A Word From Dashonia Marie
December 15, 2025
Good morning, beautiful woman.
Before you do anything else this morning—
before you check your phone,
before you carry the weight of another week,
before you replay what hurt you or rush into what’s next—
before you check your phone,
before you carry the weight of another week,
before you replay what hurt you or rush into what’s next—
Stop.
This is not a motivational post.
This is an invitation.
This is an invitation.
An invitation for you to step out of survival mode
and into the presence of God.
and into the presence of God.
This morning, I didn’t come to God with words.
I came empty.
No music.
No distractions.
Just silence… and surrender.
I came empty.
No music.
No distractions.
Just silence… and surrender.
And in that stillness, the Spirit of God met me there.
Not rushed.
Not loud.
But intentional.
Not rushed.
Not loud.
But intentional.
And He led me straight to Isaiah 40.
Let me tell you something before we go any further:
Encouragement from people is nice.
Encouragement from leaders can lift you.
Encouragement from friends can comfort you.
Encouragement from leaders can lift you.
Encouragement from friends can comfort you.
But encouragement from the Spirit of God
reaches places no human voice ever can.
reaches places no human voice ever can.
It doesn’t hype you.
It heals you.
It heals you.
It settles the anxiety you couldn’t explain.
It anchors the faith that’s been trembling.
It touches wounds you buried and forgot were still open.
It anchors the faith that’s been trembling.
It touches wounds you buried and forgot were still open.
ISAIAH 40:2 (NIV)
“Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.”
When I read that verse this morning, my spirit broke open.
Because as this year comes to an end, I looked back over my life and whispered something to God I hadn’t said out loud yet:
“This year almost broke me.”
Not surface-level hard.
Not “I’m tired” hard.
But faith-stretching, soul-exhausting, knees-on-the-floor hard.
Not “I’m tired” hard.
But faith-stretching, soul-exhausting, knees-on-the-floor hard.
This year tested me.
I’ve faced trial after trial.
My faith has been pressed in ways I never expected.
My strength has been drained more days than I can count.
There were moments I wanted to quit.
Moments I questioned everything.
My faith has been pressed in ways I never expected.
My strength has been drained more days than I can count.
There were moments I wanted to quit.
Moments I questioned everything.
I’ve been misunderstood.
Talked about.
Accused.
Challenged by systems that were supposed to protect—but instead exposed corruption.
Talked about.
Accused.
Challenged by systems that were supposed to protect—but instead exposed corruption.
I’ve fought legal battles this year—real ones.
Battles to get Pop Pop out of a nursing home.
(If you know, you know.)
Battles to get Pop Pop out of a nursing home.
(If you know, you know.)
And let me say this honestly:
I have not walked perfectly this year.
But I have walked obediently.
But I have walked obediently.
I moved when God said move.
I stood when God said stand.
I fought when God said fight.
I stood when God said stand.
I fought when God said fight.
And when you walk in obedience—
when you walk in purpose—
the enemy doesn’t applaud you.
when you walk in purpose—
the enemy doesn’t applaud you.
Scripture says he comes to kill, steal, and destroy.
And that is exactly what he tried to do to me this year.
He tried to take me out.
But God.
As I sat there this morning, the Spirit of God whispered something so tender it nearly brought me to tears:
“Daughter… your hard service has been completed.”
And He reminded me:
• Your sins are paid for.
• My hand has been on you the entire time.
• Nothing you’re doing is outside of My will.
• And for everything you endured—I will repay you DOUBLE.
• My hand has been on you the entire time.
• Nothing you’re doing is outside of My will.
• And for everything you endured—I will repay you DOUBLE.
And I couldn’t help it—I rejoiced.
But then He said,
“I’m not done speaking.”
“I’m not done speaking.”
ISAIAH 40:8 (NIV)
“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”
And that’s when it settled deep in my spirit.
People change.
Systems fail.
Seasons end.
Circumstances shift.
Systems fail.
Seasons end.
Circumstances shift.
But God’s Word does not move.
What didn’t last was never meant to.
What fell away had an expiration date.
But what God spoke over your life—
that still stands.
What fell away had an expiration date.
But what God spoke over your life—
that still stands.
And He reminded me again:
“I am your Instructor.”
“I am your Counselor.”
“I am your Defender.”
“I am your Counselor.”
“I am your Defender.”
And every promise I made to you—
I will fulfill it.
I will fulfill it.
I cannot fathom the depth of God’s love for me.
I cannot comprehend what He is about to do in my life.
I cannot comprehend what He is about to do in my life.
But I trust Him.
AND THIS IS THE WORD I WAS SENT TO GIVE YOU
No matter what this year looked like…
No matter how messy it was…
No matter what you did or didn’t do…
No matter how many tears you cried when no one saw…
No matter how messy it was…
No matter what you did or didn’t do…
No matter how many tears you cried when no one saw…
The Word of the Lord still stands over you.
God’s promises are not canceled by pain.
They are not delayed by struggle.
They are not void because of imperfection.
They are not delayed by struggle.
They are not void because of imperfection.
God is not a man that He should lie.
If He spoke it—He will perform it.
Beautiful woman,
If no one has told you today…
If you feel unseen, overlooked, or forgotten…
If you feel unseen, overlooked, or forgotten…
I love you.
And even deeper than that—
God loves you in a way you will never fully be able to measure.
God loves you in a way you will never fully be able to measure.
Hold on.
Stay anchored.
Finish strong.
Stay anchored.
Finish strong.
The year is closing—
but your promise is still opening.
but your promise is still opening.
With all my heart,
— Dashonia Marie 💛
“Faithful in the Fire: Standing When Everything Says Fall”
Focus Scripture: Psalm 121:1–2 (NLT)
“I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!”
There’s a kind of faith that’s easy when life is calm. It’s simple to worship when everything feels aligned, when doors are opening, when favor is flowing. But the question today isn’t can you praise when it’s peaceful? The question is—can you remain faithful when the fire is blazing?
Can you pray when the weapon is formed and pointed in your direction?
Can you worship when your back is pressed against the wall, and there seems to be no way out?
Can you trust God when the storm is not passing, but raging harder than before?
That’s the kind of faith that moves Heaven.
The kind that says, “I will not fold.”
The kind that says, “I will still stand.”
The kind that says, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.”
Woman of Encouraging Her Resilience, hear this clearly: God is not just the God of deliverance—He’s the God who dwells in the fire with you.
When the heat rises, He doesn’t back away. When the waters rise, He doesn’t jump ship. He walks through the storm with you.
Don’t be deceived into thinking God has abandoned you because the fire hasn’t lifted. Sometimes, He allows the fire to prove what He placed inside of you. Faith doesn’t develop on the mountain; it’s forged in the furnace.
So how do you stay faithful when everything around you feels like it’s falling apart?
You fix your eyes.
You look to the hills.
You remember that your help never came from people, from systems, or from your own strength.
Your help comes from the Lord.
The same God who kept you last year.
The same God who protected your mind when you should’ve lost it.
The same God who picked you up off that bathroom floor when no one else knew you were drowning in silent desperation.
He hasn’t changed. He hasn’t moved. He hasn’t let go.
And He never will.
Here’s how you stay faithful in the fire:
- Praise anyway. Worship confuses the enemy. Worship declares: “I may be in pain, but I still know my God is worthy.”
- Pray through it. Don’t wait for perfect words—just open your mouth. Heaven doesn’t require perfection, only honesty.
- Stand anyway. When life tries to fold you, plant your feet on the unshakable foundation of God’s Word. Remind yourself: “I was built for this.”
- Trust anyway. The fire isn’t proof that God is gone—it’s proof that something powerful is being refined inside of you.
This storm won’t take you out. It’s preparing you to walk in everything you were destined for.
So today, don’t shrink. Don’t panic. Don’t run.
Stand.
Stand on your faith.
Stand in your identity.
Stand in the promise that God is with you—even here.
Declare This Boldly Today:
I will remain faithful even in the fire.
I will worship through the storm and pray through the pressure.
My help doesn’t come from this world—it comes from the Lord.
God is with me, and I will not be shaken.
I stand firm on the foundation of His Word, and I will not fall.
Stay rooted. Stay faithful. Stay on fire—because this storm is not your end. It’s your testimony in the making.
– Dashonia Marie
Encouraging Her Resilience
May 2, 2025
“Don’t Grow Weary in Doing Good”
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”
— Galatians 6:9 (NLT)
Good morning, my resilient sisters!
Today’s message is a sacred reminder straight from the heart of God: Don’t grow weary in doing good. I know firsthand how exhausting this journey can be. Recovery, healing, transformation—it’s not easy. Some days you feel like you’re making progress, and other days it feels like you’re stuck in the same cycle. The temptation to give up, to fall back, to say “what’s the point?” is real.
But the Word of God in Galatians 6:9 is a divine encouragement to stay the course. It tells us that if we keep going—if we keep doing good, even when no one notices, even when we feel drained, even when we want to walk away—there is a harvest coming.
That harvest may not show up overnight. But sister, it is coming. Your labor is not in vain. The time you’ve spent working on your sobriety, choosing forgiveness, pushing through the trauma, waking up and showing up when your heart felt heavy—it all matters. Heaven sees you. God honors you.
Let’s be real:
In recovery, it’s easy to grow weary. Many of us come from seasons where life knocked us down again and again. Addiction, trauma, heartbreak, betrayal—it all left scars. But now that we’re walking with Christ, we’re building something new: a clean heart, a renewed mind, a healed soul. That takes effort. It takes consistency. And it takes a whole lot of faith.
You may be tired, but you’re not defeated. You may be in a waiting season, but you are not forgotten. Don’t let the enemy lie to you and make you believe that your obedience isn’t working. Every day you say yes to God and no to your old ways, you’re planting seeds of healing, peace, purpose, and joy.
Let me remind you of this truth:
You’re not doing good for applause. You’re doing it because you are a daughter of the King. You’re doing it because the woman you are becoming is stronger than the one you used to be.
How can we keep from growing weary?
- Stay connected to your source – Daily prayer, worship, and Scripture aren’t just “to-do’s.” They are your fuel. When your spirit feels dry, go back to the well that never runs dry—Jesus.
- Rest without quitting – Rest is holy. Even Jesus stepped away to rest and recharge. Don’t confuse rest with quitting. You can take a break and still keep moving forward.
- Encourage yourself in the Lord – Speak life over yourself. Remember who you are. You are chosen. You are healed. You are called. You are capable.
- Lean on your sisters – This journey is not meant to be walked alone. That’s why Encouraging Her Resilience exists—to walk with you, cry with you, celebrate with you, and remind you that you are not alone.
Your spiritual and recovery harvest is coming. Don’t miss it by giving up too soon.
Let today be your reminder to lift your head, square your shoulders, and press forward with grace. Even if you’ve stumbled. Even if you’ve cried all night. Even if you feel weak right now. Strength is being made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Declaration:
I will not grow weary. I am rooted in Christ. I am empowered by grace. I will see the fruit of my obedience. I will finish this race strong.
Affirmation for Today:
I am faithful, I am focused, and I am fruitful in Jesus’ name.
You’ve come too far to quit now, beautiful sister. Keep going. Keep showing up. Keep doing the good God called you to do. Your harvest is on the way.
With love and strength,
Dashonia Marie
Founder, Encouraging Her Resilience
“Grateful, Grounded, and Guided by Grace”
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Encouraging Her Resilience – Good Morning Blog
Good Morning, Resilient Woman of Christ,
Today, let’s rise with hearts full of gratitude, spirits clothed in humility, and minds fully surrendered to the perfect plan of Jesus Christ. No matter where you are in your journey—whether you’re on the mountaintop or walking through a dark valley—God is with you, and He is worthy of your trust.
In a world that teaches us to only be thankful when things are going our way, we choose to live differently. We are women of resilience. We are women of faith. And we know that even in the hardest of days, there is still something to be thankful for. Every breath we take is proof that God isn’t finished with us yet.
The Bible reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT):
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
This doesn’t mean we’re thankful for the pain—but we choose to be thankful in it. We choose to praise God even when we don’t understand. We choose to stay humble, knowing that His plan is far greater than anything we could ever imagine. Gratitude keeps us grounded. It shifts our focus. It reminds us that even when our situation looks uncertain, our Savior is still certain.
And humility? Oh sister, humility is the secret weapon of a woman who knows who her God is. It’s not weakness. It’s strength under surrender. It’s saying, “God, I don’t have all the answers, but I trust You do.” It’s choosing to lay down pride, release control, and trust that God is ordering every step—even the ones that feel messy, painful, or unclear.
Let this be the day you say, “Lord, I may not understand the season I’m in, but I will thank You anyway.”
Let this be the day you walk humbly, speak gently, love deeply, and trust fiercely.
Let this be the day you realize that everything you’ve gone through wasn’t meant to break you—it was meant to build you.
To the woman in recovery:
Your healing may not look like you thought it would, but that doesn’t mean God isn’t moving. Stay thankful. Stay humble. Keep trusting. He’s not done. You are not behind. You are right on time for God’s perfect plan.
Morning Prayer:
“Father, I thank You for today. Thank You for the breath in my lungs, for the lessons You’ve taught me in my valleys, and for the grace that carries me daily. Help me to remain thankful in every season, humble in every victory, and faithful in every trial. I trust Your plans for my life. I surrender my will and embrace Yours. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Today’s Affirmation:
I choose gratitude over grumbling, humility over pride, and faith over fear. God’s plan for my life is good, and I trust Him completely.
A Bold Reminder:
You may not be where you want to be, but you are not where you used to be—and that alone is a reason to lift your hands and thank God.
“Sacred Rest: Honoring God Through Self-Care”
Good Morning, Beautiful Resilient Woman of God!
Today is Saturday, April 26, 2025, and in the community of Encouraging Her Resilience, we celebrate Self-Care Saturday—a day set aside to intentionally pause, rest, and refocus our hearts on the One who sustains us.
Self-Care Saturday isn’t about selfishness; it’s about sacred stewardship. It’s about recognizing that your body, your mind, and your soul are precious to God and deserving of care. It’s about making space to heal, to breathe, to be still, and to allow the Holy Spirit to refresh every weary place inside of you.
Why is Self-Care Saturday Important?
Life is heavy. Recovery is work. Healing demands energy. And if we keep giving, moving, doing, and serving without replenishment, we will eventually collapse under the weight. Self-care is an act of obedience—it’s honoring the truth that we were never created to run on empty. It is an acknowledgment that our strength comes from God, and even Jesus Himself modeled the need to step away, pray, and find rest.
The Bible tells us in Luke 5:16 (NLT),
“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
Jesus—the Savior of the world, the Healer of hearts—needed time away from the crowds. He chose solitude. He prioritized communion with the Father. If Jesus Himself withdrew for rest and renewal, how much more should we?
Why Self-Care Is Necessary for Recovery and Spiritual Well-Being
In our recovery journey, self-care is not just helpful—it’s critical.
Recovery calls us to break old patterns of chaos, codependency, and self-neglect. It demands that we learn new rhythms of grace, peace, and personal responsibility. Without self-care, we stay in survival mode. With self-care, we step into a life of thriving—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Spiritually, self-care allows us to stay aligned with Christ. It clears the noise. It softens our hearts. It reminds us that we are not machines—we are daughters of the Most High God, created for rest as much as for purpose. Through self-care, we strengthen our walk with Jesus by making room to hear His voice, feel His presence, and receive His healing love.
Bold Truth for Today:
You are not just a survivor. You are a temple of the Holy Spirit. You are worth the time, the care, and the rest. Your healing matters. Your heart matters. Your walk with God matters. Taking care of yourself is an act of worship.
How Can You Practice Self-Care Today?
- Spend time alone with God in prayer and worship.
- Take a walk in nature and breathe deeply of His creation.
- Write in your journal what you are grateful for.
- Rest without guilt.
- Turn off the noise and listen for God’s whisper.
- Treat your body kindly—with nourishment, hydration, and rest.
- Spend time doing something that restores your joy.
Morning Prayer:
“Father, today I receive Your invitation to rest. Teach me to honor the body You gave me, the mind You renew, and the spirit You are healing. As I step away from the busyness, meet me in the stillness. Restore my strength. Revive my soul. Refresh my heart. I want to walk in wholeness, not just survival. Thank You for modeling rest through Your Son Jesus. I follow His example today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Daily Affirmation:
I honor God by honoring myself. Rest is holy. Healing is happening. I am a daughter of the King, worthy of care, restoration, and love.
