 61:1–3 (NKJV)

Hello family! Let’s be honest there are days when life just feels heavy. You’re doing your best to keep it together, but inside, your heart feels overwhelmed. Maybe it’s the endless to-do list, the heartbreak you didn’t see coming, or the quiet moments where you wonder if anyone really understands.

If that’s you today, take a deep breath because Psalm 61 is your reminder that you don’t have to be strong on your own.

David didn’t hide his struggle. He cried out to God and said, “When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” I love that. He wasn’t asking for all the answers; he was asking to be lifted higher above the noise, above the fear, above the weight of it all.

You don’t have to fix every problem or hold everything together. God is your Rock, your Shelter, your Safe Place. He’s not asking you to do more; He’s inviting you to rest in Him.

So today, instead of trying to carry it all, take your weary heart and lean into His strength. Let Him lift you higher.

Reflection:

When your heart feels overwhelmed, where do you turn first and how can you remind yourself to turn to God as your Rock and Shelter this week?

Prayer:

When my heart feels heavy and my strength fades, lead me to You; the Rock that is higher than I. Thank You for being my refuge, my shelter, and my safe place. Help me release what I cannot control and rest in Your presence. Remind me that I am never alone, even in my most overwhelmed moments. Strengthen my faith and steady my heart in You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

I’d love to hear from you, Sassy family! 💕

How has God been your Rock in a season when you felt overwhelmed? Share your heart in the comments below. Your story might be the encouragement another woman needs today.

Live Faithfully,

💗Ronni Lauren

Soul Food 🙏🏾🪴🩷…When You Shine, They See Him: Living as God’s Light

“Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.” — Daniel 12:3 (NKJV)

Hello family! In a world that often celebrates temporary fame and fleeting success, Daniel 12:3 reminds us of a different kind of shine that never fades. God calls us to live with wisdom and purpose, to reflect His light in everything we do.

When our hearts are aligned with His, our lives become beacons of hope that guide others toward righteousness. This isn’t just about shining for a moment, it’s about leaving an eternal glow that points back to Him.

A life lived for God never goes unnoticed. True wisdom isn’t about knowing it all, it’s about walking closely with God and reflecting His light in a dark world. When we choose to live with integrity, faith, and love, our influence becomes eternal.

Every encouraging word, every act of kindness, every moment spent guiding someone closer to God makes us shine brighter in His eyes. Just like stars that never lose their light, your faith-filled impact will continue to glow long after your time here on earth.

Prayer:

Lord, help me to live a life that shines with Your wisdom and love. Use my words and actions to lead others toward You, and let my light reflect Your glory forever. Amen.

Reflection Question:

How can you shine God’s light today in a way that points someone else toward Him?

Live faithfully! Let your light shine!

💗Ronni Lauren

Soul Food🙏🏾🪴🩷: God’s Unstoppable Purposes

Hello family! Have you ever found yourself asking, “What is my true purpose in life?” Maybe you’ve wondered if you’re walking in the right direction, or if the plans you’ve made for your life really line up with God’s. That longing for clarity can feel overwhelming, but Job 42:2 reminds us of a powerful truth: “I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.”

Job’s declaration is both a confession of faith and a testimony of surrender. After walking through unimaginable suffering, Job finally acknowledges the sovereignty of God. For women today, this verse is a beautiful reminder that no matter what season of life we are in, whether joy-filled or heart-wrenching, God’s plans remain unshaken. His purposes cannot be stopped by circumstances, setbacks, or even our own missteps.

When we feel uncertain about our purpose, Job’s words invite us to rest in God’s perfect authority. Instead of striving to figure it all out on our own, we can trust that the One who created us is guiding our steps and weaving every detail into His greater story.

Reflection:

  • Are you searching for purpose in your own strength rather than seeking God’s guidance?
  • Do you trust that His plans for your life are unfolding, even when you can’t see them clearly?

Prayer:

Lord, thank You that nothing is impossible for You. Help me to rest in Your sovereignty and trust that Your purposes for my life are good and cannot be stopped. Strengthen my faith so that I may walk with confidence in Your plan. Amen.

Live Faithfully!

🩷Ronni Lauren

Soul Food 🙏🏾🪴💗…Built For More: Standing on Purpose

“So I sent messengers to them saying, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?”

Nehemiah 6:3 NKJV

Hello family! Have you ever been so focused on something or finishing a project that you didn’t want to stop until it was done? You ignored the calls, the distractions, and maybe even the urge to quit, because deep down you knew it mattered. That’s exactly the kind of determination Nehemiah had in Nehemiah 6:3, where he says, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down.”

This powerful verse was shared with me last week, and now I feel led to share it with you. I pray it encourages anyone who is doing a great work but finds themselves facing distractions meant to break your focus and keep you from finishing.

It is more than a statement, it’s a mindset. Nehemiah was rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, and when distractions came, he refused to be pulled away from his assignment. His response wasn’t rooted in arrogance—it was grounded in purpose.

This verse speaks directly to your journey. Whether you’re building a business, launching a vision, healing your heart, or stepping into new territory… you are doing a great work. And like Nehemiah, you don’t have time to come down.

Let this encourage you to stay focused, guard your purpose. Don’t let anything pull you away from it. Your calling is too important. Your growth is too sacred. You don’t need to prove yourself…just keep building. Stay focused, stay faithful—what you’re building matters, and it’s worth finishing.

You are doing a great work. And you cannot come down.

Live faithfully!

💗Ronni Lauren

Soul Food🙏🏾🪴🩷…When Plans Change: Trusting the Lord of the Path

“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

-Proverbs 16:9 NIV

Hello, family! Have you ever made detailed plans for your life—mapped out steps and envisioned outcomes—only to find that God took you in a completely different direction? Perhaps you thought you knew the path, only to discover you were walking one you never expected. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. Proverbs 16:9 gently reminds us of a deeper truth: while we plan our path, God ultimately establishes our steps.

I want to encourage both you and me that, even though we may not see His plans for our lives at this moment, He will reveal them to us in stages throughout our journey. Speaking from experience, facing the unknown and surrendering control is not easy. At times, your faith may feel like it is running on empty, but we must believe in the goodness and consistency of God’s character. Everything happens so we can evolve and grow for our good.

The truth is, our perspective is limited. We plan based on what we see, but God guides us based on what He knows. Surrendering to His direction does not mean we stop planning; rather, it means we hold our plans loosely and trust His wisdom above our own. It’s like drawing a map and then handing the compass to Someone who knows the terrain far better than we do.

Have you ever seen your plans completely fall apart, only to later realize that God was protecting you or redirecting you to something better? Proverbs 16:9 is often understood only in hindsight. The first part of the verse—“In their hearts humans plan their course”—acknowledges that planning is a natural and good part of our lives. We’re meant to be intentional with our time, relationships, and work. However, if we plan without God, we risk moving in a direction that leads us away from His best.

Inviting God into the planning process means praying before acting, listening before deciding, and trusting even when things don’t go the way we hoped. Every step we take, even the ones that feel like detours, is guided by a God who sees the full picture.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you experienced a time when your plans were redirected by God?
  • How do you typically respond when things don’t go according to your plan?
  • What’s one way you can invite God into your planning this week?

A Prayer:

Lord, I bring my plans before You today. I lay down my desire for control and invite You to direct my steps. Help me to trust that Your way is always better, even when it looks different from mine. Thank You for being the One who guides my path. Amen.

Be Encouraged and Live Faithfully!

Love,

Ronni Lauren💗

Soul Food🙏🏾🪴💗…Father’s Wisdom: Holding On to a Legacy of Faith

“Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and gain understanding.

I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. For I too was a son to my father, still tender and cherished by my mother.

Then he taught me, and he said to me, ‘Take hold of my words with all your heart. Keep my commands, and you will live.”

~Proverbs 4:1-4 (NIV)

Hello and Happy Father’s day, family! Today, we celebrate all of the amazing fathers, father figures, and those who love with the depth and dedication of a father. You are the unsung heroes who shape our lives with unwavering support, endless sacrifices, and timeless wisdom. Your love leaves a lasting impact, creating memories that will be cherished for years to come.

Thank you for everything you do. May you enjoy today, and every day, knowing how deeply you are appreciated and loved!

Proverbs 4:1-4 reminds us that there’s something powerful about a father passing wisdom to his children. In the scripture, we get a glimpse of a sacred conversation—a father instructing his sons with a heart full of experience, love, and spiritual depth.

Solomon urges his children to listen and pay attention, because what he’s sharing is not ordinary advice—it’s a treasure passed down from his own father, King David. This is a generational chain of godly instruction, a legacy built on truth and grounded in relationship.

In a world filled with noise and distraction, the voice of a father teaching with godly wisdom is both rare and needed. This passage reminds us that sound instruction is not meant to control—it’s meant to give life. Solomon says, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.”

This is more than obedience—it’s an invitation to cling to truth with all that we are. It’s a father saying, “I’ve walked this path. I know what matters. I want you to flourish.”

Whether or not we had a present or godly earthly father, the verse points us to our Heavenly Father—whose instruction is always good, always life-giving, and always worth holding onto.

This passage also reminds us that we each have a role in shaping someone else’s spiritual journey. Whether as parents, mentors, teachers, or friends, we’re called to pass on wisdom that leads to life. What we model and speak has the power to echo through generations.

Reflection:

Am I listening for the voice of wisdom in my daily life? What godly instruction have I been given that I need to hold on to? How can I become a faithful voice of wisdom in the lives of others?

Let us receive the Father’s instruction with open hearts, and then become faithful stewards of that wisdom—passing it on with love, truth, and humility.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your life-giving instruction. Teach me to treasure Your wisdom and walk in it daily. Help me to share it with others, just as it has been shared with me. Amen.

Live Faithfully. Honor the Father’s Voice. Pass On the Legacy. 💛

Love always,

Ronni Lauren💋

Soul Food🙏🏾🪴🩷… Dancing Again: God’s Promise of Joy

“Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.” — Jeremiah 31:13 (NIV)

Hello family! Have you ever felt like the music of your life just…stopped? Like sorrow silenced your joy, and dancing felt like a distant memory? God sees that place. In Jeremiah 31:13, He speaks directly into seasons of deep weariness, offering a breathtaking promise to His children: “You will dance again.”

This verse reminds us that not only does sorrow come to an end—it is transformed. Grief gives way to gladness, pain is reshaped into comfort, and despair blossoms into joy. In the hands of grace, even our deepest sorrows become the foundation of renewed hope.

In moments when hope feels distant, we must always hold onto the truth that God remains faithful and unchanging. He is the One who meets us in the valley, who catches every tear, and who gently restores our ability to laugh, sing, and yes—even dance. Whether you’re young or seasoned, weary or waiting, this promise is for you. Your joy is not lost. Your story is not over.

The God who walks with you in mourning is the same God who leads you into dancing.

Prayer:

Lord, I bring You every piece of my sorrow, every ache I’ve carried in silence. Thank You for being the God who turns mourning into gladness. Restore my joy. Help me believe that laughter and dancing are still part of my story. I trust You to make all things new. Amen.

Encouragement for Today:

Your present tears do not cancel your future joy. God is already at work, turning your sorrow into a celebration.

Stay Encouraged and Live Faithfully!

Love,

💗Ronni Lauren

Soul Food🙏🏾🪴🩷…Clothed in Strength and Dignity


“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”

Proverbs 31:25-26 NIV

Happy Mother’s Day everyone! Today, we celebrate all the incredible moms, mother figures, and those who love like a mother!

In a world that demands so much of us—professionally, personally, emotionally—Proverbs 31:25–26 offers a picture of a woman who is unshaken. She is not overwhelmed by the chaos around her. Instead, she is clothed—wrapped, covered, defined—by strength and dignity. She looks to the future not with fear, but with laughter. And when she speaks, her words are wise, kind, and faithful.

This woman is not perfect by worldly standards, but her life reflects the fruit of a deep walk with God. These verses are a reminder that our value is not in our performance, appearance, or accomplishments—but in our character, and in the God who empowers us.

Reflection Question:

What would it look like in your life to be “clothed” in strength and dignity today?

Application

  • Spend time with God daily, allowing Him to clothe you in His truth and strength.
  • Practice speaking intentionally—pause before you respond and ask, “Is this wise? Is it kind?”
  • Release fear about the future. Instead, laugh—knowing your life is in God’s hands.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for the example of this wise and strong woman in Proverbs 31. Clothe me today in Your strength and dignity. Teach me to trust You with the future, so I can laugh instead of worry. Let my words be wise and full of kindness. May my life reflect Your grace and truth in every season. Amen.

Live Faithfully and Fearless!

Love,

🩷Ronni Lauren