This blessed me so much this morning. The way you slowed down to answer your daughter with intention shows exactly what it looks like to steward a child’s faith with wisdom and tenderness. These are the conversations that shape identity, not just belief. You explained it so beautifully — that we live in a fallen world, that God doesn’t waste pain, and that free will is part of real love. And you’re right… the enemy absolutely goes after the next generation early, especially the ones with a calling on their life. Your daughter asking that question is proof that her mind and spirit are awakening, not drifting. What you shared reminded me that our first ministry really is our home. Before the world asks us to defend the gospel, our children will. Before strangers need answers, our own house will need clarity. And the part about Jesus understanding our pain — that touched me deeply. It’s one thing to know God sees suffering; it’s another to remember He experienced it. Thank you for this reminder to stay ready, stay rooted, and stay in the Word. This poured into me today. 🧡

@Shavonne Rice Shavonne… this right here is beautiful evidence of growth on BOTH sides — yours and your daughter’s. And the way you processed this moment shows just how much God has transformed you. When you said you went into defense mode at first? That’s normal.But the revelation you caught — that her question wasn’t rebellion but awakening — that’s maturity, discernment, and emotional governance working in real time. You didn’t react.You circled back.You clarified.You stayed steady.That’s the new you. And then she confirmed it with her own mouth: “Mom, 2020 you and you now are two totally different people.” That is not a small statement.That is not casual.That is not coincidence. That is fruit.That is evidence.That is God’s fingerprint on your motherhood, your healing, your identity, and your home. Children — especially teens — do not say things like that unless they feel the difference.She sees your transformation.She feels your stability.She recognizes your growth even when her behavior doesn’t always show it. And the fact that she could articulate that means: - her spirit is waking up - her discernment is sharpening - her emotional awareness is growing - her trust in you is deepening This is what healing looks like — not perfect behavior, but honest recognition. You praised the Lord in that moment because you knew it wasn’t you.It was God’s work in you. And He’s not done. You’re not the 2020 version of yourself.You’re not even the 2023 version.You are a renewed, refined, Spirit‑led woman walking in clarity, authority, and emotional maturity. Your daughter sees it.Heaven sees it.And now you’re seeing it too. Glory to God for transformation — the kind that can’t be faked, forced, or hidden.The kind that speaks for itself. 🧡

My Testimony and Commitment What God delivered me from God has been freeing me from fear, people‑pleasing, and the pressure to earn approval. For years I lived by other people’s expectations, shrinking or stretching to fit whatever would keep the peace. Recently someone reached out to me unexpectedly, and instead of reverting to old habits I felt a steady calm — proof that God is changing my heart from the inside out. That steadiness showed me I’m not defined by others’ responses but by His voice and presence. My Next Step Esther 30 Plan I just started the Esther 30 Plan and I’m committing to grow into Esther’s posture: courageous, disciplined, and strategically positioned. This plan is my daily framework to build spiritual habits, sharpen discernment, and practice bold obedience. I’m choosing consistent small steps over dramatic fixes — reading, reflecting, praying, and acting in faith so courage becomes my default, not my exception. My Posture Not People Pleasing but Letting God’s Will Be Done My posture now is clear: I will not people‑please; I will let God’s will be done with them. That means I’ll respond from rest and obedience rather than from fear or the need for approval. I’ll set healthy boundaries with gentleness, speak truth with love, and release outcomes to God. When someone reaches out, I’ll engage from a place of peace, not performance. Prophetic Word for This Season You are being positioned, not performed. God is aligning circumstances and people around your calling so you can step into assignment without needing validation from others. Expect doors to open that require courage, not perfection. Where you once sought approval, you will now stand in authority rooted in identity. Relationships will be refined: some will deepen, some will be redirected, all for your protection and purpose. Fear will lose its grip and peace will steady your decisions. Practical Steps to Walk This Out - Daily anchor: Commit to the Esther 30 Plan each morning as your spiritual roadmap. - One boundary: Name and hold one boundary this week that protects your peace. - Record confirmations: Journal moments of confirmation — unexpected reach-outs, answered prayers, or new clarity — to revisit when doubt comes. - Speak declarations: Each morning declare, “Not people‑pleasing but God‑pleasing; I move in courage and peace.” - Small acts of courage: Do one thing this week that stretches your faith — a conversation, a prayer, or a step of service — and celebrate the obedience, not the outcome.

Thank you for creating this space, Shavonne. Prayer truly is the heartbeat of this community, and I love that we get to lift one another up and stand in agreement together. Sometimes just knowing you’re not carrying something alone brings so much peace. I’m praying over every woman who shares here — that God meets each need, strengthens every weary place, and reminds us that He is near and attentive. As for me, I’m believing God for continued clarity, emotional steadiness, and strength as I walk through this season. I want to stay aligned with Him in every area. Grateful for this sisterhood and the way we cover one another. 🌿❤️

Chivon, thank you for sharing your heart. Transition seasons really do carry a different kind of weight — not because God isn’t moving, but because He is. Growth stretches places we didn’t even know were tight, and it can feel uncomfortable, but it’s also a sign that God is shifting, pruning, and preparing. I’m standing with you in prayer as you navigate this season. Father, strengthen her, steady her, and surround her with Your peace. Let every heavy place become holy ground where You reveal what You’re building in her. Cover her mind, her emotions, and her steps with clarity and grace. You’re not walking this alone. We love you, and we’re covering you as God carries you through this transition. ❤️🌿

Shavonne, this blessed me so much. The way you broke this down is exactly how life feels sometimes — pressure behind you, noise around you, and people trying to rush you into a pace God never assigned. But you’re right… just because something is behind me doesn’t mean it gets to control me. Your story reminded me that: Pressure is not direction Noise is not instruction And urgency from others is not the same as obedience to God Isaiah 26:3 hits different when you realize peace isn’t about the environment — it’s about your focus. Perfect peace comes from staying steady, not speeding up.