🌸 Sandra’s Story: From Shrinking to Shining

Aug 27
2 min read

For years, Sandra lived quietly in the shadows of her own potential. After her divorce, she found herself shrinking—avoiding opportunities, questioning her worth, and holding back her ideas. She smiled on the outside, but inside she felt small and unseen.

One morning, while reading her Bible, a verse leapt off the page:

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7

Those words pierced Sandra’s heart. She realized she had been living in fear—fear of failing, fear of being judged, fear of trying again. But that verse reminded her: fear was never her inheritance. God had given her power, love, and clarity of mind. With that truth, Sandra made a decision: no more shrinking.

She pulled out her notebook and wrote down the dream that had been tugging at her heart for years—starting her own business to empower women through wellness and self-care. She mapped out her first steps, trembling but determined. Day by day, she chose courage over fear. Sandra invested in her ideas, connected with mentors, and launched her business. Not only did she begin to flourish professionally, but she also found healing personally. The pain of her divorce became part of her testimony—a reminder that endings can birth beginnings.

Now, Sandra shines. She tells other women: “You don’t have to shrink to survive. God has given you everything you need to step into your destiny.”

✨ Lesson: Like Sandra, we can use God’s Word as a compass when fear tempts us to play small. Our purpose was never meant to be hidden—it was meant to shine.