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Day 7: Purpose & Calling

Day 7: Purpose & Calling

Day 7: Purpose & Calling

Scripture Focus:
"For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago." — Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

Sis, stop and let that sink in — you are God’s masterpiece. Not a second draft. Not an afterthought. A masterpiece — uniquely designed, intricately crafted, intentionally set apart for something only YOU can do.

The truth is, many of us have been walking through life without ever asking God why we’re here. We wake up, we go to work, we take care of our kids, we put out fires every single day — and yet deep inside, we feel empty, unfulfilled, like there must be more. And there is.

God has a calling over your life that was written before the foundation of the world. Your past doesn’t cancel it. Your pain doesn’t erase it. Your mistakes don’t disqualify you. In fact, those very things are often the building blocks of your calling.

You’ve been through too much for your story not to matter.
You’ve cried too many tears for your pain not to have a purpose.
You’ve survived too many battles for your life not to carry an assignment from heaven.

But here’s the key — you will never discover your purpose outside of God’s presence. Purpose is not found by hustling harder, chasing success, or trying to prove yourself. Purpose is revealed when you surrender.

Proverbs 3:5–6 says:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take."

Sis, this means letting go of control. It means saying, “God, here’s my pain, my gifts, my dreams, and my fears — do with them whatever You want.” It means letting Him write the story, even when you don’t understand every chapter.

Walking in purpose doesn’t mean life will suddenly be easy — but it does mean it will be meaningful. It means your life will start to point people back to Jesus. It means even your broken pieces will become someone else’s roadmap to freedom.

And if you’ve ever felt like it’s too late for you — hear this: it is never too late with God. Moses was 80 when he led the Israelites out of Egypt. Sarah was 90 when she gave birth to the child of promise. Your timeline might look different than you expected, but God’s timing is still perfect.

Prayer for Purpose & Calling

Father God,

I thank You for every woman reading this right now. You have called her. You have chosen her. You have written her name on the palm of Your hand. Lord, she is not an accident — she is Your masterpiece, created with divine intention.

Today we repent for the times we ran from Your calling, settled for less, or let fear silence us. Today we surrender it all — our plans, our pain, our pride, and our past — and we give You permission to take over.

Lord, open her ears to hear Your voice more clearly. Reveal the gifts You’ve placed inside of her. Show her how every battle, every trial, and every tear was shaping her for this very moment. Give her holy boldness to say YES to Your will, even when it scares her.

We declare that fear will not hold her back, doubt will not paralyze her, and the enemy will not distract her from the work You created her to do.
Strengthen her steps, align her heart, and let her walk with confidence into the destiny You wrote for her.

Today we declare by faith: I will live with intention. I will walk in obedience. I will fulfill every good work God has called me to do — for His glory and for the good of others.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.




Day 6: Emotional Peace – God, the Restorer of Your Mind

Day 6: Emotional Peace – God, the Restorer of Your Mind
Day 6: Emotional Peace – God, the Restorer of Your Mind
 
Focus Scripture:
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.” — Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)
 
Sis, mental health battles are some of the fiercest spiritual wars you will ever face. Depression feels like a fog that never lifts. Anxiety can hold your chest so tight you can’t breathe. Fear whispers that you will never be enough. And for some of us, those voices in our minds scream louder than God’s promises — telling us that we are broken beyond repair, that we will never make it, that we are one step away from losing everything.
 
I know, because that was my reality.
 
I had been clean for a year, working on my recovery, walking with Christ, and preparing to open my very first recovery home. On the outside, everything looked like victory. But then the enemy came for my mind.
 
It started with subtle whispers — “You’re not good enough. You’ll fail. This home will turn into a crack house. You’ll relapse.” Then it got louder. Voices telling me I’d lose everything, that I would end up homeless, that I would be unrecognizable and swallowed by my old life. I could not sleep. I could not eat. I was 7 days away from my grand opening — and instead of celebrating, I was in a war zone inside my head.
 
Sis, the attacks were so intense that I thought I would lose my mind. But here’s what changed everything — I cried out to God with everything in me. I prayed like my life depended on it. I worshiped through my tears. I reminded God of His promises and begged Him to deliver me.
 
And He did.
 
I will never forget the moment peace entered the room. It was as if heaven itself fought for me. The voices went silent. The heaviness lifted. My thoughts became clear. I got up off the floor, strengthened, restored, and free — not by my own power, but by the power of the living God. And today, 7 years later, I can boldly say: God healed my mind.
 
Sis, this is the same God who wants to deliver you. He is the God who restores sanity, breaks strongholds, and silences the voice of the enemy. Depression must bow to His name. Anxiety must bow. Schizophrenia, PTSD, fear — they must bow.
 
Your mind does not belong to the enemy — it belongs to God. You have the authority to take back your thoughts, silence every lie, and live in peace.
 
Bold Prayer for Mental Deliverance:
Father God, we come before You as daughters who refuse to stay bound. Lord, You see every woman who is reading this — You see her fear, her anxiety, her racing thoughts, her sleepless nights. You see the voices that torment her, the darkness that tries to overtake her, the weight that feels too heavy to carry.
 
Right now, in the name of Jesus, we speak peace over her mind. We command every lying voice of the enemy to be silenced. We plead the blood of Jesus over her thoughts, over her emotions, over her entire being. Lord, Your Word says You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7) — so we claim that sound mind right now.
 
Break every chain of mental torment. Uproot every spirit of fear, trauma, and confusion. Flood her heart with Your presence and remind her that she is not alone. Restore her joy. Restore her strength. Restore her confidence to step fully into the calling You have placed on her life.
 
We declare that her mind is free, her thoughts are anchored in Christ, and her future will not be dictated by the lies of the enemy. She will live in peace, walk in victory, and testify of Your power.
 
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
 
Reflection & Action Step:

Take a piece of paper and write down every thought that has been tormenting you. Next to each one, write a scripture of truth that defeats it — for example, next to “I’ll never be free,” write John 8:36: “So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” Then declare out loud:
“I have the mind of Christ. I am not my diagnosis. I am healed, restored, and delivered. My mind is at peace because my God has set me free.”
 



Day 5: Recovery & Deliverance

Day 5: Recovery & Deliverance
Day 5: Recovery & Deliverance

"This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s." — 2 Chronicles 20:15 (NLT)
Sis, this is not just another devotional — this is a battle cry.
Today is for the woman who is in a fight for her very soul. For the woman who is tired of carrying chains that were never meant to be hers. For the woman who is standing on the edge of giving up — but something inside of her refuses to quit.

Recovery is not just about getting clean. It is about walking out of the grave and refusing to go back.

Deliverance is not just about saying you’re free — it’s about living free, thinking free, walking free, and never letting the enemy drag you back into bondage.

Some of us are fighting addiction — pills, alcohol, weed, meth, sex, gambling.
Some of us are fighting battles that look different — depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety that keeps us up at night, anger that destroys everything in its path, unforgiveness that eats away at us.
Some of us are trying to recover from years of trauma — abuse, neglect, rejection, betrayal, heartbreak — and the scars still burn.
But here is the truth: YOU ARE STILL HERE.

If the enemy could have destroyed you, he would have — but God kept you alive because there is still purpose in you.

And today, God is saying:
"Daughter, stop fighting this battle on your own. Stop carrying what I already died to set you free from. This battle is not yours — it is Mine."
This is not the time to give up. This is not the time to go back. This is the time to surrender and let God finish what He started in you.

His Word declares:
  • “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free.” (Luke 4:18)
  • “So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (John 8:36)
  • “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3)
Sis, deliverance is yours. Freedom is yours. Healing is yours. You don’t have to fight alone — God is fighting for you right now.
Let today be the day you lay it all down — the shame, the guilt, the cravings, the fear, the anger — and trust that the same God who brought you this far will bring you all the way through.

Chain-Breaking Prayer for Recovery & Deliverance

Father God,
We come before You with holy desperation today. Lord, we are not here for empty words — we are here for freedom.
Father, You see every woman reading this prayer. You see her battles. You see her late-night tears. You see the cravings, the triggers, the moments she almost gave up — and You are still calling her by name.
Right now, in the name of Jesus, we break every chain that has tried to hold her captive.
Chains of addiction — be broken.
Chains of depression — be broken.
Chains of fear and anxiety — be broken.
Chains of shame and guilt — be broken.
Chains of toxic relationships and generational curses — be broken.
Lord, release Your delivering power over every heart right now. Flood every mind with Your peace. Silence every voice of the enemy. Tear down every stronghold that has been built up over years of pain.
Restore what was stolen by the enemy — restore her joy, her dignity, her confidence, her voice. Restore families that were torn apart. Restore dreams that were buried. Restore purpose that was lost.
Your Word says in 2 Corinthians 3:17 that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. So fill every woman with Your Spirit right now until freedom overflows.
Lord, we declare that we will not go back to what You have delivered us from. We will not live in fear of relapse. We will not let shame keep us silent. We will walk boldly as daughters of the King, clothed in righteousness and armed with Your Word.
We prophesy over our future: We are free. We are delivered. We are healed. We are whole.
We thank You now for the testimonies that will come from this very moment.
In the matchless name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.

Reflection & Journal Prompt
Write down the area where the enemy has tried to keep you bound the longest. Pray over it with boldness and declare this out loud:
"This battle is not mine. It belongs to the Lord. I am free. I am delivered. And I will walk in victory for the rest of my life."

When God Steps Into the Impossible

When God Steps Into the Impossible
When God Steps Into the Impossible

Scripture Focus:
"Jesus looked at them intently and said, 'Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.'" — Matthew 19:26 (NLT)

Tonight, I want to speak to every woman who is standing in a place that feels impossible.

You’ve been praying, fasting, doing everything you know to do — and it feels like nothing is changing. The bills are still due. The marriage still feels broken. The child still hasn’t come home. The job still hasn’t called. The healing still hasn’t come.

Sis, I know the weight you’re carrying because I’ve been there — waiting, praying, crying, wondering if God has forgotten me. But I came tonight to remind you: God has not forgotten you.

When the Israelites were trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army, it looked hopeless — until God split the sea.
When Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den, it looked fatal — until God shut their mouths.
When Lazarus was dead for four days, it looked too late — until Jesus called him out of the grave.
Your situation may look dead, delayed, or impossible — but that’s where God’s power shines the brightest.

He doesn’t need the perfect conditions to bless you. He doesn’t need the right economy, the right job, the right timing, or the right people. He simply needs you to believe that He is able.
And tonight, He’s asking you to do one thing: surrender.

Not surrender to fear. Not surrender to hopelessness. But surrender to Him.

God wants to carry the weight you’ve been holding on to. He wants to exchange your anxiety for His peace, your fear for His strength, your tears for His joy. But you have to trust Him enough to let go.

And here’s the hope you hold onto tonight: when you let go, you are giving God permission to step in and do what only He can do. He will move mountains. He will open doors. He will turn the situation around for your good. 

Don’t give up now — the breakthrough you have been praying for may be closer than you think.

Father,
Tonight we come before You with everything that feels too big for us to handle. We bring You our unpaid bills, our broken relationships, our prodigal children, our health concerns, our pain, and our private battles.

Your Word says that with man it is impossible, but with You all things are possible — so we choose to believe that over everything we see.
We speak life over what looks dead. We speak provision where there has been lack. We speak healing over every sickness. We speak peace over every storm.

Lord, we refuse to let fear have the last word. We refuse to let the enemy win. We declare that we are daughters of the King — loved, seen, chosen, and victorious.

Tonight, we surrender control. We place every burden into Your hands and trust that You are working it out for our good, even in this very moment.

And Lord, we don’t just want Your blessings — we want to know You more. Draw us closer to You. Build our faith. Teach us to lean on You in every season.

We thank You now for the breakthrough, the miracle, and the testimony that is on the way.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Sis, don’t quit now. Don’t let fear or fatigue make you throw in the towel. God has not brought you this far to leave you here. The same God who split the sea, shut the lions’ mouths, and raised the dead is still moving on your behalf.
Go to bed tonight expecting a miracle. Rest knowing that your midnight might just be the moment before your breakthrough.


Day 4: Finances & Provision

Day 4: Finances & Provision

Day 4: Finances & Provision

Theme Scripture
"And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
 — Philippians 4:19 (NLT)

Devotional

Sis, let’s speak the truth — finances can be one of the greatest tests of our faith.

Some of us wake up every morning wondering how we will make it through the month. Some of us are buried under the weight of debt, juggling bills and praying that nothing else breaks down. 

Some of us are single mothers, stretching one paycheck to cover everything — rent, food, gas, school clothes, childcare — feeling like we can never catch our breath.

Money troubles have a way of stealing our joy, our confidence, and even our sleep. Financial pressure can make you anxious, irritable, and fearful of the future. But this is not God’s plan for your life.

God did not call you to live in fear, lack, or constant survival mode. He called you to live in peace, freedom, and abundance — not so you can simply have more, but so that you can live without the constant weight of worry.

Scripture reminds us that we are not forgotten:
"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"
 (Matthew 6:26).

If God takes care of the birds, He will take care of you. Your job is not your ultimate source — God is. Your paycheck is not your provider — He is.

But God also calls us to walk in wisdom. Provision is not just about asking for more; it is about learning to manage what we have. Stewardship matters. Budgeting matters. Discipline matters. Generosity matters. God blesses what is placed in our hands and handled with obedience.

Today is about breaking fear and stepping into faith. It is about declaring that the cycle of lack, poverty, and struggle ends with you. It is about claiming peace over your finances and believing that God will do more than just meet your needs — He will bring you into a place of overflow.

Bold and Powerful Prayer for Finances & Provision

Father God,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, surrendering our finances and provision completely to You. You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides, and today we refuse to bow to fear, anxiety, or the spirit of lack.

Your Word declares in Philippians 4:19 that You will supply all our needs according to Your riches in glory. Today, we take hold of that promise by faith. Lord, we remind You of Your Word — You are not a man that You should lie (Numbers 23:19). If You said You would provide, we believe You will do it.

Lord, break every chain of financial bondage that has held us captive. Cancel debt that has been a weight on our backs. Open the windows of heaven over our lives and pour out blessings we do not have room to contain, just as You promised in Malachi 3:10.

Father, we speak to every closed door and command it to open. Release divine opportunities, promotions, unexpected favor, and resources that only You can send. Multiply every dollar we have. Let what we have be enough and more than enough.

We come against every generational curse of poverty, lack, and financial hardship that has traveled through our bloodline. We declare that it stops here, in the name of Jesus. A new legacy begins with us — a legacy of wisdom, stability, peace, and abundance.

Lord, give us discernment and discipline. Teach us how to budget, save, give, and invest wisely. Remove the spirit of fear from our spending and the spirit of impulse from our decisions. Align our finances with Your will so that we are trustworthy with the blessings You send.

Your Word says in Deuteronomy 28:12 that You will bless the work of our hands. Bless our jobs, our businesses, our creativity, and every good idea You have placed within us. Cause us to prosper, not just for ourselves, but so that we may be a blessing to others.

We speak peace over every woman reading this prayer. Peace over her home. Peace over her mind. Peace over every unpaid bill and every outstanding debt. We silence the voice of fear and we declare the truth of Your Word: "The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need." (Psalm 23:1)

Today we declare:
  • We are no longer slaves to lack or fear.
  • We are lenders and not borrowers (Deuteronomy 28:12).
  • Our cups overflow with God’s provision (Psalm 23:5).
  • We live in abundance, not scarcity.
  • We are financially free and walking in divine provision.
Father, we trust You. We thank You for what You have already done and what You are about to do. We believe it, we declare it, and we receive it — in the mighty, unshakable name of Jesus Christ.
Amen.

Reflection & Journal Prompt

  • Write down every financial weight that has been stealing your peace and give it to God in prayer.
  • Journal Philippians 4:19 and read it out loud every morning this week.
  • Write this declaration at the bottom of your page:
    "I will not live in fear. I will not live in lack. My God is my Provider, and my needs are already met according to His riches in glory."

 
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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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