Tag: #inspiration

A Renewed Heart: Healed and Open to Love

Hi, Sassy squad! February, the month of love is quickly approaching and I wanted to share with you what was laid on my heart. On my self-love journey, I have been unlearning all that I once knew about love. I once thought that love was putting others’ desires and needs above myself. I was so afraid of losing people in my life that I went out of my way to make them happy while losing myself in the process. God healed my heart by first reminding me how much he loves me and teaching me how to love myself.

"We love because he first loved us."
1 John 4:19 NIV

After discovering self-love, he helped me to see that I am worthy of receiving the love that I give to others. He helped me discover that the only way to receive the type of love I desire, is to strive to be a reflection of the love that I desire by releasing anything that is unclean in my heart. I took accountability and began the deeper healing work by forgiving myself and others who have hurt me.  

This wasn’t easy, but throughout the healing process, God kept reminding me that he wants the best for me and for me to become the best version of myself. He revealed to me that healing is necessary to live a life of peace, freedom, and to unblock the blessings that he has in store for me.

"Above all else, guard your heart, 
for everything you do flows from it."
Proverbs 4:23 NIV

My heart is renewed, open, and ready to accept love as my higher self, the woman I am becoming. I have a healthier perspective on love. It is truly a gift that can not be controlled or contained. It is meant to be reciprocated and not one-sided. It is not meant to be chased, but it will find me at its appointed time. In love, there is value and respect. There is compassion, patience, and safety. God is love. We were created in his image. Love is you and me!

Love always,

Ronni Lauren

Happy New Year, New Goals, Dreams Revived!

Hi, my Sassy fam! I can’t believe it’s the last day of 2022…Happy New Year!!!  May your year be blessed and overflowing with happiness and abundance. I must say that 2022 was the year of walking into my purpose for me. I started my self-love journey in 2021 and I rediscovered that I am worthy of love and that God intentionally created me just the way I am.

This revelation helped me to walk fearlessly in my purpose to spread God’s love, empower women to live boldly, use their voices, and embrace their beauty inside and out in 2022. I’m so grateful to you all for allowing me to take you along on this purpose journey with me and I hope that we can continue to grow together into who we are destined to become.

I’m amazed at where I am now on my journey and excited about the woman I am becoming. Facing my fears of walking in my purpose has redirected my focus and reignited my drive and determination to make my dreams come true in 2023. I hope that you will be inspired to go after your dreams in the new year. Please be encouraged and know that a delayed dream is not a denial. I am a witness that if God placed a dream in your heart, he will bring it to pass even if it doesn’t manifest when you expect it to.

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?

I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

Isaiah 43:14 NIV

Be Blessed!

Ronni Lauren

Hope for the Holidays🙏🏾…

Hello, Sassy fam! The holiday season is upon us, also known as the most wonderful time of the year! I remember thinking as a child that Christmas was all about giving and receiving gifts. I learned later as I grew older that this season is about so much more. The birth of Jesus was just the beginning of miracles in this season. Jesus is our gift of everlasting love and salvation. We were created in His image to reflect his love and share it with others.

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

Ephesians 2:10 KJV

Spreading the good news of who He is and displaying acts of love to others is our way of giving thanks to God for this gift of his son, Jesus. The more we become like Jesus through our thoughts and lifestyle, the more we put our faith into action. We become a living reflection of who He is and a light to the world.  Please remember that this season is bigger than personal gain. It is about sharing with others that they too can have hope in times of despair and discouragement if they believe and put their trust in Him. May this season fill you with an abundance of hope, joy, peace, love, and magical memories with your loved ones.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:13 KJV

Happy Holidays!

Ronni Lauren💋

Sassy State of Mind💋…

Hi Sassy fam! Always remember that you are unstoppable! You will conquer anything that life throws your way!

You got this!

Ronni Lauren💗

Grateful For Everything🙏🏾

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”.

Psalms 105:1 NIV

Be Grateful and Blessed,

Ronni Lauren💋

Soul Food😇🙏🏾💗…

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.

📖Psalms 105:1

📷 @Youversion

With gratitude,

Ronni Lauren💋

Soul Food 😇🙏🏾💗…

📖: 1 Peter 2:9 NIV

Hi my spiritual family! Please be reminded by this scripture that you are royalty. We are god’s chosen ones who are destined for greatness. We must always remember that from Him all good things flow and He wants the best for us. He gives us grace and empowers us to do great works. He deserves all of the glory and the honor!

Walk with your crown held high!

Love,

Ronni💋

Soul Food 😇🙏🏾💗…

📖~Matthew 5:16 NIV
📷: @Youversion

Hi my spiritual family! Let this scripture remind you that your gifts are like lights that illuminate in the midst of darkness. Please continue to let them shine bright for the whole world to see. Your gifts are meant to be seen and not hidden. Your gifts were intentionally placed within you to shine in a time such as this. Are you ready to activate your gifts today?

Get your shine on,

💗Ronni Lauren

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