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on January 15, 2025

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Speak It Before You See It

One of the greatest tests of faith isn’t in how we act — it’s in what we speak. Especially when what we say doesn’t match what we see. It’s easy to speak life when everything’s working, when the doors are opening, when the blessings are flowing. But what about when it feels like nothing’s happening? What about when the report is bad, the relationship is breaking, or the dream feels like it’s slipping through your fingers? That’s when your words matter most. Faith doesn’t talk about what’s visible — faith speaks what’s promised . And the power of life and death still rests in the tongue. What you declare in the dark determines what you’ll walk into in the light. If you want to see God move, you’ve got to start speaking like it’s already done. Even when you’re afraid. Even when it looks impossible. Even when everything in you wants to say, “It’ll never happen.” Start speaking like you believe. Don’t talk yourself out of your own miracle. Don’t water down your words to fit yo...

You Can’t See the Picture When You’re in the Frame

When you’re in the thick of life — overwhelmed, uncertain, frustrated — it's easy to feel lost. You’re doing the work, showing up, pushing through the struggle… and yet, it feels like nothing’s changing. But here’s the truth: You can’t see the picture when you’re in the frame. You’re too close to your own process to always understand it. Too deep in the battle to realize the breakthrough is already in motion. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Sometimes, what feels like failure is just foundation. What feels like delay is divine positioning. You are evolving, building, growing — but growth doesn’t always look like progress. It often looks like pressure. This blog is your reminder to trust the process , even when you don’t understand it. Let’s get into how to zoom out, realign, and move forward with power. 1. Zoom Out: Perspective Changes Everything When you're in the frame, all you see are the brushstrokes — the mess, the mistakes, the unfi...

The Art of Letting Go Without Losing Yourself

Letting go is one of the hardest emotional skills we learn in life. Whether it’s releasing a relationship, a dream that didn’t unfold the way you hoped, a version of yourself you’ve outgrown, or the grip of past mistakes—letting go can feel like losing a part of who you are. But the truth is this: letting go isn’t about losing yourself. It’s about returning to yourself. It’s about clearing space so you can breathe again, move again, and become who you were meant to be in this chapter of your life. Below is a guide to help you release what needs to be released—without losing your identity in the process. 1. Accept That Letting Go Is Not Forgetting A common fear is that letting go means the past didn’t matter. But acceptance isn’t erasing—it’s acknowledging. Try this: Reflect on what the experience taught you. Honor what it gave you, even if it hurt you. Remind yourself that releasing it doesn’t diminish its meaning; it just stops it from controlling your present. ...

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