ARISE...It's Your Time to ARISE + SHINE!

Life sure can get overwhelming sometimes, am I right?! Between social media, expectations, relationships, school, and work, it's super easy for YOU to get lost in the mix. It's easy to lose sight of who you are. It's easy to get wrapped up in scary questions like...

• Who am I?

• Do I really matter?

• Does anyone really care?

• Why am I here?

Have you ever found yourself wondering these things? Culture will try to answer these questions for you...they give you labels, force you to compare, pressure you to measure up to their impossible standards, and ultimately leave you questioning your worth.

Well, sister!... The Bible has very different answers to these questions...answers that don't leave you more confused...answers that bring freedom, purpose, and confidence!

That's where ARISE comes in! The heart behind ARISE is to give you practical ways to "ARISE" out of the confusion, chaos, pressure, labels, etc, and step into the RADIANT life that God wants you to have! A life full of...

• Radiant Identity

• Unshakeable Confidence

• Unstoppable Purpose

• Brilliant Calling

Doesn't that sound soooooo much better than those scary questions I mentioned before? 

🌅 WHAT IT MEANS TO ARISE 🌅

Well, it's really a journey...a process. First, it's super important to know what it means to ARISE.

"Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life], shine [be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the Lord]; for your light has come, and the glory and brilliance of the Lord has risen upon you.” Isaiah 60:1 AMP

Many times in scripture, when God called one of His people to "ARISE," He was calling them to step into a new life. In the verse above, He was calling His people to step out of a season of great oppression and sadness and into the bright future and freedom He wanted to give them. He wanted them to shine His light to the surrounding nations. 

In the same way, God is calling YOU to ARISE today to a new life! He has such a wonderful life planned for you, but you must ARISE and step out in faith to trust Him to experience His brilliant light, become radiant, and reflect that light to others. 

The world tries to tell you that you aren't enough and you don't have any reason to shine unless you have met their impossible standards that seem to shift with every new trend. That's not the life God has for you, sister. He wants you to experience freedom, purpose, and His love for you in such abundance that it overflows to others. But before you can reflect His light and love to others, you need to know WHO you are in Christ. 

💎 DISCOVER YOUR RADIANT IDENTITY IN CHRIST 💎

You were made in the image of God. God is infinite! That means YOU have infinite worth and value! You are His masterpiece!

"So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them."

Genesis 1:27 AMP

"For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us]."

Ephesians 2:10 AMP

Reflecting on these truths can help you see yourself as God sees you—valuable, loved, and chosen.

💪 GROW IN UNSHAKEABLE CONFIDENCE 💪

When you truly see who God says you are, confidence grows naturally. Comparison fades as you embrace your unique qualities and infinite worth in His eyes.

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose]—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.” — Philippians 4:13 AMP

Unshakeable confidence ultimately comes from WHAT God says you have in Christ. Being His daughter makes you royalty! You have authority in Him. He calls you righteous...that means you have right standing with Him. Not only that, but because you are in Christ, you have more than enough of everything you need to do anything He has called you to do! I don't know about you, but just writing this out for you, I'm personally feeling more confident already!

🎯 LIVE OUT YOUR UNSTOPPABLE PURPOSE 🎯 

Ever feel shut down by others? God isn’t like that! He made you on purpose, for a purpose. When you discover your radiant identity in Christ and grow in unshakeable confidence, you’ll naturally respond to His love—that’s our purpose: a relationship with Him!

“For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you, says the Lord, plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” — Jeremiah 29:11 AMP

Did you know God is thinking good thoughts about you right now?! Have you ever felt like God was far away or like you had messed up too much for Him to come near? Well, that's just not true! He loves you deeply and has never left you! 

💃 WALK IN YOUR BRILLIANT CALLING 💃

When you step into your radiant identity in Christ and grow in unshakeable confidence, you’ll naturally share His love with others. This is how you truly shine—overflowing with God’s love and living out your brilliant calling!

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and recognize and honor and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 AMP

See how that process works?!

YOU MATTER! God has created in you a beautiful and radiant identity! Not because of what you achieve or because of what others think of you or say about you...but because of WHO you are IN CHRIST!

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17

YOUR STORY MATTERS! As you continue to grow in your faith, let the truths of Scripture anchor you and propel you forward. Your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Arise, shine, and live out the beautiful story God has written for you.