I’ve been so drawn to these words & themes

Wild and strong. I’ve been so drawn to these words & themes. They aren’t just words I like. But reminders. I think they’re an invitation. God’s heart for His daughters. The way we were always meant to be.

As I become more whole with every bit of healing, I feel less tamed and more of an individual, more of myself than ever before. My choices and preferences are less and less defined by what I feel others want from me, expect of me. Because that’s no longer my focus. It was for many years. Too many years. I felt comfort in the box of expectation. But I was missing something life changing, incredibly freeing- I wasn’t meant to fulfill anyone’s expectation except God’s. If I fulfill His, it won’t only breathe life in me, into everything around me, but it will bring more anointing to my purpose- the purpose God intended for my life. A plan that isn’t confined, controlled, or tamed but wild and strong.

I’ve never valued gaining strength like I have these past few years. I believe my desire for it was awakened with the birth of Aviana. Dane has always been our covering but now I am a mama. I’m her covering. I want to be strong - and that takes discipline. You don’t just walk into war unprepared. You strengthen yourself- mind, body & spirit. I want to be strong, ready. And I’m not talking a strength in my own abilities, though it does include physical strength- but I’m really talking about being led by the Holy Spirit to get really focused, intentional, and to strengthen my vision, my connection to the Word, in prayer, and to physically take responsibility for my body, my health. I want strength in every sense of the word. And I want it to come from Him.

I invite you to figure out what that looks like for you. Who’s voice is defining you? Who’s expectations are your limitations? Because His won’t limit you, but free you and embolden you.