I believe my life is a precious gift. Every day brings me a fresh opportunity to accomplish my dreams and appreciate the beauty surrounding me.

Routine physical activities and good quality nutrition keep my body in shape and strong. Keeping myself in top shape provides me the ability to honor God’s temple and my life.

Logic exercises sharpen my reasoning skills.

Spiritual practices add to my insight and resolve to make good choices.

Forming priorities permits me to drive my life to the results I want. I focus my hard work on what I know is meaningful.

Spending moments with family and friends gives me a sense of love and connection. Dedicating my talents to meaningful work helps me to build self-esteem while I contribute to society.

The more I consider my surroundings, the more treasures I discover.

I believe education is a lifelong process. I delight in learning.

I travel to meet others and get a renewed perspective on my life. I spend time appreciating ...

📖 “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” – John 15:7 KJV
📖 “Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV

The Final Step of the TRUTH Mindset™ Framework

We have walked through the steps of the TRUTH Mindset™ Framework:

• T – Target the Lie (Awareness)

• R – Replace with Scripture (Anchor)

• U – Understand Its Meaning (Alignment)

• T – Turn It into a Declaration (Activation)

And now, we arrive at the last step: H – Hold It in Prayer (Abide).

This is where truth does not just enter your mind—it abides in your heart through ongoing prayer and intimacy with God.

Why Prayer Matters in Transformation

Prayer is not a one-time event or an item to check off your list. It is the lifeline that keeps truth alive in your daily walk. Without prayer, even the strongest declaration can fade away under the pressure of life. But with prayer, truth takes root and grows deep.

When you pray Scripture, you...

Women should all strive for healthy independence in our lives because it gives us many other freedoms that collectively can create a successful, fulfilling life.

Here are four of those freedoms and how they can affect your life:

1. External Influences - Becoming free from external influences allows you to make your own decisions and happily own the outcomes. When you have healthy self-esteem, you will rely on yourself for decisions and choices. You will not look externally for validation, and you will not constantly second-guess yourself. You will have an intelligent basis for your preferences, and you will not bend to culture, society, religion, or background. You will be able to think for yourself in all situations.
2. Internal Reactions - You are not emotionally reactive when free from internal reactions. You have reasoned reactions to situations rather than knee-jerk emotional reactions. You think about things. You weigh options, benefits, and drawbacks. You educate yourself
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I have many things to be thankful for in my life. I count my blessings.

I think that my life is wonderful. I am grateful for all the positive things that are happening in the here and now. My present life only continues to get better. I make an effort each day to list the things for which I am grateful.

My future looks even brighter. I awaken every morning with enthusiasm and anticipation for whatever the new day may bring. The positive steps I have already taken almost guarantee that the most amazing parts of my life are yet to come.

I visualize my future for a few minutes each day. I focus on that image to produce the most compelling future possible. My confidence soars, and I know that my dreams are coming to fruition.

I know in my heart that the forecast for my future is bright and sunny.

My emotions and my life are connected. One feeds the other. I choose to see the good things in my life and be happy about them.

With such a fulfilling present and future, I...

Step 4 in the TRUTH Mindset™ Framework

📖 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” — Proverbs 18:21 KJV
📖 “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy.” — Psalm 107:2 KJV

Declarations Matter

You have identified the lie (Target), anchored yourself in Scripture (Replace), and sought understanding (Understand). But now comes the moment of activation—when truth moves from thought into spoken word.

The Bible teaches us that the tongue carries the power of life and death. Your words are not empty; they shape your mindset, direct your choices, and influence your faith. When you declare God’s Word, you are not merely repeating verses—you are speaking life, aligning with truth, and resisting lies.

Power from Spoken Word

When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He did not just think Scripture—He spoke it out loud: “It is written…” (Matthew 4:4 KJV). Speaking the Word aloud silences...

Your ego considers independence very important. And your ego has a precise definition of independence - doing things your way without help from anyone else and liking it. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you consider it, the way ego wants things done is rarely how things happen in real life.

But that does not prevent the ego from rearing its ugly head and causing many problems.

When you meet someone who sparks your desire and heart, your ego feels incredibly threatened. After all, this would not feel so good if you were complete and whole on your own, right? So, ego puts up a fight when things are going great and lies to you about why you are feeling so happy.

Maybe it shows you that you are weak if you depend on someone this much. Or it means that if you were truly independent, you would not need the company of another. You might begin believing that you are codependent when really, you are just in love!

The ego has many tricks up its sleeve for ke...

It may sound strange, but people who have lived with abuse for many years may not even realize that they are being abused.

If you have grown up in a family where abuse occurs almost every day, you may think that hitting, pushing, or constant yelling are normal ways to treat the members of your family and other people.

Every family has arguments, but when yelling goes too far or lasts too long or when disagreements turn physical, that is abuse, and abuse is not normal or healthy.

National Crime Victims' Rights Week is April 18-24, 2021

If you have been hurt—physically, sexually, emotionally, or due to neglect—you are a victim of abuse.

 

Abuse and neglect can affect the way you view yourself and the rest of the world.

You might—

Feel afraid, anxious, angry, confused, or sad.
Fear being hurt again.
Have trouble sleeping, eating, and concentrating.
Skip school or not do well in school.
Have lots of headaches or stomachaches.
Use drugs or alcohol.
Feel ashamed or even blame...

Nature energizes my spirit and my life. I enjoy my connection to nature. The outdoors helps me regain my focus.

I can disconnect from my busy lifestyle so that I can reconnect with nature. 

Modern society challenges my relationship with nature. I put aside my technology to focus on the incredible, natural splendor all around me. I take time to walk outdoors to be grateful for the majesty of the animals and plants.

I pay attention to the rhythm of nature during my outings. I listen to the sounds that envelop me. I observe the connections between plants and animals. All of these beautiful elements raise my spirit.

My spirit feels vibrant while I delve into nature.

I easily re-establish my relationship with nature, even when I have been away from it for a time. I try not to stay away too long because nature is essential to my soul. It makes me healthy, serene, and strong.

Nature unlocks a channel in my heart that embraces love. It helps me restore my spirit from ...

Step 3 in the TRUTH Mindset™ Framework

📖 “Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.” — Psalm 119:34 KJV
📖 “In all thy getting get understanding.” — Proverbs 4:7 KJV

After exposing the lie (T – Target the Lie) and replacing it with Scripture (R – Replace with Scripture), it might be tempting to stop there. But God does not invite us to simply repeat His Word as though it were a chant. He calls us to understand it, believe it, and live by it.

This is where alignment happens. It is the moment when a verse moves from your head into your heart. Knowledge alone will not transform you—but Spirit-revealed understanding will.

Understanding Matters

Many Christian women know Scripture but still struggle with fear, shame, or doubt. Why? Because the Word has not moved from information to revelation.

Think of it this way:

• Information is knowing what the verse says.

• Revelation is knowing what it means for you right now.

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Independence is a skill that not every woman possesses at birth. Of course, everyone has to become somewhat independent as they grow up towards adulthood, but it is far easier for some to accept their independence than others. Evading independence as an adult creates problems in many different areas of your life, especially as you enter into professional and personal interactions.

Learn to:

• be your own strongest supporter – vital to success in any area of life.

It can be challenging for some women to realize they are responsible for any life occurrences—choices made shape your life. Your decisions develop your direction. Being practical about this is beneficial and necessary. When you know you can rely on and take total care of yourself, you can accomplish anything.

• stand on our own two feet – although trust is not always detrimental.

It is healthy to be able to trust and rely on others. What you should not do is leave your potential for joy in someone else’s h...