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When You Walk Through The Fire

When You Walk Through The Fire
Day 5 – Thursday, July 24, 2025
 
When You Walk Through the Fire

Scripture: “When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” — Isaiah 43:2 (NLT)

Morning Devotional: Fire-Proofed by God’s Hand 
 
Woman of resilience—let me remind you of this divine truth: the fire was never sent to kill you. It was sent to prove you are already covered.
 
Isaiah 43:2 is God’s bold declaration over your life:
You may walk through the fire. You may walk through oppression. You may walk through heartbreak, abandonment, spiritual warfare, addiction, depression, betrayal, and rejection—but the fire WILL NOT consume you.
 
Why?
Because you are not walking through it alone.
The God of angel armies is walking through it with you.
He didn’t promise you wouldn’t feel the heat.
He didn’t promise you wouldn’t cry.
He didn’t promise the battle wouldn’t leave bruises.
But He did promise this: YOU. WILL. NOT. BURN.

What Is God Really Saying in This Scripture?
 
“When you walk through the fire…” – This means fire is inevitable. God doesn’t shield you from every flame—but He shields you in the flame. That’s the difference between destruction and divine protection.
“You will not be burned up…” – You won’t be lost in what was meant to destroy you.
“The flames will not consume you.” – The devil doesn’t get the final say. Your past doesn’t own you. Your trauma didn’t win. You’re still here because God kept you.
 
This is not poetic encouragement—this is a covenant promise.
God is not just watching you in the fire—He is with you in the fire, holding you, shielding you, speaking over you, and preparing you for the other side.

To the Woman Who’s Still Smelling the Smoke…
 
You came out of abuse.
You survived addiction.
You made it through that dark valley that should have taken you out.
That wasn’t luck—that was GOD.
That wasn’t coincidence—that was COVERING.
 
You’re still standing.
Still breathing.
Still believing.
Still praising.
Still healing.
 
And THAT is your proof that God walks through fire.

This Is Divine Protection in Action
 
Sis, protection is not the absence of the storm.
It’s God’s power keeping you intact IN the middle of it.
 
Just like the Hebrew boys in the furnace—you’re coming out without a single burn.
You may have walked through flames, but you’re not burned.
You may have cried through nights of pain, but your purpose survived the fire.
You may feel the heat, but Heaven is keeping you whole.

Spiritual Awareness Activation
 
Today, say this out loud like you mean it:
“I have walked through fire, but I was never alone. The flames tried to consume me, but they could not. God is my shield, my strength, and my survival story. I’m not just alive—I’m anointed.”

Prayer:
 
Father, I thank You for the flames that You walked through with me. Thank You for never letting the fire consume me, even when I thought it would. God, today I stand as proof that You are a keeper, a protector, a fire-walker, a bondage-breaker. Help me never forget who brought me through. Teach me to see the fire not as my failure—but as the forge that purified my faith. I give You the glory. I give You the praise. I am not burned—I am covered. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Affirmation of the Day:
 
“The fire formed—but it did not finish me. I walked through the flames, and I came out free. I am fireproofed by the hand of God.”
 


The Power of Staying in the Covering

The Power of Staying in the Covering
Day 4 – Wednesday, July 23, 2025
 
The Power of Staying in the Covering

Scripture: “The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe.” — Proverbs 18:10 (NLT)

Morning Devotional: Stay in the Fortress—Don’t Just Visit
 
Sis, your safety is not in your strength. Your covering is not your control. Your protection is not your hustle.
 
Your true safety is the name of the Lord.
And His name isn’t just a label—it’s a strong fortress. A fortified refuge. A spiritual stronghold that cannot be penetrated by the plans of the enemy.
 
Proverbs 18:10 is a lifeline.
It’s not just reminding you that God is a shelter—it’s showing you where your position must be. It says the godly run to Him and are safe. That means divine protection isn’t just about knowing God exists—it’s about intentionally running into Him and remaining there.

Let’s Break It Down: What Is God Really Saying?
 
“The name of the Lord…” — This means everything God is: Healer, Defender, Provider, Shield, Redeemer, Father. His name carries power, covering, and authority.
 
“…is a strong fortress…” — A fortress is built for one purpose: to keep the enemy out and protect what’s inside. That’s what God is offering you: not a weak shelter, but an impenetrable defense.
 
“…the godly run to Him…” — Not walk. Not crawl. Not think about it. RUN. This is urgency. This is desperation. This is surrender.
 
“…and are safe.” — Safe from what? Safe from destruction. Safe from manipulation. Safe from retaliation. Safe from the spiritual and emotional weapons that were meant to destroy you.

To the Woman Who Keeps Stepping Out From the Covering…
 
Yes, you’re strong. Yes, you’ve survived a lot.
But strength without covering is a setup for collapse.
Many of us have been wounded because we left God’s protection trying to fix it ourselves. We tried to defend ourselves, speak for ourselves, fight battles God never asked us to fight.
 
And it left us drained, anxious, unprotected—and exposed.
 
But today, God is calling you back.

Staying in the Covering Is a Choice.
  • It’s choosing obedience over opinion.
  • It’s choosing trust over control.
  • It’s choosing God’s way over your way.
  • It’s choosing to remain in prayer, in the Word, and in surrender—even when your flesh wants to run wild.
 
God’s covering is not something we visit when trouble hits. It’s where we live.

So, How Do You Stay in the Covering?
 
You stay close to God’s presence—worship keeps you aligned.
You stay obedient—disobedience breaks your shield.
You stay spiritually alert—awareness keeps you guarded.
You stay humble—God resists the proud but covers the surrendered.
You stay in His Word—because His promises are your weapons and your walls.

Spiritual Awareness Activation:
 
Ask yourself right now:
“Have I moved out of alignment? Have I stepped outside the fortress trying to handle life on my own?”
 
Declare this out loud with fire:
“I run to the name of the Lord. He is my fortress. I will stay hidden in Him. I will not step out—I will stay under the covering.”

Prayer:
 
Father, forgive me for every time I tried to protect myself instead of trusting You. Forgive me for every time I stepped out of Your will, trying to make things happen in my own strength. Today, I run back into Your name. I run back into Your presence. I come back under the covering, and I ask You to seal me there. Keep me alert, obedient, and close. I don’t just want to be safe from trouble—I want to stay close to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Affirmation of the Day:
 
“I am not exposed. I am not defenseless. I live inside the fortress of God’s name. And in Him—I am always safe.”
 


No Weapon Will Win

No Weapon Will Win
Day 3 – Tuesday, July 22, 2025
 
 No Weapon Will Win

Scripture: “But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed…” — Isaiah 54:17 (NLT)

Morning Devotional: The Weapon May Form, But It Will Fail
 
Sis, hear this loud and clear: the enemy may form weapons against you—but God has already guaranteed they won’t win.
 
This isn’t just a feel-good statement—it’s a divine promise from the throne room of Heaven.
God never said the weapons wouldn’t be crafted. He never said people wouldn’t betray you. He never said trials wouldn’t hit your doorstep. But He did say this:
 
“No weapon turned against you will succeed.”
 
That means every assignment formed to destroy you is already disarmed.
That betrayal? Won’t break you.
That storm? Won’t consume you.
That relapse? Won’t claim you.
That diagnosis? Won’t define you.
That generational curse? Stops with you.
 
You are divinely protected—not from the fight—but in it.

What Is God Promising You in This Verse?
  • He is your Defender. You are not fighting spiritual battles alone—He is standing in the fire with you.
  • Victory is already written. God isn’t figuring it out as you go. He already authored the outcome.
  • Weapons may appear, but they won’t prosper. They might bruise—but they won’t break you. They might shake you—but they won’t shatter you.
 
This is a bold promise of triumph. And when God speaks victory over your life, nothing the enemy does can overturn it.

To the Woman Who’s Been Under Attack…
 
You’ve felt it.
The discouragement. The whispers of doubt. The unexpected setbacks.
Sometimes it looks like people. Sometimes it’s spiritual. Sometimes it’s just life hitting hard.
 
But sis—you’re still standing. That’s the evidence.
If the weapon was going to win, it would have by now. But here you are—stronger, wiser, more determined, and still praising God in the middle of it all.
 
You are not a victim—you are a threat. That’s why hell keeps trying. But every time, God shuts it down.

Spiritual Awareness Activation:
 
Speak this aloud over every attack you’ve faced:
“This will not win. This will not prosper. I am covered. I am victorious. I am a daughter of the King.”
 
The weapon may form—but it’s going to misfire every time it tries to take you out.

Prayer:
 
Lord, thank You for being my shield and my defense. Thank You for declaring victory over my life before the battle even started. I trust that no weapon—physical, emotional, spiritual, or mental—can succeed against me because I’m protected by You. Teach me to recognize the enemy’s tactics and stand in bold authority. Strengthen my spirit to rise in the face of warfare. I will not back down. I will not be shaken. I am already victorious, because You are with me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Affirmation of the Day:
 
“The weapon may form—but it will not win. I walk in victory. I stand in protection. I live under divine defense.”
 


Covered By His Wings

Covered By His Wings
Day 2 – Monday, July 21, 2025
 
Covered By His Wings

Scripture: “He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” — Psalm 91:4 (NLT)

Morning Devotional: When God Covers You, You Are Untouchable
 
Sis, there is no safer place than under the wings of God.
 
Not under a roof.
Not behind a locked door.
Not in a gated community.
Not even in your own strength.
 
The safest, most secure, most peaceful place you can be—is tucked beneath the wings of the Almighty.
 
When God says He will cover you with His feathers and shelter you under His wings, He is inviting you into intimacy. This is not a distant protection—this is personal, close, tender, and strong. It’s the image of a mother bird drawing her babies under her wings—not just to shield them, but to hold them.

But What Does That Really Mean?
 
Being “covered by His wings” means:
  • You are not out here on your own.
  • You have a refuge when life becomes too much.
  • God is not watching you suffer from afar—He is wrapping Himself around you.
 
Those wings represent His nearness, His comfort, and His promise to protect and sustain you through every storm, every season, every spiritual battle.
When the trauma tries to break you, He says, “Come here, daughter—let Me hold you.”
When fear tries to paralyze you, He says, “You’re still safe. I’ve got you.”
When the voices of shame and pain scream louder than your peace, He whispers, “You’re still mine. I’m covering you.”

This is His Promise to You:
 
“His faithful promises are your armor and protection.”
 
That means God doesn’t break His word. He doesn’t forget. He doesn’t change His mind.
If He said He’ll cover you—He will.
If He said He’ll shelter you—He will.
If He said He’s your armor—then nothing can pierce what He’s covering.

How Can You Fully Trust That You’re Covered?
  1. Because He’s done it before. Think back—how many times did He protect you and you didn’t even realize it until later? That was His covering.
  2. Because His Word says so. Faith comes by hearing the Word. And Psalm 91 wasn’t written by accident.
  3. Because your story didn’t end when the enemy tried to end you. If you’re still here—it’s because you were covered.
  4. Because He’s a good, good Father. No good father leaves his daughter unprotected.
To the Woman Who Feels Exposed…
 
Maybe you’ve been through so much that it’s hard to believe anyone’s got you.
Maybe you’ve always had to defend yourself, survive on your own, and stay ready to fight.
But God says today: “Daughter, I’ve got you now. You don’t have to fight to be protected. Come under My wings and rest.”
 
This is not just survival. This is divine security.

Spiritual Awareness Activation:
 
Say this out loud with faith:
“I am covered. I am safe. I am sheltered by the wings of the Almighty. I rest in His promises and walk in His protection.”
Prayer:
 
Father, thank You for being my refuge and my covering. When the world feels too loud and life feels too heavy, draw me into the shelter of Your wings. Help me to trust You completely, to rest in Your arms, and to remember that You’ve never let me go. Teach me to stay close—close enough to feel Your heartbeat, close enough to rest without fear. I surrender every fear, every battle, and every wound to You. Keep me under Your wing, Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Affirmation of the Day:
 
“I am not exposed. I am not alone. I am covered by the wings of my Father, and His promises are my protection.”
 


 


Your Are Not Alone- You Are Protected

Your Are Not Alone- You Are Protected
Day 1 – Sunday, July 20, 2025
 
You Are Not Alone – You Are Protected

Scripture: “For He will order His angels to protect you wherever you go.” — Psalm 91:11 (NLT)

 Devotional: You Are Held by the Unseen Hand of God
 
Sis, before the battle began, the protection was already in place.
Before the heartbreak, before the betrayal, before the trauma, before the abuse—God already had you covered.
 
Let me remind you: You are not alone. You are not exposed. You are not forgotten.
You are covered—divinely, powerfully, intentionally—by the Most High God.

What Is Divine Protection?
 
Divine protection is not man-made. It’s not physical security. It’s not luck.
Divine protection is the supernatural covering of God that shields your soul, guards your purpose, and blocks what was meant to destroy you.
 
It means angels are assigned to you, even when you don’t feel them.
It means the attacks may form, but they will not prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
It means you’re walking through the fire, but not getting burned (Isaiah 43:2).
It means what should’ve taken you out, didn’t—and won’t—because God said, “Not her.”

What Does It Mean to Be Divinely Protected?
 
It means:
  • You’re not fighting alone.
  • You’re not surviving by chance.
  • You’re not still here because of your own strength.
 
It means the King of Glory has stationed His army around you, and He Himself walks with you through every valley, every trial, every storm.
 
Divine protection means you are under the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1)—not just near Him, but hidden in Him. Your life is not unguarded—it is watched over, every second, by the all-seeing, all-powerful, all-loving God.

How Do You Walk in Divine Protection?
  1. Stay in His Presence. Don’t just visit God—dwell in Him. Worship, pray, abide. His presence is your refuge.
  2. Walk in Obedience. God’s protection follows His order. Disobedience opens doors; obedience keeps you under His wing.
  3. Stay Spiritually Aware. Ask God to open your spiritual eyes. There’s more happening in the unseen than you know.
  4. Declare His Promises. Speak the Word over your life, your mind, your children, your destiny. God’s Word is your armor.
How Do You Embrace It?
 
You embrace divine protection by letting go of fear. You surrender control. You stop trying to be your own protector and let God be your Defender. You stop asking “Why did this happen?” and start declaring, “But God kept me.”
You stop just surviving—and start thriving under the shield of God’s mercy and might.

Spiritual Awareness Activation:
 
Right now, breathe and say this out loud:
“I am not alone. I am not unguarded. I am not afraid. I am divinely protected—body, mind, spirit, and destiny. God is my refuge, and His angels are watching over me.”
 
Sis, when you walk into that job, that court date, that relationship, that recovery group—walk like Heaven is with you. Because it is.

Prayer:
 
Father, I thank You that I am not defenseless. I thank You that when the world tried to destroy me, You put angels around me. I thank You that no weapon formed against me shall prosper—not because I’m strong, but because You are my Shield. Teach me to recognize Your hand even when I can’t trace Your moves. Strengthen my faith to trust Your covering, even when the storm rages. I declare that I am hidden in You, safe in You, and forever protected by You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Affirmation of the Day:
 
“I walk in divine protection. I live under Heaven’s covering. No weapon will win. I am surrounded by angels. I am covered by God Himself.”
 


 
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From Chains to Change — How God Redeemed My Life

Hey, Resilient Woman — Your Healing Starts Here

My name is Dashonia Marie, and I am living proof that God can take a shattered life and turn it into a story of strength, purpose, and redemption. I’ve walked through the fire — addiction, trauma, loss, and pain that tried to silence my purpose — but God’s grace met me in the ashes and taught me how to rise.

I know what it feels like to be broken, to question your worth, and to wonder if freedom is even possible. But I also know what it means to encounter the healing power of God — the kind that restores what was stolen, rewrites your identity, and breathes new life into weary hearts.

Through Encouraging Her Resilience, I’ve made it my mission to walk beside women like you — women who are ready to break cycles, renew their minds, and rediscover the woman God created them to be. This is not about perfection; it’s about progress. It’s about learning that your past does not define you — God’s promise does.

As a Certified Addiction Counselor and Faith-Based Recovery Coach, I don’t just offer sessions; I offer safe spaces — places where healing is nurtured, faith is strengthened, and transformation begins from the inside out.

I believe every woman has a comeback story waiting to be written — and I’m here to help you write yours. Because if God could redeem my life, He can surely restore yours. 

Healing is possible. Hope is real. Freedom is yours — and it starts with saying yes.

With love and grace,

Dashonia Marie

Founder, Encouraging Her Resilience
Certified Addiction Counselor & Recovery Coach


 


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