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Distraction is a thief. It silently creeps in, often disguised as something urgent or seemingly important, yet its true intent is to derail us from our purpose. I firmly believe that many distractions—if not most—are strategically placed to shift our focus away from what God has called us to do and distance us from the promises He has spoken over our lives.

Each one of us has been entrusted with unique gifts—innate abilities that we did not earn or work for but were freely given by God. The question is, what are we doing with those gifts? Are we nurturing them, using them for His glory, or are we allowing the noise of life to drown out our purpose? Do we even recognize the gifts we carry, or have we become so consumed by the everyday struggles that we fail to see them?

Life has a way of throwing distractions at us—worries about finances, relationships, work, health, and countless other things that demand our attention. If we are not careful, these distractions can slowly pull us away from our calling. And if we allow them to dominate our thoughts and actions, then the enemy of our purpose has already won.

I’m reminded of the powerful moment in Matthew 14:22-33 when Jesus walked on water. Peter, full of faith yet trembling, stepped out of the boat with his eyes locked on Jesus. In that moment, fear and uncertainty surrounded him, but his focus was fixed on the One who called him forward. However, as soon as he allowed his attention to shift—when he took his eyes off Jesus and instead focused on the raging storm—he began to sink. The waves had always been there, but they only had power over him when he gave them his attention.

I have to commend Peter. Out of all the disciples, he was the only one who had the courage to step out of the boat. That alone is remarkable. But faith isn’t just about starting; it's about continuing. So many begin the race with passion and determination, but the true test comes in persevering through the distractions, the storms, and the doubts that inevitably arise.

The prize is not in merely stepping out—it’s in pressing forward, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, and refusing to let distractions pull us away from our purpose 

She Woke Up Different

She woke up different She just woke up different. Somewhere between dreaming and a conscious state of awareness she had a talk with herself or was it the God in her reminding her of who she is? She just woke up different. She woke up realizing that she is who she is by the grace of God, she realized that she doesn't have to cower in fear any longer… hmm… the fear of rejection the fear of being inadequate the fear of abandonment all gone! She just simply woke… up… different! She thought if father, mother, husband, friends’ children forsake her the Lord will never, she woke up different. Committed to her own self-care her own self love her own self-respect no longer afraid of their faces no longer afraid of them walking away no longer wondering if she did, say, looked a certain way that led to dishonor and disrespect. She woke up different. She thought, Imust cast down my own imaginations I cannot control their imaginations that's for them to do, or not, she just woke up different she woke up with the sense of enlightenment, and an epiphany and aha moment. I woke up knowing I am who I am by the grace of God knowing God is well pleased with me.

-Lady Kathryn

Girl, Think Bigger

The beauty of your thoughts lies in your ability to decide where they take you. Did you know you can think yourself into sadness or anger just as easily as you can think yourself into peace and serenity? What you consistently meditate on has the power to shape your mood and influence the direction of your life. I once heard someone say, “Where your thoughts go, the man follows.” This aligns with what the Bible teaches in Proverbs 23:7: “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.”

There’s a profound connection between the mind and the heart. If we don’t intentionally govern our thoughts, we risk allowing whatever randomly pops into our minds to dictate our emotions and actions — leading either to a life of frustration or one of calm and clarity.

One resource I highly recommend is As a Man Thinketh by James Allen. It’s a small, powerful book that beautifully explains the mind-heart connection. I’ve read it many times over the years as a reminder to keep my thoughts aligned with truth and possibility.

Your thoughts have the power to transport you beyond your current circumstances. I encourage you to stretch your imagination and envision the endless possibilities available to you. Start declaring: “If anyone can do it, I can. If anyone can have it, I can. If anyone can achieve it, so can I.”

Think yourself joyful, not sorrowful. Think yourself prosperous, not stuck in lack. The thoughts you choose to cultivate will set the course for your life — so dream big, think bold, and watch your life rise to match your mindset.