In this episode, I get real about something I used to struggle with: prayer. For a long time, my prayer life felt inconsistent, awkward, and even pointless. I often wondered if God even heard me—and when I didn’t see answers, discouragement took over.

But this year, God has shifted my perspective in powerful ways. I’ve learned that prayer isn’t about begging—it’s about trust, surrender, and relationship. And the truth is: He hears us the very first time we pray.

Together we’ll walk through Daniel 10, unpack how spiritual battles can delay answers without silencing God’s ear, and I’ll share practical prayer strategies for the seasons when you’re still waiting.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your prayers really matter, this episode will encourage you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

•Why prayer often feels intimidating or “pointless”

•The danger of approaching prayer with a begging mindset

•Encouragement from Daniel 10 and the angel’s message to Daniel

•7 practical strategies to strengthen your prayer life (adoration, praying God’s Word, spiritual warfare, surrender, wisdom, development, and gratitude)

•How to trust God while waiting for answers

Scripture References:

•1 Peter 3:12

•Daniel 10

Takeaway:

You are not a beggar—you are a child of God. Your prayers are heard, and even in the waiting, He is working.

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What makes us settle for less than God’s best? Is it fear of being overlooked, or the belief that we don’t deserve more? In this episode, I’m digging into the subtle ways we pick up this mindset and how it quietly shapes our decisions.

We’ll talk about the patterns and experiences that feed these beliefs, the ways we try to control outcomes, and how that control often leads to disappointment. Through scripture, especially the story of the prodigal son, we’ll uncover the truth about God’s heart for us—His love, provision, and desire for us to live in His best.

I’ll also share practical tips for recognizing when you’re settling, trusting God’s will, and embracing the life He’s preparing for you.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re truly deserving of more, this episode is for you. Let’s remind our hearts of the truth: we are worthy of God’s best.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• Why we often settle for less than God’s best in our lives.
• How false beliefs about being undeserving can take root through family patterns, past failures, and spoken words.
• The hidden consequences of trying to control outcomes instead of fully surrendering to God.
• The importance of aligning our desires with God’s will and trusting His plan.
• Lessons from the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 and how it reveals God’s heart for us.
• Practical tips to evaluate whether you’re settling and how to trust God for more.
• Encouragement to walk in divine alignment, knowing God withholds no good thing from those who trust Him.

Mentioned Verses:

• Luke 15:11-31 (The Prodigal Son)
• Psalm 84:11

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In this episode, we dive into the powerful topic of healing with God and the struggles that come with misplaced anger and disappointment in Him. Have you ever felt frustrated or let down by God because of life's unpredictable challenges? In this deeply reflective conversation, we explore how blaming God for what hasn’t happened or what He’s allowed can prevent us from experiencing true healing. Through repentance, vulnerability, and truly knowing God, we unlock the restoration that is available to us.

If you’ve been hiding from your pain or questioning God's love, this episode is a reminder that healing begins when we open our hearts to Him. Tune in as we explore how surrendering our pain to God can lead to redemption, peace, and transformation.

Mentioned Verses:

• 1 Peter 2:24-25 - "He Himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”
• 2 Peter 3:8-9 - "But do not overlook this one fact, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” 

Reflective Questions:

1. Have you ever found yourself blaming God for pain or unmet expectations?
2. What areas of your life might God be inviting you to unpack and surrender to Him?
3. How do you think your life would change if you allowed God to fully heal an area of pain?

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Have you ever paused to contemplate the question, "Who am I?" How do you define yourself? Are your perceptions self rooted in external roles and societal constructs, or do they stem from a deeper understanding of who God has created you to be?

Join Terrika on a transformative journey of self-discovery, where faith becomes the compass guiding us out of stagnancy and into a deeper understanding of our true selves. Through candid reflection and heartfelt storytelling, she shares her struggles with self-doubt and the journey of overcoming obstacles to embrace her true identity. She reveals how a mixture of life experiences and a superficial relationship with God can leave us with a faulty belief system, keeping us trapped in cycles of fear and insecurity, and hindering our ability to move forward into all that God has called us to.

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Join Terrika in this episode as we explore the profound journey of healing from self-inflicted pain rooted in traumatic memories. Discover the transformative power of embracing self-compassion and letting go of the burden of "what if's." Through candid conversation, we delve into the comforting truth that your worth transcends your past. As we navigate the healing process, find solace in the gentle presence of God, who lovingly walks alongside us, guiding us toward restoration and wholeness. Tune in and embark on this sacred journey of healing.

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