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Soul Food🙏🏾🪴🩷: God Is Making a New Way

“Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” — Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)

Hello Sassy family! Have you ever felt like you’ve been walking through a wilderness season? A season where every door seemed closed, every prayer felt delayed, and the path ahead looked uncertain? Sometimes life leaves us standing in places we never imagined, wondering if things will ever change. If this is the current season you’re in, Isaiah 43:19 was laid on my heart to share with you.

This scripture reminds us that our current season is not the end of our story. While we may be focused on what we’ve lost or what’s behind us, God is already preparing something new. He’s working behind the scenes in ways we can’t yet see.

The beauty of this promise is that God doesn’t wait for perfect conditions to bless us. He creates rivers in dry places and makes roads where none existed. He specializes in turning impossible situations into powerful testimonies.

Maybe your “new thing” is healing after heartbreak. Maybe it’s a new career opportunity, restored relationships, renewed purpose, or a deeper walk with Christ. Whatever it is, trust that God’s timing is perfect. Don’t allow yesterday’s disappointments to cause you to miss today’s miracles.

I’m a living witness that the wilderness isn’t meant to destroy you. It’s where God reveals His faithfulness. Every challenge has been preparing you for the blessing that’s on the other side.

Today, choose to release what no longer serves God’s purpose for your life. Open your heart to the new opportunities, new growth, and new mercies He is bringing your way. Your next chapter doesn’t have to look like your last one because the Author of your story is writing something beautiful.

Reflection

Where is God asking you to keep trusting Him, even though you can’t yet see the path He is creating?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for being the God of new beginnings. Help me to trust You even when I cannot see the path ahead. Strengthen my faith as I walk through uncertain seasons, knowing that You are making a way where there seems to be none. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Your current situation is not your final destination. God is already creating a path where you only see obstacles. Keep trusting, keep believing, and keep moving forward—your breakthrough may be closer than you think.

Stay Sassy. Stay Savvy. Stay True.

Live Faithful,

🩷Ronni Lauren

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Soul Food🙏🏾🪴💜: “I Would Have Lost Heart… But God”

Hello Sassy family! Have you ever found yourself in a season where you had to keep believing even when you couldn’t see the outcome? A season where you smiled on the outside but quietly whispered, “God, I need You to remind me that You are still working”?

If this is the current season you’re in, Psalms 27:13 was laid on my heart to share with you.

“I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” ~Psalm 27:13 (NKJV)

This verse reminds us that faith is not the absence of difficult moments, it is the decision to keep trusting God in the middle of them.

There will be times when life doesn’t look like what you prayed for. Doors may close. Delays may come. Dreams may feel like they are taking longer than expected. But don’t allow a temporary season to make you forget an eternal promise: God is still good, and He is still writing your story.

Sometimes we are tempted to lose heart because we focus on what we can see instead of remembering who is holding our future. But faith gives us the courage to say, “I may not understand this chapter, but I trust the Author.”

The same God who carried you through yesterday is already preparing the blessings waiting for you tomorrow. The waiting season is not wasted. The quiet season is not empty. The hidden season is not forgotten. God is strengthening your faith, shaping your character, and preparing you for what He has promised.

So today, take a moment to encourage your own heart:

💜 I will not give up because God has not given up on me.
💜 I will not lose hope because God is still working behind the scenes.
💜 I will believe that I will see the goodness of the Lord.

Please remember your breakthrough may not come on your timeline, but God’s timing is always intentional. Keep praying. Keep believing. Keep showing up. The same God who gave you the promise is faithful enough to bring it to pass.

Reflection Question:
What is one area of your life where God is asking you to hold onto hope and believe that you will see His goodness?

Prayer:
Lord, when my heart feels tired and my faith feels small, remind me that You are still working. Help me trust Your timing, believe Your promises, and see Your goodness even in seasons of waiting. Strengthen my heart so I do not give up before I see what You have prepared for me. Amen.

Your story is not over. God is still writing beautiful things. Keep the faith, keep the hope, and keep shining.

Stay Sassy. Stay Savvy. Stay True.

Live Faithful,

💜Ronni Lauren

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Soul Food🙏🏾🪴🩷: Come As You Are, Finding Rest In Jesus Arms

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” — Matthew 11:28–29 (NKJV)

Hello Sassy Family! Life has a way of piling things on our shoulders. Responsibilities. Expectations. Heartbreak. Deadlines. Family obligations. Financial pressures. The pressure to always have it all together.

When was the last time you truly felt rested, not just physically, but deep in your soul?

Sometimes we’re carrying so much that we don’t even realize how exhausted we’ve become.

The beautiful thing about Jesus is that He never asks us to pretend we’re okay. Instead, He simply says, “Come.”

Many of us have been conditioned to believe that rest is a reward for hard work. We tell ourselves:

“Once I finish this project, I’ll rest.”

“Once I reach this goal, I’ll slow down.”

“Once everyone else is taken care of, then I’ll take care of myself.”

But His invitation isn’t based on our performance; it’s based on His love.

He knows the weight you’ve been carrying.

He sees the silent battles no one else knows about.

He understands the tears you’ve cried when no one was watching.

Jesus doesn’t promise a life without responsibilities. Instead, He invites us to exchange our crushing burdens for His yoke.

When we try to carry life alone, the weight becomes overwhelming.

But when we walk beside Jesus, He carries what we were never meant to bear by ourselves.

That’s the difference between striving and surrender.

One drains you.

The other restores you.

We often focus on physical exhaustion, but Jesus speaks directly to our souls.

Soul weariness looks like:

  • Constant worry.
  • Feeling emotionally drained.
  • Losing your joy.
  • Living in survival mode.
  • Smiling on the outside while hurting on the inside.

Have you ever slept eight hours and still woke up tired?

That’s soul exhaustion.

Only Jesus can restore what sleep cannot.

His presence calms anxious hearts.

His Word renews weary minds.

His love reminds us that our identity isn’t found in what we accomplish but in whose we are.

Reflection

What burden have you been carrying that Jesus is inviting you to surrender to Him today?

Take a quiet moment to pray, release it into His hands, and trust that His promise of rest is for you, too.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank you for inviting me to come just as I am. Forgive me for trying to carry burdens You never intended for me to bear alone. Teach me to trust You with every worry, every fear, and every unanswered question. Help me exchange striving for surrender and anxiety for Your peace. Fill my heart with the rest that only You can give, and remind me daily that Your grace is enough for every season. Thank You for being gentle, faithful, and always near.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Remember that you were never created to carry every burden alone. The strongest thing you can do isn’t to keep holding everything together—it’s to place everything into the hands of the One who already holds you.

Stay fearless. Stay faithful. Stay fabulous.

Live Faithfully,

🤍Ronni Lauren

Savvy Reflections🩷: Instead of Asking “Why Me?” Ask “Why Not You?”

Hello Sassy Family! Have you ever found yourself facing a difficult season and asking, “Why is this happening to me?” Maybe you’ve experienced rejection, disappointment, loss, or an unexpected detour that left you questioning God’s plan. What if the question isn’t “Why me?” but rather “Why not me?”

Recently, God revealed something powerful to my heart. So often, when challenges arise, we immediately assume that we have been singled out for suffering. We wonder why our journey seems harder than someone else’s. We question why doors close, why prayers seem delayed, and why life doesn’t always unfold according to our plans.

But God reminded me that challenges are not evidence of His absence. They are often opportunities for His presence to be revealed.

When we ask, “Why me?” we focus on the problem. When we ask, “Why not me?” we begin to focus on the purpose.

Why not me to be the one who learns resilience through hardship?

Why not me to develop greater faith during uncertainty?

Why not me to become a testimony of God’s faithfulness?

Why not me to inspire someone else through my journey?

The truth is, growth rarely happens in comfort. The brightest diamonds withstand pressure. The most powerful testimonies are often born from life’s most difficult chapters.

Perhaps the situation you’re facing today isn’t punishment it’s preparation.

Perhaps the delay is developing patience.

Perhaps the closed door is protecting you from something not meant for you.

Perhaps the challenge is building the strength you’ll need for your next season.

When we shift our perspective from victimhood to purpose, everything changes. We stop asking why life is happening to us and start asking what God is teaching us through it.

The next time you find yourself asking, “Why me?” pause and consider a different question:

“Why not me?”

Why not be the one God uses to demonstrate faith in adversity?

Why not be the one who overcomes?

Why not be the one whose story encourages others to keep going?

Why not be the one who discovers that God’s strength is made perfect in weakness?

Your struggle does not disqualify you, it may be the very thing God uses to elevate you. The challenge you’re facing today could become the testimony you’re sharing tomorrow.

Trust the process. Trust God’s timing. Trust that He is working all things together for your good, even when you cannot see it.

Your story is still being written, and God is not finished with you yet.

Reflection Question:

What situation in your life have you been asking “Why me?” about, and how might your perspective change if you began asking, “Why not me?” and looked for the purpose God may be developing through it?

Stay Sassy. Stay Faithful. Stay True.

🩷 Ronni Lauren

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Soul Food🙏🏾🪴🩷:Chosen for a Purpose

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit, fruit that will last…” John 15:16 (NIV)

Hello family! Have you ever questioned whether your life is truly making a difference? Maybe you’ve wondered if your gifts, talents, or even your everyday acts of kindness really matter in the grand scheme of things.

John 15:16 reminds us that we are not here by accident. Jesus tells us that He chose us and appointed us to bear fruit that lasts. Before we ever pursued Him, He pursued us. Before we ever felt qualified, He called us.

In a world that often measures success by popularity, wealth, or accomplishments, God measures fruit differently. The fruit He desires is reflected in our character, our love for others, our obedience, and the impact we make on the lives around us. A kind word, a prayer for a friend, encouraging someone who is struggling, or simply showing God’s love in everyday moments can produce lasting fruit.

Sometimes we underestimate the significance of what God is doing through us because the results aren’t immediately visible. Yet seeds planted in faith often grow in ways we may never fully see. God is not asking us to be perfect; He is asking us to remain connected to Him and trust that He will work through us.

Today, remember that your purpose is not something you have to strive endlessly to earn. You have already been chosen. God intentionally placed you where you are, equipped you with unique gifts, and called you to make an impact that extends beyond what you can imagine.

Walk confidently in that truth. The God who chose you will also empower you to fulfill the purpose He has for your life.

Reflection Question

What is one area of your life where God may be calling you to bear lasting fruit, and how can you intentionally partner with Him in that area this week?

Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for choosing me and calling me according to Your purpose. Help me to remember that my value comes from You, not from the approval of others or worldly success. Teach me to stay connected to You so that my life produces fruit that honors You and blesses those around me. Give me the courage to walk confidently in the purpose You have placed on my life and the wisdom to recognize opportunities to share Your love each day. May everything I do bring glory to Your name.
Amen.

Live Faithfully,

🩷Ronni Lauren

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Soul Food 🙏🏾🪴🩷: When the Waters Rise, God Is With You

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Hello family! Have you ever faced a season where the challenges seemed to come one after another and you wondered how you would make it through?

Life has a way of bringing us into seasons we never expected. Sometimes the waters rise in the form of disappointment, heartbreak, uncertainty, or unanswered prayers. Other times, we find ourselves walking through fires that test our faith, stretch our patience, and challenge our strength.

Challenges are a part of life, but God’s promise is not that we will avoid them. His promise is that we will not face them alone.

The waters may rise, but they will not overwhelm you. The fire may surround you, but it will not consume you.

There may be situations in your life right now that feel bigger than your ability to handle. You may be wondering how everything will work out. This verse is a reminder that God’s presence is greater than any obstacle you face. What feels overwhelming to you is never overwhelming to Him.

Today, choose to trust that God is walking with you through every challenge. The same God who carried you through previous seasons is carrying you now. Your circumstances may not change overnight, but His faithfulness remains constant.

You are not abandoned. You are not forgotten. You are not facing this season alone.

God is with you in the waters. God is with you in the fire. And because He is with you, you can keep moving forward in faith.

Reflection Question:

What “waters” or “fires” are you facing today, and how can you intentionally trust God’s presence instead of focusing on the size of the challenge?

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promise to be with me through every season of life. When challenges arise and fear tries to take hold, remind me that I am never alone. Help me trust Your presence more than I trust my circumstances. Strengthen my faith, guide my steps, and give me peace knowing that You are carrying me through every storm. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Affirmation:

I will not be overwhelmed by the waters or consumed by the fire, because God is with me wherever I go.

Stay Sassy. Stay Savvy. Stay True.

Live Faithfully ,

🩷Ronni Lauren

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Soul Food🙏🏾🪴🩷: What God Has for You Is Bigger Than You Can See 

“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, Neither have entered into the heart of man, The things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Hello family! Sometimes life can feel discouraging when things are not happening as quickly as we hoped. You pray, work, heal, grow, and trust… yet you still cannot fully see what God is doing behind the scenes. But that is the beautiful part about walking by faithGod’s plans are often bigger than our imagination can hold.

1 Corinthians 2:9 reminds us that the blessings, opportunities, healing, peace, connections, and purpose God has for you are beyond what you can currently picture. Even your biggest dreams may still be too small compared to what Heaven has prepared for your life.

That closed door?

It may have protected you.

That delay?

It may be preparing you.

That season of uncertainty?

It may be building the version of you that can handle the blessing that is coming.

Don’t allow temporary frustration to convince you that God has forgotten you. Sometimes the greatest blessings are being formed in places your natural eyes cannot yet see.

Keep showing up.

Keep praying.

Keep believing.

Keep becoming.

Your current chapter is not the final chapter.

God is still writing a story that will exceed your expectations in ways you never imagined. And one day, you will look back and realize that what felt like confusion was actually divine preparation all along.

Reflection Question:

What would change in your mindset if you truly believed God’s plans for you were greater than anything you could currently imagine?

Stay Sassy. Stay True. Stay Savvy.

Live Faithfully!

🩷Ronni Lauren

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Sassy Mindset💋…Do it Anyway: Stepping Into the Life You’re Meant to Live

Hello Sassy family! I don’t know who can relate to overthinking, procrastinating, and letting your thoughts talk you out doing the thing that will help you become your best self and bring you joy in the long run. If any one needs  push to do that thing  like I do… this quote was laid on my heart to share it with you.

“You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”
~Eleanor Roosevelt

Many of you can relate…doing the thing you think you cannot do sounds inspiring until it’s time to actually do it. That’s when the doubts get loud. That’s when fear starts disguising itself as logic. “What if I fail?” “What if I’m not ready?” “What if people judge me?” And just like that, we convince ourselves to stay comfortable instead of stepping into growth.

We must remember that the very thing you’re avoiding might be the doorway to your next level.

Take it from me that growth has never lived in comfort. Confidence isn’t something you magically wake up with, it’s built every time you choose courage over fear. Every time you show up despite the doubts. Every time you try, even when success isn’t guaranteed.

Doing the thing you think you cannot do isn’t about perfection, it’s about permission. Permission to start messy. Permission to learn as you go. Permission to not have it all figured out and still move forward anyway.

Think about it: what’s that one thing that keeps tugging at your heart? The dream you keep postponing. The risk you keep avoiding. The step you keep overthinking.

Now imagine what your life could look like if you just… tried.

Because sometimes, the breakthrough isn’t waiting on more preparation, it’s waiting on your decision to move.

So this is your reminder:
You don’t have to feel ready.
You don’t have to have all the answers.
You just have to be willing.

Do the thing.
Send the message.
Start the project.
Speak up.
Show up.

And watch how life begins to meet you on the other side of that decision.

You are more capable than your fear wants you to believe.

Reflection Question:
What is one thing you’ve been telling yourself you “can’t” do and what would taking the very first small step toward it look like this week?

Live Fearlessly!

🩷Ronni Lauren

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Soul Food🙏🏾🪴🩷…Fearless Faith: Remembering God Is Already Ahead of You

“The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” ~Deuteronomy 31:8 NKJV

Hello family! There are moments in life when we step into unfamiliar territory. A new season. A new responsibility. While those moments can be exciting, they can also bring fear, uncertainty, and questions about whether we’re truly ready.

This is why Deuteronomy 31:8 is such a powerful reminder of God’s presence.

In this scripture, Moses encourages Joshua as he prepares to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. Joshua was stepping into a major leadership role after Moses, and the weight of that responsibility could have easily filled him with doubt. But Moses reminded him of something greater than his fears:

God was already ahead of him.

That same promise applies to us today.

When we face new challenges or transitions, we often focus on what we don’t know or what we feel unprepared for. But this scripture shifts our perspective. It reminds us that before we ever arrive at the next chapter of our lives, God has already gone before us.

He has already prepared the path.

He already knows what we will encounter.

And most importantly, He promises that we will not walk through it alone.

Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged.

Fear tends to grow when we rely only on our own strength. But faith grows when we remember that God is both our guide and our companion. He doesn’t just send us forward and hope for the best; He walks with us every step of the way.

Knowing this gives us the courage to move forward even when the path feels uncertain.

Sometimes God calls us into spaces that stretch us beyond our comfort zone. It may be a new calling, a new opportunity, or even a season of personal growth. In those moments, we are not stepping into those spaces alone.

God’s presence provides the reassurance we need to keep moving forward.

When we trust that He goes before us, we can walk confidently in the purpose He has placed on our lives.

Reflection:

Where in your life do you need to trust that God has already gone before you?

Take a moment to remember this promise: God is already ahead of you. He is preparing the way, strengthening your faith, and walking beside you through every step.

Because when God goes before you, there is nothing ahead that He hasn’t already accounted for.

And that is more than enough reason to move forward with faith.

Live Faithful,

🩷Ronni Lauren

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Soul Food 🙏🏾🪴🩷…When God Says, “Arise”: Stepping Into a New Season

“The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance.

Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.”

~Song of Songs 2:13 (NIV)

Hello family! Have you ever felt stuck in a waiting season longing for healing, clarity, or the confidence to move forward? Many women faithfully show up for life while feeling something inside them is still dormant. Song of Songs 2:13 reminds us that God works in seasons, and He knows exactly when it’s time for you to rise.

This verse is a picture of awakening. Fruit is forming. Fragrance is filling the air. Growth is no longer hidden beneath the soil, it’s visible.

Before God says “Arise,” He points to the evidence of readiness. The fig tree doesn’t rush its fruit, and the vine doesn’t force its bloom. Everything happens in its appointed time. In the same way, the season you thought was stagnant may have been sacred preparation.

God doesn’t call us forward with pressure or shame. He calls us with love. He sees the beauty in us even when we’ve been doubting ourselves. He invites us not just to move, but to move with Him.

Growth doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it looks like quiet faithfulness, unseen healing, and courage slowly returning. And when the time is right, God gently says, “It’s time. Come with Me.”

You may be entering a season where God is asking you to stop hiding in survival mode and start walking in purpose. The fruit forming in your life; your wisdom, resilience, compassion, and faith didn’t appear overnight. It was cultivated through prayer, patience, and perseverance.

If God is calling you to arise, it doesn’t mean you have to have everything figured out. It simply means He’s ready to lead you into what He’s already been preparing.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for being a God of perfect timing. Help me trust the seasons You allow in my life. Give me the courage to arise when You call and the faith to walk with You into what’s next. Remind me that I am loved, chosen, and beautifully created for purpose. Amen.

Reflection:

  • What fruit has been quietly forming in my life?
  • Where might God be inviting me to arise instead of retreat?

Sometimes the most powerful step forward begins with simply saying, “Yes, Lord. I’ll come with You.”

Live faithfully,

Ronni Lauren🩷