Thank you for sharing this and for creating a space where we can be honest about what we’re carrying. I’m so glad you’re feeling better — sinus infections and ear pain are no joke, and it’s beautiful to see how God moved through the prayers of the women here. Prayer really does change things.I love that you reminded us that asking for prayer isn’t weakness — it’s surrender. It’s choosing to trust God instead of trying to hold everything on our own. That part really spoke to me.I’m grateful for this prayer board and for the heart behind it. It truly feels like a safe place, and knowing we can lift each other up means so much. Thank you for making room for all of us.

Have you positioned yourself to be blessed? Am I listening and doing? Has it been difficult? Why? I’m learning that positioning myself to be blessed is really about obedience, not emotion. I’ve been listening, but I haven’t always been quick to do. Some of that comes from being tired, overwhelmed, or second‑guessing myself. Other times it’s because what God is asking requires discipline, consistency, or sacrifice — and that’s not always easy. But I can feel Him stretching me to not just hear Him, but follow through. Have you ever felt more cursed than blessed? How did you reverse it? Yes, I’ve had seasons where it felt like everything was going wrong at the same time. But looking back, it wasn’t a curse — it was misalignment, exhaustion, and me trying to carry things God never asked me to carry. I reversed it by slowing down, repenting, getting back in position, and choosing obedience over feelings. Once I shifted my posture, the heaviness lifted and I could see God’s hand again. Actions for the Week ✨ I’m making my list of blessings and thanking God for each one — intentionally. ✨ I’m also writing down the things God told me to do that I delayed or avoided, and I’m crossing them off one by one this week.

1. Would you consider yourself an enabler or one who empowers? Why? I’m learning that I’ve been both at different times. There were seasons where I stepped in too quickly, trying to rescue or fix things out of love — but it actually kept people from growing. Now I’m shifting into a place of empowerment, where I support without carrying what isn’t mine. It’s been a big mindset shift, but a necessary one. 2. A time I intervened when I should’ve stepped back: Yes — especially as a mom and a leader. There were moments when I stepped in because I didn’t want to see someone struggle, but all it did was drain me and delay their growth. The result was frustration on both sides. I’m learning that sometimes the most loving thing you can do is not intervene. 3. Can I see myself transitioning to the next level? Absolutely. My process has been stretching, refining, and uncomfortable at times — but I can feel God maturing me. He’s teaching me boundaries, clarity, and stewardship in ways I didn’t understand before. It’s like He’s preparing me for a version of myself that requires more discipline, more wisdom, and more intentionality. ✨ Actions for the week ✨ I’m making my list of who I’m actually assigned to help — not out of guilt, but out of purpose. And I’m setting clear boundaries so I don’t overextend myself. For my transition, I’m mapping out the steps I need to take and giving myself a realistic timeline. I want to move with intention, not impulse. This week’s questions really made me reflect — in a good way. 🌿✨

🌿 Week 10 – My Reflection 1. In what ways have you underestimated yourself? I’ve underestimated how strong I really am. I’ve walked through things that should’ve broken me, but God kept giving me the grace to stand. I didn’t always see my own resilience, my own wisdom, or the way God was shaping me through every season — but now I’m learning to honor the woman I’m becoming. 2. In what ways do you believe others have underestimated you because you’re a woman? People have assumed my softness meant weakness, or that my emotions made me unstable. But God has shown me that my sensitivity is actually discernment, my compassion is strength, and my ability to carry others is a gift — not a limitation. Being a woman doesn’t make me less; it makes me powerful in a different way. 3. If you could change a rule to benefit others, what would it be? I would change the unspoken rule that says women must suffer in silence or carry everything alone. I would replace it with a culture of support — where women feel safe to speak, safe to rest, and safe to be poured into just as much as they pour out. ✨ This is My Prayer Dear Lord,Help me be the vessel You created me to be. I cast out all fears, because You have not given me a spirit of fear, but one of love, power, and a sound mind. Help me make an impact on those I encounter. It is my desire to please You as well as make a difference on the Earth. Amen.

🌿 My Week 8 Reflections 1. Did you know the meaning of the word “benediction”? What was/is your personal definition? I always connected “benediction” with a blessing spoken at the end of a service, but I didn’t fully understand the depth of it until recently. To me, it has always meant a spoken covering — words that seal, protect, and send you out with God’s peace. 2. Have you made a habit of audibly praying over your children, family, or friends? Why or why not? Yes, I do. Speaking blessings out loud over my children and loved ones has become important to me because I believe words carry power. Even when life gets busy, I try to make sure they hear prayer spoken over them — not just prayed silently. It builds faith, identity, and protection. 3. Other moments when the blessing of the Lord should be pronounced? A few that come to mind: Before starting a new job, project, or assignment When someone is going through emotional or spiritual warfare Before traveling When a child is struggling with confidence or fear At the beginning of each week to set the tone When someone is stepping into a new season or transition Any moment where someone needs strength, clarity, or reassurance is a moment to speak blessing. ✨ My Actions for the Week I will be intentional about speaking blessings over my children and loved ones. I’ll teach someone younger what a benediction truly means and why it matters.