I AM NO LONGER AN ORPHAN!!!! God has answered yet another prayer. [Psams 68:5-6 NLT] 5 Father to the fatherless, defender of widows--this is God, whose dwelling is holy. 6 God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Something miraculous happened last month. As you may or may not know, I grew up in a very toxic home environment. My mother was abusive to me physically, emotionally, m

Sometimes I forget I am an adult who can make sound decisions for herself. Okay, before you judge me and start side-eyeing me, let me explain. I have spent so much of my life in fight-or-flight mode, waiting for the next shoe to drop, on edge and anxious. Now, after being in seasons of healing and recovery and coming out to live in my healing, it’s like being locked in a dark room for years and finally experiencing light. It is taking some time to adjust, and I find myself t

Back in 2018, I wrote about waiting for more: https://listinerinspires.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/but-wait-theres-more Today I write about moving in that “more”. What does that look like? It looks like getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. It often feels unfamiliar. It will cause you second guess everything. But it is necessary for you to not to give in to your feelings and not give up because you feel uncomfortable. God wants to do more with you, in you, and through y

This morning, as I was doing my hair, I heard the Holy Spirit tell me to take my time. I took a moment to take those words in and realized I was indeed rushing through the process of doing my hair. I was hastily taking down my braids and roughly applying the hair products. So I listened, slowed down, and applied the hair products more slowly and gently. During my healing journey through cancer, my hair has had a hard time, similar to the rest of my body, due to the harsh che

I took myself on a solo day this past week it was absolutely amazing. I went to see a play, purchased front-row tickets, and had the time of my life. I realized that I need to get out more. I used to believe the lies of my Trauma that I wasn't a “people person”, but come to find out, I am. I love people. I love being around people, and I love talking to people. I love loving on people. I love ministering to people. The deeper I get in Christ, the more I find myself, the ver

Anxiety has a voice. It sounds like isolation. It sounds like fear It sounds like doubt It sounds like depression It sounds like hopelessness It sounds like defeat It is irrational It mimics trying to keep you safe It mimics trying to protect you It's mimics trying to warn you It tries to mimics the voice of God. It is important to recognize the voice you hear, but it is not your own. The enemy will play on your insecurities and cause you to live in a state of perpetu

There is something healing and therapeutic about spending time with loved ones. This is why it is important not isolate yourself on your healing journey. It is not enough to just go to work and have that small circle of people you confide in. You need to be around people who will make you feel, laugh, and push you past your comfort zone. Let me elaborate… this Sunday, I woke up not feeling well at all. I was in pain, the meds they gave me for the pain had me feeling dizzy to

Today is another slow start to my day. As I arise, I check for pain throughout my pain, testing each area for sufficient movement and non-resistance. As I have often been known to go to bed one way and wake up another. Having and healing through Stage 4 Cancer in your bones will do that for you! I was asked by my nurse at one of my radiation treatments, “Was I romanticizing my cancer experience?” because I made the effort to show up cute and smelling good. I told her no, I wa

“Slow and Steady Mornings… Learning how to De-Hustle and De-Grind and truly unwind! Slow sips, Quiet Breaths, Measured Thoughts. A gentle reminder to slow down and enjoy this (but one Life) we have been gifted and blessed with. No focus on the next task. No Goals Ahead. Just you, your sips, and God. Oh! What a feeling to be able to fully immerse yourself in is presence that is ALL around us, but we’re often too busy to take notice. Take in the air you breathe….OH, what a wo

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