Did you know that as a believer in Christ, your words have the power to activate the kingdom of God? Job 22:28 says, “You shall decree a thing and it shall be established for you.” By agreeing with this promise in the bible and speaking the word of God as decrees over your life you are activating the will of God over your life. Activating God’s Promises Through Decrees Based On Job 22:28 When we partner with God our personal […]
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Give A Personal Growth Journal For Christmas: A Guide to Meaningful Christmas Gifts for Christian Women
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread joy and uplift the spirits of the Christian women in your life than with a thoughtful and meaningful gift? This Christmas, consider giving the gift of personal growth with a guided journal. Whether it’s for your mom, sister, sister-in-law, best friend, or fellow Bible study member, these journals are designed to inspire emotional health, well-being, and personal growth. Meaningful Gift Guide for Emotional Wellness and Personal Growth In […]
Continue ReadingUnlocking Healing: Exploring the Connection Between Your Thought Life and Emotional Pain in 4 Easy Steps
Are you ready to unlock your healing and get set free from emotional pain? If you have ever wondered why your emotional pain won’t go away then this post is for you. Emotional pain usually includes feelings like anxiety, helplessness, hopelessness, and anger to name a few. Did you know that you can’t have a feeling without first having a thought? Unlocking Your Healing To unlock your healing from emotional pain you need to find what caused it. You can find […]
Continue ReadingComprehensive Therapy Journal Guide: Navigating Emotional Healing With Your Therapist
Calling and making your first counseling appointment is such an incredibly brave and healthy step for your mental health. There are so many emotions that accompany this move. On one hand, you have decided to deal with your emotional pain, which is amazing. But, on the other hand, therapy is another commitment of your time, not to mention the emotional toll, and the impact on your budget. My hope is that the Therapy Journal is the solution to the impact […]
Continue ReadingDivine Transformation: 8 Steps to Elevate Your Life with a Christian Personal Growth Plan
Time to read: 14 minutes Every personal growth strategy starts with a plan. I have compiled a list of eight steps to help you to elevate your life with a personal growth plan. When you apply these strategic steps to your life, you will catapult yourself to the next level. If you are serious about changing your life for the better, then this blog post is for you! “The two most important days in your life are the day you […]
Continue ReadingRecognizing the Road to Emotional Healing: 4 Clear Signs You’re Healing Inside
The road to emotional healing is messy and uncomfortable. All of those quotes about stepping out of your comfort come to life during the healing journey and it’s not pretty. When we face our fears and visit our past it tends to reopen wounds that we thought were gone forever. Overcoming emotional pain can feel daunting. That’s why I decided to create a list of the four clear signs of emotional healing. Time to read: 4 minutes Table of Contents […]
Continue ReadingIncredible Worship Song: “Love Note” by Upperroom featuring Abbie Gamboa
“Love Note” by Upperroom is an incredible worship song about you and Father God. As Abbie Gamboa sings, I feel wrapped in the Father’s arms experiencing the deep love He has for me. I am sharing this song with the prayer that you will have a similar encounter with God. After all, worshipping God is all about experiencing Him and His beautiful presence. Anointed Worship Every time I listen to this song my heart is filled with joy. The anointing […]
Continue Reading11 Reasons Why You Are An Overcomer & Not A Victim – Victory Is Your Portion
Many people struggle with a victim mentality. Overcoming self pity after my childhood of sexual abuse was one of my biggest hurdles. Self criticism can lead you to believing you are a victim. But, it’s not true! You Are Not A Victim As a child of God, you are victorious. You are not a victim. No matter what the enemy has thrown at you, you are more than a conqueror. The path from victim to victor lies in your belief […]
Continue Reading5 Reasons You Need To Start A Self Care Journal To Receive Healing And Emotional Wellness
Does how you perceive yourself matter? Yes, my girl! It matters. In fact, your self talk is very important because it is determining your future. Starting a self care journal is a great strategy for personal growth. By journaling you are getting to know your feelings, your thoughts and your potential. You can then use these journal entries to help you to develop your personal growth goals. How you feel about yourself and how you talk to yourself are so […]
Continue Reading10 Ways To Let Go Of Hurt And Betrayal For Emotional Wellness And Healing
Time to read: 14 minutes Could the betrayal you suffered in your life be the very thing God is using to usher in your God-given destiny? Many of us have suffered betrayal including Jesus. When Judas betrayed Jesus it began the journey of His trial, death and resurrection. The betrayal of Judas had to happen. Without Judas we would not have the resurrection of Jesus Christ which is the cornerstone of our faith. Does that make Judas a hero? Certainly […]
Continue ReadingHow To Become More Open Minded: Breaking Free from Black and White Thinking
Time to read: 8 minutes Are you tired of seeing the world in black and white? Trauma can trap you into rigid thinking patterns. Let’s learn about the ins and outs of black and white thinking and then break free from this deception. In this article you will learn to embrace the vast possibilities of living in the gray. Becoming more open minded gives you the opportunity to consider other perspectives and live a more balanced life. Table of Contents […]
Continue ReadingGratitude Journal Prompts When You Are Stuck On What To Write
Have you ever tried journaling? I started journaling with a gratitude journal. I think it’s the easiest way to get started AND since I created the 30 gratitude journal prompts below, it’ll be even easier. The Benefits of Gratitude The Mayo Clinic’s article, “Can expressing gratitude improve your mental, physical health?” conveys that there is a positive effect on both mental and physical health when you become thankful. I was surprised at all the benefits that come along with creating […]
Continue ReadingRefresh Your Internal Dialogue: Overcoming Constant Self Criticism
Let me ask you a serious question. Would you talk to someone else the way you talk to yourself? Self criticism is a form of self hate. You can stop sabotaging your dreams by changing your inner dialogue. Your words have so much value. Let’s use our words for personal growth instead of using them to criticize ourselves. The tongue has the power of life and death… Proverbs 18:21, NIV You were created to fulfill your entire God-given destiny and […]
Continue ReadingHow to Put An End To Negativity In Your Life In 30 Days Or Less While Still Keeping It Real
Could a thing as menial as negative thinking be stifling your future? I never thought my thinking was a big deal until I realized what I was thinking about. Let’s just say that what was going on in my head was not pretty. As I began to uncover my thinking, I was surprised at the negativity that was spewing from my mind. If I’m being honest, some of my thinking shocked me and your thoughts may surprise you too. Keeping […]
Continue ReadingHow Worship Saved My Life
Read time: Worshiping God Literally Saved My Life When I was in my greatest emotional pain worship saved my life. By shifting my focus from myself to my God, my perspective changed and I was able to thank God despite my circumstances. Each and every person on this earth has been made in God’s image. As a result we are wired to worship the Godhead and seek the presence of God. The Godhead is Father God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit. […]
Continue ReadingBooks I’m Reading This Summer
I love a good book! And, I’m sure you do too. That’s why I decided to share the books I’m currently reading. Please comment on the post and share your current list of books too! I can’t wait to hear from each of you. My Current Devotional For a devotional, I started “Jesus Lives” by Sarah Young. This is a great read because it’s all about observing the love of Jesus in your life. The author does a phenomenal job […]
Continue ReadingHow To Transform Your Husband Into An Honored King: Bless, Decree & Prophesy
My dear friend Stephanie sent me this reel from @iamthekingsfavourite (Favour Ikome’s Instagram account) and I just had to share the revelation that Favour released. She said that every wife has the power and the ability to transform her husband into an honored king based on Proverbs 12:4. We transform them by blessing them and prophesying over them! The integrity and strength of a virtuous wife transforms her husband into an honored king. But the wife who disgraces her husband weakens the […]
Continue ReadingWhat Is A Trigger And Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
A trigger is a trauma response. It happens when a current experience “triggers” your brain to remember a trauma from the past and then your body responds the same way it did when the original trauma occurred. If you have experienced this then you know how much it sucks!! I personally did not understand triggers (and how much I was experiencing them in my everyday life!) until my counselor was explaining it to me as I was telling her my […]
Continue ReadingSurrender And Acceptance Are The Keys To Change
Co-written by: Kay Neal and Rayna Piazza Have you ever wondered why change can be so hard? I know we have! In this blog post, Kay and I are sharing our hearts on what we have learned about change. The two keys to change are sowing the seed of surrender and living in full acceptance. Inquiring About Change Kay and I were on the phone one day and she told me she was conversing with Jesus thanking Him for His […]
Continue ReadingThe Lies of Performance Anxiety And 4 Key Steps To Lead You Out
I have been on this journey to heal my heart of the lies of performance anxiety. As I share my heart with you I want to encourage you to ask Jesus if there is any area of performance in your own heart that He wants to heal. Getting Healed of Performance Anxiety I humbly write this blog after a long season (over 5 years) of crying out to Jesus asking Him why I was so obsessed with being perfect and […]
Continue ReadingPsalm 130
Psalm 130 gets my heart’s attention as I read it because I can relate to the pain of despair being expressed. I can also attest to God’s faithful answers to each one of my heart’s cries. This is a psalm of redemption. When David began writing he was afflicted in his soul but he ends the psalm with words of redeeming hope. David’s Heart Cry David begins with a heart cry from his soul requesting an answer to his prayer. […]
Continue ReadingThe 7 Steps for Emotional Healing That Will Change Your Life Completely
Learn how to heal your emotions in seven steps that will change your life completely. Literally. There are many benefits to emotional healing and the sooner your start the quicker you will experience emotional healing. No matter where you find yourself there’s just one thing you need to do. Pray and ask Jesus to show you the way. I promise you that if you seek Him you will find Him (Proverbs 8:17). Table of Contents Why Change? But why change? Because […]
Continue ReadingSingle and Not Giving Up
Most of you know my story so I don’t want to repeat myself too much. But for a quick recap, at 26 years old I was very single (as in never married and no kids) and I humbly asked Jesus to pick out my husband. I had no idea I would still be single at age 38…it was twelve years later and I was STILL SINGLE! While a part of me was super discouraged about my relationship status another part […]
Continue Reading2023 Prayer from Ephesians 3: A Year of His Endless Love
Happy New Year my beautiful readers!! I am so thankful for each of you. My blog Seeking Him Today is all about personal growth and how to seek Jesus [Him] in everyday life. It is my honor to share with you my heart. Today I want to discuss my revelation on 2023 and how it will be a year of His endless love. Ephesians 3 Prayer My prayer for each of you is from Ephesians chapter 3 in The Passion Translation. […]
Continue ReadingHow To Eliminate Anxiety Without Going To See A Counselor
Anxiety can be debilitating at worst and downright aggravating at best. Either way, I want to eliminate anxiety in every part of my life. And I bet you feel the same way since you clicked on this post. Am I right? Eliminating anxiety is a process but it can be done! We all have the same amount of hours in each day. And, in some seasons of life, there’s just not enough time in the day to schedule that appointment […]
Continue ReadingThe Promise
As my baby naps next to me and I fold her laundry I feel so incredibly grateful. I have sat in this same living room heartbroken and in despair after miscarriage after miscarriage over the past few years. I had a promise from Jesus. It was the promise I had been standing on for over five years and I kept crying out to Jesus saying, “You said I will have a baby. Despite what I see, I believe You.” I […]
Continue ReadingDon’t Give Up
FIVE YEARS Y’ALL!!!! For 5 long miscarriage-filled years we waited for God to fulfill His promise to us for a baby from my womb. Our fertility journey had so many ups and downs. We went through every emotion and sought God harder than ever before. That ttc (trying to conceive) season of our lives was that of pain and triumph. My TTC Story We knew we had confirmation from Jesus that I would be pregnant and carry our child. That […]
Continue ReadingMy Story: How I Went From Desperation To Victory
Some Would Say I Am A Miracle Statistics say that I should be an addict on the streets unable to recover from a childhood of substantial sexual, verbal, and emotional abuse. At least that is what was told to me when I shared my story with one of the counselors I’ve seen over the years. But, Father God has a different story for me. Father God says I’m His, that I was fearfully and wonderfully made, and that He loves […]
Continue ReadingEmotional Wellness Journal Guide
Emotional Wellness Journal The Emotional Wellness Journal helps you to focus on your triggers and the emotions that follow. When we can identify our triggers we create a window into our emotional pain. Emotional pain eventually leads to emotional wellness because the pain is a guide to where healing is needed. Healing is imminent when you face the pain. I want to encourage you to journal it out. Journaling your feelings is a great way to receive emotional pain because […]
Continue ReadingMindset Journal Guide: Get Back In Your Right Mind
I am so happy to announce that the Mindset Journal is now available on Amazon for purchase!! I can’t wait for my subscribers to try it out. Journaling about your mindset creates an atmosphere for self discovery, inspiration, and motivation. As odd as it sounds, mindset journaling is a gateway to get to know yourself. Sometimes we have repetitive thought patterns that never have been questioned or investigated. Mindset journaling allows for you to uncover your thinking for personal development […]
Continue ReadingThe Power of Gratitude: The 30-Day Gratitude Journal Guide to Emotional Wellness
Welcome to the 30 Day Gratitude Journal Guide! I am so excited to announce that the 30 Day Gratitude Journal is now available on Amazon. This journal is more than just a product; it’s a piece of my heart, birthed from a deeply personal journey. As I embarked on my own path of emotional healing, attending counseling sessions, uncovering memories of abuse, and facing challenging days, I carried with me the belief that my experiences could one day help someone […]
Continue ReadingHow Your Thinking Relates To Your Emotional Health
Have you ever been asked to think about what you are thinking about? Weird right! The first time I was asked this question I did a double take. Why would I need to think about my own thoughts? Later I learned that we have both subconscious thoughts and conscious thoughts. And, all of our thoughts are directly related to our emotions. Our emotions are highly governed by our thoughts. That’s just a fancy way of saying our thoughts are in […]
Continue ReadingJesus Answered!
Jesus answered me and my husband’s prayers for a baby just like He said He would! On Christmas Eve of 2021 our miracle baby girl was born. She is more perfect than we could have ever imagined. And her story is that of miracle proportions. Our Christmas baby!! She is most definitely a GIFT! To get to her we were matched through embryo adoption. Our yes led to our baby girl’s first chance for life after two years of being […]
Continue Reading11 Ways To Stop Doubting Your Destiny Based On Hebrews 12
My heart’s cry is to teach others what I have learned. This blog post will give you specific instruction on how to stop doubting your destiny. My battle for fertility has marked my heart. It has confirmed to me without a doubt that God plans our path. It’s up to us to partner with Him for the path to unfold but I firmly believe He plans it beforehand and it is ours for the taking. The reason I believe this […]
Continue ReadingMeeting My Inspiration: Lynette Lewis
Over 14 years ago I went to women’s night at my new church and listened to Lynette Lewis spill her heart and tell her story. She was so inspirational because she was real. Lynette opened up about waiting until she was 42 years old to get married to the man of her dreams. Not only did she marry the love of her life, she also inherited four beautiful sons and became a stepmom. As she spoke that evening at my […]
Continue ReadingFertility Prayers and Decrees
Have you decided to start fertility treatment? Maybe you have been on your fertility journey for some time now. Or you have decided to go all natural and rely solely on Jesus? No matter what your decision is to pursue growing your family, God sees you and He hears your cry for a baby. I am sharing my fertility prayers and decrees that got me through my season of waiting. Let’s pray together and decree God’s will over our circumstances. […]
Continue Reading5 Easy Tips for IVF Transfer PIO (progesterone in oil) Injections
I have put together 5 easy tips to help you with administering your IVF transfer PIO (progesterone in oil) injection. I freaking HATE shots! The thought of having to inject myself with the large needle of the progesterone shot once a day for my IVF transfer made my stomach do a flip. But, I made it through and you will too. In an effort to ease your nerves, I created this easy step-by-step guide with some helpful tips is to lessen […]
Continue ReadingEmbryo Adoption
Embryo adoption is the opportunity for couples to adopt another couple’s embryo(s) that were created in a previous IVF cycle. As the adopting family, it’s kind of like you are the surrogate for your adopted baby. Usually, the couple who parented the embryo(s) have decided that their family is complete. As the parents of a frozen embryo, one option is to donate your embryo to another couple that cannot conceive successfully themselves. Opening our hearts to other options I have a […]
Continue ReadingNational Infertility Awareness Week
In honor of the 2021 national infertility awareness week (April 18th to 24th), I am going to share my experience in this area of my life. I have been on my fertility journey for over five years, which I think qualifies me to speak on the subject. I never wanted to be qualified in this area, but here I am and I feel I have something really valuable to share with you. My journey has shaped and molded me in […]
Continue ReadingIsaiah 54
Isaiah 54 has been a chapter that the Lord has given to me over and over again. When I say given to me I mean that this chapter of scripture has been prophesied over me and that Jesus has led me to this specific chapter of Isaiah since the beginning of my walk with Him. I have read it and declared it over my life. Because my Seeking Him Today blog is all about learning the ways to seek Jesus […]
Continue ReadingTop 4 Dream Books for Dream Interpretation
When you go to sleep and have a dream you are receiving an invitation from Father God to go deeper in your walk with Him. In my pursuit to understand my dreams I used these top 4 dream books to help in my dream interpretation journey. I want to share them with you so you can see how easy it is to learn how to analyze your owns dreams with the help of Holy Spirit. My Go To Books for […]
Continue ReadingDream Interpretation: 5 Step Guide To Analyzing Your Dreams
The Seeking Him Today blog is all about learning how to seek God in every area of your life. I have put together a 5 step guide to analyzing your dreams to help with your dream life. God still speaks through dreams today which brings up the question, “Do my dreams have meaning?” And, my answer is yes, yes, and more yes! One of the ways to seek Jesus today is by analyzing your dreams. Jesus can speak to us […]
Continue ReadingThe “Isaiah Song” by Maverick City Music
Worship Blog Post by: Rayna Piazza The latest version of the “Isaiah Song” from Maverick City Music is absolutely amazing and filled with Holy Spirit anointing. During my fertility journey, which was an extreme time of personal growth, my friend texted me this song and I was so incredibly blessed. The lyrics, “What was a barren season, is giving birth right now!” were so inspiring. It made my spirit leap with renewed faith for the baby God had promised me so […]
Continue Reading7 Ways to Access Jesus
Are you in a place where you love Jesus but you don’t experience Him in the depth you would like? Or do you find yourself ministering to others but no one is listening? Well, I have great news for you! Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 You see, when we access the Spirit of the Lord […]
Continue ReadingAll That I’m After
Worship Blog Post by: Rayna Piazza Kalley’s song, “All That I’m After” has touched my heart in a new way in this season of my life. Handing my life over to Father God is exactly what I needed after all that has happened. My heart is to share this song by Kalley at Bethel Church in Redding, California, because it so emulates my life right now and it may minister to you too. I just never thought I would be […]
Continue ReadingThe Blessing
Blog post by: Rayna Piazza Every single time I listen to this song I feel the Holy Spirit so strong! These are anointing words for you and your family. I encourage you to listen and RECEIVE all that God has for you, for your family, for your children and their children! Woo hoo!!! I love this one and I think you will too my friends. This Song Here When I first heard this song, The Blessing by Kari Jobe and […]
Continue ReadingYou Know My Name
Blog post by: Rayna Piazza Let’s soak in His presence as Tasha leads worship with her song, “You know my name.” This song is so anointed by God. Sit back and let these lyrics absorb in your spirit. Allow it to change you. I believe you will be refreshed and energized in a new way. Just relax and listen. Give Father God permission to move on your heart. This song rocked my world. To think that the Creator of the […]
Continue ReadingProphesy Your Promise
Blog post by: Rayna PiazzaThe worship video is linked at the bottom of the page 😉 I absolutely love this song, “Prophesy Your Promise” by Bryan & Katie Torwalt. It was an unexpected love, as I didn’t even know they had a new album out or anything. My friend Natalie sent me a link to the YouTube video to check it out. Immediately, the lyrics resonated with my fight for my own promises from God. As I listened my heart […]
Continue ReadingNever Lose Hope
Blog post by: Rayna Piazza Let’s pick up in Psalm 27:7-14. You can read the prior blog on Psalm 27: 1-6 here. David encourages himself to never lose hope no matter what he faces. He cries out to God in desperation. As I mentioned in my last post, this Psalm was written while David was waiting for his promise to be king. You see, he was not king yet and King Saul, the current king, had released an army to […]
Continue ReadingFearless Faith
Blog post by: Rayna Piazza Today let’s look at Psalm 27: 1-6 in The Passion Translation. I’ll pick up with the rest of the chapter next week here. In these verses, David gives us a glimpse into his approach of how to face hardship with fearless faith despite pending circumstances. It’s important to note that Psalm 27 is written by David before he was anointed king. If you’re familiar with his story, David was literally hunted by King Saul for […]
Continue ReadingNever Be Shaken
Blog post by: Rayna Piazza As I seek Jesus in the places of my life where I fail to see Him, I am astounded by what I find. In The Passion Translation of the Bible, Paul instructs us in Colossians 1:23, “Never be shaken from the hope of the gospel you have believed in.” In this passage as Paul was writing to the church of Colossae, he was sitting in a prison cell. When I think about this I have […]
Continue ReadingDunamis
Blog post by: Rayna Piazza I’ve been reading Katie Souza’s book, “Healing The Wounded Soul,” and have received so much revelation about dunamis power. Let’s start with looking at the definition of the Greek word dunamis . Greek Word: Dunamis means strength, power, ability; It is the: What is dunamis power? Dunamis power is the resurrection power of Jesus flowing through you as a Christian. When you received Christ through salvation this power was released in you. So, as a […]
Continue ReadingThe Biggest Lie
Blog post by: Rayna Piazza The biggest lie I have believed is that I should run away from my pain, avoid my pain, not talk about or deal with my pain. OMG! I cannot believe how much this lie stole from my life! And, everywhere we turn today the messages we are fed through social media, billboards, and television are all geared toward feeling good in the moment. We hear things like, “Do what makes you happy” and “Let go […]
Continue ReadingWe Have A Choice: My Story Of Choosing To Believe God Despite Major Setbacks On My Fertility Journey
Nothing could have convinced me we were not pregnant this month. Nothing except three negative pregnancy tests, my period arriving, and an ultrasound confirming my empty womb. I was so sure. But, I am not a statistic. I am a child of God.
Continue ReadingForgiveness: The Path To Emotional Wellness With Jesus By Your Side
Blog post by: Rayna Piazza Forgiveness is vital to your emotional healing. The first time I was told that I needed to forgive one of my abusers I scoffed and I said, “Me forgive him? I didn’t do anything!!” As a sixteen year old then my heart was so broken. I am a work in progress, but I will say this…Jesus has healed my heart of a childhood of sexual abuse. The abuse started when I was just five or […]
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