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Are you tired in a way that sleep doesn't fix? Not sleepy. Tired. The kind of tired that's still there after a full night's rest.Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." That invitation was not to people who had their lives together. It was to people carrying a weight they were never meant to carry.In this message Shawna Marie Bryant looks at:the difference between a load God allows and a burden you picked up yourselfwhy resting is not the same thing as quitting, andwhat it actually looks like to hand something over to Jesus and then leave it with Him.Come to Jesus. He is not impatient with you. 🕊️ You were never meant to carry your burdens by yourself — that's the whole point of the yoke. And that's why I want to invite you into a room full of women learning together.📅 Mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. PST via Zoom for 10 weeks beginning December 2, 2026 through February 3, 2027.➡️ You belong with my sisters and me on this uplifting journey through the promises in Psalm 139! 📖⏰ Time is running out to register to join me LIVE as we walk together through my book Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of Acceptance.✅ Visit this link for more informationhttps://shawnamariebryant.com/longing-to-belong/✅ Register now to save your seat. There are only 8 spots remaining!https://buy.stripe.com/dRmbJ141l6mxbQ40Mt9IQ01I am passionate about sharing the hope found in God’s Word. So, grab your Bible and pull up a chair. God has something He wants to say to you.I'm Shawna Marie Bryant, and this is Believe and Speak — biblical encouragement and real-life stories for anyone who is ready to give up.Your tongue has power. Use it for good.#RestInGod #ChristianEncouragement #ComeToMe

If you are entering the new year feeling drained rather than excited, this prophetic word for 2026 is specifically for you. In this message, Shawna Marie Bryant shares a raw, honest message for anyone who feels like their prayers are hitting a ceiling. She points out that the enemy attacks the hardest right before your breakthrough and dives into biblical truth for encouragement when you feel like quitting.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE @BeginAgainGodWe often talk about faith in terms of moving mountains, but sometimes the greatest act of faith is simply choosing to stay standing when you are facing deep spiritual exhaustion. If you are battling fear or weariness, let this be your Christian encouragement for anxiety and a reminder that God has not forgotten you. Please don't give up on God—He is closer than you think, and your season of reaping is coming.▶️ In this episode, Shawna gives you:A declaration based on the promises in Isaiah 40:25-31A specific prophetic encouragement for 2026 to anchor your soulA breath-through prayer for strength when you have none left🌟 If this message touched your heart, please type "I WON'T GIVE UP" in the comments so I can stand in agreement with you!#PropheticWord2026 #ChristianEncouragement #DontGiveUp #FaithOverFear #ShawnaMarieBryant🔍 Listen now for Christian encouragement that will help you trust God’s timing—even when He keeps you waiting.Let's shift our focus from temporary wealth to eternal promises and "Believe & Speak" life into your year!YOUR TONGUE HAS POWER. ⚡️ USE IT FOR GOOD. 😇📖 Buy Shawna’s book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of AcceptanceAmazon or Christianbook.com👀 Follow meYouTube, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn📧 Join my Email List

Are you heading into 2026 thinking that a bigger bank account is the only way to be happy? 🌟 We often chase financial freedom hoping it will fix everything, but there is a deeper source of joy that money simply cannot buy. In this video, Shawna Marie Bryant dives into Psalm 4:6-8 to show you how to unlock a joy that outlasts any paycheck and stands firm even when life gets tough. If you are looking for Christian motivation to start your New Year with purpose and peace, this message is for you. Let's shift our focus from temporary wealth to eternal promises and "Believe & Speak" life into your year!YOUR TONGUE HAS POWER. ⚡️ USE IT FOR GOOD. 😇📖 Buy Shawna’s book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of AcceptanceAmazon or Christianbook.com👀 Follow me YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn📧 Join my Email List

Does Christmas feel more painful than peaceful this year? 🎄💔 If you are dealing with grief at Christmas or feeling lonely this Christmas, this video is for you. Shawna Marie Bryant explores John 14:27 to help you find peace of mind and heart even when Christmas hurts. If the carols and glittering lights feel like a spotlight on your loneliness or an empty chair at the table, you are not alone. You don’t have to choose between your grief and your faith. ▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE @BeginAgainGod Today, we are unpacking a specific promise Jesus gave His disciples in John 14:27—a gift of peace that doesn't depend on your circumstances. We often feel pressure to be happy during the holidays, but the very first Christmas wasn't sanitary or perfectly joyful; it was messy, chaotic, and broken. That is exactly where Emmanuel, "God with us," meets you. 🔍 In this video, you will discover: Why it’s okay if you don't feel "merry" right now. How to turn Jesus’ promise into a prayer that changes everything. Why the "messiness" of the Christmas story proves God is close to your pain. A simple way to invite God's light into your darkness. Join me as we learn a Scripture-based prayer that connects your pain to God’s presence. Hope isn't the absence of sorrow; it is the presence of Jesus right in the middle of it. 📖 Scriptures Mentioned: John 14:27 (NLT): "I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart..." Romans 12:15: "Mourn with those who mourn." Isaiah 53:3: The Messiah as a "man of sorrows." Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted..." 🙏 A Prayer for Your Heart Today: "Lord, You promised to give us peace of mind and heart. Unlike world peace, Your peace settles over the messiness. Fill me with the peace that only You can give, and keep me from being troubled or afraid. Amen." 👇 Watch Next: How to keep from losing hope. https://youtu.be/krRGy8aStH0?si=ZkuNnsTqkuNxMXYb #WhenChristmasHurts #GriefAtChristmas #BlueChristmas #ChristianEncouragement #BelieveAndSpeak #PeaceOfMind #Emmanuel #GodWithUsYOUR TONGUE HAS POWER. ⚡️ USE IT FOR GOOD. 😇📖 Buy Shawna’s book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of AcceptanceAmazon or Christianbook.com👀 Follow me YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn📧 Join my Email List

Did you know there's a gritty, powerful promise tucked inside the verses of Isaiah 9? We see these verses on Christmas cards every year. We usually skip from "the people walking in darkness" straight to "unto us a child is born." But in doing so, we often miss the Warrior who stands in the middle—the One who fights for your freedom. ▶️ WATCH AND SHARE In this video, we are digging into the overlooked verses of Isaiah 9:2-7. If you are feeling worn out, defeated, or ready to give up, I have good news: You don't have to wait for heaven to experience peace. Jesus came to shatter the yoke that burdens you right now. ▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE @BeginAgainGod 🔍 In this message, we cover: The "sandwiched" promise in Isaiah 9 that guarantees freedom. Why Jesus is both the Prince of Peace and a Warrior for your heart. The 3-step path to finding peace in chaos (See, Rejoice, Yield). How to claim victory over oppression today, not just in the future. 📖 Scripture References: Isaiah 9:2-7 Matthew 5:17 John 18:36 📣 Declarations for today: "Jesus came to shatter yokes and lift burdens." "Freedom in Christ is available NOW."YOUR TONGUE HAS POWER. ⚡️ USE IT FOR GOOD. 😇📖 Buy Shawna’s book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of AcceptanceAmazon or Christianbook.com👀 Follow me YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn📧 Join my Email List

Discover a simple truth about joy that doesn't depend on perfect circumstances. Shawna Marie Bryant shares how a five-minute habit can unlock joy regardless of your circumstances. Shawna teaches from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and shows why you can believe and speak this declaration: When I give thanks, I receive joy. #thanksgiving #JoyTips #TrueHappiness #SimpleTruth #PositiveMindset #selfimprovementYOUR TONGUE HAS POWER. ⚡️ USE IT FOR GOOD. 😇📖 Buy Shawna’s book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of AcceptanceAmazon or Christianbook.com👀 Follow me YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn📧 Join my Email List

Are you exhausted from trying to be perfect? Here's the liberating truth: God's commands are not burdensome or out of reach (Deuteronomy 30:11-14). The perfection trap is a lie that makes you believe your performance impacts God's love for you. In this 20-minute teaching, I expose three deceptions of perfectionism: the all-or-nothing thinking that keeps you striving, the pride hidden in self-reliance, and the false belief that you must earn sanctification even though salvation is a gift. Freedom comes when you shift from performance to relationship. Stop trying to earn what God has already freely given you through grace. Your worth isn't measured by your productivity or perfection - it's secured by Christ's finished work on the cross. ▶️ LISTEN AND SHARELearn to believe and speak the truth about God, and discover a Scripture-based prayer you can pray when you are feeling far away from God. Speak a declaration of intent and harness the power of your words to strengthen your faith. YOUR TONGUE HAS POWER. ⚡️ USE IT FOR GOOD. 😇📖 Buy Shawna’s book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of AcceptanceAmazon or Christianbook.com👀 Follow me YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn📧 Join my Email List

Have you ever felt spiritually distant from God? Like He's far away or silent? I want you to know - you're not alone in this feeling, and more importantly, your feelings don't reflect God's reality. In this teaching, I walk through 6 actionable steps that will help you reconnect with God and experience His nearness again: Anchor your day in Scripture Pray Scripture-based prayers Worship God today Attend church gatherings Serve someone in need Journal about God's faithfulness Grounded in Deuteronomy 31:8 and Psalm 145:18, this message is for anyone who feels spiritually stuck or disconnected. God promises He will never leave you or forsake you, and He is near to all who call on Him. Reconnecting requires intentional action through Bible reading, prayer, worship, community, service, and reflection. My heart's desire is to encourage you if you're ready to give up - God knows exactly what you're going through and what you need.Join Shawna Marie Bryant as she opens the Bible with you to Deuteronomy 31:8, and discover the truth in this declaration: God is never not near me. Shawna shares 6 simple steps to draw close to God and be assured of His presence.▶️ LISTEN AND SHARELearn to believe and speak the truth about God, and discover a Scripture-based prayer you can pray when you are feeling far away from God. Speak a declaration of intent and harness the power of your words to strengthen your faith. YOUR TONGUE HAS POWER. ⚡️ USE IT FOR GOOD. 😇📖 Buy Shawna’s book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of AcceptanceAmazon or Christianbook.com👀 Follow me YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn📧 Join my Email List

Ever wrestled with the heavy feeling that you've drifted too far from God and there's just no way back? Shawna Marie Bryant is here to tell you that feeling is a lie. If you think you're unforgivable, that your mistakes have built a wall too high to climb, then you don't have to let that lie hold you captive any longer.In this video, I'm here to encourage you with Bible promises from Romans 8:38-39 that reveal how very special you are to God. We are going to embrace the truth of God's relentless love that has been pursuing you all along. No matter what you've done or how far you feel you've wandered, Jesus Christ is still reaching for you.I long for you to believe and speak this truth: God loves me enough to pursue me.If you're tired of that nagging voice in the back of your mind, the one that replays your worst moments on a loop, then this message is for you. Let's dive into Romans 8:38-39 and discover what the Bible says about God's unfailing love and His desire to bring you close again."For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39COMMENT BELOW: What's one truth about God's love that you need to hold onto today?🔔 If this video encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message. God bless you, friend. You are loved more than you know.YOUR TONGUE HAS POWER. ⚡️ USE IT FOR GOOD. 😇📖 Buy Shawna’s book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of AcceptanceAmazon or Christianbook.com👀 Follow me YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn📧 Join my Email List

You are not an accident. You are not forgotten. You are not invisible to the One who matters most.In this episode, Shawna Marie Bryant shares the beautiful truth in Psalm 139:16—that God saw you before you were even born, and every single day of your life was recorded in His book before one of them came to be.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE ‪@BeginAgainGod‬If you’ve ever felt overlooked or like you don’t matter, this message is for you. God has watched over you since before your first breath, and your life is bursting with divine purpose and meaning. 💛▶️ LISTEN AND SHARELet this truth sink deep into your heart today:You are not invisible to God. You never have been, and you never will be.👍 If this message encouraged you, please subscribe for more biblical encouragement.💬 Share it with someone who needs to hear that they are wanted and seen.🙏 God bless you, and remember—You are NOT invisible.YOUR TONGUE HAS POWER. ⚡️ USE IT FOR GOOD. 😇🔔 Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more encouraging content!#Faith #StrongerFaith #BibleLessons #SpiritualGrowth #psalm139 #FollowingJesus=================If you're ready to overcome discouragement by discovering the joy of unconditional acceptance, then you'll want to register for my Fall 2025 Bible study and Group Coaching LIVE! ✨We'll get to spend ten Tuesdays together with like-minded women who are hungry to hear from God. You belong on this uplifting journey through the promises in Psalm 139.📖Become part of the “I’m Special Sisterhood” beginning October 7, 2025.LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE HERE.https://shawnamariebryant.com/belong/YOUR TONGUE HAS POWER. ⚡️ USE IT FOR GOOD. 😇📖 Buy Shawna’s book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of AcceptanceAmazon or Christianbook.com👀 Follow me YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn📧 Join my Email List