Category: Monday Messages

  • Healing: a mirror moment

    Healing: a mirror moment

    The author reflects on personal healing through spiritual practices rooted in her Black Baptist upbringing. While caring for her locs, she communicated a need for God’s healing in her heart, recognizing the importance of rest and self-care. Acknowledging imperfection, she encourages others to seek divine restoration for their inner wounds.

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  • No Excuses!

    No Excuses!

    The author reflects on a personal struggle with body image and discipline, recognizing how stress led to over-indulgence. She emphasizes the importance of structure and discipline in achieving personal goals, particularly committing to daily gym visits in June. The message encourages readers to abandon excuses and focus on their aspirations.

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  • Pro tip: Take a Nap

    Pro tip: Take a Nap

    The author shares a deeply personal struggle with physical and emotional exhaustion while balancing life’s demands. After a moment of prayer and reflection, she emphasizes the importance of spiritual rest, drawing parallels to Jesus’ example. The message highlights that intentional rest is vital for resilience and enduring challenging seasons.

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  • Traveling towards “OK.”

    Traveling towards “OK.”

    The author expresses her struggles with physical illness and emotional pain as she navigates life changes, including stepping down from a church leadership role. She reflects on feelings of being unseen and unsupported, particularly during Mental Health Awareness Month. Despite challenges, she acknowledges progress towards healing and a desire for deeper connections.

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  • Will you join me?

    Will you join me?

    The author candidly shares a lifelong struggle with weight and food addiction, stemming from emotional trauma. Despite seeking control through food after facing abuse, she acknowledges a lack of actual power over her eating habits. The author emphasizes reliance on prayer and God’s strength while trying to overcome addiction and urges readers to join in…

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