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My name is Lashay Johnson
Welcome to a space created just for you — filled with faith and lifestyle content in community with other fabulous women over 50 who are thriving and living a life of grace and peace. Here, we blend faith, wellness, and lifestyle to help you thrive in your next chapter. Whether you’re rediscovering your purpose, growing spiritually, or simply looking for inspiration in everyday life, you’re not alone.
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We are all gifted and wired for a specific purpose. I am clear that I have been called to walk alongside others by sharing my imperfectly perfect life. If you are looking to grow your volunteer team at your church, you are in the right place. If you are looking for a safe place to share your fears or celebrations; I am glad you found ME.
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Released to Run Free: Laying Down What Slows You
Released to Run Free: Laying Down What Slows You “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” — Hebrews 12:1 Freedom is not found in trying harder—it’s found in letting go. Hebrews 12:1 opens with a powerful invitation: “Let us throw off…” Not gradually loosen. Not managed carefully. Throw off. Release. Lay it
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7 hours ago3 min read
Released to Move Forward: Letting Go and Becoming Who God Is Calling You to Be
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” — Philippians 3:13 Release is not denial—it is direction. The apostle Paul, a man deeply acquainted with both regret and redemption, writes these words not from a place of perfection, but from maturity. He acknowledges that he hasn’t arrived, yet he refuses to be defined by where he has been. Paul understood somethi
Lashay Johnson
May 113 min read
Anointed for Release: Stepping Into God’s Healing Freedom
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor; He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.” — Isaiah 61:1 Release is not something you force—it is something God initiates. Isaiah 61:1 is a prophetic declaration of God’s heart toward His people, later fulfilled in Jesus Christ. This verse reveals not just what God does, but who He is —
Lashay Johnson
May 43 min read
Cared For: Releasing Anxiety into the Hands of God
“Casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV) Anxiety doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it whispers through overthinking. Sometimes it hides in sleepless nights or constant mental rehearsal . Sometimes it disguises itself as responsibility, vigilance, or being “prepared.” Many women carry anxiety quietly—especially those who are capable, faithful, and accustomed to holding things together. But 1 Peter 5:7 interrupts that p
Lashay Johnson
Apr 273 min read
Cast It and Rest: Learning to Release What God Never Asked You to Carry
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.” — Psalm 55:22 (ESV) There are seasons when the weight feels constant. Responsibilities pile up. Decisions demand clarity .Emotions surface without warning. Many women don’t realize how much they’re carrying until their spirit feels weary, their body tight, and their joy thin. We’ve learned to manage burdens quietly—to shoulder them with faith and grit—believing strength m
Lashay Johnson
Apr 203 min read
Released to Be Held: God’s Nearness in the Breaking
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 Release does not always begin with strength.Sometimes it begins with breaking. Psalm 34:18 does not rush us past pain or demand resilience. Instead, it reveals the posture of God toward wounded hearts: He draws near . When you feel shattered, exhausted, or quietly grieving, God does not stand at a distance—He moves closer. Release begins when you stop pretending you’re okay. Ack
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Apr 133 min read
Released to Rest: Letting Go of Striving and Receiving His Care
Released to Rest: Letting Go of Striving and Receiving His Care “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 Rest is not a reward for finishing—it is an invitation for the weary. Jesus does not call the strong, the put-together, or the spiritually impressive in this verse. He calls the tired. The overwhelmed. The ones carrying more than they were meant to hold. “Come to Me,” He says—not fix yourself , not try harder , not hold i
Lashay Johnson
Apr 63 min read
More than a CONQUEROR
Scripture: Romans 8:37 — “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Life can feel heavy. Seasons of disappointment, loss, or unfulfilled dreams can weigh on our hearts. There are times when it seems as though the challenges will never end, and the struggles may leave you feeling defeated. Yet Paul reminds us in Romans 8:37: “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Pause and let that sink in. You ar
Lashay Johnson
Mar 303 min read
Chosen and Dearly LOVED
Scripture: Colossians 3:12 — “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” There are moments in life when it’s easy to feel overlooked, forgotten, or even unworthy. Perhaps you’ve felt like your best days are behind you, or that your contributions and gifts no longer matter. But God’s Word brings a reminder that nothing—neither age, circumstances, nor societal standards—can dimin
Lashay Johnson
Mar 233 min read
We are God's children
Scripture: Romans 8:16 — “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” Have you ever felt unworthy of love, unsure of your place, or overlooked by those around you? Life has a way of whispering lies that we are too flawed, too old, or too ordinary to be truly known or deeply loved. Yet the Bible offers a truth so profound it changes everything: “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” This verse reminds us that
Lashay Johnson
Mar 93 min read
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Scripture: Psalm 139:14 — “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt the weight of years, life experiences, or unmet expectations? Perhaps you’ve wondered if you are still relevant, beautiful, or valuable. Society may whisper that age diminishes worth, that life slows, or that your best contributions are behind you. Yet God’s Word offers a radically different persp
Lashay Johnson
Mar 23 min read
God's Masterpiece
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 — “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Have you ever looked at yourself and thought, “I’m too ordinary,” or “My best days are behind me”? Society often tells us that relevance fades with age, that our value is tied to what we can produce or how we appear. But God’s Word offers a radically different perspective. In Ephesians 2:10, we are reminded that we are not accide
Lashay Johnson
Feb 233 min read
Before I formed YOU
Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5 — “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Have you ever questioned your purpose? Perhaps you’ve wondered if your best days are behind you, or if your gifts and callings are still relevant. Life may feel like it has passed you by, or that the world has moved ahead while you’ve been waiting. Yet God has a very different perspective—one that reaches far beyond time
Lashay Johnson
Feb 163 min read
Called by NAME
Scripture: Isaiah 43:1 — “But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine." Have you ever felt invisible? Maybe you’ve been overlooked at work, in your family, or even in ministry. Perhaps your contributions, your wisdom, or even your very presence seem unnoticed. At times, life may have whispered lies: “You’re too late. You’re too ordinary. You’re not en
Lashay Johnson
Feb 93 min read
This is just a SEASON: Wait Well and Become Her Again
There’s a quiet truth that brings comfort when life feels uncertain: this is just a season. It won’t always look like this. It won’t always feel like this. The waiting, the wondering, the becoming—it’s all part of God’s divine process of preparing you for what’s next. The Word says, “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles…” (Isaiah 40:31). Waiting isn’t passive—it’s an act of faith. It’s trusting that God is stil
Lashay Johnson
Feb 23 min read
You Are Enough — Because the One Who Created You Says So
There’s a sacred peace that comes when you finally stop striving to be enough for everyone else and realize—you already are. At 50 and beyond, you’ve lived, loved, lost, learned, and risen. You carry wisdom that can’t be rushed and beauty that doesn’t fade—it simply deepens. But sometimes, even with all that life has taught you, that quiet whisper of “Am I still enough?” tries to creep in. Let’s silence that lie right now. You are enough—because the One who created you says
Lashay Johnson
Jan 263 min read
The Power of Forgiveness: Repairing Broken Trust
"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’" — Matthew 18:21-22 Trust is fragile, yet essential to all meaningful relationships—whether in family, ministry, friendships, or romantic partnerships. Over time, even the strongest bonds can be tested, and sometimes broken. When trust is violated, the natural response
Lashay Johnson
Jan 192 min read
3 Ways the Enemy Diverts Believing Women from Their Destiny — and How God Redeems
1. The Enemy Plants Seeds of Comparison Comparison is one of the enemy’s most subtle weapons. He whispers, “You’re not as gifted as she is… you’ve missed your moment… no one sees you. ” Before long, confidence begins to fade, and identity starts to hinge on what others are doing instead of what God has already declared. God’s Redemption: God silences those lies with His truth — “You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you” (Song of Songs 4:7). He rem
Lashay Johnson
Jan 122 min read
One Step Forward — Redeemed by Grace
Devotional for Women Healing from the Past We all carry chapters we wish we could rewrite — choices we regret, relationships that wounded, or seasons that left scars deeper than we ever expected. For many women, especially after years of giving, nurturing, and surviving, the past can feel like a shadow that still lingers. You might wonder, “Can God really redeem this part of my story?” The truth is — yes, He can. And not only can He, He wants to. God specializes in rewriting
Lashay Johnson
Jan 52 min read
Don’t Just Dream It—Do the Work: Preparing Your Heart for 2026
As we stand on the edge of a new year, there’s something powerful about this moment. The final days of one year are like a mirror—reflecting where we’ve been, who we’ve become, and what God is still calling us to do. For women over 50, this season isn’t just about resolutions—it’s about renewal. Because truth be told, we’ve made the lists before: lose the weight, start the business, write the book, pray more, love deeper, stress less. But here’s the truth we often overlook: i
Lashay Johnson
Dec 29, 20253 min read
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