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Weapons May Form, But They Won’t Win

Weapons May Form, But They Won’t Win
DAY 6 – FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025

 “Weapons May Form, But They Won’t Win”

 Isaiah 54:17 (NLT)

“But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed…”


Devotional :

Sis… let’s be real.

You’ve survived things that should have taken you out.
Words that could’ve shattered your spirit.
Lies that were crafted to ruin your name.
People you loved who turned on you like you were never there for them.
And moments you didn’t even have the strength to pray, but somehow—you made it through.

That’s not luck.
That’s not coincidence.
That’s divine protection. That’s God’s hand. That’s Isaiah 54:17 in full effect.

“No weapon turned against you will succeed.”

This scripture isn’t saying the weapons won’t exist.
It’s saying the weapons won’t work.
They might form.
They might come close.
They might even draw blood.
But they will NOT prosper.


To Every Resilient Woman Reading This…

This Word is for the woman who:
    •    Was slandered by someone she loved.
    •    Got hurt in the church but still chose to serve.
    •    Faced court cases, custody battles, or corrupt systems.
    •    Endured spiritual warfare that attacked her mind, her body, her identity.
    •    Cried in silence and still got up the next morning to encourage someone else.

You know what it’s like to feel surrounded. Targeted. Misunderstood.
But today, God wants you to know: YOU are still standing because HE stood for you.

That sickness didn’t win.
That abusive relationship didn’t break you.
That scandal didn’t ruin you.
That system couldn’t stop you.
And the enemy STILL doesn’t understand how you’re glowing in a season you were supposed to drown in.


What God Is Saying Through This Verse:

 “But in that coming day…”
This means your protection is guaranteed in the future, not just the past. Every day, every season, every battle—God has already written the outcome: VICTORY.

 “No weapon turned against you will succeed…”
This means your name is off-limits in Heaven. The enemy can try, but his attacks are under divine restriction. The weapons may show up in people, places, institutions—but they are all subject to God’s control.


Spiritual Truth You Need Today:
    •    Weapons may form in the form of slander. But God will protect your character.
    •    Weapons may form in the form of delays. But God is never late.
    •    Weapons may form in the form of fear, anxiety, depression. But God’s peace crushes every dark thought.
    •    Weapons may form in people—but they’ll only elevate you in the end.


Challenge of the Day:

 Take 5 minutes today and pray like a warrior:
    •    Cover your mind – speak peace and clarity over your thoughts.
    •    Cover your heart – declare healing from every hidden wound.
    •    Cover your children and family – speak protection, purpose, and God’s favor.
    •    Cover your business or calling – declare that no sabotage or scheme shall succeed.
    •    Cover your future – and release the fear of the unknown.

Say it out loud today:
“Weapons may form—but they will NOT win.”


Prayer of the Day:

Father, I thank You that Your Word says no weapon formed against me shall prosper.
I don’t deny the presence of the battle, but I declare victory in the name of Jesus.
Cover me. Protect everything attached to me.
Cancel every trap, every lie, every attack sent from the pit of hell.
Let every arrow that’s been fired my way be returned to sender—powerless and defeated.
I walk in divine authority, and I live under divine protection.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.


Final Word for Today:

Sis, you are not fragile—you are fortified.
You are not forgotten—you are fiercely protected.
You are not finished—you’re just beginning.

Let them whisper. Let the weapons form.
They will never win.


The Lord Will Deliver

The Lord Will Deliver
DAY 5 – Thursday, July 17, 2025
 
 “The Lord Will Deliver”
 
2 Chronicles 20:17 (NLT)
 
“But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory.”

Devotional :
 
Sis… take a deep breath.
 
That fight you’ve been wrestling with in your mind…
That pressure that keeps showing up in your home…
That spiritual warfare attacking your progress, your peace, your purpose—
God says today: “You won’t even need to fight.”
 
In 2 Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat and God’s people were completely surrounded. The battle looked impossible. But instead of gathering weapons, they gathered worshippers.
 
They didn’t lift swords—they lifted praise.
They didn’t scream in fear—they stood in faith.
And the word of the Lord came:
 
“Take your positions. Then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory.”
 
Sister, this is for you.
 
You’ve cried. You’ve fasted. You’ve stood your ground.
And now the Lord says: “Stand still. Let Me deliver you.”

To the Woman of Encouraging Her Resilience…
 
You’ve been through battles that nobody sees.
You’ve fought in prayer for your healing, for your children, for your sanity, for your purpose.
But today, God wants you to know —
It was never your battle to begin with.
 
You were never meant to carry the weight of every storm.
You were never expected to fix what only God can restore.
You were never designed to fight alone.
 
Your only job today is to:
  • Take your position in faith.
  • Show up with bold obedience.
  • And stand still while God moves.
 
There’s a divine exchange happening in the spirit:
Your weakness for His strength.
Your fear for His peace.
Your striving for His deliverance.
 
He’s not asking you to figure it out. He’s asking you to trust that He already has.
 
So instead of rehearsing the worst, begin declaring the Word.
Instead of panicking about the outcome, praise Him in advance for the victory.

Challenge of the Day: Declare Your Deliverance
 
Write this boldly in your journal or speak it out loud:
 
“I believe God will deliver me from…”
 
Then finish the sentence with whatever has been trying to break you—fear, addiction, depression, loneliness, trauma, insecurity, poverty, pain.
 
Don’t whisper it. Declare it.
Even if it still hurts.
Even if you can’t see it yet.
Speak it because God is able—and He will show up in power.

Prayer of the Day:
 
God, I trust You for the impossible.
I may not know how You’ll do it—but I believe You will do it.
You are my Deliverer. My Defender. My Warrior.
Today, I release every burden I’ve been holding.
I give You my fear, my anxiety, and every enemy trying to steal my joy.
Rescue me, Lord.
Break chains I can’t break.
Fight battles I can’t win.
And deliver me in a way that brings You glory.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Remember This, Sis:
 
God will deliver you.
Not because you’re strong enough…
But because He is faithful enough.
 
You don’t have to understand the process—just trust the promise.
Stand still. Your rescue is already in motion.
 


Stand Still and See The Salvation Of The Lord

Stand Still and See The Salvation Of The Lord

DAY 4 – Wednesday, July 16, 2025
 
 “Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord”

 Exodus 14:13–14 (NLT)
 
“But Moses told the people, ‘Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today… The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.’”

Devotional :
 
Sis… what do you do when your back is against the wall and there’s no way out?
What do you do when it feels like life is closing in on you, and you can’t go forward, backward, or even breathe?
 
You stand still.
 
In Exodus 14, the Israelites were trapped—Pharaoh and his army were chasing them down, and the Red Sea was blocking their escape. Fear was screaming. Panic was rising. And just when it looked like all hope was lost, Moses spoke a word straight from Heaven:
 
“Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today.”
 
Sister, this is your word too.

To the Woman of Encouraging Her Resilience…
 
I know you’re tired of holding on.
You’ve fought for your children, your sanity, your recovery, your purpose.
And now it feels like you’re standing between a rock and a hard place—with no help in sight.
 
But can I encourage you today?
 
Stand still. Don’t move. Don’t flinch. Don’t run. Don’t retreat.
 
The Lord is about to part the waters.
He’s about to make a way where there is no way.
He’s about to fight for you in a way that leaves no doubt that He alone did it.
 
Stillness isn’t weakness.
It’s a declaration of radical trust.
It says: “I may not see the solution—but I trust the One who holds it.”
It’s surrender without giving up. It’s faith without needing control.
 
This kind of stillness is holy.
It’s powerful.
And it opens the door for God to step in and show off His glory.
 
So today, take your hands off the situation.
Stop trying to figure it all out.
Stop rehearsing what they said, what they did, or what you can’t fix.
God is fighting for you. Just. Stay. Calm.

Challenge of the Day: Speak Faith Over Fear
 
Every time fear, anxiety, or doubt tries to rise up today, say this out loud with bold faith:
“God is fighting for me!”
 
No complaints. No panic. Just faith.
Even if your heart is trembling—choose to believe God’s hand is moving.

Prayer of the Day:
 
Lord, I admit—I’m tempted to panic. I want to run, react, and fix things myself.
But today, I choose stillness.
I choose trust.
Show me how to stand still when my world feels like it’s falling apart.
Calm the storm inside me.
Part the sea in front of me.
Fight the battle that feels too big for me.
I believe You are working, even when I can’t see it.
I believe salvation is coming.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Remember This, Sis:
 
You are not alone.
You are not trapped.
You are not forgotten.
 
You are standing in front of a miracle.
Don’t move. Don’t panic. Just stand still.
 
God is fighting for you—and victory is on the way.
 






He Will Make Your Enemies Your Footstool

 He Will Make Your Enemies Your Footstool
DAY 3 – TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025
 
 “He Will Make Your Enemies Your Footstool”

Scripture Focus:

“The Lord said to my Lord, ‘Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet.’”
— Psalm 110:1 (NLT)

Devotional:
 
Resilient Sister, pause and take a breath…
Because you are not losing—you’re being lifted.
Every attack, every slandered word, every betrayal, and every closed door has only set the stage for your elevation. And this Word right here? It’s your confirmation.
 
Psalm 110:1 isn’t just a pretty promise—it’s a royal decree.
It’s God telling His chosen one:
 
“Sit down. Rest. I’m handling this for you. And not only that—I’m going to humble every single enemy that rose against you and place them under your feet.”
 
Let’s break that down:
 
“Sit in the place of honor at my right hand…”

Sis, you don’t have to fight for respect, for love, for recognition.

God has already positioned you. He’s seated you in a place of divine authority and favor. You are not overlooked. You are not forgotten. You are seated in honor—not because of who you are, but because of whose you are.
 
“Until I humble your enemies…”

Notice this—you’re not the one doing the humbling. God said “I will.”

That means you don’t have to curse, clap back, prove yourself, or retaliate.

God Himself is silencing the noise, confusing the enemy’s plans, and dismantling every lie.
 
“…making them a footstool under your feet.”

Now here’s the part that’ll make you shout—your enemies will become your elevation.

God doesn’t just destroy what was meant to destroy you—He uses it to promote you.

That betrayal? It’s about to become your breakthrough.

That opposition? It’s about to become your launching pad.
 
Sis, God is not just bringing you through. He’s bringing you up.
To the Woman of Encouraging Her Resilience:
 
You’ve endured attack after attack and wondered, “Why does it feel like everything is against me?”
Let me tell you what it really means:
The enemy only fights what he fears.
And if he’s fighting you, it’s because he knows what you carry.
But this time, the opposition isn’t just going to fail—it’s going to elevate you.
 
So hold your peace. Stay seated. Let God make your enemies your footstool.
Because soon, you’ll be standing in victory, and the same people who tried to destroy you will have no choice but to watch God raise you up.

Challenge of the Day: Declare Victory Over the Attacks
 
 Write down 3 areas where you’ve been attacked—whether it’s your identity, your reputation, your finances, your calling, or your relationships.
Then declare out loud with bold faith:
“What the enemy meant for evil, God is turning for my good!”
 
Say it again and say it like you believe it.
Because He is. And He will.

Prayer of the Day:
 
Lord, You are my shield, my strong tower, and my defender.
I lay down the burden of revenge and pick up the peace of Your promise.
You see every lie, every enemy, every injustice—and I trust You to deal with it all.
Humble the voices that have tried to rise against me.
Silence the attacks meant to distract or destroy me.
And let every battle become the very platform You use to elevate me.
Make my enemies my footstool. Let my pain become my power.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Final Word for Today:
 
You are seated in honor.
You are defended by Heaven.
You are rising—because your enemies have become your footstool.
 
So walk like it.
Speak like it.
Live like the victory is already yours.


The Table Is Being Set

The Table Is Being Set
DAY 2 – MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025
 
 “The Table Is Being Set”

Scripture: “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies…” — Psalm 23:5 (NLT)

Sis, sit down and catch this truth: The very people who tried to break you will have to watch God bless you.
 
There is a table being set in your honor—and it has nothing to do with revenge and everything to do with divine restoration.
 
Psalm 23:5 is not just poetic—it’s a prophetic promise. In biblical times, to prepare a feast for someone was an act of intimate honor and public recognition. But this isn’t just any feast. It’s a table prepared in the presence of your enemies.
That means the people who mocked you, abandoned you, doubted you, and tried to bury you—they won’t be able to stop the blessing. In fact, they’ll have to witness it.

Let’s Break It Down: Psalm 23:5
 
“You prepare a feast for me”

This is God’s doing. You didn’t manipulate your way here. You didn’t have to chase validation or demand a seat. God Himself is setting the table.
 
“In the presence of my enemies”
He’s not hiding your breakthrough. He’s making it undeniable.
He’s not just removing you from the pain—He’s exalting you in the middle of it.
 
God isn’t just bringing you out. He’s bringing you out in style.
And He’s doing it in such a way that the very people who thought it was over for you… will have no choice but to see that you were covered the whole time.

To the Woman of Encouraging Her Resilience…
 
This is for you, the woman who has cried behind closed doors.
The woman who stayed silent while being falsely accused.
The woman who kept praying when all hell broke loose.
The woman who served others while her own heart was breaking.
God saw you. He still sees you. And now? He’s honoring you.
 
You don’t have to fight to prove your worth.
You don’t have to clap back at those who betrayed you.
You don’t have to avenge yourself—because your elevation will speak louder than anything you could ever say.

Challenge of the Day: Choose Peace Over Reaction
 
 Today, choose stillness. Instead of reacting to what’s been said or done to you, respond with faith.
Spend 10 intentional minutes alone with God.
Sit in His presence. Thank Him for what you can’t yet see, but know is coming.
Say it out loud:
“God, I believe the table is already being set for me.”

Prayer of the Day:
 
Father, I choose to trust Your timing and Your process.
I don’t need to fight for a seat at the table—You’re preparing one just for me.
You saw the tears, the betrayal, the long nights. You heard the words said behind my back.
But You, oh God, are not finished.
You are restoring my name.
You are honoring me in places where I was once humiliated.
You are elevating me in rooms where I was once rejected.
I receive Your peace. I receive Your promise.
And I will sit with grace and gratitude as You prepare the feast.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Remember This, Sis:
 
You don’t need to announce your healing.
You don’t need to explain your growth.
You don’t need to prove your resilience.
The table God is preparing will do all the talking.
 
Your job?
Stay faithful. Stay surrendered. Stay seated.
God is doing the rest.
 


 
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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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