4160 Stay Open
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It can be one of the hardest things we ever do — keeping our hands unclenched when everything in us wants a tighter grip. Staying open when life has taught us that open means vulnerable, and vulnerable means hurt. But here's what I've learned, and what I'm reminded of in every new season: the moment we close ourselves off is the moment we stop becoming who God created us to be. So today, I'm asking you to stay open — open to His leading, open to growth, and open to the beautiful, unexpected things He has waiting on the other side of our yes. We are creatures of self-protection. It's wired...
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4159 The Woman in the Water
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
When was the last time you looked at yourself, really looked and didn't flinch? It's not the quick glance in the rearview mirror to check your lipstick or the passing reflection in a storefront window where you tug at your shirt and keep walking. It's the kind of looking that requires stillness. The kind of seeing that asks you to stay. Because you, my friend, are the woman in the water, and the only reason you can't see her clearly is because you won't stop stirring. We live stirred-up lives. We stir with busyness. We stir with worry. We stir with comparison, scrolling through someone else's...
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4158 Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out
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Life has a way of catching you off guard. One minute you're standing tall, feeling like you've finally got your footing — and the next, something comes along and sweeps your feet right out from under you. Maybe it's a phone call you weren't expecting. A door that closed when you were sure it was about to open. A season that turned harder than anything you could have prepared for. And there you are. On the ground. Catching your breath. Wondering what just happened. Knocked down but not knocked out. A lot of us have been there more times than we'd like to admit. And if you're one who has that...
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4157 What You Can't Control Doesn't Get the Final Say
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You already have what you need, right now to create your now. There is no reason to wait for tomorrow, nor when the circumstances shift, or when that one thing finally falls into place. And yet, there's this pull that creeps in and whispers, but what about that thing you can't fix or control? There you are, standing at the edge of a perfectly open door and still looking sideways at the wall beside it, wondering why it won't move. This happens more often than we like to admit. You know what's in front of you. You know the next step. But something uncontrollable grabs your attention, and...
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4156 The Secret of Being Content
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"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." ~ Philippians 4:12 Contentment didn't land in Paul's lap like some spiritual gift he unwrapped one morning. It was forged and tested, including shipwrecks, beatings, imprisonment, and hunger. He was refined through every season that could have, and maybe should have, shaken him loose from his faith. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . ...
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4155 Celebrate Your Spouse
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When was the last time you actually celebrated your spouse? Not on their birthday or your anniversary. Not some calendar-mandated holiday where Hallmark reminds you it's time to show up. This is a random, ordinary, nothing-special kind of day, when you look at the person doing life beside you and say, "I see you. And I'm grateful." Celebrate your spouse! Now, if you had to think about it, you're not alone. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . #RelationshipBuilders #CreateYourNow #LoveAndMarriage We love our spouses. Deeply. But a lot of times,...
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4154 Before the Bell Rings
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There is something about the start of a new school year that carries both excitement and weight. The backpacks are packed, the outfits are picked out, and the alarm is set for a time no one in the house has seen in weeks. But before the bus pulls up, before the shoes are tied and the lunches are grabbed, there is a window of time that belongs to you and your family. And what you do with it matters more than you might think. It's before the bell rings. It's that morning window, the window that doesn't just happen. It is built. And if you are a parent staring down the start of a new school year,...
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4153 One More
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I know you're tired. I know that thing you've been carrying — that weight you keep picking up every single morning, even though nobody would blame you for setting it down — I know it's heavy. And I know you've told yourself more than once that you're not sure you have another round in you. But here's what I also know: you have one more in you! You're still here. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation You're still listening to this. You're still showing up. You're still breathing and fighting and...
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4152 The Woman in the Mirror
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There's a moment — and if you're honest, you know exactly the one I'm talking about — where you catch your reflection and the first thing that crosses your mind isn't kind. It's not always about what you look like physically, although sometimes it is. More often, it's deeper than that. It's the look in your own eyes that says, I thought I'd be further along by now. It's the quiet measuring of the woman in the mirror that happens when you compare who you are today against who you imagined you'd be at this point. And just like that, the woman staring back at you becomes not enough....
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4151 Design Your Day
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Why is it that we can pour ourselves into everyone else's schedule, everyone else's crisis, everyone else's to-do list, but when it comes to our own day, we just… wing it? We wake up, already behind before our feet hit the floor, and we spend the next twelve or sixteen hours reacting. Putting out fires. Managing the chaos. Surviving until we can collapse back into bed and do it all over again tomorrow. And somewhere in the middle of all that surviving, we forget the most important thing. Our own day. The one God gave us. The one we will never, ever get back. So design your day! Psalm...
info_outlineSometimes, we just need to hear, "You can do this!" Because when life comes at you with spirals and spikes, you have to know that you will not only survive, but you will thrive.
What do you do when you're thrown off balance?
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Just when we think we have it all figured out, the unexpected happens, and suddenly we're left feeling lost and overwhelmed.
It's during these challenging moments that you need to remind yourself of a simple but powerful truth: You can do this!
In the face of adversity, it's easy to feel defeated and hopeless. It's easy to let doubt and fear creep in, clouding our judgment and making us question our abilities. But deep down, beneath the layers of uncertainty and fear, lies a reservoir of inner strength waiting to be tapped into.
Do you feel that sometimes, but maybe not today?
When the road ahead seems daunting and the odds are stacked against you, it's important to remember that resilience is not about avoiding challenges, but about facing them head-on.
It's about acknowledging your fears and doubts, yet refusing to let them dictate your actions. It's about accepting that mistakes and setbacks are part of the journey, not the end of it.
The K.I.S.S. ~ You can do this!
So, if you are the one feeling tired and frustrated with life, know this: You are capable of overcoming whatever obstacles come your way. You have within you the power to rise above your circumstances and create the life you desire. Hence, create your now!
Yes, the path may be rocky and the destination uncertain, but with unwavering determination, that resilience and belief in yourself, you can navigate through the storm and emerge stronger on the other side.
It's not about waiting for the perfect moment or the right conditions; it's about seizing the present and making the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
Your dreams are worth pursuing, and your goals are worth chasing. So, keep pushing forward, keep pushing through. You may not see the light at the end of the tunnel yet, but trust that it's there, guiding you towards a brighter tomorrow.
In the midst of chaos and confusion, remember that you are not alone in this journey. Reach out to those who support and uplift you, draw strength from their words and presence. Surround yourself with positivity and hope, and let it fuel your determination to keep going, keep growing.
Take a deep breath, gather your courage, and repeat after me: You can do this. You can do this. You can do this!! And you will.
Believe in yourself, embrace the challenges, and watch as you transform your struggles into stepping stones towards a brighter, more promising future. The power to shape your destiny lies within you. Embrace it, own it, and soar towards your dreams, knowing that no obstacle is too great to overcome when you have faith in your heavenly Father and yourself.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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Song Title: Overcomer
Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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