Wow, it has been over a year since I have updated my blog. It’s not for lack of trying. Every time I would sit down to write, it just wasn’t time yet. Let me tell you, it has been over a year of quiet learning and breaking free from so many things that were holding me back. I hardly posted on social media during this transformation to freedom. 2022 was unlike any other year as far as learning more who I am, what lights me on fire, and who I truly belong to. It was a time of clarity, change and healing.
In December of 2021, my voice got taken away from me. Well, I should say I allowed it to be taken away. I was told that my words hurt people and that’s the last thing I wanted. I always want my words to encourage people and lift them up. I questioned everything I said and thought for months. So, I went through a year of healing with Jesus and realized that Satan wanted to shut me up. What he wanted to use for evil, God used for good. I now feel confident enough to come out swinging. I will always speak the truth, that’s who I am. I am now on a journey to take back everything that was taken away from me and more that was blocked because I gave in to the lies that I wasn’t worthy or enough.
Friends, have you ever felt that way? I want to tell you that you are more than enough. That you are worthy. That you have a God given destiny.
It starts with each of us individually letting God search our hearts and minds for what needs to be healed and what needs to be laid down. Healing is hard work but it must be done if you want to live the life you were created to live. Pastor Kimberly Jones always says that what happened to you is not your fault, but it is your responsibility to heal from it. I 100% agree with this. Are you going to be a victim or victorious? Do you point your finger at others because of the way your life is or can you point your finger back at yourself and see what needs to change and heal? The choice is totally yours.
So how do you live from victory? Get an easy to understand Bible and start reading it. I love the Gospels-Matthew, Mark, Luke and John because you can see and learn who the person of Jesus is. You prayerfully get some mentors and friends that you allow to speak into your life. Did you get that? That YOU ALLOW to speak into your life. Not everyone you meet has a right to speak into your life. You either allow it or you don’t. These people that you choose should be in a place in their life you want to be at. Then you test what they say with the Word of God.
God has the last say and He says you are wonderfully made. He says you are a son or daughter of The King (if you choose to be). He is always with you. You are strong and courageous. He has good plans for you!
Some of you reading this might think you are too far gone. That He doesn’t care about you because of the things that have happened to you. I’m so sorry for the things that people did to hurt you. People are not God. He loves you. He went to the cross for you and died in hopes that you would turn to Him. Some of you might think that there is no way He could ever love you because of the things you have done. That’s just not true. We all fall short every single day.
So today, between The Cross and The Resurrection, let Him in. It’s just a simple prayer. Prayer is just talking to God, like you would talk to a friend. You can say something like, “God, I’m sorry for trying to live life on my own and doing things my own way. Forgive me Father. I believe that your son Jesus died on the cross for everything I have done wrong, and that He rose from the dead 3 days later. Jesus, be King of my life starting today. I realize that I need you and don’t want to do this life on my own anymore. I love you and thank you for loving me no matter what. In Jesus Name, Amen.”
Let someone know that you prayed that prayer today. Let ME know if you don’t know anyone else who will celebrate with you! Every time someone makes Jesus king of their lives for the first time or again since walking away, I literally want to throw confetti and dance and sing because that’s what’s happening in Heaven when someone comes back to The Lord.
You are loved and you were created to walk in freedom!
Tahnee, you are an inspiration to so many people……..you are such a great writer and know how to reach people and explain everything so well……I truly hope and pray that I follow in your footsteps……I Love the Lord and I worship him every day and say my prayers but I feel guilty at times that I am not in church. Keep shouting to the world how great God is and his son Jesus……….that is something that nobody should be afraid to do or say. Praying the world comes together soon and all start worshiping to the Lord. Love you so much, thank you for posting your voice and your message.
Thank you for your love and encouragement! Love you!