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Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #564 - GratitudeWhen I first started the "Dear God, I'm Grateful" podcast, it was a way to cope with the grief of losing my father. After more than 550 days of practicing gratitude, I realized just how much it helped me through the toughest times in my life. At one point, I stopped creating content and recording this podcast because I felt like I had nothing new to be grateful for every day. But then I was reminded—God calls us to always be thankful, always be grateful.Psalm 100 reminds us to en...
2024-09-0107 min
All Things EPICShare Your Story with Micayla RobertsonWelcome to the EPIC Event Podcast. Today we are talking with an expert storyteller and a blessing within EPIC Select, Micayla Robertson. She shares the big aha moments that she’s had through EPIC Select and the freedom she’s received from embracing that her EPIC event could look right a new way. Micayla highlights for us how EPIC is a framework that goes beyond events and the power of community. As a storyteller, Micayla helps us uncover our story using her proprietary framework to help you develop your method and share your experiences through audio, written and video form...
2023-12-1215 min
Created to GiveMicayla Robertson: Discovering the Power of our VoiceReady to Unleash the Power of your Voice? Welcome to this episode of where we have our very first guest today. The one and only Micayla Robertson. She's a faith based storyteller, producer, writer, and sought after podcast coach. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of storytelling and is the host of the face based storyteller podcast and founder of the iron agency, a faith based podcast agency that sharpens connections through communication and collaboration as iron sharpens iron.Micayla is on a mission to sharpen and encourage others. By helping them own their own story, find t...
2023-10-1937 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®88. Micayla Robertson: How One Story Can Change EverythingThis episode delves into how our experiences shape who we are and how we see the world. Today’s guest, Micayla Robertson, experienced a defining moment that provoked change in all areas of her life, ultimately leading to peace and purpose.
Micayla is CEO of the Faith Audio Network, formerly known as the Iron Agency, and was the podcast producer of the award-winning Redefining Wealth podcast hosted by Patrice Washington. She says, “As iron sharpens iron, she is on a mission to sharpen and encourage others by helping them OWN their story, find their voice, and share...
2023-08-2945 min
What's Her Story22. How One Story Can Change Everything with Micayla RobertsonHave you ever heard a story that moved you? You felt a nudge to take action… and you had a choice to stay put or move into obedient action. While feeling the nudge and staying put is most comfortable, there is growth and power in taking obedient action!In this episode, Micayla Robertson and I talk about the power of storytelling and how one story can literally change everything.Believing whole-heartedly in the power of storytelling, Micayla is the Host of This IRON Life - a podcast intended to normalize a Godly lifestyle, as well as...
2023-08-1842 min
Disrupting Burnout84. You have HELP with Micayla RobertsonTrigger Warning: Our guest in this episode shares the story of self-inflicted death of a family member. Please dial 988 if you are concerned for yourself or another person.This week on Disrupting Burnout, I’m joined by Micayla Robertson, a Woman Who Defines Disruption by telling her story and positioning others to tell theirs! Micayla Robertson is a faith-based storyteller, producer, writer and sought-after podcast coach. She believes whole-heartedly in the power of storytelling and is the Host of The IRONWIFEY Podcast, Editor of IRONWIFEY Magazine, Creator of Faith Audio Network and Founder of The IRON...
2023-04-0538 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #546 - Mental HealthDear God I’m Grateful For Mental Health.One of the main ways most we neglect ourselves is by not caring for our mental health. We celebrate the grind and #teamnosleep, but forget to take time to rest and prioritize caring for our mind and spirit. So here are 3 ways to recharge spiritually and focus on your mental health..1. Focus On The Good.It’s easy to internalize negative news, sadness, self doubt, death, fear and the many other factors of negativity that we are exposed to on a...
2022-07-1707 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #387 - The Gift Of TimeDear God I’m Grateful For The Gift Of Time.This week, I released a podcast episode of the IRONWIFEY podcast, where I interviewed my husband, Durand Robertson..During the interview we discussed everything from his passion for gaming and how he became a YouTuber, to his decision to step out in faith and why he considers himself a modern-day Joseph. The interview was powerful, but one thing in particular that stood out to me was how he broke down his gift: Time..While many of us of...
2022-02-0803 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #123 - Mental HealthDear God I’m Grateful For Mental Health.One of the main ways most we neglect ourselves is by not caring for our mental health. We celebrate the grind and #teamnosleep, but forget to take time to rest and prioritize caring for our mind and spirit. So here are 3 ways to recharge spiritually and focus on your mental health..1. Focus On The Good.It’s easy to internalize negative news, sadness, self doubt, death, fear and the many other factors of negativity that we are exposed to on a...
2021-05-2007 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #102 - SleepDear God I’m Grateful For Sleep.“At this, I woke up and looked around. My sleep had been very sweet.”Jeremiah 31:26 NLT.There’s a saying that says, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”, and foolishly we give into the notion that sleep is not a necessity or priority. Too often we push our bodies to the limit and fail to prioritize sleep, just so we can accomplish or complete a task we once started. But, the Bible talks about sleep being a need and a opportunity for rest..Accordin...
2021-04-2906 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #101 - Support (Part 2)Dear God I’m Grateful For Support.“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” - Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT.Today we launched a new magazine issue for IRONWIFEY magazine and I couldn’t have done it without support..From my husband staying up with late every night with me to make sure I meet my deadlines, to my amazing sisters in Christ who write for, pray for, and encourage me as I navigate running a magazine, I thank you. .Asking for help was a st...
2021-04-2806 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #100 - ConsistencyDear God I’m Grateful For Consistency. Today is day 100 and episode 100 of the Dear God I’m Grateful Podcast and I am so excited to celebrate this milestone! .Taking on this daily challenge to express gratitude has definitely had some rough days, but overall, the ability to commit to an episode a day has provided me with a boost in confidence, increased creativity, peace and contentment, and confirmed that if I put my mind to something, it can be done! .This is only the beginning as we still...
2021-04-2710 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #99 - PeacemakersDear God I’m Grateful For Peacemakers."God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.' - Matthew 5:9 NLT.We are born into sin, which means that peace must be created. It must be made and formed within our homes and nurtured in relationships throughout our lives. .“And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.” - James 3:18 NLT.The Lord has given us peace as a gift, and by dwelling in His spirit w...
2021-04-2604 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #98 - My BodyDear God I’m Grateful For My Body.“So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”Genesis 1:27 NLT.We are sent into the world with one vessel and one body, and how we choose to care for it shows God how much we value his creation..For we are created in the image of God. He knit us together while we were still in our mothers womb and only He knows how our inner mo...
2021-04-2503 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #97 - LaughterDear God I’m Grateful For Laughter. “We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.”” - Psalms 126:2 NLT.What makes you laugh?.For me it’s comedians, my husband, my little brother and people who have such a contagious laugh, you can’t help but laugh with them..They say that laughter is medicine for the heart. It can heal and prolong health, and it can bring people together and restore...
2021-04-2404 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #96 - EarthDear God I’m Grateful For Earth!. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” - Genesis 1:1 NLT.Today is Earth Day and as we celebrate this beautiful land that God created for us to enjoy, I can’t help but think about his vision for this place..What we’re his thoughts before making the waters blue? What was his plan before he considered sand? How did he come up with the concept of the ecosystem and how long did it take him before providing every living...
2021-04-2306 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #95 - New StrengthDear God I’m Grateful For New Strength.“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 NLT.Living for Christ can often feel like an uphill marathon. We spend days and nights training, praying, and trusting but the more we run uphill, the more it feels like the force of fear is pulling us down like gravity. .Sometimes our energy may run low or we may lose motivation to keep running. Or sometimes we experience exhaustion or feel too weak to keep moving forward. It...
2021-04-2205 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #94 - JusticeDear God I’m Grateful For Justice.“Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— both are detestable to the Lord.” -Proverbs 17:15 NLT.A year ago, a man was killed because a police officer kneeled on his neck until he took his last breath. .A year later and for the first time in a long time his murderer was found guilty. Is this Justice or accountability? .On the same day of the verdict for the man, a teenage girl was shot 4 times in the chest by police after c...
2021-04-2104 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #93 - ProphecyDear God I’m Grateful For Prophecy.Prophecy is the revelation of God’s Word concerning man. According to the Brittanica definition, the Hebrew word for prophet is naviʾ, which means “to proclaim, mention, call, summon.” We must not confuse prophesy with predictions, as all prophetic messaging is sent directly from God by the Power of the Holy Spirit. .“Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from...
2021-04-2006 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #92 - FreedomDear God I’m Grateful For Freedom.I have witnessed far too many situations where the lack of freedom led to the temptation to sin. So many have allowed the frustrations that come from being enslaved to drive them to substance abuse, addiction, lies, and even death. But Jesus Christ freed us from the power of sin and declared eternal freedom for all who choose to believe..“So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” - John 8:36 NLT.I believe that we are searching for freedom. Wheth...
2021-04-1905 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #91 - Self ControlDear God I’m Grateful For Self Control.Another one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit is self control, and although it may come easy to some, it is a gift and a blessing to so many more..Control is defined as the power to influence and to have self control is to have the ability to control oneself, in particular our emotions and desires or the expression of them in our behavior..“Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a ci...
2021-04-1806 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #90 - God's PlansDear God I’m Grateful For Your Plans (God’s Plans).I remember planning out my whole life and thinking that all of my plans would come to pass. I saw things totally different and sought a life that catered to my own selfish desires just so I could level up. Gratefully, I received a reality check after college graduation that taught me humility. .“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” - Proverbs 16:9 NLT.Sometimes, the plans that we have for ourselves don’t happen because they aren’...
2021-04-1707 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #89 - KindnessDear God I’m Grateful For Kindness.I’m grateful for every person who has ever extended kind words, a helping hand, a loving smile, or a warm hug when I needed it..“Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.”Proverbs 16:24 NLT.I’m grateful for every time someone chose kindness over cruelty and the ripple effect it had on our world. .“Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you.”Proverbs 11:17 NLT
2021-04-1606 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #88 - ConfirmationDear God I’m Grateful For Confirmation.I’m the type of girl who seeks confirmation from God before I decide to move on anything! Even things that seem absolutely OBVIOUS, I still like to pray on it, sleep on it, and receive confirmation before I make a decision. .Was I always like this.... Absolutely Not! But once I started truly trusting the Lord to order my steps, he always seems to confirm if I’m headed in the right direction..““I will confirm my covenant with you and you...
2021-04-1506 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #87 - StillnessDear God I’m Grateful For Stillness.Sometimes God calls us to enter into a season of stillness so that we can hear from him clearly. He desires our undivided attention and wants us to remove any distractions that keep us from surrendering to him..In a culture where we’re constantly on the move and celebrate giving up sleep, being still can come as a challenge to many. .Honestly, we all experienced a taste of this with the worldwide covid-19 pandemic that took place last year. An un...
2021-04-1407 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #86 - Good DeedsDear God I’m Grateful For Good Deeds.It’s evident that when we perform good deeds, we expect that good things will come back to us in return. We quote sayings like, “treat people the way you would like to be treated” or “reap a blessing by being a blessing”, but good deeds are more than just ways to receive..“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose you see a brothe...
2021-04-1306 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #85 - CompletionDear God I’m Grateful For Completion.I must admit that I am guilty of aiming for perfection and sometimes putting things off if I don’t foresee them turning out perfectly. .I honestly have video footage in my phone from years ago, just because I had an idea that I immediately moved on it, I began to gather what I needed, and then I realized that I was missing something that would make it perfect and stopped working on it altogether. .In my head, I truly believ...
2021-04-1206 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #84 - God’s LoveDear God I’m Grateful for Your Love.“Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?”(Romans 8:35 NLT) I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.” (Romans 8:38 NLT).Nothing and no one can separate u...
2021-04-1108 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #83 - DiscernmentDear God I’m Grateful For Discernment.In Christian context, discernment is defined as perception in the absence of judgment with a view to obtaining spiritual guidance and understanding..Discernment is a gift as those who have it are easily able to navigate situations, conversations, relationships, and spiritual truths. Those with discernment can tell whether is a spirit of God and they can usually guide people back to the Lord. .“He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another the ability to prophesy. He gives someo...
2021-04-1009 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #82 - ServiceDear God I’m Grateful For Service.“The greatest among you must be a servant.” - Matthew 23:11 NLT.Service is one of the most underrated forms of worship that we can give to God and others. Simply by humbling ourselves and surrendering to God’s plan for our lives, we enter into a position of service, willing executing a role or task to help someone else. In order to lead we must first serve and reflect Jesus Christ who dedicated his life to service. .“But Jesus called them together and said...
2021-04-0904 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #81 - WritingDear God I’m Grateful For Writing.In yesterday’s episode, I mentioned the difference between purpose and calling, and although I tried to run away from my calling for so many years, I’ve finally decided to embrace it. .Writing has always been a gift of mine and after years of denying it, I know that it is my calling. .I remember co-writing my first children’s book in 6th grade, and easily being able to knockout out writing assignments throughout my school years. Around the same age...
2021-04-0807 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #80 - The Great CommissionDear God I’m Grateful For The Great Commission.As Christians, many of us often question our purpose or calling in life. We spend our whole lives trying to figure out why we were put on this earth, but neglect referring to the word of Gods where the Lord simply reveals the purpose of humanity. .Although sometimes interchangeable, our purpose is our reason for existence and our calling is the outlet in which we fulfill the purpose. The Great Commission mentioned in the book of Matthew is our purpose and our phy...
2021-04-0706 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #79 - ComfortDear God I’m Grateful For Comfort.“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.”2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT.Comfort is one of the amazing qualities God shares with us when we are in need. Whether we’re having a bad day, missing a loved one who has passed on, s...
2021-04-0604 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #78 - Resurrection SundayDear God I’m Grateful For The Resurrection .Now today is Resurrection Sunday, which commemorates the day that Jesus Christ was risen from the dead, defeating death and bringing eternal life! On Friday he died an innocent man and on Sunday’s he rose to take his seat in Heaven at the right hand of our Heavenly Father!.The Resurrection of Christ was not just a fulfillment of prophesy, but a new day that brought new life to all who believed. Today and everyday, let us be reminded of Jesus’ life, death...
2021-04-0507 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #77 - PatienceDear God I’m Grateful For Patience.One of the greatest challenges I’ve witnessed many Christians face is patiently waiting for God to answer a prayer. .We’re taught to place all of our trust in God and surrender our plans to his, and then he fills us with his desires that may or may not come to pass in this season. True trust comes in the waiting period, and although patience may seem exciting when you know the end goal, the actual wait can often bring fear and doubt into yo...
2021-04-0409 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #76 - Good FridayDear God I’m Grateful For Good Friday.Today on Good Friday, we remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The death of a pure and perfect man who dedicated his ministry to loving, teaching, and leading as many people as he could to repentance. .On this Friday, he faced persecution from religious leaders who were threatened by his influence and authority. Their motive to frame him for breaking Jewish laws was sent to trial, and by rulers and kings he was still found innocent in the sight of the law. While bel...
2021-04-0213 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #75 - Spiritual HealingDear God I’m Grateful for Spiritual Healing.It’s heartbreaking to hear so many people turning away from the Christian faith due to church hurt..Spiritual attack has been happening within the body of Christ since Jesus walked the Earth, and unfortunately it still happens today. The very people who should be loving and reflecting Christ, turnaround and manipulate others with the Word of God for their own personal gain and although the enemy has been using Church hurt to deter people from God for years, his tactics are no long...
2021-04-0206 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #74 - DeliveranceDear God I’m Grateful For Deliverance..“In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.” - Psalms 34:6 NLT.Today is the last day of March which means it has officially been one year since I was delivered from my old life..For years I chased money, worked 80 hours a week, neglected my health, my husband, my family, and my dreams, and I fell into the rat-race of a workaholic. .I placed my worth in promotions and titles, and tho...
2021-04-0109 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #73 - CourageDear God I’m Grateful For Courage.Courage is defined as strength in the face of pain or grief, or the ability to do something that frightens you.. I believe that faith lives on the other side of fear, but courage is the catalyst that propels us into faith. .In order to exercise faith, it often requires us to do something that frightens us. Whether that be pushing through fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear of success, or just plain fear, God gives us the cour...
2021-03-3103 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #72 - GenerosityDear God I’m Grateful For Generosity.“The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” - Proverbs 11:25 NLT.It’s amazing how God will use the act of giving to give him praise! .Today while redesigning my husbands office we chose to get rid of many of the furniture pieces. Although still in great condition, they simply didn’t fit the vibe we’re going for in this season and have served their purpose for the last 2 years. .When my husband suggested we place...
2021-03-3008 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #71 - CreativityDear God I’m Grateful For Creativity.“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” - Genesis 1:1 NLT.Genesis tells the story of creation and all that God brought into existence for our enjoyment. From the land to the skies, and every living being, He gave everything a name and a place, and created us to govern over it. . “So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Then God blessed them and said, “Be fru...
2021-03-2910 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #70 - Date NightDear God I’m Grateful For Date Night!.Too often I hear from married couples who forget to prioritize time together. They allow work, life, kids, or other time consuming responsibilities to come first in their day, but forget to remind each other why they fell in love to begin with..God put husband and wife together reasons that span beyond paying bills and raising kids. Husband and wife are a dynamic and powerful unit placed together to defeat spiritual warfare, sharpen each other in Christ, exercise faith through love, and ra...
2021-03-2803 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #69 - Seasonal RelationshipsDear God I’m Grateful For Seasonal Relationships.There’s a saying that I always repeat that says “some people are in your life for a reason, some for a season, and some for a lifetime.” But while each person is there to help you grow, if they’re not lifetime relationships, eventually the relationship must end..I believe the people in our lives for a reason are the angels that God sends us messages through that may or may not know us personally, but their impact is always right on time. The...
2021-03-2709 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #68 - StorytellingDear God I’m Grateful For Storytelling.The Bible is a story that has been told for centuries, and history in itself is the revelation of our ancestors stories. .Storytelling has been around since the very beginning of creation and it becomes a part of who we are, how we live, and what we leave behind. .When I look at every single person that I meet, see, or even experience life with, each and every one of us has a story that somehow connects us in one way...
2021-03-2606 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #67 - HumilityDear God I’m Grateful For Humility.A couple years ago Kendrick Lamar released a song called “Humble” and it went viral. People everywhere we’re telling each other to “sit down” and “be humble” and the song was a hit; but the message of humility is so much bigger than Kendrick. .The Bible warns us of the dangers of pride and encourages us to humble ourselves before God. .“Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better...
2021-03-2508 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #66 - ChangeDear God I’m Grateful For Change.It was this day last year that I lost my jobs. I was working full time as both a podcast producer and a hotel agent and received a call from both locations that this day would be my last day. Little did we know, a global pandemic would follow leaving the whole world to rebuild..When I first received the news of unemployment, I was anxious and confused wondering how something like this could happen to me, but also extremely relieved that I could fi...
2021-03-2406 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #65 - A Quiet LifeDear God I’m Grateful For A Quiet Life.Over the years, I’ve subscribed to the “Mind Your Business Ministries” and have come to embrace the peace in simplicity and quiet living..The old me spent so much time involving myself in matters that were not my responsibility but in an attempt to help others I believed that it was my place to step in. I struggled with a savior complex and thought that whenever anyone was in trouble, it was my job to save the day, but the truth is, I’m...
2021-03-2308 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #64 - NapsDear God I’m Grateful For Naps.For starters, I never took naps before now, and although I know this is going to make me sound much older than I actually am, it’s crazy how much taking a nap gives me more energy throughout my day..I’m not talking about full out sleep in the middle of the day due to laziness and lack of motivation, but actual 1-2 hour naps to refresh your body and rest your mind so that you can be more productive in the work that G...
2021-03-2205 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #63 - TruthDear God I’m Grateful For Truth.Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). .It is by truth that we are instructed to live and through truth that we are expected to rise. While on Earth Jesus lived a life of honesty and instructed others to do the same. Once he ascended to Heaven he sent us the Holy Spirit to continue to guide us in truth and deed. .“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, ha...
2021-03-2105 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #62 - A Sound MindDear God I’m Grateful For A Sound Mind.“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” - II Timothy 1:7 NKJV.The most important thing we can protect from spiritual attack is our mind. . The mind develops thoughts, which turn into beliefs, which dictate our actions and ultimately lead to our decisions. When the enemy attacks our mind, He cause torment from within which leads to suffering in silence until it can manifest itself physically..
2021-03-2008 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #61 - ObedienceDear God I’m Grateful For Obedience.Have you ever noticed how your obedience is always tied to someone else’s blessing?. I can think back to so many situations where the Lord led me to do something and because of my obedience other people were blessed. It’s not that I intentionally went out looking to bless someone, but because I received instructions and acted willingly, my actions encouraged others to do the same..Whether we’re called to pour into others or in a season where we’...
2021-03-1906 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #60 - OrderDear God I’m Grateful For Order.Everything done in excellence is done so in order. Our God is a God of order and His Will requires us to surrender to his plan and the order of events that he has in store for our lives. He has shown this to be true in His word and he has used Biblical leaders as his examples. .When Moses delivered the children of Israel from Egypt, he first had to leave the very home that enslaved his people. Before Moses could understand the ass...
2021-03-1805 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #59 - The Little ThingsDear God I’m Grateful For The Little Things.The simple blessings like breath in my body, clothes on my back, food to eat, a place to sleep, love, water, and the basic necessities needed to survive, I am grateful for! If you haven’t noticed, it’s the little things that have the greatest impact on our livelihood!.There are so many people who do not have the basic necessities, yet God has taken the time to make sure we do. That in itself is a blessing. I know that I pers...
2021-03-1704 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #58 - The BibleDear God I’m Grateful For The Bible .It comes as no surprise that the Bible has been one of the world’s best selling books for centuries! .It tells the story of a family’s lineage from beginning to end and encompasses a beautiful manifestation of love. Beginning with a powerful introduction of creation, its pages hold stories of life and death, trials and tribulations, good and bad, heroes and villains, salvation, and damnation; yet each character is given a choice to determine how their own story will unfold..
2021-03-1607 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #57 - VisionDear God I’m Grateful For Vision.Why is it that we go above and beyond for others, but we don’t give ourselves, our dreams or our visions the same energy?.Today my husband said something so profound yet so simple, it struck me at the core. He said: “The worst thing you can do with a vision is keep it in your mind.”.Those words hit home because until today, I had kept so many visions in my mind. I knew how to execute and when to...
2021-03-1506 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #56 - ContentmentDear God I’m Grateful For Contentment.Contentment has taken so many forms in my life, but there is personally one life changing situation that taught me the importance of being content. That situation was in 2018 when I lost focus of God’s will for my life. .I became consumed with comparison and looking at others to determine my worth. In the midst of my darkness I turned my own ministry into someone else’s dream just because I couldn't see the value in the gift that I was blessed with. In that...
2021-03-1306 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #55 - RefugeDear God I’m Grateful For Refuge.There is power in the word: Refuge.It is defined as someone or something providing shelter or a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.. In today’s world we fear what we don’t understand and find safety in our ignorance. We place our hope in people and rely on human beings for protection, but true safety true refuge can only be found in God. He is our creator and knows how all of our lives w...
2021-03-1305 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #54 - FruitDear God I’m Grateful For Fruit.Now this may seem very basic to some, but fruit has been around since the creation of this earth. It was an idea in God’s mind and it became reality by his power. .Think about it. .God created fruit from the ground up and planted seeds inside that could create more of its kind. He created different kinds of fruit in different sizes, with various flavors and textures, and He allowed it to be food for both humans and animal...
2021-03-1205 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #53 - FriendshipDear God I'm Grateful For Friendship.As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. (proverbs 27:17).It's truly a blessing to have people in your life whom you can call friends. People who lift you up when you're low and celebrate you when you grow. I can honestly admit that over the years, the Lord has blessed me with some pretty amazing friends, and all of them I love and appreciate for their commitment to our friendship..What I've learned on this journey, is that even...
2021-03-1104 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #52 - A Solid FoundationDear God I’m Grateful For A Solid FoundationIn today’s podcast episode, I share a dream I had last month and how the Lord interpreted that dream today. The topic of the dream is building your house on a solid foundation and I go into detail on what that means and how our obedience will allow us to stand firm when faced with storms. I praise God for this revelation and for the growth we receive in him by listening to his word and actually following it....
2021-03-1008 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #51 - The Women In My LifeDear God I’m Grateful For the Women In My LifeWith Today being International Women’s Day, I am grateful for each and every woman that has had an influence and impact on my life. From my mothers and grandmothers passing down years of wisdom, to my friends, siblings and sisters in Christ encouraging me on my faith walk, each has played an important role in shaping my role as a woman and my purpose as a wife.One of my favorite books is Titus 2, which talks about wome...
2021-03-0903 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #50 - Weekend GetawaysDear God I’m Grateful For Weekend Getaways.This weekend my husband encouraged me to take a break and get away. He planned a weekend trip for relaxation, refocusing, rekindling, and rest. .Initially, I couldn’t stop focusing on all of the things on my to-do list. Even though I wanted to go, I struggled to see how a break was going to help me accomplish anything. Once I surrendered and cancelled all the calls, placed all of the work aside, and focused solely on spending time with him, I realized just...
2021-03-0806 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #49 - FellowshipDear God I’m Grateful For Fellowship.It’s important to surround yourself with people who will sharpen and encourage you in Christ; to fellowship with other believers and engage in community with Christ. .If we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we will have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, will cleanse us from all sin. (1 John 1:7) Do not neglect meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing nea...
2021-03-0702 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #48 - New BeginningsDear God I’m Grateful For New Beginnings .In this season of my life, I’m witnessing God renew. Many of my goals prior to this year have not changed, however, my mindset, my environment, my thoughts and my desires have definitely shifted. .I find myself more content with what I have and more excited setting aside time to spend with God. .I used to consume my mind with desires, hoping and pray that they would come fast, but as each day passes, it’s interesting to see how t...
2021-03-0502 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #47 - ForgivenessDear God I’m Grateful For Forgiveness.It’s common for us to offend one another without knowing that we are offending. Offense may seem small, but when it causes emotional pain, it can fester into feelings of resentment and un-forgiveness. .We are called to forgive one another, as Jesus Christ forgave us. .“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” - Colossians 3:13 NLT.Whether it be a small offense or major betra...
2021-03-0504 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #46 - PerseveranceDear God I'm Grateful For Perseverance“Because you have obeyed my command to persevere, I will protect you from the great time of testing that will come upon the whole world to test those who belong to this world." - Revelations 3:10When it comes to challenging times, it's usually faith in God, the will to endure, and the desire to persevere that brings us through and into deliverance. Today on the DGIG podcast, I have a special guest who shares how the Lord brought them through a major trial in...
2021-03-0405 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #45 - Growth In FaithDear God I'm Grateful For Growth In FaithAs followers of Christ, we should always strive to grow in Faith. Faith shows the reality of what we hope for and is the evidence of things we cannot see. (Hebrews 11:1) By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command and that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen. (Hebrews 11:3) It is impossible to please God without faith because anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards th...
2021-03-0309 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #44 - The Body Of ChristDear God I'm Grateful For The Body of ChristThe human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. The same applies to the body of Christ.God created all of us and together we make up Christ’s body. Each person is appointed for a part, and according to 1 Corinthians 12: 27-28, "Here are some of the parts God has appointed for the church:first are apostles,second are prophets,third are teachers,then those who do...
2021-03-0208 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #43 - Spiritual GiftsDear God I'm Grateful For Spiritual GiftsAs I seek the Lord and learn more about his word, I can't help but desire a greater understanding of spiritual gifts. God works in so many different ways, and uses us to assist him by blessing us with special abilities. These gifts are intended to build up the body of Christ, and once received we are instructed to exercise our gifts in worship to God and in service to others.Each of us has been given a spiritual gift and 1 Corinthians 12:4...
2021-03-0107 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #42 - PreparationDear God I’m Grateful For PreparationTo prepare means to make someone ready or able to do or deal with something. It also means to make something/someone ready for use or consideration. Not only does the Lord prepare us by providing the tools we need to walk in purpose, he also prepares us for his return. He sends angels to teach us wisdom and understanding, as well as prophets to share with us what we can expect. “Look, I am sending my messen...
2021-02-2808 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #41 - HelpDear God, I'm Grateful For HelpIn a world full of billions of people, it's amazing how we think we have to do everything by ourselves. We struggle in silence. We avoid conversations that scare us. We miss out on opportunities. And we allow pride to prevent us from asking for assistance.The truth is, we all need help at some point in our lives.If God has given you a vision or an assignment, he will also provide y...
2021-02-2706 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #40 - IronWifeyDear God I'm Grateful For IronWifeyNow today is Day 40 of our gratitude challenge and I find it no coincidence that the Bible App scripture of the day is Proverbs 27:17: "As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend."This verse sparked the beginning of the very ministry that started this podcast and serves as the foundation for the IronWifey motto, "As iron sharpens iron, so one woman sharpens another."IronWifey is an online magazine and community aimed to sharpen and encourage women...
2021-02-2608 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #39 - The SunDear God I'm Grateful For The SunHave you ever noticed how even though the sun is millions of miles away, it's so bright, it lights the world. Think about that.... The sun is a star located almost 93 million miles from Earth, yet, it sheds light on all of God's creatures and warms all of the land. It provides warmth and sight to those in darkness and life to all that are planted. Today I express gratitude for the s...
2021-02-2508 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #38 - TrustDear God I’m Grateful For TrustMy favorite verse in the Bible is Proverbs 3: 5-8 which says:“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.”This verse teaches so much in the course of 3 lines abou...
2021-02-2408 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #37 - SupportDear God I'm Grateful For SupportThe other day, I told my husband that I believe in his dreams and the Holy Spirit had to check me. The question that came to my spirit was:"How can you believe in something that you don't support?"Although I'm always by my husband's side supporting him emotionally, I honestly lack when it comes to physical support. My husband is a Youtuber and a Gaming Entertainer (IronAngel on Youtube...shameless plug ;)) and even though I encourage him...
2021-02-2308 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #36 - ResistanceDear God I'm Grateful For ResistanceGod gives us the power and ability to resist any temptation that comes our way. Whether our flesh is drawn into sin or our spirit is weak, God sent Jesus as a perfect example of resistance and gives us the same authority to resist the devil.In Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus resisted the devil 3 times! It reads:"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted...
2021-02-2209 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #35 - ProvisionDear God I'm Grateful For Provision"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." - Matthew 6:33Today I sat back in gratitude as I reflected on all of my needs being met. Not only has God provided my basic necessities, but he has exceeded my expectations and went out of his way to provide me with everything I need and some things that I desire. His word tells us that, "“He is the Go...
2021-02-2105 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #34 - The WayDear God I'm Grateful For The WayI can't help but imagine what life would be like if Jesus never came to redeem us? How miserable life would be... How sad we would be... How stuck we would be in our own ways or consumed in all of our sins...When we look back at Adam and Eve and the fall of mankind, we suffered the curse that came with sin and passed it down from generation to generation. Because of sin, we lost our way to our Heavenly...
2021-02-2005 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #33 - UnityDear God I'm Grateful For UnityThe beautiful thing about Christ is that he brings all people together! There is no separation or division in his presence, and His sacrifice not only brought unity between believers and unbelievers, but allowed all of us to gain access to the Father through the Holy Spirit.Ephesians 2: 11-18 says:"Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders. You were called “uncircumcised heathens” by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and no...
2021-02-1910 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #32 - ExerciseDear God I'm Grateful For ExerciseDay 32 - Did you know that the Bible actually encourages us to workout and exercise?According to 1 Timothy 4:8: “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”The simple mention of physical training being good, signifies that working out and exercising has great value and can add to our overall health! But it also mentions how "training for godliness is much better and promises benefits in t...
2021-02-1805 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #31 - RestDear God I'm Grateful For RestDay #31 - Yesterday, we spoke of our gratitude for having work and today I want to express gratitude for rest. The definition of rest is to cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength. It is also defined as to be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position. I believe the action of stopping work in order to relax is physical rest, but to receive support so that we re...
2021-02-1707 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #30 - WorkDear God I'm Grateful For WorkToday is Monday and even though I know it's a holiday (President's Day), I also know that some of you were dreading the thought of having to wake up and go to work. So many of us experience the common case of the Monday's and do not look forward to going into a job that doesn't bring us fulfillment. But nonetheless, I'm grateful for the opportunity to work and having work that the Lord wants me to do.W...
2021-02-1605 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #29 - My HusbandDear God I’m Grateful For My Husband Today is Valentine’s Day, but with the Holiday aside, I’m so grateful for the man that I’m blessed to spend my life with! I used to romanticize the title “husband”, but when I biblically researched what it required to be a husband, I was shocked at the amount of sacrifice and responsibility. Ephesians 5:21-33 says:“And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a hu...
2021-02-1509 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #28 - God's CareDear God I'm Grateful For Your CareThe definition of care is the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something. It's also defined as serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk.When we think about how God cares for us, not only does he provide us with everything we need to remain healthy, protected, maintained and at peace, but He also pays close attention to make sure we are not in danger...
2021-02-1405 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #27 - PurposeDear God I'm Grateful For PurposeImagine the joy and fulfillment we could have when we dedicate our talents to carry out God's purpose for our lives. I believe each and every one of us was placed on this Earth for a reason. Collectively we are on the same mission and individually we have received unique gifts that we can utilize to carry out our designated assignment. Regardless of the titles we hold or the industries we fill, our purpose is simple: We are he...
2021-02-1306 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #26 - The OceanDear God I'm Grateful For The OceanIt's amazing the creations God made for us to enjoy. Imagine it. God created and hand poured every single drop of water that rests in the ocean. Every wave carries power and every creature that dwells in it's depths is provided for. He made the waters to reflect the sky and its vast horizons stretch to the ends of the Earth. I am so grateful for the ocean. The ocean is proof of God's glory and He al...
2021-02-1106 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #25 - WisdomDear God I'm Grateful For WisdomThe Bible says that fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom and all who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. (Psalms 111:10) When God united us with Christ Jesus, He made Christ to be wisdom itself. So when we seek wisdom, we are truly seeking a deeper understanding and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Christ made us right with God and He made us pure, holy, and freed us from sin. So although true wisdom and power are found in God a...
2021-02-1108 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #24 - GraceDear God I'm Grateful For GraceThe grace of God is an undeserved blessing, unmerited favor, and absolutely free. It has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people (Titus 2:11), and God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. (Romans 3:24)God saved us by his grace when we believed and we can’t take credit for this because it is a true gift from God. (Ephesians 2:8). Each time he says, “My grac...
2021-02-1006 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #23 - MemoriesDear God I'm Grateful For MemoriesWhen we lose a loved one it's sometimes hard to readjust to life without them once they're gone. In my case, after talking to my dad everyday, it's hard to pick up the phone and remember that he's not going to answer. Some days are easier than most, but today I really miss my dad. I miss his voice, his laugh, his advice, and hearing him answer the phone "Hey babygirl." Most of all, I miss us cracking jokes on each other and making funny faces over facetime...
2021-02-0904 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #22 - TransformationDear God I'm Grateful For TransformationRomans 12:2 NLT says, "Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect."The NIV version says. "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pl...
2021-02-0806 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #21 - Mercy (Part 2)Dear God I'm Grateful For MercyMercy is defined as compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm. We have all received God's mercy at some point in our lives, and we are blessed to have a Heavenly Father who loves us so much that he forgives us for the many times we sin against him. Not only does he forgive us, but he holds on record of our wrongs and blesses us with grace to avoid a punishment we richly deserved.
2021-02-0707 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #20 - ThanksgivingDear God I'm Grateful For ThanksgivingAnd no... I'm not talking about the holiday (even though I do love the holiday lol). I'm grateful for the opportunity to give God thanks! He blesses us with so much and it's only right that I give back to him by expressing my gratitude to him daily (hence Dear God I'm Grateful) and dedicating my life to Christ through my words and actions. We are called to be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for us who belong to Christ Jesus. (1 The...
2021-02-0607 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #19 - ProtectionDear God I'm Grateful For ProtectionThe Lord is my light, my salvage, and my protector. He personally covers us in times of danger and he watches over us at all times and keeps us from trouble, disease, dis-ease, and un-comfortability. If we can lean on him and trust in his Word, he will reveal himself present when we feel alone or need him most. Today I encourage you to meditate on Psalms 91:Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
2021-02-0504 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #18 - SimplicityDear God I'm Grateful For SimplicityIf I learned anything in 2020, it's that simplicity is a blessing. We are not meant to constantly stress, or be on the go all of the time, or even juggle everything on our plate. Simplicity is God's way of giving us time to sit back, breathe, and enjoy the world that he has created.I believe the key to a simple life lies in 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12. It says, "Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands...
2021-02-0404 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #17 - Clean WaterDear God I'm Grateful For Clean WaterWhen you think about countries and cities that do not have clean water, we typically think about 3rd world countries or rural areas. We take advantage of the luxury of having clean water and never imagine that we could be without running water or clean water at any moment. Today I learned first hand how much water is a blessing, a necessity, and a luxury in my life. God provides all of our needs and even through a plumbing system being replaced in our neighborhood t...
2021-02-0309 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #16 - DisciplineDear God I'm Grateful For DisciplineWhen it comes to being corrected or receive constructive criticism, we often struggle facing discipline. I can't speak for everyone, but I know that personally, receiving correction, even when in love, messes with my flesh. It kind of feels like there are weights in my stomach, my heart starts racing, my eyes start tearing up, I feel like I'm under attack and either one of three things can happen: #1 - I deny my flesh, keep my mouth shut, and focus on the actual words of discipline o...
2021-02-0206 min
Dear God I'm Grateful PodcastDay #15 - ExpectationDear God I'm Grateful For ExpectationI had a conversation with mom today where we were having Bible Study and talking about Revelations. I mentioned the hesitancy I have when it comes to reading that book in the Bible because I don't feel like I'm ready to face the end of time. She said to me:"The Book of Revelations is a book of expectations. It gives us an insight into God's plans for the end of time and what we can expect." She encouraged me to read Revelations to gain a...
2021-02-0108 min