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The Power of Acknowledgement

Acknowledgement is the acceptance of truth or the existence of something.

Something interesting happened to me as I sat in my consultant’s office at the hospital on Thursday.

She opened up her notes and went back to when I was admitted to the hospital in April of this year. Her statement not only surprised me, but the reaction that followed was quite interesting. As she acknowledged how I was treated and that it was not right, the tears flowed.  I responded to her, “Your acknowledgement of my experience brought healing in that moment and letting me know that what I experienced did happen brought so much closure”. When it comes to women’s health, doctors, especially the male and sometimes the female doctors, tend to gaslight a lot, and I was in too much pain to call it out in April.

And that was what happened to me, especially when they refused at my request to give me another MRI scan. My consultant requested it in that moment and reassured me she was going to make sure I received all the support I needed, especially when I experience a flare-up from what they have called endometriosis and adenomyosis.  My focus in the second quarter was simply to improve my health.

I started to think on various moments throughout my life when I have experienced various traumas or personal injustices and the process it takes for me to acknowledge that what happened did indeed happen. It was this Thursday that I learnt the power of acknowledgement. This is a word that as a believer at times we run from because there is a pre-conceived notion that acknowledging a matter or circumstance is a direct dismissal of one’s faith in God. But I have learnt throughout the scriptures that God’s power becomes more effective when you acknowledge where you are weak or have fallen short.

In 2 Corinthians 12v7-9, we see Paul making this acknowledgement. He acknowledged there was a thorn in his flesh and he begged God to take it from him three times. But God’s response was “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness”. God does not expect you to be disassociated from your reality. It is in your acknowledgement, not the acceptance of your circumstances, that invites God’s power and strength into your life. Acceptance is the act of embracing something as true or valid, implying the willingness to live with that said thing or to come into agreement. Acknowledgement is not coming into agreement with your circumstances; it is merely recognising something is not right, then taking the necessary steps to make the changes to experience the change in circumstance needed.

As a believer, I have had to acknowledge the disorder that was taking place in my body, yet never accepted or came into agreement with the doctor’s report. In my moment of acknowledging my weakness in the matter, I realised that I was merely making way for Jehovah Rapha to come into my life and heal me. Many times, it is the lack of acknowledgement that has kept many in the same cycle and bondage. The moment you acknowledge what is happening and come into agreement with God’s power, there lies your greatest deliverance. Tonight, as I write this article, I would like to invite you to acknowledge your reality and make room for God to come in and change your life.

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I invite You into my life. Lord, I acknowledge and accept You as my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Lord, I acknowledge the circumstances that I am facing right now, and I am asking You, Lord, to release Your power into my life to perfect the weakness that I am currently experiencing. Father, I confess over my life that all is well. Father God, I come into agreement with what Your word says over my life. Father, I thank You for Your strength and power, and I thank You, Heavenly Father, that Your grace is sufficient for me in Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

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Your Disadvantage is God’s Advantage

On last night’s live broadcast, the focus was on ‘your disadvantage is God’s advantage.

The scripture was taken from Judges 3:15-20. This story covers Ehud, who was a Judge over Israel. He was described as one who was left-handed. In that day and time, those who were left-handed were from the Benjamite tribe and also deemed as societally abnormal. Nevertheless, God used what was deemed a disadvantage or disability to release the Israelites from captivity. Because Ehud was left-handed, he carried his dagger on his right thigh. In those times, the King’s men and guards would always search the left side of those who would go before the King, as they were right-handed. So, Ehud, being left-handed, whilst he was at a disadvantage societally,  was able to conceal the weapon which would be used to take down the enemy, the King of Moab.

What is that thing in your life right now that looks like a disadvantage?

The Lord is saying that He is using your disadvantage for His advantage, and He is going to get the glory out of your circumstance. During the live session, I was reminded, and I had to encourage you with it that, according to Romans 8:28, all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. Remember the thorn in Paul’s flesh in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Paul asked for the thorn to be removed three times, but God reminded him that His grace is sufficient for him and that God’s power is perfected in his (Paul’s) weakness.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus Christ. Father, I thank You that You are using my disadvantage for Your advantage. Heavenly Father, I commit the areas of my life that require Your grace, and I ask that Your power be perfected in my weakness just like Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9. Father, I thank You that all things are working together for my good according to Romans 8:28, and I thank You that what society has deemed abnormal in my life, You are using that for Your glory in Jesus’ Name I pray, amen. Lord help me to see myself the way You see me, and I thank You that where I have been rejected, You are redirecting me now in Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

A few links below for your attention:

Watch the replay here to last night’s live– https://bit.ly/45ur0jn

Website– www.dahna-estherfearon.com

Transition: How to Get From Here To A Place Called There (Audible)– https://adbl.co/3QDywzr

Big Sis Lil Sis Girls’ Club Purpose Journal– https://bit.ly/44DFkUs

Feeling Apathetic?

Last night’s broadcast, I dealt with the topic ‘Apathy’.

For most of July, I have been hearing the word ‘apathy’ in my spirit.

What is Apathy?

Apathy means a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. It describes an emotional state where a person feels indifferent or unmotivated toward things that usually evoke interest or passion.

I decided to do research on what apathy is and how to overcome apathy as a believer of Jesus Christ.

What are some of the factors that lead to apathy in the life of the believer?

1. Emotional Burnout

  • When you’re mentally or emotionally exhausted, your body and mind shut down as a defence mechanism.
  • Common in caregivers, leaders, students, or those facing prolonged stress.

Warning signs: Feeling numb, drained, or uninterested in things you once enjoyed.

 2. Depression or Anxiety

  • Apathy is a hallmark of clinical depression. You may stop caring because you’re overwhelmed by hopelessness, fear, or fatigue.

Example: “Why bother?” becomes a recurring thought.

3. Prolonged Disappointment

  • When you face repeated failure, unanswered prayers, or long seasons of waiting, apathy can grow out of frustration or loss of hope.

Proverbs 13:12 – “Hope deferred makes the heart sick…”

 4. Overstimulation & Distraction

  • Constant scrolling, multitasking, and entertainment overload can numb your senses and make you disengaged from reality and purpose.

Example: A cluttered mind can’t hear God’s voice clearly.

5. Unresolved Sin or Guilt

  • Hidden sin, shame, or spiritual compromise can create distance between you and God, leading to spiritual apathy.

Isaiah 59:2 – “Your iniquities have separated you from your God…”

How can you overcome the spirit of apathy? Here are a few strategies that can help you overcome apathy;

1. Ask God to Renew Your Heart

Apathy often comes from spiritual dryness. The first step is to ask God to revive you.

Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”

 Practical step: Pray honestly, asking God to restore your passion, joy, and desire for Him.

 2. Remember Your First Love

Apathy can come when our love for God fades. Jesus calls us to return to our first love.

Revelation 2:4-5 – “You have abandoned the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.”

 Practical step: Reflect on the time when you felt close to God. What were you doing then? Return to those habits (e.g. prayer, worship, fellowship).

 3. Feed Your Spirit Daily

Just as we eat to stay alive, we must feed on God’s Word to stay spiritually awake.

Matthew 4:4 – “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”

Practical step: Set aside time daily for Scripture reading—even 10 minutes. Let God speak to you through His Word.

4. Take Action in Faith

Apathy thrives on passivity. Faith requires action.

James 2:17 – “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

Practical step: Serve someone, encourage a friend, attend a small group, or volunteer. Action stirs the heart and awakens purpose.

 5. Surround Yourself with Spiritual Encouragement

Isolation fuels apathy. Fellowship rekindles fire.

Hebrews 10:24–25 – “Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together…”

 Practical step: Stay connected to your church, a prayer group, or trusted spiritual friends who uplift you. If your circle isn’t uplifting you, maybe it is time to think of shifting to new environments as God will lead you.

 6. Fix Your Eyes on Eternity

Apathy grows when we lose sight of what truly matters. Focusing on eternity brings perspective.

Colossians 3:2 – “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

 Practical step: Journal or reflect on God’s purpose for your life and how He wants to use you.

A Prayer to Break Apathy:

Father in the name of Jesus, I honour, and I praise your mighty name. Heavenly Father, I confess my heart has grown dull and distant. Father, I ask that You reignite my passion for You and the purpose that You have called me to. Create in me a clean heart, oh Lord, and renew a right spirit within me, and restore my joy. I choose to seek You with all my heart. Father, I repent for turning away from You. Heavenly Father, I pray that You will restore my heart from deferred hope and help me regain a Godly perspective concerning the vision You have given me in Jesus’ name. I thank You Lord for hearing my prayers in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Hallelujah!!!!  

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An Enemy Had Done This

Last night’s live focused on Matthew 13:24-30.

This portion of scripture covered the parable of the wheat and the tares.

Matthew 13:24-30 creates the scene where Jesus gives the parable of the wheat and tares. This parable dealt with a real-life experience encountered by farmers, especially when they were found to be unfriendly or unjust in their business dealings. An enemy would sow weeds (tares) in their fields, which would take years of work to eliminate.

The Greek word for weed is zizanion, and this weed is a plant with the same sort of stalk and green colour as wheat while growing, but when it is fully grown and ripe, it has long ears and produces black and poisonous grain. If the grain is allowed to ripen fully, the seeds would fall into the soil and produce another crop of poison the following year.

The servants noticed this whilst working in the field, where they noticed that as the crops came to the last stage of their growth, some began to look different as the heads began to form and grow longer than the wheat. They told the owner and suggested to the owner to uproot the tares. The issue at hand was that the tares were intermingled with the wheat, so the Sower suggested that they wait until harvest because trying to uproot the weeds will in fact, damage the wheat.

Verses 36-43 give us the meaning of this parable- the field is the world,  the Sower of the good seeds is the Son of God, and the good seed represents the people of the kingdom of God, and the tares represent the sons of the kingdom of darkness.

That is where we are right now in this current climate in the world; it is difficult to distinguish the difference between the people of God and the sons of the enemy. Right now, more than ever, God is encouraging us to sharpen our tools of discernment in this season.

The key scripture I emphasised on last night was Matthew 13:25

“But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way”

When we are asleep, we are at our most vulnerable. I spoke about how the enemy uses demonic infiltration, permeation, and intermingling to hijack and sabotage one’s destiny, and he does this through the dreamworld. He does this by sowing negative representation of either you to your destiny helper or of your destiny helper to you. He also sows seeds of perversion and evil through life’s circumstances. This scripture shows us prophetically how the enemy operates. He targets you at the earliest formative years, which, psychologically speaking, are from 0-6 years old, to create a faulty harvest in your life. Some demonic seeds lie dormant and do not show up until you are about to step into a destiny moment. Towards the end of the live video, I shared that the same how wheat has a root system,  humans also have a root system known as the nervous system and I prophetically taught how the enemy uses trauma and external circumstances as well as people ordained by him to sow tares (trauma) into your root system to sabotage the God ordained fruits that God has ordained to be harvested in your life.

Prayer: Father in the Name of Jesus Christ, I pray that just like how the enemy sowed weeds amongst the wheat in Your Word, Father, I pray to uproot every demonic seed lying dormant in my life. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, destroy every time-released demonically generated event in my life. Father, I pray in the name of Jesus Christ to reset my root system and may every good seed that You have planted in my life, may good fruit come forth at the time of Harvest. Father, every tare causing sabotage and hindrance in my life in the form of frenemies, Lord uproot them now in the name of Jesus Christ and remove them from my life. Father, I thank You that You have heard this prayer in Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen.

To watch last night’s replay, here is the link https://bit.ly/4l6VPje

Your Obedience Carries A Sound

Last night’s live, I focused on the importance of pivoting in this season. The word pivot has different meanings depending on the context. The general meaning of a pivot is a fixed point that something turns or rotates around. From a business context, to pivot, means to change direction or strategy in response to circumstances. To pivot is a change in focus or direction.

The focus scripture was taken from 2 Kings 7:3-19. Here are a few nuggets from that scripture. The focus scripture was taken from 2 Kings 7:3-19. Here are a few nuggets from that passage of scripture:

  • The lepers were a people who, because of the condition they dealt with in their bodies, society ostracised them and considered them unclean, so they lived at the entrance of their gate to Samaria (vs3).
  • The pivot of the four lepers started with a decision
  • They rose at twilight, just after sunset or sunrise. In the live video, I said midnight, so I would like to correct that error here.
  • As they stepped out by faith, God amplified the sound of their footsteps
  • Because of their pivot, a whole nation ate (vs 8-18)- this pivotal decision and risk made by the lepers was on the back of the poverty the nation was experiencing at the time. Read 2 Kings 6 to gain more clarity.
  • To pivot, you have to have a transformed mind (Romans 12:2)

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I ask You, Lord, to empower me to obey Your instructions concerning my purpose and destiny in You. Lord, help me to understand that by faith, as I step out, you are amplifying my footsteps. Lord, lead me to the place of provision that those in my vicinity and proximity will be blessed. Father, I thank You for hearing me and for blessing me. Father, I repent of every disobedience. Lord, I ask for your mercy to realign me with my destiny in you, and where I have missed out on breakthroughs because I refused to pivot. Lord, I recall the opportunity and moment for me to pivot in Jesus’ Name, I pray, amen.

Watch the replay of my YouTube Video- ‘Your Obedience Carries A Sound ‘- https://bit.ly/3ZGL3aN

God’s Outcome- Part 2

On last night’s live, I continued exploring the meaning of God’s outcome and what it means to understand the difference between God’s perfect will, His general will, and God’s permissive will.

God’s perfect will, general will, and permissive will are theological categories that are used to understand how God relates to our choices, His divine sovereignty, and moral guidance. We see the perfect will of God in the scriptures, but the terms general and permissive will have not been seen in the scriptures; however, some scriptures clearly explain and define the difference between the three wills of God.

1 God’s Perfect Will

God’s perfect will refers to His ideal plan, desire, and sovereign intention for creation and individuals. God’s perfect will is always good, flawless, and unchanging. It reflects God’s best for us, which aligns perfectly with His holiness and purpose.

Romans 12:2 says:

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God”.

Romans 12:1-2 shows us six things that constitute the perfect will of God in our lives;

1 Present your bodies as a living sacrifice to God (Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 6:20).

2 Make the body holy (Romans 12:1; 2 Corinthians 7:1)

3 Make yourself acceptable to God (Romans 12:1)

4 Render reasonable service (Romans 12:1)

5 Be not conformed to the world (Romans 12:2)

6 Be transformed from the world (Romans 12:2)

The Greek word for “perfect” in Romans 12:2 is teleios, which translates as “that which has reached its end; nothing more to complete it”. When it comes to the perfect will of God concerning your life, there is a completion. When God’s perfect will is done in your life, there is nothing more to add or take away. It’s all complete.

Other scriptures to study the perfect will of God are Ephesians 1:4-5 and Jeremiah 29:11

God’s perfect will is what He ideally wants for His people: righteousness, obedience, and relationship with Him.

2 God’s General Will

God’s general will refers to his commands and what He expects from people. This includes upholding the commands of His Holy Word, including living righteously, loving others, and accepting salvation through Jesus Christ. It is revealed in scripture and applies to everyone.

Scriptures

1 Thessalonians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Micah 6:8, John 6:40

God’s general will be accessible to all and does not depend on individual circumstances- it’s found in His word and is about how all people should live.

3 God’s Permissive Will

God’s permissive will refers to what God allows to happen, though this may not be His ideal or perfect desire. He permits human choices, even sinful ones, without violating your human free will. Yet He still works through them to accomplish His ultimate purposes.

Scriptures

Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20, 1 Samuel 8:6-9

God’s permissive will acknowledges human freedom. He may allow choices that are outside His perfect will, but He still maintains sovereignty and can redeem even the worst situations.

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, help me to know and discern the difference between your perfect, general, and permissive will. Father, I repent for every time I stepped outside of your perfect will. Lord, deliver me from the consequences of the decision I made as a result of my permissive will. Father, I pray to wash me in your living waters and the blood of Jesus Christ. Father, refresh my soul from the brokenness of my disobedience in Jesus’ Name, I pray, amen.

You can catch the replay here: https://bit.ly/45p4clq

The Power of Stillness

Last night’s live, the Lord taught us about the power of practicing stillness.

Before I started teaching on stillness, the Lord released me to share a few prophetic points.

In this season, God is pruning both the productive and the unproductive. The purpose of the pruning process is to make the tree bear more fruit. John 15:2 says, “Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth, that it may bring forth more fruit”.

This scripture is focused on everyone who is in Christ. Whether you are fruitful or fruitless, the pruning process is necessary. As long as you are in Christ, the pruning process is inevitable. The more you produce, the more eligible you become for the pruning process. The unproductive areas of your life are also being pruned by the Lord.  

The next thing the Lord released was to those who are experiencing warfare. The warfare you are facing is due to the discovery you have made or the discovery you are about to make. Daniel 10 shows us this. Daniel experienced a delay in the spirit when he positioned himself in prayer and fasting to receive the answer and interpretation to a vision he had.  Gabriel experienced warfare where the principality of Persia withstood him. It took Michael to help Gabriel in Daniel 10:12-13. Gabriel told Daniel in vs 12 that from “the first day he set his heart to understand,” he had come for his words.

Be encouraged because what you are facing is a result of what you discovered or what you are about to discover.

God is calling us to silence the noise in our minds and be still in His presence. You see, it is in His presence where we become still, and it is in that moment that God gets to download His blueprint and release destiny to you.

The definition of stillness is the absence of movement or sound.

In the first clause of Psalm 46:10, it says to “Be still and know that I am God”.  

Here are a few key points on stillness.

  • Stillness makes way for restoration- Psalm 23: 2-3
  • It’s in our stillness where God does His greatest work – Exodus 14:13-31
  • Stillness is a quality of emotion that invites the power of God’s presence in your life- Psalm 94:19

There are psychological benefits of stillness:

  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Improving mental clarity
  • Enhancing self-awareness
  • Boosts creativity
  • Promotes mindfulness
  • Improves sleep
  • Strengthens a deeper connection with oneself and others

Stillness requires a certain posture. I shared the story of when I fractured my arm a few years ago. When the cast was applied to my arm, I was instructed by the orthopaedic doctor that I needed to keep that arm still and try not to move it too much. I did not heed that advice, and my healing process was prolonged by an additional two weeks, so instead of four weeks, it was six weeks. Every time you forsake your moments of stillness, you prolong the pain and your healing process.

There are miracles, blessings, and breakthroughs that God wants to manifest in your life, but you have to be still. Being too busy and not focused will cause you to miss what God is trying to do in this season.

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I honour you and I magnify Your Holy Name. Father, in the name of Jesus, silence the noise in my mind so that I can sense, see, and hear You. Father God, diminish, demolish, and destroy every distraction in my life that tries to stop me from entering a place of stillness in You. Father, release a fresh anointing upon me to be still. Help me not to look to the left or the right. Help me not to be hasty and help me to look to You and You alone in Jesus’ Name, I pray, amen.

The Power of Stillness Replay – https://bit.ly/4kcBskn

Fruit and Root Relationships

There is a divine shift in relationships in this season. Embrace the process and remain humble. I’ve learnt over the years some are called to your root season whereas others are called to your fruit season.

It’s important to undertsand that both are necessary in your lives and their sudden departure from your life does not mean that they are evil.


Some are called to you when you are in pain and when you are better and can stand on your own two feet God will remove them from your life. There are others who God will keep from you in your season of pain because they don’t have the capacity to handle your vulnerability.
They only have the capacity to walk with you in your season of fruitfulness.

You need people in your life in seasons of fruitfulness to pick and gather the fruits that you will produce. Maturity and discernment will help you to discern these types of people in this season.

Transition

Ever feel like you finally get a hang of life and its course, only to be hit with a surprise crossroad that shifts you into a world of decisions and the very thing you thought you finally had control of you no longer could handle? Sounds familiar?

This is Transition. When you think you have mastered Transition on one level, there is always another level that awaits your discovery. God is amazing and He is full of surprises. There is absolutely nothing that takes Him by surprise concerning you but there are times when He allows unexpected shifts which are a surprise to you. I have learnt to welcome every shift as an indication that my journey is speeding up and it means that I am getting closer to my destination called There. Everytime a car has to change gears it allows the car to move at a faster speed. Your ability to shift accelerates your journey.

Transition is your vehicle that ushers you to your place called There. Everytime there is a shift, and a sudden change it means that you are arriving closer to your destination. Everytime life throws a curveball it just means you need to shift. If you experience sudden betrayal or sudden separation of a longstanding relationship that is just destiny disguised as a heartbreak. Trust what the Holy Spirit is doing in this season.

Romans 8v28 states that all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His design and purpose (Amplified Version). The good the bad and the ugly are all working out for your purpose. I was listening to an interview with Pastor Keion Henderson and Dr Matthew Stevenson and Dr Stevenson stated that “Change either happens to you or through you”.

I truly believe the difference is in those who allow themselves to go through the many processes and shifts that life has to throw at oneself, to those who allow themselves to go through this process, are the ones that are used as vessels of change but to the one who refuses change ends up being on the dark side of Change.

The darkside of change is where you end up dealing with the harsh consequences of change. In a crisis, you can tell the difference between those who are prepared and those who were ill prepared. Crisis is only seen as crisis by those who fail to discern the times and prepare. Crisis is seen as an opportunity by those who choose to prepare ahead of the crisis. Look around the world and look at the response to our present crisis. I truly believe that our response is determined by our ability to prepare. Preparation precedes response.

In transition, your preparation will precede your response. Your preparation to be flexible with the curveball of change will determine your ability to navigate through the many stages of transition.

Once you learn the simple principle of ebb and flow (that is knowing when to respond and when to be still), then the many shifts that accompanies Transition will be welcomed as an opportunity rather than a crisis.

God bless you and thank you for reading.

Overlooked

Have you ever felt overlooked? You work hard but it just seems like you are constantly being overlooked.

The definition of overlooked is ‘the failure to notice something’. Throughout my teenage years and early adulthood, I always felt overlooked and have encountered much rejection. For a long time I took it personal but it dawned on me as I started to reflect on the journey I have taken to get to this place called there, I realised that  my season of being overlooked was actually a season of preparation in disguise. Those moments where you make mistakes and even achieve great things and nobody notices is an incubator for greatness.  That is the place where God covers you and allows you to trial and error without drastic and severe consequences and without you being noticed. The mistakes you make in the spotlight and the mistakes you make in your season of being hidden yields different consequences, one impacts a community the other only impacts you.

Being overlooked is an opportunity to prepare. The decisions you make today will determine the opportunities you experience tomorrow in your season of being overlooked. The next time you feel overlooked, use that opportunity to PREPARE. This is not the time to be bitter or hold back, continuing ploughing until your season of exposure is here.  Study more, pray more, exercise and get healthy and in due time when opportunity knocks you will be ready to take on the challenge that comes with your new level.

God bless you and thank you for reading.

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