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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🩷

Love Letter to the Woman I am Becoming…

Hello and Happy Galentine’s Day, Sassy Family! 💕

In the spirit of celebrating love, I felt called to write a love letter to the woman I am becoming, inspired by a letter I once wrote to my younger self in a previous blog post.

I hope that this message encourages anyone who may need a reminder that they are loved, or who needs permission to celebrate where they are on their self-love journey. Whether you are just beginning, healing quietly, or boldly stepping into your growth, I hope these words remind you that becoming is something worth honoring.

Dear Ronni Lauren,

This is a love letter to you, the woman I am becoming, the woman who is unfolding with grace, strength, and quiet confidence.

I see the way you are no longer rushing your growth. The way you are allowing life to shape you instead of breaking you. The way you pause now, where you once panicked. The way you reflect, where you once reacted. That is growth. That is evolution. That is love.

There was a time when you searched for validation outside of yourself. You questioned your worth. You bent to keep others comfortable. But now? You stand. You choose. You discern. You no longer chase what doesn’t choose you. You no longer beg for what you can give yourself.

You are becoming a woman who understands that love begins within. A woman who knows that softness is strength. A woman who can nurture others without neglecting herself.

I love how you are no longer apologizing for your depth. I love how you embrace your tenderness without seeing it as weakness. I love how you are becoming rooted in faith and self-awareness.

You are no longer settling for less than you deserve. You are no longer shrinking to fit into spaces you’ve outgrown. You are no longer afraid to outgrow people, patterns, or places that cannot meet you where you are headed.

The woman you are becoming is intentional. She moves with clarity. She speaks with purpose. She loves with wisdom. She chooses peace over chaos. She chooses herself without guilt.

Keep becoming. Keep healing. Keep glowing. The love you give yourself today is building the life you once prayed for. The standards you set now are protecting the future you desire.

I am proud of you not just for where you are going, but for who you are right now in this very moment.

With admiration and unwavering love,
The Woman Within♥️

Choosing an Intentional Life: From Surviving to Becoming

Have you ever realized you’re not really living, you’re just getting through the day?

Checking boxes. Carrying weight. Holding it together. Surviving.

That realization is why I’m choosing to live intentionally.

I’m tired of living in survival mode. I don’t want to just make it through life anymore. I want to live a life that is aligned with who God created me to be and what His intentions are for my life.

Survival mode keeps you functioning, but it doesn’t make you whole. It teaches you how to cope, not how to thrive.

I’m choosing to stop reacting to life and start responding with purpose. I’m choosing alignment over exhaustion, clarity over chaos, and obedience over comfort.

Living intentionally means allowing God to shape every area of my life not just spiritually, but mentally, physically, and emotionally.

When my life is aligned with God’s design, everything else begins to fall into place.

Intentional living means I no longer move out of habit or fear, but from conviction and faith. It means I ask myself daily: Does this reflect who God created me to be?

Because when alignment is off, peace is off. But when alignment is restored, healing begins.

An intentional life isn’t rushed. It isn’t driven by comparison or external expectations. It’s rooted in purpose.

This season is teaching me that I don’t have to do everything, I just need to do what God is asking of me. Intentionality allows me to slow down, listen, and move with wisdom instead of pressure.

I’m learning that purpose doesn’t always require big leaps sometimes it’s found in small, obedient steps taken consistently.

I want intention to be reflected in:

  • My thoughts- choosing truth over fear and faith over doubt
  • My words -speaking life, alignment, and clarity
  • My actions -living in a way that matches what I say I believe

When these areas are aligned, life feels less scattered and more whole.

I’m no longer content with just getting by. I’m choosing to live awake, aligned, and anchored in God’s purpose.

An intentional life says: I trust God enough to live on purpose.

It says: I believe there is more than survival.

It says: Wholeness is possible.

I’m choosing intention not perfection, not pressure, but purpose.

Are you surviving… or are you ready to live intentionally too?

Live Fearlessly and On Purpose,

💛Ronni Lauren

Sassy Mindset💋…Life Expands When You Do

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”

~Anaïs Nin

Hello Sassy family! Have you ever felt that quiet tug in your heart to do more, be more, or try again, but fear keeps whispering, what if you fail? Maybe you’ve found yourself playing it safe, staying comfortable, or putting your dreams on pause because stepping out feels too risky. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and this quote might be the gentle nudge your heart needs today.

Anaïs Nin reminds us that courage isn’t about being fearless, it’s about choosing movement even when fear is present. Every brave decision, no matter how small, creates more room in your life. More room for growth. More room for joy. More room for becoming who you were always meant to be.

Courage looks different for each of us. Sometimes it’s saying no when you’ve always said yes. Sometimes it’s walking away from what’s familiar to make space for what’s healthier. Other times, it’s believing again after disappointment, opening your heart after hurt, or trusting God even when the path ahead isn’t clear.

When we shrink back, life begins to feel limited. We settle. We dim our light. We convince ourselves that comfort is safer than calling. But when we choose courage when we dare to hope, to heal, to try again: life responds by expanding. Opportunities appear. Confidence grows. Purpose becomes clearer.

Here’s the beautiful truth: courage doesn’t require perfection. It only asks for willingness. Willingness to take the next step. Willingness to trust that you are stronger than your fear. Willingness to believe that there is more for you on the other side of obedience and bold faith.

So today, ask yourself: Where have I been shrinking when I was meant to expand? What would change if you chose courage in that space?

Let this be your reminder: your life is not meant to be lived small. You were created for fullness, depth, and purpose. And with every courageous choice you make, life grows right alongside you.

Let’s grow together, one courageous step at a time.

Live Fearlessly,

🩷Ronni Lauren

Soul Food 🙏🏾🪴🩷…Trust and Do Good: Living Rooted in God’s Faithfulness

“Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.”

~Psalm 37:3 NKJV

Hello family! Have you ever found yourself doing all the “right” things, yet still wondering if God sees you? You’re trusting, praying, waiting and if you’re honest, sometimes it feels like nothing is moving. Psalm 37:3 meets us right there, in that space between faith and frustration, and gently reminds us how we’re called to live while we wait.

Trust isn’t passive. It’s not pretending everything is fine or ignoring the questions in your heart. Trust is choosing God even when the outcome is unclear. It’s placing your hope in His character, not in circumstances lining up the way you planned. Trust says, “God, I don’t understand this season, but I still believe You are good.”

While we’re waiting on God to move, He calls us to keep living with purpose. Keep loving. Keep showing up. Keep being kind when it would be easier to withdraw. Doing good in the waiting keeps our hearts soft and aligned with Him.

 Don’t rush past the season you’re in. God is present here, not just in the future you’re hoping for. Dwelling means staying rooted instead of restless, choosing peace over panic, and believing that God can meet you exactly where you are.

God invites us to nourish our souls with reminders of who He’s been. Remember the prayers He’s already answered. The doors He’s opened. The strength He gave you when you thought you wouldn’t make it. When we feed on His faithfulness, fear loses its grip and gratitude takes its place.

Reflection:

Where is God asking you to trust Him more deeply and how can you continue to do good right where you are?

Prayer:

Lord, help me to trust You fully, even when the path ahead feels uncertain. Teach me to do good with a willing heart and to remain rooted in this season. Remind me daily of Your faithfulness, and let it strengthen my faith. Amen.

Family, waiting doesn’t mean wasting. God is working even when you can’t see it. Stay rooted. Stay faithful. Keep trusting. And let His faithfulness be the thing that sustains you.

Go into today choosing trust over fear, goodness over doubt, and faith over frustration!

Live Faithfully,

🩷Ronni Lauren

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

Sassy Mindset💋…The Power of “Now”

Hello Sassy family! Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about the life you want; more peace, more confidence, more joy, but feeling unsure of how to actually get there? Maybe you’ve been waiting for the perfect timing, the right opportunity, or the moment when everything finally “falls into place.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many of us stand on the edge of our potential, not realizing that the doorway to our future is found in the choices we make today.

Emily Dickinson’s quote, “The future is composed of the nows,” is a great reminder that our future isn’t something far away; it’s being shaped in every moment we choose courage, grace, and intention.

Instead of waiting for the “perfect time,” the right opportunity, or someone’s approval, Dickinson reminds us that the life we desire begins with what we do today. Every small decision: setting a boundary, speaking up, prioritizing self-care, pursuing a dream creates ripples that build the future we’re hoping for.

Let this truth empower you to step into your worth right now. Not when things feel easier. Not when life slows down. Not when we “feel ready.”

But now.

When we honor the present, we honor ourselves. And when women honor themselves, the future becomes brighter, stronger, and more aligned with who we were always meant to be.

Take a moment today to choose one meaningful action; no matter how small that reflects the future you want. Write it down, speak it out loud, Your “now” matters more than you know.

Daily Affirmation💋

“I honor my present, I shape my future, and every step I take today moves me closer to the woman I’m becoming.”

Live fearlessly,

💗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

Savvy Reflections🩷…How Has Your View of Love Changed Over the Years?

Hello Sassy family! Have you ever caught yourself thinking about how your view of love has changed over the years? This question came to me recently as I was reflecting on my own journey, learning self-love, setting boundaries, and becoming the best version of me. Somewhere along the way, I realized that the way I understand and express love has evolved just as much as I have.

When I look back at how I viewed love in my younger days, I can only laugh and maybe cry a little. I really thought love meant proving my worth instead of knowing it. I believed love meant being chosen, that someone else’s attention or affection somehow validated my worth.

Now, I see how deeply my younger self tied love to validation instead of value. She didn’t yet know that love begins within, that you teach others how to love you by how you love yourself.

With growth and healing, my perspective has softened and matured. Love today feels deeper, wiser, more intentional. It’s not about perfection or constant validation ; it’s about peace, honesty, and presence. It’s showing up for each other, communicating through the tough moments, and choosing love every single day.

Love now looks like partnership, not possession. It’s not about being rescued; it’s about being respected. It’s a safe place to grow, not a battlefield to prove your worth.

The more I’ve learned to truly love myself, the more I’ve understood what real love should feel like. It’s not about losing yourself to be loved; it’s about loving yourself enough to never shrink again.

So tell me, Sassy family, how has your view of love changed as you’ve grown, healed, and learned more about yourself?

Drop your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear how your heart has evolved too.

Affirmation:
“I am no longer waiting to be chosen. I choose myself fully, freely, and with love.”

Live and Love Fearlessly,

💗Ronni Lauren