Are you exhausted from trying to be perfect? Here's the liberating truth: God's commands are not burdensome or out of reach (Deuteronomy 30:11-14). The perfection trap is a lie that makes you believe your performance impacts God's love for you. In this 20-minute teaching, I expose three deceptions of perfectionism: the all-or-nothing thinking that keeps you striving, the pride hidden in self-reliance, and the false belief that you must earn sanctification even though salvation is a gift. Freedom comes when you shift from performance to relationship. Stop trying to earn what God has already freely given you through grace. Your worth isn't measured by your productivity or perfection - it's secured by Christ's finished work on the cross.

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Learn to believe and speak the truth about God, and discover a Scripture-based prayer you can pray when you are feeling far away from God. 

Speak a declaration of intent and harness the power of your words to strengthen your faith. 

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Have you ever felt spiritually distant from God? Like He's far away or silent? I want you to know - you're not alone in this feeling, and more importantly, your feelings don't reflect God's reality. 

In this teaching, I walk through 6 actionable steps that will help you reconnect with God and experience His nearness again: 

1. Anchor your day in Scripture 
2. Pray Scripture-based prayers 
3. Worship God today 
4. Attend church gatherings 
5. Serve someone in need 
6. Journal about God's faithfulness 

Grounded in Deuteronomy 31:8 and Psalm 145:18, this message is for anyone who feels spiritually stuck or disconnected. God promises He will never leave you or forsake you, and He is near to all who call on Him. 

Reconnecting requires intentional action through Bible reading, prayer, worship, community, service, and reflection. My heart's desire is to encourage you if you're ready to give up - God knows exactly what you're going through and what you need.

Join Shawna Marie Bryant as she opens the Bible with you to Deuteronomy 31:8, and discover the truth in this declaration: God is never not near me.  

Shawna shares 6 simple steps to draw close to God and be assured of His presence.

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Learn to believe and speak the truth about God, and discover a Scripture-based prayer you can pray when you are feeling far away from God. 

Speak a declaration of intent and harness the power of your words to strengthen your faith. 

YOUR TONGUE HAS POWER. ⚡️ USE IT FOR GOOD. 😇

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Ever wrestled with the heavy feeling that you've drifted too far from God and there's just no way back? Shawna Marie Bryant is here to tell you that feeling is a lie. If you think you're unforgivable, that your mistakes have built a wall too high to climb, then you don't have to let that lie hold you captive any longer.

In this video, I'm here to encourage you with Bible promises from Romans 8:38-39 that reveal how very special you are to God. We are going to embrace the truth of God's relentless love that has been pursuing you all along. No matter what you've done or how far you feel you've wandered, Jesus Christ is still reaching for you.

I long for you to believe and speak this truth: God loves me enough to pursue me.

If you're tired of that nagging voice in the back of your mind, the one that replays your worst moments on a loop, then this message is for you. Let's dive into Romans 8:38-39 and discover what the Bible says about God's unfailing love and His desire to bring you close again.

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39

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You are not an accident. You are not forgotten. You are not invisible to the One who matters most.

In this episode, Shawna Marie Bryant shares the beautiful truth in Psalm 139:16—that God saw you before you were even born, and every single day of your life was recorded in His book before one of them came to be.

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If you’ve ever felt overlooked or like you don’t matter, this message is for you. God has watched over you since before your first breath, and your life is bursting with divine purpose and meaning. 💛

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Let this truth sink deep into your heart today:

You are not invisible to God. You never have been, and you never will be.

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If you're ready to overcome discouragement by discovering the joy of unconditional acceptance, then you'll want to register for my Fall 2025 Bible study and Group Coaching LIVE! ✨We'll get to spend ten Tuesdays together with like-minded women who are hungry to hear from God. You belong on this uplifting journey through the promises in Psalm 139.📖

Become part of the “I’m Special Sisterhood” beginning October 7, 2025.

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If you're ready to overcome discouragement by discovering the joy of unconditional acceptance, then you'll want to register for my Fall 2025 Bible study and Group Coaching LIVE! ✨We'll get to spend ten Tuesdays together with like-minded women who are hungry to hear from God. You belong on this uplifting journey through the promises in Psalm 139.📖 Become part of the “I’m Special Sisterhood” beginning October 7, 2025. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE HERE. https://shawnamariebryant.com/belong/

In this episode of Believe & Speak, Shawna Marie Bryant dives deep into Psalm 139:8-10 (NLT) and helps you discover the incredible promise that no matter where life takes you—whether you ascend to heaven or make your bed in the depths—God is there. Even in the darkest moments when you feel most alone, His hand will guide you and His strength will support you.

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If you’ve ever felt abandoned, forgotten, or completely alone, this message is for you. God sees you exactly where you are, and He has never left your side—not even for a moment. 💛

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Let this truth anchor your heart today:

You are never alone because God is always with you.

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🙏 God bless you, and remember—He is always with you.

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There’s a simple truth from God’s Word that can break the grip of fear—forever. I know this because I’ve faced the kind of fear that keeps you up at night, staring at the ceiling, wondering if you’re about to lose everything you’ve worked for.

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For me, it was the fear of not having the money to pay our mortgage—to keep the very land we believed God called us to use for His glory. Nearly 25 years ago, we bought our home on 4 acres and named it Still Waters Ranch. Just as we were ready to give up on our God-sized dream, the Holy Spirit inspired our daughter to launch a charitable garden to feed our community. We wanted to support her, but the bills were piling up and the numbers didn’t add up.

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Maybe you’ve been there too—feeling that anxious knot in your stomach, wondering how you’ll make it through the month. Fear whispers, “You’re going to lose it all. God’s not coming through for you.” Sound familiar? Then stay with me!

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What 2 Timothy 1:7 really says about fear

What God gives us instead of fear

A 3-step formula to overcome fear that you can use today

Let’s declare together: The Spirit of God is stronger than the spirit of fear.

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Are you struggling with abandonment or feeling alone? Psalm 27 offers a powerful promise straight from God’s heart to yours. In this heart-to-heart message, Shawna Marie Bryant shares biblical truth to encourage you when you feel forgotten, rejected, or isolated. God’s love never fails, and His Word brings hope and healing even in the darkest moments.

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Whether you’ve been abandoned by people or just feel distant from God, this message is for you. Remember, you are never truly alone—God sees you, knows your pain, and promises to be with you always.

🔍 Join me as we dive into Psalm 27 and discover:

• What that ache of abandonment is really about.
• Why human love sometimes fails so badly.
• What God promises to do when people fail us.

Let’s journey together into the pages of Scripture and learn about the one relationship that will never, ever fail you. 

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Shawna Marie Bryant tackles the topic of rumination and reveals what the Bible says about dwelling on the past and dreading the future. She will take you to Isaiah 43:18-19 and Philippians 4:6-8 to help you focus your thoughts in more healthy ways.

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Whether you're struggling with the regret of “if only” or the worry of “what if” Shawna will encourage you as you learn practical steps to break the mental habit of rumination that is stealing your happiness.

🔍 We will discuss:

• How rumination works
• Why our brains ruminate
• 4-step process to break the cycle

Join Shawna in the pages of Scripture and learn to start thinking about what you’re thinking about.

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Feeling stuck? Praying for God to change your situation and only hearing silence? You’re not alone! In this video, Shawna Marie Bryant dives into what Psalm 37:4-5 has to say about God giving you the desires of your heart. 

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Shawna shares a dream and its interpretation and testifies to the difference God’s “divine heart surgery” made in her life.

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• Why delighting in the Lord changes everything—even if your situation doesn’t 
• How to find spiritual breakthrough and peace when God seems silent 
• My personal story of wrestling with unanswered prayers and what God revealed 

Join Shawna in the pages of Scripture and learn how to delight yourself in the Lord. 

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How do you delight in the Lord? Let me know in the comments so we can encourage each other! 💬👇

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When your heart feels shattered and hope seems out of reach, you’re not alone. In this message, Shawna Marie Bryant reads Psalm 34:17-19 and gives powerful assurance that God is especially close to the brokenhearted and attentive to every cry for help. Discover exactly where God is when your world falls apart, what He promises to those who trust Him, and how to pray when you can barely find the words.

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No matter how deep your hurt, God sees your tears and promises to be your refuge. Let this message strengthen your faith and remind you that healing is possible.

🔍 We will discuss:

• Where God is when your heart is broken.
• What God has promised the righteous person. 
• How to pray when your heart is broken.

Join Shawna in the pages of Scripture and learn to declare the truth about God’s nearness.

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