Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 17:21 — 32.1MB) | Embed
Subscribe: Pandora | RSS | More
What does taking up space mean? It means being my authentic self unapologetically. For me, it means saying what I want and what I mean. It means taking up the entire space that God so graciously gave me. Why haven’t I been doing this? Because I was told not to. Maybe not explicitly, but definitely by disapproving looks, and well-meaning advice on how to be and do better.
This advice, while I’m certain wasn’t intended to cause harm, caused me to not fully bloom into who God called me to be. As I grew into a woman, recurring instances of not being heard when I expressed myself only reinforced the notion that I shouldn’t be myself. I gleaned from my experiences that who I really am isn’t desirable, in any form. So, in response, I shrank. I made myself small so I could fit in and be desirable.
Shrink.
Shrinking feels exactly like it sounds. It’s tight, hard to breathe, and uncomfortable. There’s never an instance where I could or even would take a deep breath and be free. It’s incredibly isolating. Loneliness was a constant companion. There isn’t much room to move and make waves, so each thought is held captive until there’s absolutely no more room. The release isn’t gentle though. It’s an explosion, oftentimes unwarranted for small matters toward people who didn’t deserve that type of reaction.
Honestly, it had nothing to do with them. It had to do with the position I willingly put myself in. So many people had control over me and my decisions. Instead of relying on the intuition that God gave me through His Holy Spirit, I trusted what everyone else said about me. I never dared to believe that it wasn’t true. I allowed them to label who I am. As a result, I lived and died by other’s expectations. Yet, I am more than they could ever see.
Expand.
The expectation of others is smothering. I’m sure that most, if not all, intended to help me, but their expectations only served to help me suffocate slowly. So, now it’s time to take up the full space that God has given me to occupy. Now, it’s time to finally breathe. But, what does that look like? It looks like me saying what God has told me to say. It looks like me living the abundant life Yeshua Christ gave me to live. This life is braver, bolder, happier, and unapologetically mine. No more time for excuses and no more condemnation. At last, I am able to fully expand and take up every inch of the life God gave me.
Embrace and Enjoy.
So now it’s time to embrace and enjoy this life. God taught me that there is always hope. As long as I continue to trust Him, there is always a plan for me to prosper. While the journey may be hard at times, I’m determined to embrace it and enjoy it. It’s time to do what God has specifically placed me on this earth to do. Taking up space requires us to live differently than we have before. Let’s follow the paths God planned and have fun doing it. There is no reason to cower in fear because of the victory we have in Yeshua Christ. We are all on a journey. Why not embrace it, enjoy it, and take up all of the space we’re given?
Thank you for joining me on this journey through singleness!
Kim
Recommended Resources:
84 Comments
slot dana terbaik
April 2, 2025 at 5:45 amrent apartment near me хохол верни деньги SCAM ICO
pyproxy s5
April 2, 2025 at 4:49 amLooking forward to reading more. Great blog article. Awesome.
爱思助手下载
April 1, 2025 at 6:16 pmI value the post.Thanks Again. Fantastic.
Rubber harness
April 1, 2025 at 6:09 amI think this is a real great blog post. Will read on…
cryptogame.my
March 31, 2025 at 10:53 pmA big thank you for your post. Cool.
jili apps
March 31, 2025 at 3:37 pmI value the article post.Much thanks again.
Moemate AI
March 27, 2025 at 2:14 pmI think this is a real great post.Much thanks again. Really Great.
see this website
March 27, 2025 at 10:48 amI blog quite often and I seriously thank you for your content. This great article has truly peaked my interest. I am going to book mark your blog and keep checking for new details about once a week. I subscribed to your Feed as well.
hawkrown toilet
March 27, 2025 at 9:21 amGreat blog.Much thanks again. Great.
Thay Pin iPhone 11
March 27, 2025 at 7:59 amBut he’s hunted down by Agent Smith , a program designed to police people inside the Matrix.The Matrix Resurrections full movie
rpsexdoll
March 27, 2025 at 4:31 amMajor thankies for the blog.Really thank you! Fantastic.
Moemate
March 25, 2025 at 4:15 amThank you ever so for you article post.Much thanks again. Much obliged.
click here
March 22, 2025 at 2:01 pmDiscover the best things to do in any city you want. Find and book amazing experiences to create your best memories Janel Joshuah Porte
Danmajet
March 22, 2025 at 3:43 amGreat post.Thanks Again. Really Cool.
Status game
March 21, 2025 at 7:33 pmThanks again for the blog. Much obliged.
Taxi san bay cam ranh
March 21, 2025 at 2:32 pmIt’s truly very complicated in this busy lifeto listen news on TV, so I only use internet for that reason, and get themost up-to-date news.
佳文网
March 21, 2025 at 2:14 pmThanks for the blog article.Really thank you! Really Cool.
Park Light Show
March 21, 2025 at 3:40 amThank you ever so for you post. Awesome.
storage bag
March 20, 2025 at 3:21 pmA big thank you for your article.Thanks Again. Cool.
Luoi Thep Han
March 20, 2025 at 1:04 pmReally enjoyed this post.Thanks Again. Great.Loading…
leon game
March 20, 2025 at 12:53 pmAppreciate you sharing, great article post.Really looking forward to read more. Want more.
Mjs Iv Therapy
March 20, 2025 at 9:50 amIm thankful for the article post.Thanks Again. Cool.
DERMAL FILLER
March 20, 2025 at 5:44 amI am so grateful for your blog article.Really thank you! Really Cool.
rotontek transaxle
March 20, 2025 at 3:35 amVery informative blog post.Thanks Again. Awesome.
gaming LED
March 19, 2025 at 8:07 pmReally appreciate you sharing this article post.Really looking forward to read more. Awesome.
fillersfairy.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:43 pmFantastic article post.Really looking forward to read more. Really Great.
3phase-motor.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:22 pmI cannot thank you enough for the blog article.Thanks Again. Cool.
Wuxi Spark Bearing WSBC Bearing
March 19, 2025 at 8:29 amReally enjoyed this blog article.Really thank you! Really Great.
Huijue Group
March 19, 2025 at 4:15 amWow, great article post.Thanks Again. Will read on…
Status game
March 18, 2025 at 6:20 pmThank you ever so for you article.Thanks Again. Much obliged.
piece volkswagen
March 18, 2025 at 4:03 pmThank you, I’ve recently been searching for information about this subject for ages and yours is the greatest I’ve discovered so far. But, what about the bottom line? Are you sure about the source?
Vinhomes wonder city
March 18, 2025 at 2:03 pmWOW just what I was looking for. Came here by searching for asmr 0mniartist asmr
Status AI
March 18, 2025 at 4:05 amReally informative article post. Cool.
Portable Power Stations
March 17, 2025 at 7:05 pmVery neat blog article. Cool.
lanpwr battery
March 17, 2025 at 3:44 pmThanks for sharing, this is a fantastic article.Really thank you! Much obliged.
ip2
March 17, 2025 at 2:09 pmI loved your blog.Much thanks again. Much obliged.
ip2
March 17, 2025 at 10:21 amwow, awesome blog post. Want more.
線上娛樂
March 17, 2025 at 7:43 amAwesome blog article.Really thank you! Really Cool.
網上彩票投注
March 17, 2025 at 5:49 amReally enjoyed this post.Really looking forward to read more. Will read on…
vw classic parts
March 13, 2025 at 6:34 amHi there colleagues, nice paragraph and nice urging commented at this place, I am genuinely enjoying by these.
whatsapp电脑版
March 13, 2025 at 4:37 amMuchos Gracias for your blog article. Fantastic.
whatsapp網頁版
March 12, 2025 at 3:02 pmwow, awesome article post.Thanks Again.
mini sex dolls
March 10, 2025 at 7:15 amwow, awesome article.Really looking forward to read more. Really Cool.
battery tester
March 8, 2025 at 3:04 pmI’m not sure exactly why but this blog is loading very slow for me. Is anyone else having this issue or is it a problem on my end? I’ll check back later and see if the problem still exists.
landscaping company
March 6, 2025 at 10:08 pmHey!. Awesome! I’m really appreciate it. It will be great if you’ll read my first article on AP!) gifs
토지노솔루션임대
March 5, 2025 at 9:54 amI cannot thank you enough for the article. Fantastic.
Korey Sprenkel
March 4, 2025 at 1:40 pmGreetings! I’ve been reading your weblog for a long time now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from New Caney Texas! Just wanted to say keep up the good work!
Rubber harness
March 3, 2025 at 5:19 amWow, great blog post.Really thank you! Want more.
代打广告
March 1, 2025 at 3:32 amMuchos Gracias for your blog article.Thanks Again.
poppolive recharge
February 27, 2025 at 8:08 amA round of applause for your post.Really looking forward to read more.
types of ornaments
February 26, 2025 at 1:28 pmThanks a lot for the blog. Much obliged.
custom injection molding
February 26, 2025 at 7:21 amI value the blog post.Much thanks again. Will read on…
오피스타 로그인
February 25, 2025 at 11:06 amThis is one awesome blog.Much thanks again. Fantastic.
오피스타 순위
February 25, 2025 at 4:48 amA big thank you for your article.Thanks Again. Keep writing.
深圳怡康婦科門診部
February 24, 2025 at 6:05 amVery good blog.Really looking forward to read more. Really Great.
usmle pass program
February 22, 2025 at 7:50 amHi there are using WordPress for your blog platform? I’m new to the blog world but I’m trying to get started and set up my own. Do you require any coding expertise to make your own blog? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Explore today
February 22, 2025 at 6:25 amMuchos Gracias for your article. Really Cool.
hydration bladder
February 18, 2025 at 11:27 amThanks for sharing, this is a fantastic blog.Much thanks again. Really Cool.
Tang follow Tiktok
February 17, 2025 at 10:27 amNormally I don’t learn post on blogs, but I would like to say that this write-up very forcedme to try and do it! Your writing style has been surprised me.Thank you, very nice post.
ghe massage toan than
February 10, 2025 at 3:43 pmExactly what a man of capability! You have the capability to create fantastic things that you can’t discover anyplace. to envy
ice hack
February 8, 2025 at 1:37 pmWow that was strange. I just wrote an very long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say superb blog!
mua bán nhà Hà Nội
February 4, 2025 at 5:16 pmHello there! Would you mind if I share your blog with my myspace group? There’s a lot of folks that I think would really enjoy your content. Please let me know. Many thanks
geek bar pulse
February 3, 2025 at 2:35 pmWow, great blog.Really looking forward to read more. Really Great.
Latex hood
February 3, 2025 at 12:18 pmThanks so much for the blog article.Much thanks again. Will read on…
대전출장안마
January 29, 2025 at 3:29 pmI am so grateful for your article post. Awesome.
crazy porn
January 26, 2025 at 8:59 amI really like what you guys are up too. This type of clever work and reporting!Keep up the great works guys I’ve added you guys to blogroll.
usa porn
January 26, 2025 at 4:38 amSweet blog! I found it while searching on Yahoo News.Do you have any suggestions on how to get listed in Yahoo News?I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there!Thank you
Baixi Can Industry
January 24, 2025 at 8:04 amThanks for sharing, this is a fantastic blog post.Thanks Again. Great.
Zhenxi Metal Packaging
January 24, 2025 at 5:31 amVery neat blog.Thanks Again. Much obliged.
water bong
January 24, 2025 at 2:36 amGreat, thanks for sharing this blog article.Thanks Again. Keep writing.
Mua follow Tiktok
January 23, 2025 at 7:24 amХристианское караоке Хвалите Вога небес
linkin love
January 21, 2025 at 6:48 amAppreciate you sharing, great blog.Thanks Again. Cool.
tour nuoc ngoai
January 18, 2025 at 1:22 pmVery efficiently written article. It will be useful to everyone who utilizes it, as well as myself. Keep doing what you are doing – i will definitely read more posts.
cupon reducere
January 17, 2025 at 7:11 amFastidious respond in return of this query with genuine arguments and explaining all concerning that.
medartix.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:04 amThanks again for the post.Much thanks again. Really Great.
australian web hosting
January 8, 2025 at 11:03 pmGreat beat ! I wish to apprentice whilst you amend your site, how could i subscribe for a weblog website? The account aided me a appropriate deal. I had been a little bit familiar of this your broadcast offered shiny transparent concept
tirge777
September 25, 2024 at 5:30 pmHey there! Do you know if they make any plugins to safeguard against hackers? I’m kinda paranoid about losing everything I’ve worked hard on. Any suggestions?
tirge777
September 12, 2024 at 4:54 amIt’s perfect time to make some plans for the long run and it’s time to be happy. I’ve learn this post and if I may just I desire to recommend you few interesting issues or advice. Maybe you could write next articles regarding this article. I wish to learn more issues about it!
tirge777
September 11, 2024 at 9:36 pmHi, Neat post. There’s a problem with your web site in internet explorer, would test this… IE still is the market leader and a big portion of people will miss your wonderful writing because of this problem.
Dentavim Reviews
September 5, 2024 at 8:41 pmHello my family member! I want to say that this article is amazing, great written and come with approximately all vital infos. I would like to look more posts like this .
gully bet login
September 4, 2024 at 1:01 pmgreat post, very informative. I wonder why the other specialists of this sector do not notice this. You should continue your writing. I am confident, you have a huge readers’ base already!
gully bet india
September 4, 2024 at 10:52 amI always was concerned in this topic and stock still am, thankyou for posting.
how much does it cost to hire a hacker
August 21, 2024 at 6:20 amWe’re a group of volunteers and opening a new scheme in our community. Your site provided us with valuable information to work on. You have done a formidable job and our whole community will be thankful to you.
smorter giremal
July 30, 2024 at 12:09 pmGreat site. Plenty of useful information here. I’m sending it to a few friends ans also sharing in delicious. And of course, thanks for your sweat!