Hi Sassy Squad! I found a quote that truly resonated with me and wanted to share it with you. The key takeaway is that elegance is both timeless and unforgettable.
Elegance is the art of graceful behavior paired with a unique style that exudes confidence and poise. Your inner beauty is reflected in how you present yourself to the world, leaving a lasting impression on everyone you meet.
In a world of look-alikes and unrealistic beauty standards, stay true to yourself. Embrace every flaw and quirk you have. Remember, you were meant to stand out and shine, demonstrating to others what positive influence and authenticity look like.
“The true beauty of a woman is reflected in her soul.”
~Audrey Hepburn
Hello Sassy Squad! I came across this quote today and just had to share it with you. How many of you have heard the saying “beauty is only skin deep”? I must admit that I never truly understood the deeper meaning of this saying until I was in my thirties. Looking back, I remember comparing myself to others and feeling like I was weird and unattractive because I didn’t fit into the world’s standards of beauty. I was tall and skinny, with almond-shaped eyes and a crooked smile.
Now I understand that being unique was only a part of my beauty. The true essence of beauty is in how you interact with others and present yourself to the world. It’s about being unapologetically authentic, even when societal norms are pressuring you. I’ve realized that how we take care of ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally is reflected in the way we show up in the world.
You should be loved in the same way you love others, as happiness comes from within and shines outward. Embracing your genuine beauty and revealing your true self can have a great impact in the world around you. Are you ready to embrace your true beauty and make a difference with me today?
“For God hath not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
Hello family! This scripture has been placed on my heart to share with someone who may be letting fear hold them back from achieving the dreams that God has placed in their heart or living a life of peace and freedom that He intended for them to live. He desires us to live fearlessly , be our best selves, and embrace abundance and beauty of life.
Even in our weakest moments, God’s love and the Holy Spirit empower us to wholeheartedly follow His ways and teachings. Trusting in Him enables us to live without fear, as He has given us the power, love, and a sound mind to overcome it. By choosing faith over fear, we can boldly live as our authentic selves. Who’s ready to embrace faith over fear with me today?
“The future belongs to those who belong in the beauty of their dreams.”
-Eleanor Roosevelt
Hi, Sassy fam! I found this quote today and just had to share it with you. It serves as a reminder to refocus on the dreams and promises God has placed in my heart. I hope that it motivates you to do the same.
Be intentional about the steps you take toward making your dreams a reality. Your happiness and future depend on it. Every step you take toward your dream brings you closer to becoming the person you were meant to be and living the life you were meant to live.
His strength will empower and sustain you as you transform into the best version of yourself and get acclimated to a new way of life. Whenever you feel overwhelmed and unworthy of the greatness that lies ahead.
Remember that you are worthy and deserving of all the blessings coming your way. You were born to live a beautiful life. I am rooting for you to keep going. We are in this together! Our destiny awaits!
“Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame.”
Song of Songs 8:6 NIV
Hello family! I don’t know who needs to hear this but remember that God loves you fiercely and relentlessly. This scripture is another example of the depth of God’s love and the extent of His commitment to us. His love is strong, reassuring, protective, and infinite.
This model of true love should guide our lives and how we treat others. I’m grateful to finally know its meaning and eager to share it with you. We are connected to His love forever when we surrender our will and open our hearts to receive it. Through His love, we can conquer all obstacles and challenges in life. Only through Him we can live in perfect peace and fulfill our purpose.
Hello family! Lately, God has put me in a season where I must trust him with all my heart and depend solely on him to get me through any obstacle that I am facing. I’ve been more intentional about releasing worry and anxiety by praying to God about situations that cause me stress and that are beyond my control. I am learning to seek to hear only God’s voice when I am unsure of which direction or path to take next because it affirms and gives me clarity. This brings me to the message that I would like to share with you today on how to hear God’s voice.
The first thing that you must do to hear His voice is to quiet your mind and eliminate distractions by meditating on His Word. Reading devotionals and finding relevant scriptures that minister to your situation or problem can help you apply the Word to your life.
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it.”
Joshua 1:8 NKJV
Second, you must stay in his presence through prayer and worship. Prayer is a way to communicate with God, while worship is a way to show reverence and gratitude for His blessings. Whenever I make it a priority to pray and worship Him, my burden is lifted and my faith is elevated to a new level.
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
Philippians 4:6 NKJV
God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
John 4:24 NKJV
Thirdly, open your heart and ask God to purify it of anything that may hinder your mind from receiving His messages. When I ask the Lord to renew my heart, I can release unforgiveness and redirect my focus on Him.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Psalms 51:10 NKJV
Make sure you are open to receiving his messages and write down what he reveals to you. By keeping an open mind and being prepared to receive his messages, you can unlock valuable insights that may otherwise go unnoticed. Don’t forget to jot down what he reveals to you – that way, you’ll be able to refer to these revelations later and fully integrate them into your life.
Lastly, to recognize God’s voice and distinguish it from your thoughts, remember that His voice brings peace, and healing, shapes your future, and gives you hope and promise.
“For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.”
I Corinthians 14:33 NKJV
“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
“The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. If you pay attention to the commands of the Lord your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom”.
Deuteronomy 28:12-13 NIV
Hello, everyone! This scripture was laid on my heart to share with someone who may be going through a difficult time and needs encouragement. The start of spring has brought me a lot of challenges. I have struggled to adapt to changes and navigate through uncertainties on my journey. During those times when I feel overwhelmed and like I’m losing my faith, God continues to remind me that He is my peace and source of strength. He has revealed to me that the rain I’ve experienced in my life through disappointments and painful experiences was necessary for my spiritual and mental growth.
Just as rain is a necessity for plants to bloom, it’s vital for us to endure such difficult times to develop into the person God intended us to become. As I progress through this season, I will clear my mind and consider this time as a new beginning and rebirth. I am motivated and enthusiastic about the direction that God is leading me towards and the type of woman I am evolving into. Please remember that even when everything seems to be going wrong, we must trust in Him to guide us towards the promise.
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20 NKJV
Hello family and Happy Resurrection Day! I hope everyone had a great day with their family, friends, and loved ones. Let us take time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and his continued presence in our lives. This scripture was laid on my heart to share as a reminder that God is our source of strength to navigate life’s challenges and achieve anything. All we need to do is express our desires, remain grateful, surrender our will, and trust in him to bring them to life. Reassurance from the Holy Spirit within us gives us the strength to overcome all obstacles and succeed. Whenever it feels like God’s presence is absent and I start to lose faith in a situation or circumstance working out in my favor, I am reminded that He is working behind the scenes on my behalf. He turns everything around in a way that surpasses my imagination.
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.”
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Hello everyone! I wanted to share this scripture with you all today because it encourages me when I feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts, emotions, and the noise of world. I’ve found that when I take quiet moments to give thanks and reflect on all the good that God has done in my life, His peace comes over me. During these times, my faith increases, which helps me endure any storm that comes my way.
Remember that He is bigger than any problem you may be facing right now. Keep looking up and don’t focus on the obstacle in front of you. Let’s aim to live a life that pleases Him and spread His goodness to others. This is the key to maintaining peace of mind and experiencing unspeakable joy even when all hope seems lost.
Hello everyone! In honor of Women’s History Month, I wanted to share an inspirational post with you about how to live a healthier “you” lifestyle. I talk about my self-love journey a lot in my blog posts, but starting this journey has helped me discover how essential pouring love back into myself is to my well-being. My new motto to live by is that true happiness starts within, and it radiates outwards. To make happiness my reality, I have decided to redirect my focus on healing and becoming a healthier me inside and out by making it my new way of life. A healthier “you” lifestyle involves being healthy mentally, spiritually, and physically.
First, to become healthier mentally and spiritually I made it a priority to seek a deeper relationship with God and to grow more in my faith. A scripture that comes to mind that emphasizes the significance of renewing your mind is Romans 12:2.
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. “
Romans 12:2 KJV
Reconnecting with God through prayer and meditating on his word transformed my mind, rebuilt my self-esteem, restored my heart, and helped me discover my identity and purpose. The more I began to surrender my will and let go of things I had no control over, the more my faith in his character and trust in his intentions for my life grew. His peace eliminated any feelings of worry and doubt. If we are still in moments of uncertainty and listen for his voice and the next steps to take, he will reveal the next step that we need to take to enter the next phase of the journey. If we let him lead us, he will reveal to us how each step and phase of the journey is a part of the bigger plan that he has for your life.
In addition, I began working on becoming healthier physically by changing my diet, exercising, resting, and enhancing my natural beauty. A scripture that comes to mind that reminds us of the importance of honoring God with our bodies is 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s”
1 Corinthians 6:20 NKJV
I changed my diet by adding more fruits, vegetables, and fish, and reducing sodium and sugar in my diet. Ever since I started eating healthier, I have noticed that I feel less tired and irritable. Also, I started taking more supplements to replenish the vitamins and nutrients that my body was lacking. As a result, my hormones are more balanced, and I can digest food better. Drinking more water has helped me feel more hydrated. To keep my body physically fit, I started working out at home using a fitness app and I sometimes go to the gym for Zumba classes.
I am also more conscious about alleviating stress on my body by taking time for rest. As an outlet for relaxation, I am also intentional about being creative. My favorite hobbies include journaling, reading, baking, and interior decorating.
Finally, becoming more physically fit has motivated me to maintain my natural beauty. One of my favorite scriptures that comes to mind that is a reminder that God intentionally created us to be who we are for his glory is Psalms 139:14.
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your Works,
And that my soul knows very well.”
Psalms 139:14 NKJV
It has taken me years to embrace the real me and I intend to unapologetically show up in the world as this version of myself. I am committed to a weekly self-care routine for my hair and skin. To improve my smile, I invested in Invisalign, and go to the dentist regularly for cleanings and maintenance. Whenever I need a beauty or wardrobe makeover to lift my spirits, I reward myself with new beauty products and clothing that complement my personality and body type.
I am a firm believer that you shouldn’t look like what you have been through. This belief empowers me to live a lifestyle that will help me become a healthier me inside and out and I hope you are empowered too.
Sassy. Spirit. Savvy 