Sometimes Pressing Pause Is Healing

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  One of the greatest lessons I've learned on this healing journey is that healing isn't always about moving constantly. Sometimes it's about knowing when to stop. I recently had to pause my 365 Days of Healing series because of a critical family emergency. Out of respect for my loved ones and their privacy, I won't be sharing the details. I simply ask for your prayers and understanding during this time. At first, I wanted to push through. I wanted to keep creating, encouraging, and showing up every day. But I realized something important: I cannot pour into others when my own mind, heart, and body need rest. For many of us, especially those who have lived in survival mode, we believe stopping means failing. We feel guilty for resting. We think we have to keep going no matter what. But that's not what healing is about. Healing teaches us to listen to our bodies, honor our emotions, and trust God enough to step away when life demands our attention elsewhere. This pa...

Trusting God For A Partner? - This Is For You!!


When you’re expecting God to bring your partner, it’s important to understand something deeper—this world is both spiritual and physical. While we pray and talk to our Father, the enemy is also listening. He hears our desires, sees our hearts, and knows what we’re hoping for.

And because of that, he often tries to serve us a counterfeit—not necessarily a fake person, but someone who is not aligned with what God truly has for us. The imposter might seem like "the one." They may share a few interests, say the right things, or show up at just the right time when we’re vulnerable.

But just because something looks close doesn’t mean it’s God’s best.

Sometimes we miss the subtle cues of being spiritually unequal—like mismatched values, purpose, or discernment. And because we want what we want, our hearts begin to convince our eyes, “This must be it.”

Then a few months later, we’re asking ourselves:
“How did I get here?”
“Why does it feel off now?”
“What did I miss?”

The truth is, many people end up in relationships with someone they were never meant to be with. They got caught up in emotions, loneliness, or even substances like alcohol and drugs. The soul became entangled before the spirit could fully discern.

So here’s the reminder:
✨ Be patient.
💪🏾 Be strong.
👀 Be watchful.

God’s design for your life includes someone who truly aligns with your calling, your healing, your peace, and your purpose. You won’t have to force it, question it, or settle.

Don’t let temporary feelings or false connections replace what God has already prepared for you.

 

To the One My Heart Feels But Hasn’t Met Yet,

I don’t know your name or your face,
but lately, I’ve felt this quiet knowing…
like your spirit is near,
watching me heal, cheering me on from afar.
I don’t know what you’ve been through —
but I pray you’re healing too.

Maybe you’ve cried silent prayers like I have,
wondering if God still writes love stories,
wondering if someone sees the real you.
If so, let this moment be confirmation:
you’re not alone, and neither am I.

I’m doing the work.
I’m letting go of what wounded me.
I’m trusting God, not rushing Him.
And every tear, every step, every lesson —
I hope it’s preparing me to love you well.

Wherever you are…
I bless your journey.
I pray protection over your heart.
I pray you grow into the man God’s called you to be —
bold, gentle, faithful, whole.
And I’ll be here, becoming the woman who meets you there.

Until our souls align in real time,
I’ll keep becoming.
I’ll keep believing.
And I’ll keep holding space for the day we finally recognize
what Heaven already confirmed.

With grace and patience,
💛 Me


 

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