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7/23/2025 2 Comments The Energy for Change- Part 1You've come to this place. You've been here before, but only in your dreams. This is the place where you admit, out loud, that your current and past performance just isn't cutting it anymore. It's the place where you start to see yourself cutting ties with everyone and everything that no longer serves your life's mission. You're in a purging season, and this time, you wake up and realize: This can't be a dream anymore. You have to tap in. You have to activate the energy required to create real change. So how do you make that change? You need energy, You need passion, You need the wisdom of God to guide you through both necessary endings and new beginnings. Many are the plans in a person's heart, but the will of God will always stand, no matter how life flows. That's why spiritual alignment is the first step to lasting change. Change requires your consistency. You are the change agent. You are the driver behind the wheel. Your attitude, thoughts, words, and actions must align. Because if they don't add up, they won't produce the outcome you're praying for. Change can't be a part-time job. You must be committed, full-time, to developing the mindset and skill set necessary to change the game called your life. You have to own your ability to change and push it forward with intention. Take inventory and check your mindsets and habits. What needs to be eliminated? What needs to be upgraded? What needs a full-on, no-going-back, level-up? Check in on your energy source. No one can give you the energy needed to execute your plan. You need to align with your power source. God is mine. He has a way of resetting my internal lens so I can see the path clearly when life gets cloudy. Surround yourself with a cultivated circle, people whose performance and track record are worth studying. And don't copy—study. Everyone's assignment is different. But sometimes, we need a living reminder of what's possible. If your energy has flatlined, it's time for an infusion. The move forward must be well thought out and strategically focused, and balance is the key. Get your daily dose of energy. Create a "vitamin pack" that sustains your vision and propels you into the next level. If you're putting in the work, you shouldn't be in the same place by the end of the day. Even small steps are still progress. Structure your time and energy. There must be deposits, not just withdrawals. Remember balance is key. And don't be afraid to add variety. It really is the spice of life. Let's try something together. Inspired by Bill Hybels’ Six-by-Six framework, starting August 1st, 2025: 1. Identify six things you must speak energy into. These can be projects, tasks, or personal initiatives. 2. Write each one on an index card. 3. For the next 6 weeks, speak energy into these six things. Create a structure to determine the amount of energy each one requires. Make this your Energy Infusion Chart. Structure + Energy = Change But before you begin—be real. Be honest about where you are and where you need improvement. Get the new knowledge you need from your source. Tap into the energy required. Do the soul work that will bring forth the change you've been craving. Let this be your shift. Let this be your season of action. Let this be your energy for change. Part 2 coming soon... With Love, Dee Will You Be There?The vision is clear, the calling is loud, and the time is now.
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6/4/2025 5 Comments Have You Seen Jonah?It's Time to Stop Running!Over the past four months, God has allowed me to witness His invisible hands at work—on me and mine. I've seen things that should have taken months come forth in mere weeks. I've received spiritual convictions and repented in several areas of my life. And truth be told, I am still healing—even during God's rapid movement. Have you seen Jonah? For those unfamiliar with his story, Jonah is a man mentioned in the Bible (Book of Jonah, chapters 1–4). He was given a divine assignment—to carry a word of warning and salvation to the people of Nineveh. But Jonah loathed the people of Nineveh. He didn't think they deserved God's mercy, and he certainly didn't want to be the one to deliver it. The problem was—God disagreed. So, when Jonah ran from the call, he ended up in the belly of a great fish until he surrendered to the will of God. Where am I going with this? God had me reflecting on this story after speaking with a few of my sis-stars. You see, sometimes God wants to use us to carry a word or complete an assignment that will elevate someone else to the next level. But if we're honest, sometimes we don't think that person is worthy—of God's tea or even our own. So we refuse to move. We withhold the information, the connection, or the encouragement God gave us to give. Don't get me wrong—I've been Jonah, too. There have been many moments when God has told me to deliver a message (and most of the time, it's to pray for someone), and I've hesitated. Sometimes, it's fear that they won't receive it. Sometimes, I'm not even on speaking terms with the person. HOWEVER—God doesn't let me off the hook. No, He may not throw me into the belly of a beast, but He does deal with my heart through the power of the Holy Spirit. And when I finally submit to His will, I realize this: There is a cost and a timer on the oil. The oil flows only over the assignment God has given you. He is a God of covenant. That's why He created the rainbow—to remind us of His promise never to flood the earth again (Genesis 9:13–17). He keeps His word. And if He has placed an oil with a specific assignment inside of you in a particular time and person—and you don't deliver it—you become a hindrance to His will. And I don't ever want to become a hindrance to God. In this season, God is removing every obstacle. Yes, this is a year of grace, but it is also a year of miracles, signs, and wonders. Just look at Jamal Roberts' win on American Idol—one of many signs of what's to come. The ground is fertile, but God's people are sleepwalking. Faith alone won't carry you in this season. God is looking for obedience, even when your flesh doesn't agree with His choice, even when you feel like that person shouldn't be the one chosen. God sees the heart—and He sees your heart too. And He will not allow any Jonahs to stop what He's set in motion. I'm praying for my own heart right now: That I will have spiritual eyes that see, spiritual ears that hear, and an obedient spirit that moves. Because the truth is—our inability to move could be holding up someone else's assignment here on earth. We need each other to thrive. We need each other to fulfill God's will. So, if you're a Jonah today, stop running. Repent. Do the will of your Abba. Be the blessing He designed you to be. It might be someone else's turn today, but your time is anointed and appointed too. No one can stop the will of God. With love, —Dee Want to tell yours? Whether you’re a storyteller, truth-teller, faith-walker, or healing-through-the-storm type of writer—your voice matters. If God has placed a word, testimony, or reflection on your heart, this is your moment to release it.
✨ Let’s amplify stories that shift atmospheres. 📩 Tap the button below to send an email with the subject line: Guest Blogger 2025 Let me know a little about you, your writing focus, and what message you’d love to share. I’ll be in touch! 5/5/2025 7 Comments Look Before You Pour!A T.E.A. Lady's Confession on Discernment, Depletion, and Divine Redirection People who know me know me as the T.E.A. lady. And I don't just mean the kind you sip in a cup. I mean the kind that costs you something—T.E.A.: your Time, Energy, and Attention. I pour it freely. I always have. It's how I share my love, serve, and move purposefully. But recently, God pressed pause on my pouring… and whispered: "Look before you pour." We've been taught to look before we cross the street—but no one told us to look before we pour. I've been pouring into people, places, and projects for a long time. And only now, in the stillness of my depletion, do I see it clearly: I was pouring without protection. Red Flags I Missed While I Was Pouring: When words didn't line up with actions. When people made promises and broke them. When deadlines came and went without any acknowledgment. When I was left feeling… unsettled, unseen, and silently dismissed. The Cost of Pouring Blindly: Now that I feel empty, I realize something sobering: I'm the only one to blame. I wasn't being taken advantage of—I was bypassing discernment. Dear Dee, Empty cups can be filled. Broken cups cannot. And when you pour into broken vessels, your tea—your time, energy, and attention—seeps out—wasted & misused. The Heart of the Helper: I think, for me anyway—I can't speak for anyone else-- I was always looking for someone to help. It's who I am—a helper by nature. But this season, I faced a hard truth as I looked at the backs of people who walked away: some people don't want help. And if you don't assess the condition of the cup, you'll keep pouring into what can't or won't hold you. That's not love. That's leakage. Love does not mean emptying yourself for people who refuse to grow. The Boundaries That Are Saving Me: I'm living by a new set of boundaries, and these are my truths. Sometimes, a door has to be locked. Access has to be limited. Not to punish people, but to teach them that your tea is valuable. That you are valuable. What God Is Restoring: God is restoring self-love in me. And honestly, I don't know if I ever truly had it. I've been pouring out love for so long that I forgot to give it to myself. And that is no longer okay. Not in this season. Not ever again. Again, my message is to look before you pour because your tea deserves a worthy cup. -With Love and A Limited T.E.A. Edition:) Dee Seasons Change, |
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