I’m Listening . .
📖 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗜𝘁 — 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺
Acts 4:13–20
🥱This morning started groggy…
Sleepless night, aching leg, back pain…
Coffee tasted like a long-lost friend. ☕
(𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠.)
Al ran errands, and it was just me, my pups, bottomless coffee, and a summer morning wrapping me in grace.
I stretched my arms toward Heaven,
whispered, "𝐼 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑌𝑜𝑢, 𝑌𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑢𝑎” with that
raspy morning voice —
and imagined Him smiling at the sound.
Then I opened to the book of Acts…
And there it was:
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐭.
I’ve always loved to speak — stories,
truth, hope.
But for years, I stayed silent.
Too many wounds, too many critics,
too many “𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗒 𝗂𝗇 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗅𝖺𝗇𝖾” moments.
But here’s what I’ve learned:
🫣 It’s okay if some love you.
🫥 It’s okay if some don’t.
Because the One who matters most already
knows your name🥹
The invisible years nearly stole my voice.
But God gave it back to me on a mountaintop —
Through healing, through Al’s love, and through rediscovering who I am in Him.
Now?
📖 Book in progress
🎙️ Podcast in the works
🙌 Speaking invitations lifted in prayer
Friend, don’t hide your story.
Tell the world what He’s done for you.
Let your life whisper, “𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑡, 𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝐼'𝑚
𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. 𝐵𝑟𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑛, 𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑑.”
Because someone out there is hurting —
and 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 might just be the one that helps them rise again🦅
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Many people struggle with expressing their true stories due to fear, criticism, or past wounds. However, faith can play a pivotal role in healing silence and empowering individuals to share their journeys of transformation. Acts 4:13–20 highlights the courage of early believers who, despite opposition, spoke boldly about their experiences and faith in Jesus. This passage reminds us that even when others doubt or criticize us, the most important acknowledgment comes from God, who knows our name and our story. The journey from silence to storytelling often begins quietly, just like the whisper mentioned with "Coffee in hand. Heart wide open. Let your story speak." When you allow your life to become a testimony of grace, healing, and redemption, you not only find freedom but also inspire others who may be silently hurting. Speaking your truth invites connection and healing — it creates a ripple effect that can strengthen community bonds and provide hope to those feeling lost or broken. Incorporating personal reflections alongside scripture reinforces spiritual growth and authenticity. The act of lifting one’s voice in faith can also be an act of courage that leads to new opportunities such as writing, podcasting, or speaking engagements—ways to spread encouragement widely. Your story, whether marked by pain or triumph, is valuable. It can help others rise again, reminding them they are not alone. Rooted by grace, as inspired by the image text, means grounding yourself in God’s love and patience while embracing the imperfections of your journey. This foundation nurtures confidence to speak openly about your life and encourages others to do the same. The message "I was lost, now I’m found. Broken, now redeemed" invites transformation and hope that all readers can relate to universally. Ultimately, sharing your narrative is not about seeking approval from everyone but about honoring the One who matters most. The power to speak your story is a gift to be embraced, transforming personal silence into a beacon of hope and strength for others.
