It has been quite some time since I last posted. I lost all the passion I had for writing, but I kept the page active in the hope that it would still reach and impact those who might come across it. Today, something stirred in my spirit, and I hopped back on to share a few insights. I hope they speak to your heart.
Saying “yes” to God requires dying to the flesh and surrendering your own desires, comforts, and even your fears. God knows exactly when and how to get our attention. And while the road hasn’t always been smooth, I can say with full confidence that I have no regrets. This has been the most beautiful and transformative journey I’ve ever walked.
This post is for the one who has dimmed their light so others can shine.
For the one who feels more comfortable on the sidelines than in the spotlight.
For the one who has accepted mediocrity because excellence felt too heavy.
For the giver who forgets how to receive.
For the one who’s afraid to step into all God has called them to be.
For a long time, I thought God had forgotten me. I thought my prayers were unanswered and that I would always be the one left with the short end of the stick. But, friend, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
And in Deuteronomy 31:8 and Hebrews 13:5, we are reminded that He will never leave us nor forsake us. In our highest highs and lowest lows, God is there.
So, what does this have to do with dimming our light?
When you never put yourself first, whether out of humility or fear, you begin to lose the boldness to receive when God declares it’s your turn. Years of timidity and self-shrinking conceal the very person God created you to be. And make no mistake, Satan thrives in our unawareness. The less we know about who we are and what we carry, the easier it is for him to distract and deter us.
A beautiful sister in Christ and fantastic mentor reminded me today:
Be unapologetic about receiving what God has in store for you. Step boldly.
That moment awakened something in me.
As she spoke, I saw myself like a turtle, retreating into its shell. Turtles do this for protection from predators, as a defence mechanism, or to conserve energy, only sticking my head out to test the waters. But a turtle can’t get where it needs to go if it stays in the shell. That’s how I’ve approached God’s blessings: cautiously, with one foot in, one foot out.
That ends today.
To whoever needs this: It’s your time. Receive it. Walk in it.
I’ll relay the words that were spoken over me today:
Let the Lion of Judah rise within you. Forget the voices of the naysayers and fix your focus on the One who called you. Let Him free your mind from the guilt of wanting more for yourself. Let Him break the chains of mental strongholds and self-doubt.
“The enemy comes to steal and kill and destroy.” John 10:10
Don’t let him steal what’s already yours. Don’t let him convince you that blessings aren’t for you. Don’t let him win. You’ve fought too hard, prayed too long, cried too many tears. You carry oil that came at a cost. It’s yours and no one else’s.
So, I ask you:
Will you squander the blessings when they come, or will you partner with the Holy Spirit and steward them well? The choice is yours. But I pray that today, something shifts inside you, just as it did in me. I pray that this message reaches those who need it most.
I pray it frees your mind, renews your boldness, and reminds you of this simple truth:
You are called. You are chosen. And yes, you are ready.
Until next time,
Abby
Be encouraged today.
Authentically Abby 