In this episode of The Prayer Room: Love is Action, Dakima shares a deeply personal reflection on what it means to obey God when people misunderstand you. There are seasons in life where walking in faith doesn't come with approval — only obedience. After walking through divorce and raising five children as a single mother, Dakima opens up about the emotional weight of staying faithful while feeling misunderstood… even in places that were supposed to feel safe. During that time, her family was featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal in an article titled: "Mother gets back on track with job, home for family." In this episode, she shares the heart behind that season and encourages listeners who may be navigating judgment, isolation, or the pressure of people's opinions. Because people may misunderstand you… But God never misunderstands your heart. This episode is for anyone learning how to choose obedience over approval. ⸻ Article Referenced in This Episode Mother gets back on track with job, home for family Las Vegas Review-Journal (2011) https://www.reviewjournal.com/uncategorized/mother-gets-back-on-track-with-job-home-for-family/

​ There comes a moment in life when you realize that everything you prayed for… everything you cried over… and everything you didn't understand… was preparation. In this powerful first episode of The Prayer Room — Love is Action, Dakima shares a heartfelt message about faith, obedience, and trusting God's timing. Through personal reflection and prayer, she reminds listeners that even the hardest seasons are not wasted — they are shaping you, strengthening you, and preparing you for what's ahead. There were seasons that felt lonely. Seasons of misunderstanding. Seasons where obedience cost comfort, approval, and certainty. But even in those moments, God was building endurance. God was building faith. God was building obedience. This episode is a reminder that when God says it's time, doors open that no man can shut. Strength rises that you didn't know you had. Peace comes that doesn't always make sense. This is more than a podcast — it's a declaration. A declaration to pray boldly. To believe again. To walk in faith. And to live in love. Because love is not just something we say. Love is action.