Okay y’all… this is something new for me because I usually keep everything in. But this time, I want to be real. This is me being honest, open, and very vulnerable. God, I’m so tired. It feels like every time I finally let my guard down and trust, I end up getting hurt. Everywhere I turn feels like another closed door, another disappointment, another reason to wonder if I’m doing something wrong. I keep giving, keep loving, keep showing up for people… but sometimes it feels like I’m pouring out when I don’t have anything left inside. I’m not asking for much. I just need a miracle. Not material things—just people. The right people. The ones who see me, who stay, who walk with me through the mess without judgment or agenda. The ones who love for real, who bring peace, who remind me I don’t have to carry everything alone. Please, God… Send those people into my life. And give me the strength to release what’s not meant for me—even when it hurts. Help me stop clinging to people who were never supposed to stay. And when my trust starts to crack, help me remember that You’ve never left me. I may be weary, but I refuse to stop believing. Even in my tiredness, I’m still holding on to hope, still praying, still trusting that You’ll work this out

honestly never thought about it like this before—was this: When you’re under attack, you might start making unwise alliances. Pastor Steven Furtick from Elevation Church said something in a sermon that just hit home: “Worry is the substitute for the prayers you didn’t pray. When you stop talking to God, the enemy starts working on you.” And ever since I heard that… I’ve carried it with me. Because let’s be honest—worry feels so natural. We worry about what people think, our relationships, our health, our kids, our future, our worth… it’s just so easy to get caught in that spiral. But the most beautiful reminder? There’s a better way. Prayer is the antidote. Because when we bring our fears to the One who actually has the power to move mountains… when we turn our eyes to the One who already has a plan, He meets us there—with peace, with strength, with comfort. Ann Voskamp once wrote: “Worry is belief gone wrong, but peace is belief that exhales.” And I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve been holding my breath a lot lately. Trying to carry things I was never meant to hold. Trying to control things that were never mine to control. And if I’m being totally real—everything I’m stepping into right now is something God has already spoken over my life. He’s opened the doors. He’s made the way. I just need to trust Him and walk in it. Even when it’s scary. Even when I don’t have all the answers. So I’m asking for prayer. 🩷 For strength. For peace. For deeper trust when my heart wants to run. Because I know He’s good… I just need help resting in that right now. 🙏

I ran across this passage today and it really spoke to me: Salvation comes by faith, repentance and confession. Once you have accepted the gift of God, turned away from sins, and confessed Jesus Christ and believe that He was resurrected (our victor over condemnation and death), you are saved. How do we know we are saved? Matt 3:8 Do those things that prove you have turned to God and have changed the way you think and act.

https://youtu.be/PcmqSfr1ENY?si=P-UNfHRStsZAPt-c So, our group has been meeting for the last couple of weeks. I want to say that I am really excited about the opportunity for us to grow in the knowledge and spirit of Jesus Christ, individually and as a group. My hope is that I am able to share something related to God to each of you, that is my prayer. I also want each of you to know and understand that sharing is a two way street! I hope to learn from you guys as well! In the few meeting we have had and the conversations that have transpired, each one of us deal with the same “things” in life. Maybe to different degrees, but the same enemy uses the same tactics on each of us! EVERYDAY! One of the best weapons I have found is the worship of God through song! When I am in the middle of dealing with something, my first go to is the song at the link I have shared above ⬆️⬆️⬆️. You can ask Lisa, the more I am hurting, the louder I sing in my “broken” voice, why? Because I have learned that I can do nothing on my own. I need God’s promises! And so do you! 🫵🏽 So, I invite you to check out, “I just want to speak the name of Jesus”. You may end up smiling, you may end up crying, but in the end we all need the hand of Jesus. Check it out! ✌🏽&♥️

So the purpose of this group is not to be a completion. And everyone is in their ordained place, placed there by God for his time and purpose! This I truly believe. This is a place to help meet folks where they are at! Meaning my hope is that everyone investigate at their own pace! Reading, questioning, learning and correcting as needed! But I feel compelled to call out two! 1 - Barbara Davis and 2 - Karen Moxley… I am going to say they are on fire! 🔥🔥🔥. My hope is that God fans the flames of your desire to feel and know God more in a way that others around you do the same. It is often those who need God most seek him hardest! At least that is what disciples do. My prayer is that you guys are filled with a peace and joy beyond measure! I pray that you that you feel the hand of God rest on your shoulders in your time of need. ✌🏽&♥️ Amen and amen! And if you have never been at the top of anything that you guys are #1 and #2… for others I ask that you add these two to you prayer list, more so the battles that they are struggling with on a daily basis. Today we celebrate the fight of Miss Barbara and Karen! Amen and amen