There were times when I thought I would never see the light of day. I never imagined I would feel joy or happiness. I never believed I would make it out; I never thought I could survive because I was trapped in pain. Pain distorted my vision and altered what I heard; all I could…
Motherhood is a journey that must be experienced to gather an understanding of its complexities. When you read about it, you’ll find many tips and tricks to help you achieve success along the way. However, what you ultimately come to understand is that you must create your own path and do what works for you…
Every day, we face challenges, some small and manageable, and others so significant that they “seem” out of reach. Sometimes those situations make us ask “what should I do? & when we look around, we ask “who can I run to?” Sometimes it just feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders,…
Definition When you think of weight, you automatically think of the heaviness of something; other words to describe weight are burden, load, pressure, or force. This means when something is added to you that you weren’t fit or expecting to carry, it could slowly bring you down over time. The definition specifically says the mass…
There are times when praying seems like a waste of time. I feel like I’m losing hope the more breath I waste. I’m crying to the most high, the one who should hear me and answer, and yet I get no physical response. It’s like the verse that says hope deferred makes the heart sick(Proverbs…
Proverbs 24:10 NLTIf you fail under pressure, your strength is too small. Failing under pressure can uncover weaknesses and reveal that more work must be done in those areas. When I first viewed this verse, I thought, every time I fail, I’m weak and must strive to do better! Though that may be true in…
For the longest time, I could only see what was right in front of me. My vision was limited because my thoughts were corrupt, and I would often compromise who I was just to be accepted by people I wasn’t too fond of. I always wondered and asked, “Who am I, and Lord, why did…
Who nurtured the woman who gave birth? Who gave her the love she needed and the care she deserved at such a tender age? Who validated and told her she was special and wasn’t a mistake? Who told her that she was created in the image of God and that her worth was found in…
When I am close to God, I hear prayers for his people. As I draw nearer to my Father, he reveals the plans for his children: plans to free them from bondage, plans to help them to see clearly, and plans to help them walk through healing. My mind floods with words of blessings and…
I became a woman in your arms. Lying on your chest is where I found safety and vulnerability. Your soft embrace is what was needed to break through the hard shell I called a heart. My womanhood emerged when I found safety. My voice became distinct when I knew true love. I was willing to…