Hello, Crowned Warriors! š
Have you ever been called to step into something big, something that stretches you beyond your limits š®āšØ? About a month ago, God whispered that to me during my journal prayer time. He placed before me a challenge that seemed too immense to accomplish on my own, and the journey that followed has been nothing short of transformative. Allow me to take you through this exhilarating ride of growth, faith, and unshakable trust.
A Road Less Traveled š¤ļø
This path He set me on took me far from my comfort zone, thrusting me into the spotlight. It required me to seek Him every step of the way and resist the compulsion of trying to figure it out myself and do things MY way. It had brought up feelings of unworthiness, perfectionism, procrastination, comparison, and imposter syndrome because honestly who was I that God chose me for this task? Fears of failure and rejection loomed, while doubts tangled with my sense of purpose. In the midst of it all, I grappled with my ability to hear God clearly, and at my lowest, even my identity felt shaky. There were times I felt like giving up or hiding my head in the sand but the presence of God in me kept pushing me forward
God's Remarkable Blueprint š
And what was this thing, you ask? God called me to host a workshop centered around our identity as cherished daughters of God. It meant delving into the authority and power He's bestowed upon us, and learning to declare and walk confidently in who He says we are. This challenged and stretched me in so many ways because I have never done anything like this before. Iām still getting comfortable doing lives every day on IG, and embracing the unique sound of my voice. (long story and I will share it one dayš ). And even though I wasnāt 100% totally committed to the process or felt equipped to do it, I did my best to show up for God.
One of the things I learned was that when God asks you to teach something to others, HE will take you through the pruning, uprooting, and healing process yourself. Things and areas that you thought were good, will start to rise to the surface again, and you realize that you just covered them up really well.š³ That is why I was feeling all those things BUT this time I responded to those feelings and lies the enemy was trying to tell me, the lies I was telling myself; I gave them to God and allowed Him room to move and heal me. I didnāt dwell on them as long as I used to. My snapback was so much quicker this time around. Praise God!!! IYKYK!!!
A Sisterhood of Encouragement š
He also surrounded me with a community of sisters who provided encouragement and prayer just when I needed it the most. My dear soul sister Tasha (The Prayer Closet Mamaā¢ļø) stood beside me as we encouraged and uplifted each other. And isnāt that like our Dad? He desires His best for us and part of that is embracing the healed, liberated version of ourselves.
A Journey Birthed š¼
ššš½So on August 18th at 9 pm, I gave birth to my first-ever workshop baby.šš„°
The labor was intense, the process challenging, yet the outcome was exquisite. Every ache and struggle melted away as I witnessed the gathering unfold., To each soul present, whether physically or through replay, God's hand had meticulously chosen you. Breakthroughs ignited, and healing flowed, all to the Glory of God!
A Vital Pause š±
What followed was equally significant. Instead of dissecting my performance or seeking validation from others, I chose to rest with my Daddy. Your girl was tired because honestly, it does take A LOT out of you to put on an event. I heard it before, but never really understood it before last Friday. I also allowed God to guide me on what needed improvement and enhancement. While resting in His presence, I realized the importance of nourishing my mind, body, spirit, and soul after pouring so much into this endeavor. Just as after physical birth, a spiritual birthing out also requires a season of rest, restoration, and renewal.
A Glimpse of What's to Come: The Next Chapter āØ
And here's a delightful scoop for you, my cherished followers. God's been whispering to me about the next workshop - yes, you read that right! Stay tuned as I unveil the topic and date next week. Your special access as part of my email list and blog followers ensures you receive the info first on this exciting journey. I am actually excited this time around because I have evidence of how God moves and what He has done before through me, so it gives me the confidence to move forward with and in Him
So, dear Crowned Warriors, keep those hearts open and spirits ready!
In Love and Unwavering Faith,
Melissa Jšøš
Originally Crowned ā¢
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Beautifully written! And the workshop was wonderful!
I can so relate to this! This is awesome. Keep shining sister