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Hola! I am Deborah Liza pronounced (Lee-sah). I am a Puerto Rican island girl that now lives in Texas with my husband and little princess. I'm a lover of all things creative especially writing, singing and songwriting. Oh, and dancing!! My inspiration comes from stories that God literally gives me to write and share in any way I can. Some of them are personal stories about how God always made sure I knew Him even growing up in a very small isolated island with less than 3,000 people. Other stories are about how God saved my life from death many times and others are stories that I never even heard of until I write them because God gives them to me from heaven. I hope each story brings hope and new perspective to anyone reading or listening.

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True Love Empowers You

by Deborah Manchac
written by Deborah Manchac

How would your life look like if you knew that you were loved unconditionally?

What would your ultimate choices and actions be? 

How would that kind of love change you? How would you talk, act and make friends? 

What would you do if you knew God would take care of you and love you no matter what?

True Love Empowers 

Imagine having the love of a rich and powerful king all to yourself. 

How would that make you feel? 

I’m sure it would make you feel protected, loved and empowered and that is what Gods love for you has to offer. He says we are His most beloved. That whatever is His is ours as well; here on earth and we continue to inherit in heaven. There is nothing we need to do to be truly empowered besides believe we are through our daddy Gods love!

Love Sets You Free

Knowing that we are loved beyond measure and seeking that love in a daily basis is the key to being truly empowered in every area of our life. Seeking His love can look like waking up and keeping your eyes out for an act of love from Him everyday. Or letting Him care for your needs that you have been trying to make happen for yourself. 

However, I understand it’s hard to feel like a spoiled child that waits as our daddy God takes care of us while the rest of the world tells you to earn your way to freedom and power. But freedom only comes from having peace with yourself and  knowing that no matter what you are showered with love. And true power comes from acknowledging that you alone are not the source but that you rely on someone bigger. Someone that actually made Himself small even though He was ALL POWERFUL and shed His blood on a cross so you could have freedom and access to that power. 

The Most Powerful Weapon

While the world seeks self made power and approval so they can feel like they deserve true love; God says you were already created to be loved, protected and taken care of. From that place of real security comes the ability to truly be empowered. Where now you can do anything, anywhere with no limits.

That’s what true empowerment is.

Confident in who’s you are not just in who you are by yourself. He wants to see his children lifted up and on the mountain reaching places that He knew they could. But in a place of love not just power. 

Love is the most powerful weapon you can carry and it alone can get you and those around you to your destiny and beyond! 

Deborah Liza

Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20

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Persistence Over Perfection Is The Key To Success

by Deborah Manchac
written by Deborah Manchac

Have you had a moment where you were doing so well in life and then out of nowhere comes a slip up? You were doing all the right things, feeling good about yourself, eating right, making progress at work or school then BAM! You wake up one day and you look at your perfection streak in the game of life and it’s gone. The streak you worked so hard to have. Then you start feeling like a failure because you messed up one time or a even a couple in a row.

Take it from a recovering Perfectionist. I know how you feel.

The Roots of Perfection 

Growing up as the oldest and in a very strict home aiming for perfection was my survival mechanism. If I did it right, said it right and looked right then I’d be praised and loved. Just one mess up even by accident though could have me in big trouble that I avoided at all costs.

So learning that perfection is how you get things in life or avoid the bad things in life was inevitable for me. There was a high price to pay when I didn’t keep my “good” streak.

Maybe you had a similar up bringing and understand the pressure.
You may also feel like you are not a perfectionist you just want to be ok. You want to be stable and safe. That you were not trying to keep a high score. But let me tell you that if failure and mess ups put you in a doozy; then you were definitely not seeing it coming. Which means you were not expecting for you to make mistakes which is definitely perfectionist territory. But that’s ok! I’m right there with you remember?

Letting Go of the Pursuit of Perfection

What changed it all is when I read a devotional after having another day of feeling disappointed in myself because I got off the ball and did not feel worthy of anything good in my life. It said that God prefers Persistence over Perfection. What?! You’d think it’s something simple I should’ve known about God but when you are still recovering from lies and bad habits from your past it’s not easy to see the answers right in front of you.

All this time God actually praises and rewards Persistence over Perfection. As in He loves that you mess up a million times in a row but you get up and try again more than doing it right hundreds of times in a row and throwing in the towel when you fail. Accepting failure means we know we are loved enough to make mistakes and learn from them. No, this is not an excuse to not try and not put the effort. That is not persistence that is giving up. Which can lead to a lot of heart ache. Believe it or not though; people that have a hard time with failure and end up inevitably making mistakes choose to give up all together afterwards because of their disappointment. What could’ve been a small learning curve then becomes square one or they are worst off than before.

 

The Reward of Persistence 

Persistence is leaning on the perfect one while you follow His foot steps. You are allowed to get angry, feel like giving up, feel worn out, say the wrong thing and do the wrong things. As long as you get back up when God offers you a hand. Let’s not push away His grace and help because we are caught up by the pride of our ways. Let Him help you and dust you off and try again. Persistence builds character, muscle and constant communication with God. In other words your weaknesses bring you closer to Him because He gets to be what He was meant to be in your life.

You gain a bestie for life!

Perfection cannot offer any of that because you don’t need anyone or anything in that mindset. It isolates you. Only God can carry the heaviness of perfection. He loves us so much He took that upon himself so we can be free to learn and grow with Him. 

Be encouraged today and everyday that you can do all things through God who strengthens you and if you miss the mark then it was because He wanted to teach you some more great things. He wants to spend time with you some more. Let Him. And let yourself relax and be unapologetically imperfect. Wear the badge of Persistence well. 

Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life. James 1:12

Deborah Liza

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Setting Boundaries God’s Way

by Deborah Manchac
written by Deborah Manchac
Is it hard for you to take a stand or say no to people in your life because you don’t want to hurt them?

Or maybe you’re like me that sometimes doesn’t know when and how is the best way to set boundaries in your life from things and people you love.

Recently I had something come up that was very sensitive to deal with because it involved a close family member that I love with all my heart. But as I’m healing and growing I cannot have this person too close to my life just yet because of the pain that still sits in me even though I have 100% forgiven them.

I was so confused about how to set boundaries in a healthy and kind way. I wanted this person to know how much I still love them and want things to be better between us but I also want to protect my heart as it still heals. But I had no direction until I opened up to a friend about it that day. What she told me revealed Gods way of how to set boundaries. Before then I had a hard time believing God wanted me to do that. For a long time I thought God was saying “umm girl there is no boundaries, if you have love then act like it and open up your whole life to them.”

Thankfully that is not what He was saying at all and there is a better way to love…Gods way.

I asked my full of wisdom friend named Imani for prayer on this issue and she asked me this question, “What low fruits do you have available to give?”

At first I didn’t understand but as she explained, everything became clearer. She was saying that we are like a tree that took its time in all seasons to become what it is now. Now, that it has a bit of fruit some may want you to share; that can be your time, energy, resources and attention. She continues to say “Is there a way you can give without having to bend over your heart in full to this person? Where you just give them what is easy and effortless to give now?”

Mind blown.

You Can Still Be Kind and Love as You Set Boundaries

To continue with this analogy of you being a fruitful tree; you do not have to sacrifice your top fruits to anyone or anything that needs or even demands it. You can give what is ripe and ready and easy for them to reach. When you’re unsure about what boundaries to set in your life for certain people or even things; just check your heart and ask, “will it require for me to bend and break my tree trunk, branches and even roots to give it to them?” If the answer is yes then you have to see what you can give if any and set the boundaries there. That is the kindest way to protect you and them moving forward.

Healthy Way to Grow

Another thing to consider is that boundaries can be flexible as time and growth happens. The people that you trusted with little and were grateful with what you could give then can now be entrusted with more. By choosing the healthy way to give you grow stronger and stronger as a fruitful tree so you can carry more things and people to enjoy your beautiful fruits too.

Setting boundaries is the only way that you can continue to grow big and strong. You’ll produce more fruit and shade for those that desire it. That is how you can truly love others in a healthy way. By protecting your delicate self and you loving and accepting what you have the grace to do in this season. 

Stay Connected to the Vine

I know we can’t picture ourselves willingly wanting to detach ourselves from something that is good and helping us. But that’s what we are doing when we are trying to give something we’re not quite ready to give. As you stay connected and rooted to the one that is giving you all that you have; others will see that they can too. That empowers and frees them.

That is true love Gods way.

When you hit your limit be honest and lean into the source. Recognize that when you are weak He is strong.

That is setting  boundaries Gods way.

Giving those you love the low fruits in your fruitful tree is not being mean or selfish. It’s recognizing that you are not the source and you only can give what was given to you. Past that is the farmers job to give. You just be what you were created to be and let Him be what you are not. Plus! The ripe fruit that is good and ready is the best of you anyway. How sweet and kind is that?!

Keep blooming,
Deborah Liza

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15)

 

Read More Here: ARE YOU WAITING FOR THE DREAMS GOD’S GIVEN YOU TO HAPPEN?

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5 Benefits Of Community

by Deborah Manchac
written by Deborah Manchac

Has your heart been asking for you to find your tribe and community?

If you are needing community but not sure how “worth it” it may be to put yourself out there and find your people; then maybe hearing about the benefits it could add to your life will encourage you to do so.

I know time and energy are scarce these days no matter where you may be in life. Finding community may feel like another thing that you’ll have to invest your time, energy, emotions and mind into. And it well may do so in the beginning; but I promise that once you find your circle of support you will get everything back and more than you ever thought possible.

#1 – Community Brings Forth Your Purpose

Are you in a journey of looking for your purpose here on earth? I’m sure you are as we humans have that in common. Then I want to tell you good news! Having community will help accelerate that treasure hunt.

You become seen when you open your life to community which can lead to you walking effortlessly into your purpose.  Desiring to be noticed is perfectly normal and a good thing to want and there is no shame in that. We were all created to be loved and accepted. 

Now, this does not mean that you cannot be seen where you are right now; but if you are not intentional about showing all of you in the place where you are in the moment then it may be time to pray and seek for the place and people you can do that with. Your life’s purpose depends on it.

Community will always lead to Purpose and then back to community.

When you’re truly seen you’re then heard. When you’re truly heard then you trust and start speaking from your heart. Then your actions will start changing because your heart is so full and you’ll begin to do the same for others in your own way … and that is your unique purpose.

#2 – Community Brings Connection

Community use to be such a natural thing to have. It was such a normal necessity that the last thing back in those days you thought of was to sit down and read an article about it. It’s like reading about the importance of breathing. Unfortunately, it is no longer as common as it use to be. What use to be natural now can feel like hard work to obtain a healthy and strong Community.

There are so many artificial “communities” that lack depth and real connection like social media; that it has made finding authentic heart to heart connections hard to come by. Imagine breathing fake air made from a bottle and everyone around you is doing the same everywhere you go. So when you stop breathing that air and go to look for real natural air it takes a bit more effort because it is no longer the normal. It also feels like you’re the only one because everyone is ok with continuing to breath the shallow air. But guess what?

They are not ok with it. They just don’t know that you want it too. So they keep suffering alone.

Another benefit of true community is that you no longer have to live in the shallow alone. You finally see that you are not the only one that feels how you feel or think how you think. So community alone, can break the lie that you are alone because you physically are not.

Connection is being brave and stepping out of the artificial air bubble we have been put in and enjoying real connections with what and who is around you.

#3 – Community Gives You Variety 

One of my favorite benefits of community is the variety that surrounds you. I am mostly an introvert so I think that it’s funny this would be my favorite but it really is. When you lack variety in your life that is like lacking certain foods in your life. You cannot thrive on just one kind of food. You probably can get by with just living in your own head and the few people that are like you but you will not become all you can be. What a waste of a life if we don’t grow to our full potential!

Variety is the rainbow that takes you to the pot of gold of possibilities in your life.

Community brings colors and different nutrients to your soul, mind and spirit. Having different kinds of people that look, sound and act different than you is vital for your happiness. Crazy right? Who knew that having a variety of different kind of beings would actually help us instead of hurt us.

This doesn’t have to mean you cannot surround yourself with like minded people because that is very encouraged too. Like minded people will help you feel understood (good in the beginning as you heal from past community hurts) but different kinds of people will help you grow (after healing you’re ready to get big and strong).

#4 – Celebration

Remember I said that Variety was “ONE of my favorite” benefits of community? That’s because CELEBRATION is my MOST favorite! It’s practically my love language. And if I’m an introvert that enjoys celebration than I know you will too!

Celebration can look like any way you’d like it to. It’s an act of love that is poured over you when you have let people into your life. You can probably try to celebrate by yourself but it won’t be the same as if you had people in your life that also appreciate you and how far you’ve come.

It’s truly a gift that fills your soul when you are so seen and embraced that everything you do for the rest of your life will be celebrated times one hundred. Celebration can look like a big hug because you passed that test you studied for, a coffee treated by a fiend “just because” or someone wiping your tears on a hard day and reminding you of who you are. See? It’s not always just a party.

Celebration in the right community is a daily event that celebrates who you are everyday. Sounds like heaven right? Then lets bring heaven down and be in community!

#5 – Blessings

Last but definitely not least, a big benefit that I believe not many people realize that can come from community are Blessings.

If the first four benefits wasn’t already blessings enough for you in your life I want to let you know that there is more. Lately I came across a meme on social media that says “Surround yourself with people that will mention your name in a room full of opportunities.” Though it began as a small business encouragement online it speaks so much truth of what the power of a rich in love community can bring to your life. I told you in the beginning that I promised that every investment you put into finding your tribe will come back to you and then some. And it will.

Especially if you surround yourself with God filled people that love the way He does. The right community will bless you and be available to help you in time of need intill you’re ready to do the same.

So are you needing blessings in your life? Then sacrifice what may be getting in the way of finding your people and get excited because when you seek you will find.

The Truth About Community 

Community is a beautiful thing but it is NOT a perfect thing. So as you begin your journey to find yours keep in mind they are a people just like you. So when you discover that people are not perfect within these communities can you promise me you will not let it discourage you? And that you will actually choose to be encouraged that they are not perfect because that means there is space and grace for your imperfections too.

This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad. All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it. 1 Corinthians 12: 25-27 

Deborah Liza

Need More Encouragement? Read More Here: It’s Your Time To Shine – Unapologetically step in to His light
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Loving Yourself Is Holy and Biblical

by Deborah Manchac
written by Deborah Manchac

Did you grow up learning that giving of yourself and sacrificing your needs for others is one of the most holy things you can do? The truest act of Love even. 

Maybe you were highly praised for doing so everywhere you went especially in the church. As it should because it is a beautiful way to love if done in a healthy way. The way God intended. 

If not done in a healthy way it can lead to self neglect and self dependence instead of depending on God. It could even stop you from helping and caring for others all together because of the burden of giving without receiving is not a load we were meant to carry. 


Self Care and Self Love Is Biblical

As followers of Christ we often tend to skip over to the part that Jesus dies for us all and heals and helps many people along the way. So as good Christians that want to be more like Him we want to do the same and require others to do so. I know I did. These are all amazing things but I’d like to lighten your burden by reminding you that God through out the Bible is also for TLC and self care just as much as sacrifice. 

From Abraham to Ester and all the way to Jesus; they all let God fill them up before they became who you know them as today.
Before Jesus even began His ministry in His 30’s all those years He was soaking in the “Self Care Tub” of His Father God’s presence and love for Him. He was being tended to and cared for by His earthly mother Mary. He also was in synagogues learning and being encouraged by those around Him. Yes, Jesus received before He gave.

Ester was beautified, cleansed and prepared before entering into her role as Queen. So if you were doubting if taking care of yourself first before pouring love into others was biblical or approved by God… it not only is but it’s highly encouraged by Him.

True Selflessness

It is not selfish to heal your broken parts before tending to others wounds. It is actually more selfless than you think. You will give MORE of yourself when you’re full, healed and whole.

Mary, the mother of Jesus first took care of her relationship with God and her spiritual health. That is what prepared her for the most selfless act you could ask of a mother.

Now, it doesn’t mean you have to be perfect before you are generous with your care for others. But just like a bank account learn to manage what you have. Do not go negative and use a credit card so you can give something you truly don’t have. Be honest and kind with yourself with what you can truly give in this season and its ok if you your love looks different right now. It may look like saying, “not now but I can’t wait till I can!”

Being genuine and true is selfless and holy.

You Are Worthy


You are worthy of the same energy you give your job, friends and family.

You are worthy of the attention you freely give to the everyday things that demand yours.

You are WORTH-y.

God said so when He sacrificed His life for you. His sacrifice is enough so YOU can just focus in being in that “hot tub” of His love.

Give from a place of abundance. The more you want to give the more you need to receive. Let God love you and show you how to love yourself and others. Let Him teach you to fall involve with yourself.

Let the well of His adoration for you overflow inside you. Then it will pour out naturally and effortlessly into others. Creating streams and rivers of love for anyone that draws near to you.

“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” Jesus answered him, 

“Love the Lord your God with every passion of your heart, with all the energy of your being, and with every thought that is within you. This is the great and supreme commandment. And the second is like it in importance: You must love your friend in the same way you love yourself.” Matthew 22:36-39 TPT

Deborah Liza

Are You In a Self Discovery Journey? Read More: How Art Can Help You Discover Your Purpose And Destiny
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How Art Can Help You Discover Your Purpose And Destiny

by Deborah Manchac
written by Deborah Manchac

Are you in the middle of a self discovery journey? Would you like to begin to know more about your destiny in your life and in God’s Kingdom?

Do you know that art can not only help you find yourself, but show you what you most love and desire. It can also show you where to begin to birthing your destiny.

I remember asking God one day to please help me be able to finally walk into my calling. I did not get the answer I expected…or honestly even wanted.

He told me to start painting.

Takings Risks 

You must know that before this point, I had only painted once in my life. I was so embarrassed at the outcome that I never painted ever again. So, when I say I was not excited about doing this it’s an understatement.

I did not consider myself a artist but I decided to be brave and try. I figured that there was a reason art class was part of the school curriculum and why it’s considered to be so important in our development years. I figured it was probably because there is no better way to teach a student to be all they can be and discover their purpose.

What Does Painting Have To Do With Your Destiny?

Art is something that can be both inviting and intimidating. Very much like risks and adventures. On one hand, the word risk is intimidating and on the other, adventure is inviting and exciting. However, they are both the same thing, just with a different approach. What differentiates the experience you have with art is your faith. Let’s define faith as “your approach”.

Yes, faith is part of this equation. If you have faith and believe in anything in your life, then you carry the potential to create inside you. That means your approach (faith) is a part of what you CAN do. Fear can also be an approach in which you create the situations that say confirm CANNOT do something.

Faith is what “creates” confidence in what you’re doing or thinking. So if you feel you’re having a hard time with your purpose you can quicken the process by taking risks, like painting or any kind of artistic expression, that both invites you and challenges you. For example, the artistic expressions of dancing, drawing and even fixing things. The point is to do something that you have only imagined but never really tried. Taking that step will quickly grow confidence in yourself.

In summary, risk taking and faith birth creativity, which then leads to confidence, which then brings forth your purpose.
Your purpose will inspire others around you which will result in stepping into your destiny. That easy!

Where Your Destiny Unfolds 

When we are discovering ourselves the first step is to heal from what is holding us back. It can be our past, trauma, or wounds. Then, when you start feeling more whole you are strong enough to play in your new found freedom. Some of us, have to learn to play again because the blank canvas of our new freedom can make us cringe in fear of doing something they’ve never done. Thoughts like; “What if I don’t do it right?, “This may be my only chance”,  or “Maybe I’m no good all together?”

Maybe some of the previous thought examples resonated with you. Maybe it’s time to grab that brush in your life and dip your brush in knowing that the ‘Master of Art’ is telling you that you CAN do it. You don’t have to even want to. Faith can be as small as “Ok, Teacher if you think so, I’ll try.” Trust is letting go of it all and giving up control – even letting go of insecurities. Once you put that paint brush to the canvas you can make the mess you were so afraid of making. It might even be fun! Just like when you were a child, scrapping your elbows and knees meant you played NOT that you failed.

The Child In You Knows The Way

Move. Paint. Jump. Dance. The Teacher of teachers is there to guide and protect you. You can just be a child and focus on learning more about yourself. Worry and doubt steal so much time and energy, but being childlike is not having a care in the world in the world. Now go, whatever that may mean for you, and start playing and leave the outcome to Him. This is how you will accelerate your destiny. 

Deborah Liza

Find more encouragement for you soul here: Let Your Light Shine

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Your Promises Are Around The Corner

by Deborah Manchac
written by Deborah Manchac

When your promises are the around the corner, so close you can feel it, it can be so encouraging, but sometimes the things you’re trying to leave behind seem to follow you around the corner. It can lead to frustration and even discouragement, making you rethink what you’re doing and if you’re going the right way to begin with. The truth about the plans God has for us played out before my eyes recently on what seemed to be an ordinary day.

Life Really Is Like A Marathon 

When I was training for my first marathon I decided to go running in a beautiful place where I had never run before. It was a place I’d lived near for awhile. It’s funny how you can be in two places at once. In life, you can be in a place that is so new and so beautiful, yet some things that are so familiar are also near.

How can you be going to new places and walking in your promises, but also only be just around the corner from the old situation’s that don’t seem to budge? Or maybe old struggles that seem to catch up to you no matter how far you run towards your future.

As I ran through the adorable historic town; new people waved at me and I thought, “Wow! Look what was available to me all this time. How nice!” The newness of my surroundings brought a spring to each step I took.

That day I was running a long distance so I made my way out of the little town I was in and ran by a familiar river. My heart leapt with joy like I was seeing an old friend. This beautiful clear river brought me so much peace in past seasons when I was waiting on my promises. I literally spoke to the river and said “hello old friend” with a big smile on my face.

As I kept running, I passed the apartments I used to live in while I was waiting for the house that God has blessed me with now. I passed all of these places on ONE run.

The excitement. The newness. The familiar and the past.

The Truth About Your Promises

I eventually turned around to go back the same way I came. It felt so good to say goodbye to my old apartment, pass by my old friend the river, and enter the little town I have never run in before. This is how our lives look sometimes. It’s a mixture of old and new. Some good and some not so good that you’re still waiting to get past. In the midst of it all, it’s beautiful. Waiting for our promises is all part of the “marathon” we call life. Our purpose and destiny is in ALL of these things.

Facing the past while you reach for our future is what will remind us why we’re going forward in the first place.

Having familiar experiences in the middle of change and becoming is what grounds our hearts and measures how far we’ve truly come.

Being nervous and excited in the new seasons of life means we’re doing it. We are doing something so big it can even scare you a bit.

Thriving And Blooming

Embrace the hills of emotions that the run of life can bring – the ups and downs, the going, and stepping into, the rewards and tests. Life is not a Disney movie where it starts one way and ends another all in 90 minutes. It’s more like a garden where life and death happens side-by-side all the time. Where regrowth happens every day yet it’s still full of beauty, color, life and purpose.

That’s you.

Alive!

If you are stepping towards your promises but experiencing struggles while you’re going forward it means you’re alive and growing! The more you face and move past the trials the more you’ll bloom and thrive. Your roots are running deep!

The Ultimate Key To Your Purpose

Keep your head up and your eyes on things above because God is the only one that is constant and immovable. In Him we can put our trust. He will sustain us. He’s also our biggest fan and cheering us on all the way to the finish line!

“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:31

Deborah Liza

Read more her: ARE YOU WAITING FOR THE DREAMS GOD’S GIVEN YOU TO HAPPEN?

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It’s Your Time To Shine

by Deborah Manchac
written by Deborah Manchac

You have been waiting for your moment – that moment when you get to finally step into your destiny. Maybe you’re coming from a long journey of healing from your past or working hard towards the future. No matter where you came from or where you may find yourself, deep inside you feel the pull of your God-given destiny. You feel the pull to shine.

Are you a humble dreamer? Though being humble and quietly waiting is a beautiful and much needed attribute to have; for many the season of waiting is coming to a close and the season of ‘stepping into the spotlight is quickly approaching. The truth is that even though we think we’re prepared in this long journey of waiting; when the spotlight turns on and point towards us all of a sudden we don’t feel ready.  Today is the day you hear the truth about who you are and why you are. After hearing this message, you will see with your own eyes that it’s time to step into the spotlight and that you belong there more than you know.

A Letter From God: It’s Your Time To Shine

“Get comfortable in the spotlight because that is where I reside. 

Not as the world gives it (artificial light) but as I give it (John 4:27).

Not a spotlight to glorify yourself but get comfortable to be put on the “spot” through MY light. 

My light is pure, good and so forgiving. 

Like how in pictures the right light will actually HIDE your flaws and enhance your strengths and beauty so will mine.

Just because I call you to the “spotlight” doesn’t mean your weaknesses will be exposed. You’re  actually being enhanced by My perfection.

That’s why you need to stay under MY spotlight and not chase after what the world is offering. 

The longer you stay in My light, the more you’ll absorb it and when you absorb light you BECOME it.

And when you become it then you can share it and give it. 

Then will your spotlight grow and you can share with others how it’s safe to stand in it; to stand in Me.

And in due time you will become a spotlight where others can reside because you have absorbed all of who I Am.

Where ever you go the light will follow. Now no matter where you decide to venture you know WHO and WHO’S you are.

Where now nothing can easily dim or hide you.

You, my child, were created to be a lamp that is to be on display!  Not hidden beneath but glowing above for all to see (Matthew 5:15-16).

If you wish to hide then please hide in My light. I know who you are and I will always remind you of who that is.

My light is a safe place.

I urge you to get to know Me because when you do you will no longer have anything or anyone to fear.

Who has woken up on a bright sunny day and cursed the sun for who it is in their life and what it does for the earth? 

No one! And even if it were to happen, the sun will not change or go away for anyone. Even if the bright morning star were to be cursed or hated it will continue to shine and be what it was created to be UNAPOLOGETICALLY. 

In the end we all benefit from the sun staying firm in who it is.  

So the same with you…

UNAPOLOGETICALLY step in to the light.

Be bold and courageous! (Joshua 1:9)

Even if who you are seems “too much” for others, do not change but EMBRACE your bright sun rays. 

In the end not only will you benefit from staying true to you but ALL will reap from the fruit you will produce by letting the light shine on your roots. The root of who you are. 

Step Into The Spotlight.”

– The ‘Son’ of God

Let The Fire Burn Bright

To have true freedom in ourselves one must let go of all we control, even the good. Yes, even the good things that seem to justify you holding onto it for dear life. Things like; our talents, gifts, jobs, abilities…and even people. Some of these things can actually hold us back from stepping into the spotlight because we begin to depend on our abilities or things we have around us. This can then, lead to us not following God’s lead because we are trying to perfect what we can do. So we stay on the sidelines perfecting our craft, needing more validation and waiting to feel worthy or “ready.” This stems from the fear of man and failure. Let His light be in charge of the bright burning fire inside of you.

This fire is good. It’s the fire of new beginnings. It’s ok if some do not understand. It’s normal for people to feel uncomfortable around fire. That’s because control can no longer exist where the fire is. It will all be consumed by the power of its flames. Only what is true will stay intact. And He is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). All you need is Him to become and do the wonderful things He’s called you to do.

At the end of the day, that is what you are to be wherever you go; a roaring consuming fire that will bring everything back to holiness and purity. That is what people are in need of and are crying out for.

Real authentic change that only could survive true fire and that is your light! 

Shine strong in the midst of darkness even if you feel you’re the only one. Because you will see the change in you and in others around you. When you trust Him with your small flames He will honor you and lift you up in front of many for His glory.

So I dare you.

Step into the Spotlight. Let His love consume you and your life will be a wildfire no one can stop.

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” –  Matthew 5:14-16

-Deborah Liza 

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More encouragement here: ARE YOU WAITING FOR THE DREAMS GOD’S GIVEN YOU TO HAPPEN?

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Are You Waiting For The Dreams God’s Given You To Happen?

by Deborah Manchac
written by Deborah Manchac

I once was tired of believing and pushing to make my dreams a reality.  I was exhausted from being “THE ONE” that was suppose to change everything in my situation and even family lines of failures. I would literally spend all day calculating in my head how I could finally deserve and get my chance for freedom, success, healing and acceptance. I was the perfect friend in hopes I would be worthy of having that kind of friend. I wound strive and stress in hopes it somehow it would “pay off” in the end. And I would not rest until I felt I “arrived” or deserved it.

Then one day I broke and cried and couldn’t stop crying for a long time. I had no idea what was wrong but I knew that there had to be another way of feeling fulfilled then me crushing away grapes trying to make wine I never sat down and tasted and enjoyed myself. Through breaking God was finally let into the cracks of my heart and spoke to words through a story that changed it all.

Here is what He spoke to me,

My Masters Place

I’ve been working day in and day out in the vineyard.
My skin is golden brown from the beating of the rays.
Yes, I could go inside where everyone drinks of the wine… I’ve crushed.
Yes, I could rest my feet and eat at the table.
But… then who would work?

They say, “Come! Eat with us!”
But no one says “Please, give me your basket I will help you harvest.”
So I stay outside and wave at them from a far with envy of their freedom.

I let them think I am strong enough and that I am satisfied enough to be at the outskirts of the house.
But inside me I long to feel deserving to quench my thirst.

Then one especially hot day, as I wipe the simmer off my face, I hear a voice.
And I drop my basket for it startled me.
I am always alone in the vineyard, yet this voice for sure is near.

There it was again …
And it’s calling my name
Who would call? I am working and they know better than to pull me away.

Then there. Through the vines.
I see Him dressed in white.
So I move my sore feet and walk towards the light.
He calls but keeps moving, like an invitation to play.
Who is this man that interrupts my hard efforts to make me chase Him today?

“I am not doing this! This is silly!”
“What I do is important and I am needed,” I proudly say.
Then I take steps back to my post with that same pride I very well display.

But the blurry image of Him is now running… running towards me.
What do I do? Do I run? Do I yell?
Do I hide away?

As He runs He is now laughing and I can’t help remember my playful days.
Unexpectedly the child within me says,“You can’t find me.”
And I run to the place no one ever usually does.

To my surprise I feel hands cover my eyes and I hear, “There you are My beautiful bride. Where have you been all this time”

I am startled, I am shaken and speechless so I answer Him in my mind;
“I’ve been working in My masters place”

And the mysterious man that my eyes still have not seen whispers behind me.
“I am He.”
“The Master of the house you never see.
I’ve been waiting for you to come inside and eat with Me.”

Out of my usual character I blatantly say,“How could I Sir? Then who would work the fields, who will bring the bread? My hands are unclean from digging and pulling away.”

“Who am I? This sunburned girl to come eat with the head of the home?”

And with zealous passion His playful tone quickly turns into anger.
He turns me around looks into my eyes and says,
“YOU are My bride and who I dream of at night! Who I hope to see dressed in grace in the daylight”

“Yes, the fire made you golden and strong but now I give you the living water your soul quenches.
I will serve you the bread and the wine.”

He takes a deep breath and puts my hands on His heart and I can feel His heart beating in my hand like darts.

And over the drumming in His chest He makes His proposal.

“My beloved, My most precious you always inherited this land, you always had a seat at My table put down your tools, and take My ring in your hand.”

Take your place My beautiful bride, take My hand, and follow Me home.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:8-10‬ ‭

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