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I know when we read the book of Jonah it’s easy to talk about him because it’s like, “Dude so disobedient” or “Man, you have to be out of your mind”. But may I suggest to you that Jonah had a heart issue just as many of us “currently have” or “have had”. I think it's safe to say that at some point in our lives, we all have acted like jonah in some kind of way. Take a listen.

Lean into God. You mean something to him! No matter where you may find yourself right now, he's choosing you. There's another pour to receive that’s produced from the leaning in. Be encouraged. God is welcoming you! I want you to know that your access has not been denied.

Do not allow life’s everyday responsibilities to cause you to neglect sitting in what you are thinking and feeling. Your ability to push past these certain moments does not always indicate strength. Sometimes, strength is in our ability to recognize when a “sit in it” moment is needed. Take a listen!

There are so many ways fear can show up in our lives, and it may not look the same for us all. However, it does not take away from the fact that fear is fear! Sometimes, the journey to freedom is found in the simple, yet, most impactful, and life altering things. Here are some things I’ve been exposed to so far on this journey. I pray that it helps you just as it’s consistently helping me in real-time. Daily! Let’s grow together.

Sometimes things can get a bit noisy. There’s a danger in allowing the opinions of others to be louder than the voice and instructions of God. We have to know what is and isn’t for us. Self awareness is important, we must know our capacities and where we are. Logic can sound good, but it doesn’t mean that God is calling for us to adjust our lives to fit everything that we hear and see.

So, as you all know. In last week’s episode, we discussed some things that produced doubt within ourselves and caused us to show up in certain ways. One of those things was rejection. I received some questions about the last episode, so we’re going to dive into how we shake that rejection when in a situation like the one mentioned in the last episode. If you’re someone who has been rejected and you don’t know how to release it, this is for you. If you now have sour feelings towards someone because they once rejected you, this is for you! Don’t allow that rejection to get in the way of how you view and treat others. Come take a walk down memory lane with me. We’re going to go over 6 years back.

Have you ever been battling with doubt but just can’t seem to put your finger on why this is such a struggle for you? This may help. Life experiences and the way we personally view ourselves have a way of causing us to doubt the way we show up all across the board. Today, we will discuss some ways to help us locate the root of doubt, which will help us to know what we should take to God. Take a listen!

You don’t own them, you’re just experiencing them! Often we have the tendency to feel as if a person belongs to just us once we have invested in the bond. But truth of the matter is, none of us own anyone.. we just happen to have the opportunity to experience them!

Have you ever taken a moment to actually digest that there’s a big difference between what’s good to you and what’s good for you? Maybe you have or maybe you haven’t. However here’s your moment. I feel as if a lot of our time is wasted on the wrong people and things because we get comfortable with what’s good to us. It’s making you feel good, but nothing is being produced! What about substance?

What does living a life that’s pleasing to God in this day and time look like? We don’t hear much talk about how challenging this walk can be but this week we’re going to talk a little about it. Truth of the matter is, this journey never looks exactly the same for everyone. Needless to say, there are some pros and cons. On today's episode, I have the pleasure of having Lakendra Orr as my co host. She’s absolutely amazing! She also has her own podcast called “Muzzled No More”. Be sure to follow her wherever you get your podcast.

Most times we’re not too quick to look at the spiritual side of our situations. But in the Bible God got glory out of hardening the heart of Pharaoh. So, what makes us believe he won’t make the wrong people turn from us. What if that individual turning cold on you had nothing at all to do with you !? Just maybe God did it for his glory.

If a person truly values you, then you will see it in their repeated actions towards you! If they do not value you, you will also see it in their repeated actions or lack there of.

It’s time for you to live your life for yourself, not others. In this episode, I’ll be touching on some things that blocks us from and pushes us to a point of owning our lanes. Are you at a point of wanting to become secure in your identity?

You may be thinking you have more time than you actually do. You don’t truly tap into living until you walk in purpose! Anything outside of that is just you existing in this world. That there is something I told myself that I can’t tolerate any longer. It’s time for us to step out! Are you ready?

Have you ever taken a moment to think of what is the cause of your fear? What are you actually afraid of and what has produced it? Most times we battle with things that we never take the time to break down. But don’t go another moment and not remove the layers of whatever is keeping you bound! Now is our time to walk boldly and freely. If we want to break out of fear, then we must address the root!

Everything you face has the ability to be of benefit to you! Even the pain in your life has a purpose. Have you even considered what there is to gain in the midst of your pain? The bible says that ALL things work together for the good of them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. So, take a moment to not focus on what happened to you, but think about how it can work for you!

When you choose to stick with someone after their mess ups, that means that you have made a conscious decision to burn that error with them. It no longer exist! Forgiving is not consistently throwing up what someone did to you in their face. It’s impossible to grow in your present, when you’re still bound by the past.

Free will can be hard to accept! It’s just like an opinion, we all have it. And even though free will hurts at times, there is something you can do about it. You can’t stop free will, but you can decide whether or not you want to put up with what people choose to dish out to you! The free will is theirs, but the choice to stick or wait around is yours.

It's a must that we practice becoming disciplined enough to where we not just function by what we feel. But we began to be led by the way our hearts should be conditioned.

At some point in all of our lives changes will have to be made. Don’t be fearful. Change is good and is the beginning of the road to better.

Pain doesn't begin to cease until we realize how much control we truly have over our emotions. If you don't like it, you don't have to accept it. Let your actions/standards be the teacher for those you come in contact with.

If you want different results then you’ll have to do something different. Your old habits will contaminate your new place. A new settings is calling for a new you!

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Often times we only make ourselves available for advice, but we don’t allow that advice to truly guide us. We’re not open to guidance and what’s comes with it. We are led by our emotions, which causes us to have little to no progress.

Trying to live a life that pleases God is not easy. It may not be popular, but it's necessary! I try to remind myself that not only do my mouth make choices for me, but my actions are capable of doing so as well. What are our actions saying about us? Let's not just be talkers, but fight daily to be doers as well. Often times being human is an excuse we use to DO LESS when we KNOW BETTER! Each time we fall it should become more difficult for us to fall again, until we're able to just STAND firmly.

Life has a way of throwing things at us. There will be bumps and flats along the way, but are you truly prepared to fight back?

Are you sitting around not knowing where to start? Do you feel like you’re not good enough to carry out your purpose? Are you weighed down with thoughts of how you think others will feel? Are you afraid, so you rather just ignore the voice of God?? This is for you… Make your first move by taking a listen.

There are certain situations that has a way of bringing about shame. Especially when our plans don't go as planned. But I want to let someone know that you don't have to remain in that place of shame. God has given you the power and authority to pull yourself out.

Yes, people may have become familiar with the person that you’ve once gave them. But now it’s time to be unapologetically you. Now it’s time that you put you first. No more living for the approval, satisfaction or pleasure of others. Say hello to the new you, it’s time for you to reintroduce yourself!

Sometimes there’s this question that seems to pop up in our minds… When is enough truly enough? That goes for family, friends, relationships, and sometimes even jobs.. like what are some ways for me to know who/what is or isn’t worth my time anymore?

Are you busy or are you being productive? The enemy isn’t afraid of how well known you are or anything you have going on. He’s only afraid of you being effective!

Stop making people feel as if they can’t be true to themselves just to be accepted by you. We all have to and had to start somewhere.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with experiencing things in life. But I encourage you to have enough strength to move pass those things. Don’t sit back and dwell on things you can’t change, day in and day out. Stop tripping about it… Just breathe, let it go and move forward. Life is still waiting for you to live it.

No matter where you may find yourself in life, no matter how high or how low… going through is inevitable.

You don’t have to settle for where you are. Take back control of your life, you can do it.

It’s real easy to pin point what’s wrong with everyone else and who’s doing wrong..BUT do you have enough courage to deal with yourself!? Do you possess the integrity it takes to face what’s wrong with you?

Often times we’re always hearing about time heals. Truth is, it isn’t just time that does the healing. It’s what you do in and with the time that’s causes healing to come about.

Often times we place expectations on people and have yet to give those very expect to ourselves..

Don’t get wrapped up in what others think of you or the actions of others towards you. It has nothing to do with you, but it has everything to do with them.

Absolutely nothing is wrong with loving a person or seeing the best in them. But wasting years of our lives to hold on to a person’s potential, and staying with someone because we’re waiting for the better version of them cost too much! What do you lose in this process? In all honesty, there’s no guarantee that a person will ever live up to their potential. This is why it’s vital to deal with the reality of a person, rather than falling in love with potential. Everyone posses potential, so potential isn’t enough.

Ecclesiastes 9:11 ~ The race is not given to the swift or to the strong but to the one who endures to the end...

There’s a very thin line between compromising and settling. I hope that in this episode you’re able to have a moment of truth with yourself about where your are. After you distinguish where you stand, ask yourself what are you going to do about it!?

We all hear the word friend being thrown around often… But what is a friend and what does it truly consist of? Are you one? Do you really have any?

Often times when become content with allowing questions to sit in our heads silently. We ignore what we feel and sometimes even overlook the reality of our situations. A lot of us overlook reality and trade it in for possibility, and that itself can hurt you.

Mending Voids is a podcast dedicated to empowering, uplifting, and impacting lives concerning life and faith. Mending Voids is a space that focuses on spiritual growth and everyday life. I give my transparent perspective vulnerably with the desire to help mend hearts while contributing to our wholeness. Life has a way of making us feel misunderstood and as if we're by ourselves at times; but we are never alone. We all go through things. No one has it all figured out, and I personally don't believe that we ever will. Every day is a new opportunity to evolve. Let's heal and grow together!