So often we will push ourselves to the limit and then find ourselves asking questions like, "Why am I so tired"? "Why am I feeling so much anxiety"? If we sit with ourselves long enough, we'll more than likely discover that we have overextended ourselves. Contrary to what we want to believe about ourselves, we are not that strong to carry it all, our bodies are not designed for the load we sometimes put on it. Listen in as we talk about knowing how far to push ourselves. Scripture References: Ps...
Jun 15, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 3
The month of April is about "renewal", and "new beginnings". It's the season we celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. His Resurrection signifies a "new life,", and a "new beginning, for all who are in Him. There's more, God has given us gifts to Glorify Him and edify others, renew your commitment to the gifts, ideas, and dreams He's given you. Scriptures: Romans 10:9:10 John 10:10
Apr 11, 2023•8 min•Season 3Ep. 2
How many times have you compared your life or situation to someone else’s and afterward wanted to just quit. Give up. Declare that you are a hopeless case. God has a purpose for your life, and it does not involve comparing yourself to someone else. What we see from others on social media, is usually a façade. It's not real, it's not as glamorous as it appears. Listen as I discuss ways to overcome comparison. Scripture used in this episode Ephesians 2:10 Philippians 1:6 Proverbs 18:16...
Mar 28, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We all have seasons in our lives when we don't know what's going on. We question "why" things are the way they are. I want to encourage you to know that seasons change, it won't always be this way.
Aug 13, 2022•14 min
Why do we want to believe that we can do it all alone independent of God? Why do we say we're okay, when we're not? It's usually because we have trusted in our own abilities, resources and others rather than on the one who made us and knows all about us.
Jul 19, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Fear is one of the enemies greatest weapons against us.
Jul 12, 2022•14 min
For years we have been told about God, read the bible, been active in our local churches but yet we have not fully comprehended the presence of God in our everyday lives. We are fully conscious of many things, but are we fully aware of God's presence with us? God is ever present with us, always aware of our every move, our every thought, and our feelings. God Himself is waiting for us, His redeemed children to push in to conscious awareness of His presence.
Jul 05, 2022•8 min
We have been asleep, lulled to sleep by the enemy while he steps in and steals from us little by little. He is so subtle that we had no idea that we were being robbed, until it was nearly too late. He has nibbled at our families, our children, our marriages, our relationships, our joy, our hope and our peace. And then one day we are questioning, "what is that, where did that come from"? Take a stand against the enemy and become intentional about getting your stuff back. In this episode I give yo...
Jun 28, 2022•31 min
This giant will have us mad at the whole world. It will have us blaming others for the sins of our own heart like jealousy, envy and hatred. It will cause us to believe that everyone is against us, no one cares about us and so in turn we develop a mean and critical spirit. Bitterness breeds negativity. It will cause us to never find good in anything. If you’re holding on to a grudge, if you’re mad at someone, let it go. The longer you hold on to it, the more bitter your heart will become. God wa...
Dec 16, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 7
There are things that we just need settling in our lives. Things that seem small or insignificant, things that keep coming up to nag you even when you thought you were over them. God speaks to us in Isaiah 1:18 and gives us an invitation to Come to Him! He invites us to come and "Let's settle this". This verse reminds us that there is nothing too small or big that He is not concerned with when it comes to His children. Take Him up on His offer to "Settle It".
Dec 03, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Sometimes our lives can be unexpectedly interrupted, interruptions come in many forms. Listen as my guest Alberta Lane talks to us about her life interruption and how she's moving forward in the midst of her life interruption.
Nov 17, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We all have giants that threaten to stop the plan of God in our lives. In this episode we're putting a name to the face so that we can gain victory and walk in total freedom for these giants. Are you brave enough to name yours? The Bible teaches us that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds. Make a decision to name your giant! 1 Samuel 17 2 Corinthians 10:4
Oct 14, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Are you that person who overthinks almost everything? Do you find that overthinking hinders you from moving forward? Me too, so today we're talking with Shavawn Ragsdale and she's sharing how she is overcoming the urge to Overthink.
Sep 16, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 4
We have probably all had those moments when we just didn't get it. We couldn't understand why things didn't turn out the way we expected. In this episode I want to encourage you that even when you don't understand, God is God and "God Alone". Scriptures used in this episode: 2 Corinthians 1:3 1 Peter 5:10 Colossians 3:11 Isaiah 55:8-9 Names of God: Jehovah Rapha (Exodus 15:26) Jehovah-Shalom (Judges 6:24) Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) Jehovah-Jireh (Genesis 22:8) Jehovah-Elyon ( Psalms 7:17) Jeho...
Sep 09, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 3
What does it mean to "Live Your Best Life"? What does that really look like in the world we live in today? Our guest Alberta Lane is sharing some things that make her feel like she's living her best life, such as family doing well, healthy body and spiritual growth. Listen and then ask yourself the question, "Am I Living My Best Life"? Contact Alberta Lane: www.marykay.com/alane2020 IG: @trubeauty
Aug 26, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 2
There will not always be someone to pat us on the back, or encourage us to push forward or even tell us everything will be alright. In this episode I want to encourage you to "encourage yourself" in those times when there's no one around. I'm giving you four ways to encourage yourself, instead of waiting for people to affirm you.
Aug 12, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This is a season you will not want to miss. Our theme is "A Better Me" plus bonus episodes of "Grace Stories". The first episode drops on August 12th. Subscribe to my email list at michelleclausell.com
Aug 10, 2021•3 min
We all want to live a comfortable life financially right? It's all about healthy credit and mindset, and in this episode I'm talking to my friend Eboni Leblanc of the EL Consulting Group, LLC who will give us some good tips on how to build and maintain good credit. We are also discussing our financial mindset. What do you believe about money? What is your financial mindset when it comes to wealth and leaving an inheritance for the next generation. Contact Eboni Leblanc: Website: the-elconsulting...
Jul 23, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Friends let us rest in the Lord while we’re waiting for Him to set things in order for us. Let us rest in the fact that whatever God has told us we will do, we will do it in His timing. You, like me have seen God come through time and time again. We may have had to wait but many times we have tasted and seen that the Lord is good. Let us not be anxious but wait patiently for Him! Psalm 37:7
Jul 08, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Our ancestors paid a mighty high price for us to be where we are today. Further along than we were but far enough away from where we want to be. We have a rich culture and heritage and it's our responsibility to teach it to our children. Freedom came for the African American in 1863 with the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation but was delayed until 1865 for Texans when their slaveholders withheld the news that they had been emancipated. On June 19, 2021, let's celebrate the sacrifices of o...
Jun 17, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Our past will keep us from moving forward to our future if we’re not careful. Negative past experiences will keep us from experiencing all the good things God has for us. These negative experiences will hinder our progress, keep us from our destiny and cheat God out of receiving Glory from our lives. Recognize the things that hinder you from moving forward, release them and press on!
Jun 08, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Life is hard, but it's also rewarding and gives us days of joy, love and peace. Sometimes we give way to much energy to the negative things we see or hear instead of focusing on the good things all around us, like our families, friends and beautiful sunny days given to us from God. Overall, our good days far outweigh our bad days, we just have to decide which one we want to magnify.
Jun 03, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 11
None of us like to wait. We become agitated, impatient and sometimes irritable. We sometimes throw our adult tantrums just like a little child. When there is something we're expecting or wanting, we want it quick, fast and we want it in a hurry. Waiting is not a type of punishment for you and I, it's actually a time of preparation while God puts all of the pieces together to produce something beyond what we ever expected.
May 20, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Love is from God, Fear is from the enemy. We have all had those times of fear, when we were fearful of one thing or another. In this episode I want to remind you that "perfect love cast out fear" 1 John 4:18. Let's stand up in the face of fear and declare God's love, provision and grace over our lives. Scriptures used in this episode: 2 Timothy 1:7 Hebrews 13:5 1 John 4:18 Job 3:25 Identified Devotional can be purchased at www.michelleclausell.com
May 14, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 9
There is a Purpose that God has designed for you, and no one else can do it quite like you can. Listen with me as Adriane Woods talks to us about her journey to Living On Purpose. Even though she didn't feel worthy, God had a plan and a purpose that only she could fulfill. This episode is sure to encourage you as you seek to "Live On Purpose".
May 07, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Renewed, Revived and Restored. These are three words that we all need to experience at some point in our lives. This episode will encourage you to turn to the one who is able to bring renewal, revival and restoration to your soul, that person would be God. Listen as Carla talks to us about how Worship brought her out of a state of depression and how God Restored her peace and gave her the confidence she needed to walk out her purpose.
Apr 29, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Purpose, Identity and Authenticity, these are the topics we're chatting about with Lady Toni Taylor. Many of us are familiar with not being our authentic self. Lady Toni has termed it "authentically fake", it's time for the "real you" to come forward. Let us who are mature be intentional, authentic, and transparent by telling our stories, so we can be about the business of mentoring this next generation.
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We can sometimes tell ourselves stories about ourselves that are negative, most times we are our own worst critic. In this episode we're going to get down to the bottom of our negative thoughts, and the lies we have believed about ourselves and replace them with the truth of who we are in Christ. Ask yourself, "Is the story I'm telling myself the truth, or have I bought into the lie of the enemy"?
Mar 18, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Just when we think we're wearing all the hats well, we realize we're not. We need Jesus to hold our entire life together, this includes family, relationships, finances, ministry and so on. Our muscles are not as big as we think they are, and we are not as strong as we want to believe, we need Jesus to hold it all together.
Mar 11, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 4
"Heart Work" what exactly does that mean? Well today we're talking to my guest Latasha Ferguson who distinctly heard God say to her "Are you finally done"? We all have issues of the heart, Jeremiah 17:9 says "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can know it? Blaming and looking at others is not the answer, the answer is surrendering to God and allowing Him to work in our hearts. We can all agree that it won't happen overnight, but there is a process to this "heart...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 3
