• Facing 24 medical diagnoses and still choosing hope

• How to find humor and gratitude in the middle of chaos

• The biblical truth that Jesus never promised an easy life—but He did promise His presence and victory

• Practical tools for advocacy in hospitals, workplaces, and schools

• Why knowledge plus action equals true empowerment

• How our words and agreements shape our experiences of healing and hope

• Hope is tangible. It's not just a Sunday school answer—God shows up in real, practical ways when you cry out.

• You can advocate. Whether with doctors, teachers, or employers, you have the right to speak up and stand strong.

• Humor heals. Laughter isn't denial; it's medicine for your heart and perspective.

• Cover yourself spiritually. Don't carry what God never asked you to hold—armor up in prayer and truth.

• Knowledge empowers. Do your research, ask questions, and make room for God's wisdom alongside medical advice.

Crystal's story is a reminder that you are not powerless. You are a child of the King, and you carry His authority into every valley and every battle.

As I always say—you are powerful for the Kingdom of Heaven and dangerous to the system of darkness. Now it's time for you to rise up, advocate with courage, laugh in the face of adversity, and roar with hope.

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Carrie walks listeners through the deeply personal and spiritual practice of forgiveness — not as weakness, but as a choice to get "unstuck" from what has been holding us back.

• You're not stuck because of what happened. You're stuck because of what you believe about what happened.

• Forgiveness isn't about the other person. It's about your freedom.

• Forgiveness is a process, not a one-and-done.

👉 Challenge:
Ask the Holy Spirit to show you who you need to forgive — even if it's you. Write their name down. Speak it out loud:
"I forgive ____ for ____________________. I cancel all offense, unforgiveness and bitterness that I hold against them and I release them to Jesus."

Your healing matters to God — and so does your freedom. Don't wait for someone to apologize before you move forward. Today is a good day to forgive… and get unstuck.

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Do you even recognize when the enemy is attacking you?
Spoiler alert: It's not usually with pitchforks and fire—it's in your thoughts, reactions, stress triggers, and doubts.

Spiritual warfare is REAL.The enemy can't read your mind, but he absolutely studies your patterns. Whether it's fear, pride, perfectionism, or self-doubt, he'll use it.

Spiritual warfare is personal, not fantasy

But God didn't leave us defenseless—He gave us armor…HIS armor:
Isaiah 59:17 - "He put on righteousness as his body armor and placed the helmet of salvation on his head.He clothed himself with a robe of vengeance and wrapped himself in a cloak of divine passion." (Note: I misspoke in the audio and said Ephesians 59:17. *facepalm*)

Let's walk through each piece of armor found in Ephesians 6:10-18 NLT, and break down how it applies to real life—yes, even when you're yelling into a pillow or trying not to lose it in traffic.

• Recognizing enemy attacks and emotional triggers

  • The enemy is strategic. But so is our God.

• How to stop fighting people and start fighting the real enemy

  • Recognize people aren't your enemy

  • You don't fight for victory—you fight from it.

• • • Armor isn't optional—it's essential for daily living.

    • Belt of Truth & Body Armor of God's Righteousness

    • Feet shod with the Gospel of peace (hobnail boots!)

    • Shield of Faith

    • Helmet of Salvation & Sword of the Spirit

    • Pray in the Spirit at all times - Prayer is a weapon, not just a comfort.

      What each piece of armor represents and how to "put it on"

• Practical ways to stand firm, even when life is a battlefield

  • Intentionally armor up

  • Recognize the real enemy - ask Holy Spirit for revelation

  • Repent of any legal right the enemy may have to you

  • Bind the enemy to the foot of the cross

  • Cover the whole situation with the blood of Jesus

  • Speak and Act in congruence with your identity as a Child of the King

  • REMINDER: Standing firm doesn't mean never being hit—it means never staying down.
    
    

💥 Challenge of the Week:
Every morning this week, before your feet hit the floor, speak Ephesians 6:10–18 out loud. Visualize putting on each piece of armor. Declare it like you mean it—and watch what shifts.

Sister, you don't need to stay worn down, discouraged, or caught off guard. God has equipped you, but it's your job to put the armor on. You're not fighting alone—and you're not fighting powerless. Take your stand today.

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