Do people take advantage of you? I’m asking because I see this happen a LOT... especially with Christians.We’re taught to love, forgive, be patient, be kind… and somewhere along the way, kindness gets mistaken for weakness. So we: - keep saying yes when we want to say no - stay quiet to “keep the peace” - overextend ourselves because it feels more “Christian” - allow behavior we know isn’t healthy And then we’re left tired, resentful, and wondering why we feel drained. The Word tells us to love,,,but it does not tell us to be doormats. So let’s open the conversation. 💬 Have you ever felt taken advantage of because you’re a Christian? 💬 How do you personally balance loving people and protecting yourself? 💬 Where do you struggle most with boundaries? No judgment here.Just real people, real faith, real conversations. Drop your thoughts below.... let’s talk.

Up until now, we’ve been dealing with mindset. Today, we deal with your mouth. Because faith doesn’t just believe … faith speaks. 📖 Mark 11:23 says: “Whoever says to this mountain… and does not doubt in his heart, but believes… it will be done.” Notice what Jesus didn’t say. He didn’t say: - cry to God about the mountain - panic about the mountain - beg God to remove the mountain He said: SAY to the mountain. That’s not disrespectful. That’s authority. Begging talks about the problem. Faith talks to the problem. Begging says: “God, look at how big this is…” Faith says: “Mountain, move.” Begging focuses on fear. Faith focuses on alignment. And here’s where many believers get stuck: They believe God can do it… but they don’t believe they have permission to speak. But Jesus never told us to wait quietly. He told us to speak boldly. Your words matter. Your voice matters. What you say and how you say it matters. This doesn’t mean you’re bossing God around. It means you’re partnering with Him. Faith-filled speech isn’t loud. It’s aligned. Reflection - Do you talk more about your problems or to them? - What words have you been speaking over your situation? - How would your language change if you truly believed God backed you? - Declaration I speak in faith, not fear. I align my words with God’s truth. I have permission to speak boldly. I say what God says and I trust Him with the outcome. Tomorrow we’re talking about why you don’t need to “check boxes” to be approved because that one has been holding a lot of people hostage.

Let’s talk about something that trips a lot of believers up. We think authority comes after we feel ready.After we feel holy enough.After we feel confident enough.After we stop messing up. But Scripture says otherwise. 📖 Luke 10:19 “I have given you authority… over all the power of the enemy.” Not “I will give.”Not “Once you qualify.”Not “After you get it together.” I HAVE GIVEN. Authority is not a reward for perfection It's a gift given through position. And your position was settled when you became a child of God. Here’s where we get stuck: We wait to feel powerful before we walk in authority.But authority doesn’t come from feelings it comes from alignment. A police officer doesn’t wake up and say,“Hmm… I don’t feel very authoritative today.” No.Authority works because of who backs it, not how it feels. Same with you. You don’t speak with authority because you’re flawless. You speak with authority because He authorized you. The enemy knows this. That’s why he attacks confidence, not calling.Identity, not gifting.Belief, not power. If he can convince you that you’re unqualified, you’ll never open your mouth. Feeling unready does not disqualify you. You don’t need perfect faith. You need obedient faith. Speak anyway.Pray anyway.Declare anyway. Authority doesn’t wait for comfort. Reflection - Where have you been waiting to “feel ready” before stepping out? - What fear tells you that you’re unqualified? - What would change if you trusted God’s authority more than your emotions? Declaration I don’t wait to feel ready.I walk in the authority God has already given me.I speak in alignment, not fear.I trust what God said over how I feel. Tomorrow we’re talking about why faith SPEAKS not pleads. Stay bold. Youre stepping into something real now. 🔥

Just because something sounds humble… doesn’t mean it’s biblical. A lot of us were taught that begging God = reverence. That if we sound desperate enough, broken enough, or small enough, God will respond faster. But Scripture tells a different story. 📖 Matthew 6:7–8 says: “When you pray, do not heap up empty phrases… for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” Read that again. God already knows. So begging isn’t faith it’s insecurity. Here’s why begging feels spiritual: - It looks humble - It sounds emotional - It feels like you’re trying really hard But here’s the truth: Faith isn’t proven by desperation. Faith is proven by confidence in who you’re talking to. Begging usually reveals one of two things: 1. You’re unsure God actually wants to help you 2. You don’t realize the relationship has already been established Jesus never modeled begging. Not once. When He prayed, He spoke with clarity, trust, and expectation. He thanked the Father before results showed up. He spoke to storms. He commanded situations. He declared truth. That wasn’t arrogance. That was intimacy. Begging says: “God, I hope You hear me.” Faith says: “Father, I trust You.” Begging says: “I’m not sure I’m allowed.” Faith says: “I know who I am.” This doesn’t mean you can’t be emotional with God. It doesn’t mean you can’t cry, wrestle, or be honest. It means you don’t have to shrink yourself to be heard. God isn’t moved by panic. He’s moved by trust. Reflection - Where did you learn that desperation equals faith? - What words do you repeat when you’re afraid God won’t respond? - How would your prayers sound if you truly trusted His heart? Declaration I don’t have to beg my Father. I trust His heart toward me. I pray with confidence, not fear. I speak with faith, not desperation. Tomorrow we’re talking about authority and why you don’t need to feel “ready” to walk in it.

Hey family 🧡 Sorry I wasn’t very active this week…I’m currently in the middle of moving, so it’s been a lot over here. PRAY FOR ME🧡 To answer the most asked questions in my inbox: ✨ Our next LIVE session will be on The Lord’s Mercies not just what they are, but how to actually use them in everyday life. We’ll talk about how His mercies are new every morning and how to activate them through your mindset, prayers, and faith walk. This session will be LIVE on Zoom. Date TBD 🧡 You can also book a FREE 10-minute call with me if you have questions about the community, the platform, or want to see if this space is right for you. comment if you need one and I’ll inbox you 🧡 The link to sign up for 1-on-1 parenting coaching is attached below for anyone who’s been asking or feeling led to take that next step. Thank you for your grace and patience https://form.jotform.com/253216827289062?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAP0NwhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf5sVXmdLDSO8w8AHuJfZGim_Jh5sA-qdRZOmIwIYnyPiaukJzA8K061RBEoQ_aem_hhSj5Gr1hxfzErLUb8u05A