“To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.
In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.”
Isaiah 61:3 NLT
Hi my spiritual fam! This scripture was laid on my heart to share with you all today. Please be encouraged that times of disappointment, sadness, and uncertainty will not last always.
We must trust God, continue in faith, and believe with our whole hearts that our moment of breakthrough will come.
Whenever doubt comes as a distraction, redirect your thoughts on walking into the promise that God has revealed to you. Everything you lost will be restored. Get ready to receive all the good things that he has in store for you!
Hi, my spiritual family! I’ve been in a season of growth. My faith is being tested to the point where the only thing I can do is put my trust in God when it seems like everything around me is beyond my control. Let this scripture encourage and remind you that you are not alone in challenging times. In these times, we must draw closer to him for strength to overcome any challenge or obstacle that may come our way.
In periods of uncertainty, we must re-train our minds to focus on the plans God has placed in our hearts and tune out the voices of doubt, fear, and worry. We must be still and listen for his voice to comfort, guide, and unveil the next step to take on our journey. Remember that the obstacles we overcome are shaping us into the version of ourselves that God desires for us to become.
As I look back over my life, I can’t recall a time that God has failed me, even when the situation seemed overwhelming and impossible to overcome. With God, all things are made possible if we open our hearts to believe it and let his word order our steps to reach the promise.
“Rejoice Always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV
Hi my spiritual family! Please let this scripture be a reminder that we must praise, pray, and give thanks at all times. These actions activate our joy, peace, and victory.
Through praise we honor, express joy, and gratitude to God for all that he has done, is doing, and will do in our lives. Keeping our hearts in a posture of praise brings deliverance and unlocks blessings.
Praying allows us to open up our hearts to God and consistently communicate with him. He will lead and guide us every step of the journey he has assigned us to go on if we seek him.
Giving thanks to God for the blessings and disappointments positions our hearts to stay in a place of humility and mindfulness. This helps us shift our minds to focus on his plan an the promise that he has placed in our hearts.
We can then surrender our will and look to him to give us unspeakable joy, and peace of mind, and perfect the work he started in our lives. Who is ready to activate their joy, peace, and victory with me?
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in you.”
Isaiah 26:3 NKJV
Hi my spiritual family! This scripture was laid on my heart to remind you to always keep your mind on God. In my experience when things are out of control, trusting and centering my mind on God calms me. He always keeps his promises and is the solid rock I can stand on in times when I’m uncertain and unstable. His holy spirit gives you peace that can’t be explained. It empowers you to overcome whatever life throws your way to distract you and cause you to focus on unfortunate circumstances.
Always remember that he is sovereign, bigger than any problem or situation. We must lean into him so that he can reveal the depths of his character to us. By depending on him with our whole hearts, we are surrendering our will and letting go of control over the outcome of the circumstance. This increases our faith in him which gives us the strength to endure until the end of a difficult season. Who will you put your trust in today?
Hi, my Sassy fam! As the beginning of the Spring season gets nearer, I’ve been going through a period of reflection and revival. I’m at a place now on my journey where I can’t go back to the woman I used to be because I have unlearned the victim mindset and the need to be accepted. I know what I deserve, and I no longer feel guilty about setting boundaries, voicing my opinions, and making my expectations known.
I am unapologetically me. I am like a flower that has been planted, cultivated, and ready to bloom in at a set time, and season. I have begun to embrace the dream woman I am becoming, who is worthy to receive love, pursue my passions, and create my dream life.
I’m gaining confidence and committed to showing up for this version of me. It hasn’t been easy and there have been growing pains, but I’m finally able to reflect on past experiences, take the lessons learned, and use them as motivation to propel me forward in hope of the great things that are yet to come.
The scripture that was laid on my heart to share with you today is Jeremiah 24: 6 KJV:
“For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull them down, and I will plant them, and not pluck them up.”
Jeremiah 24:6 KJV
Please be reminded that God’s intention for us is become the best version of ourselves and to unleash great things in our lives. However, he wants to help us grow and mature spiritually to prepare us for any obstacles and challenges we may experience along the way to the destination. If we put our trust and lean into him, he will build us up and give us strength when we are weak, joy in sadness, safety in times of fear, and beauty in the ashes.
Remember to bloom where you are, and that God has you planted there for a reason. If you take the time to look at the lessons and growth opportunities, you will continue to move closer to the place he desires for you to elevate to. Don’t let distractions knock you off the path that God has set for you. If we keep our eyes on him, he will lead and guide us every step of the way.
Hi everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! This was on my heart to share with you. I used to look at where I am on the journey of becoming the best version of myself and feel disappointed that I am not further ahead.
During the moment, you may not see the good in the hardship, but if you stay the course, you will soon realize that God is redirecting your mindset and preparing you for better.
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV
I am now grateful for the place where I am on my journey right now. Looking at the life lessons and wisdom that I have gained leading up to the place where I am, God has me right where he wants me to be. I once was on a quest to find love to complete me in another person. However, God derailed my plan while showing me that He is the only one who can make me whole.
He protected me by causing each attempt I made to attract love to fill a void and place another on a pedestal in my heart above him to fail.
I now realize that He was placing me in a position where I could only trust and depend on him to show me his unconditional love. Comparing myself to others and envying what they have only separates me further from God’s love.
It was only through His love, that renewed my perspective of love, and I began to feel worthy of pouring love back into myself and receiving love from others. Everything works out for your good when you surrender your will and trust in him with your whole heart. We must continue to tell of his goodness to others because God is worthy of all the honor and glory. Amen.
“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done”.
Hi spiritual family! In this season of giving thanks this scripture was laid on my heart to share with you. I’m truly grateful for all that God has done and continues to do throughout my life. I hope that you are grateful for all he has done in your lives also.
Please be reminded to give thanks to God for all things. We are all living testaments of his goodness and unwavering love. We must continue to tell the world who God is and spread his goodness through our testimonies and good works.
Hi my Sassy family! Growing up I used to think that beauty was based on one’s physical appearance and how others perceived me. I remember looking at the models in fashion magazines and wishing that I could be a model and wear the most popular designer clothes. I soon discovered as a teen, that I felt most beautiful when I was the most natural and authentic version of myself. It was then that I discovered that beauty starts within and radiates outwardly. I must admit that there were many times that I lost sight of my true identity and that I am beautiful just the way I am. I got caught up in comparing myself to others and putting others’ needs before my own. I soon realized that I needed to heal inner wounds to pour love back into myself.
When I began my self-love journey as an adult, I discovered that beauty is how God sees me. One of the scriptures that sticks out to me is Psalms 139:14, “I will praise thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Marvelous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.” God created us in his image and intentionally designed us for his purpose. He sees our imperfections as perfect. We are made perfect only through him. I can now embrace the real me unapologetically and comfortably. I understand that not everyone will understand or accept me for who I am. I know who I am and whose I am and that’s all I need. I aim to please him with all that I am and will put my hands to do.
I hope that you take away from this that you were born to stand out on purpose. Someone in the world needs you just the way you are. You never know whose life you will make a great impact in by living a life of purpose. We must shine our lights bright to spread his love and draw others to him. We are living testaments of God’s glory.
Hi spiritual family! Please be reminded that God is your help to push you forward in times when you are weak and it feels impossible to make it through the storm. He is also there to protect and keep you safe from any harm that may surround you.
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