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3602 Illuminate Your Shadows

Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Release Date: 12/05/2024

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

The final quarter of any game is the ultimate test—the moment when hope and pressure collide. The scoreboard might look grim, and it’s tempting to feel worn down or defeated. But true faith pushes past what our eyes see and clings to what God’s Word promises. Faith is that quiet, persistent voice inside that says, “The game isn’t over yet.” When life overwhelms or uncertainty creeps in, anchoring yourself in belief brings endurance and courage. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful in hope, patient in...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Marriage isn’t a solo journey—it’s a coordinated team effort that wins or loses together. Like a quarterback reading his receiver’s movements or a pair of dancers moving in perfect harmony, successful marriages require sharp communication, unwavering trust, and an instinctive understanding of each other’s needs. When both partners learn to anticipate, adapt, and align their moves toward shared goals, they build an unbeatable marriage—on and off the field. This kind of partnership doesn’t happen by accident. It takes practice, commitment, and a game plan that both partners buy...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Parenting is like running a red zone play in football — the stakes are sky-high, the pressure’s crushing, and every move matters more than usual. You’re tired, stretched thin, and the margin for error feels paper-thin. It’s that relentless zone where kids need you most, but sometimes in red zone parenting, you just want to drop the playbook and cry. No one often says: being a great parent doesn’t mean you have to be perfect. The real power comes from showing up as you are—flawed, vulnerable, exhausted—and still choosing love and presence.  Desire to be supported...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Too often, we’re sold the myth that success means shouldering everything solo. You’re told to grind, hustle, and prove yourself by pushing harder—alone. But here’s the truth: you’re not less for needing help. You’re smart and strong for building a team you can rely on; find strength in your team. Let's being in the experts of the week: look at Super Bowl quarterbacks. Nobody wins a game without a huddle—a moment when the entire team stops, locks in, and plans the next move.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Your life and...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Do you want to play like a champion? Then start by treating your mind and body like they actually matter. Because if you're honest with yourself, talent and hustle can only carry you so far when your fuel tank is running on empty, your brain is fogged, and your body is begging for rest. The power of peak performance is not just for the field. So fuel like a champion. The elite football players of the Super Bowl. They don’t just show up to practice—they obsess over how they eat, sleep, and recover. That’s their secret weapon.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

It’s simple to say “thank you” on autopilot or offer gratitude as a social nicety while rushing through life. But when was the last time you really felt it? When did you pause long enough to notice how gratitude reshapes your heart? Gratitude is more than just words. Gratitude isn’t just a polite exchange. It’s a profound internal shift. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It softens the rough edges inside—the bitterness, the brokenness—that build up from stress, disappointment, or the grind of daily struggle. Gratitude creates a...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Have you ever pondered what's your game plan for greatness in life? When the pressure mounts and the stakes skyrocket, only one thing separates champions from the rest: your mindset. We can see this in real time by observing athletes. Imagine yourself as a Super Bowl quarterback, the clock ticking down with a roaring crowd watching your every move. Your ability to lead in that moment isn’t about talent alone—it’s about how to master your mental game.  The mindset to stay calm, strategic, and decisive under pressure is like a muscle you can train and strengthen every day. Desire to...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Have you ever thought why the small stuff matters to God? Shouldn't just the big things that shift your life get all the attention? It’s easy to let your everyday get swallowed up by the routines and distractions, work deadlines, household chores, and endless to-do lists that we often overlook where our faith truly intersects with our everyday moments. But you must remember, God cares deeply about the seemingly small, mundane parts of your day. It’s in these moments that your faith becomes real, not just a Sunday sentiment but a lived reality. Consider Colossians 3:23–24 (NIV):...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Marriage isn’t just the big moments: the wedding day, anniversaries, or vacations. A huge part of it happens in the "in-between": the daily grind, the shuffle of family life, the countless errands, work schedules, and responsibilities that fill every corner of your time. In this chaos, it's easy and dangerously common for spouses to drift apart without even noticing. You’re both so busy serving the kids, managing the household, or chasing careers that choosing to connect as a couple takes a backseat. You become like two ships passing in the day and night, present but distant. Your marriage...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Parenting is a relentless hustle. Sleepless nights blur into days of heartache, frustration, and moments when it feels like your efforts go unnoticed. In the chaos of discipline, schedules, and tears, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that you are the constant in your child’s world—their anchor and their guide. The truth is, what you say last in any interaction leaves a lasting imprint. That’s why it’s crucial: make your last word good. What does that mean? It means shifting focus from reaction to reflection. It means choosing the lasting message you want your child to take...

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There are moments when shadows loom larger than life itself. The darkness seeps in, enveloping us in its icy grip, whispering doubts and fears, threatening to drown out the light. So, illuminate your shadows.

Just as the night gives way to the dawn, so too can we banish the shadows that haunt us, casting them aside to let the brightness shine through.

Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. https://createyournow.mn.co 

Illuminate your shadows.

When we find ourselves in a season of cold and darkness, it can be easy to succumb to the gloom, letting it seep into our bones and cloud our vision. But we must remember that we hold the power to choose how we show up in the world. We have the strength within us to push back against the darkness and let our inner light shine through.

Doubt and fear, those twin specters that haunt your waking hours and whisper in the silence of the night, have no power over you when you choose to illuminate your shadows.

When you confront your fears head-on, when you shine a light into the darkest corners of your soul, you find that there is nothing to be afraid of. The doubt that once held you in its thrall dissipates like mist in the morning sun, leaving only clarity and confidence in its wake.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Illuminate your shadows!

So, how do we go about illuminating our shadows? How do we banish the darkness and let our light shine through? It starts with awareness, with a willingness to confront the darkness within and acknowledge its presence. Only then can we begin to take the steps necessary to cast aside the shadows that hold us back.

One powerful tool in illuminating our shadows is self-reflection. By turning inward and examining your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs with honesty and compassion, you can begin to uncover the sources of your doubts and fears. Through this process of self-exploration, you can shine a light on the hidden corners of your mind, bringing to light what has been lurking in the shadows.

And don't forget self-compassion. It is important to remember that you are only human, and that doubt and fear are natural parts of the human experience. By treating yourself with kindness and understanding, you can begin to soften the harsh edges of your self-criticism and make room for your light to shine brightly.

Ultimately, to illuminate your shadows is to embrace your own inner light, to recognize the strength and resilience that resides within you. When you choose to confront your fears, banish your doubts, and let your light shine through, you open yourself up to a world of possibility and growth. The darkness may come, but it is in your power to cast it aside and let your light shine bright.

So, dear reader, the next time you find yourself in a season of cold and darkness, remember that you hold the power to illuminate your shadows.

The darkness may be strong, but your passion within is a much brighter spark. Embrace it, nurture it, and let it guide you through the darkest of nights to the brightest of dawns.

"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"

 

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Music by Mandisa - Overcomer

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Song ID: 68209
Song Title: Overcomer
Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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