Rise Up and Take Space

Dear Friend, 

You’ve played small for too long. You’ve apologized for your voice, your strength, your presence. But the world doesn’t need a quieter version of you — it needs the one God created, fully awake and fully alive. This prayer is your invitation to rise up, take space, and own it with grace.

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🕊️ The Prayer

Heavenly Father,

I’ve spent too much time holding back. But You didn’t create me to blend in — You made me to stand tall in who I am.

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📖Why This Prayer Matters

For too long, you may have been shrinking to fit rooms you were meant to fill. This prayer reclaims your divine authority.

Stay aware and stay prayerful,

Mama Raya.

“The righteous are bold as a lion.” — Proverbs 28:1