Midlife Mocha

21/05/2025

29/01/2025

Despite all that's being dismantled, we still have to keep it moving. Your every move should be strategic to progressing the very people they hope to eliminate.

06/01/2025

Testify: "Don't Stay Silent"
"For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard." Acts 4:20. That statement in Acts is a reminder that staying silent is not an option when we've encountered the power of God's goodness. While the enemy gains strength in our silence, we are called to courageously proclaim the truth of Christ, share our stories, and testify to His . When we share, we overcome our fears and inspire others to see God's hand in their lives. Let us not keep the light of the gospel hidden, but let it shine for all to see.
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7 Daily Practices to Cultivate Boldness to Speak About the Lord:
1. Start Your Day in Prayer - Ask the Holy Spirit for courage and guidance to share God's love and truth with others. Pray specifically for opportunities to speak boldly.
2. Immerse Yourself in Scripture - Spend time daily in God's Word, internalizing His promises and truths so they naturally flow from your heart to your words.
3. Reflect on Your Testimony - Take time to recall and write down specific ways God has worked in your life. A grateful heart fuels a bold voice.
4. Practice Speaking About God - Share a small testimony or scripture with people you trust. This builds confidence and allows you to normalize speaking about your faith.
5. Live Authentically - Let your actions align with your words. A life that reflects Christ is a powerful testimony even before you say a word.
6. Surround Yourself with True Believers - Spend time in fellowship with others who encourage and challenge you to speak boldly about your faith.
7. Look for Open Doors - Be intentional about recognizing opportunities to share God's goodness—through a kind word, scripture, or testimony—in your daily interactions.
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Boldness is not the absence of fear but the willingness to step forward despite it. The enemy seeks to silence us, but through God's power, we can proclaim boldly, "I cannot stay silent about the things I have seen and heard." Let's live and speak in a way that glorifies Him daily.
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05/01/2025

Closing a chapter of my life and shifting my focus towards loving myself more. This next chapter will be challenging but doable.
January 4, 2025—my official start to the New Year because, let's face it, those first three days can be a beast! I'm doing my best to recover, recoup, and reclaim my purpose and way forward. Last night was the first night in a long time that I slept peacefully and woke up feeling refreshed. I know it's because I've promised to put myself first this time—not selfishly, but with the understanding that I cannot pour from an empty cup.
Most importantly, I'm committing to putting God first in every area of my life, especially my relationships. Never again will I place anything or anyone before Him. God wants to give me more, but I need to do His will first. I realize that I haven't been seeing results because I've been trying to put my will and God's will on the same playing field, and that can't happen.
I let God down last year, along with myself and those who expected more excellence from me, because I said I would do more and be more. Accountability is key, though, and I've added more accountability partners for the various parts of my purpose in life - no excuses this time. Monica Tucker

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20/12/2024

Proverbs 17:17