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How to Open Your Heart to Receive

Many of us love to give. Whether it’s giving our time, our attention, our support, or our resources—we pour ourselves out willingly.

But when it comes to receiving? That’s where the struggle begins. Receiving feels like weakness—or worse, a loss of control.

You may find it difficult to accept a compliment without deflecting, or to allow someone to bless you with a meal, or to say yes when offered help.. 

Why is receiving such a challenge, especially for women of faith who are used to showing up strong, capable, and self-sufficient?

Many of us were taught that to be valuable, we must always be the giver, the helper, the server, or the doer.

Often, the struggle to receive is tied to silent beliefs that say, “I’m not worthy,” or “I haven’t done enough to deserve this.”

These lies keep us trapped in performance mode, blocking the flow of grace, love, and even abundance that God desires to pour into our lives.

To receive is to open ourselves up—to be seen, known, and loved without striving. That level of openness can feel exposing and scary.But vulnerability is where authentic connection—and even transformation—begins.

Receiving isn’t selfish.

It’s actually an act of humility.

It acknowledges our human limits and reminds us of our dependence on God and others.

How to Open Your Heart to Receive

*** Replace lies of unworthiness with God’s truth: You are loved, chosen, and enough (Ephesians 1:4-5).

*** Practice small acts of receiving  

*** Invite God into the process

*** Pray honestly about your struggle to receive. Ask the Holy Spirit to soften your heart and help you receive His love first,  so you can receive from others without guilt or fear.

When you open your heart to receive, you create space for joy, healing, and deeper connection with God and others.💞

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Are You Tired of Carrying What God Never Meant for You to Hold?

Unforgiveness is heavy.

It drains our peace, steals our joy, and builds invisible walls between us and the freedom God desires for us.

Many of us carry emotional baggage from past hurts, betrayals, and disappointments—thinking we’re protecting ourselves, but in reality, we’re only prolonging our pain.

It’s time to forgive— to release the offense, surrender the hurt, and receive healing through Christ.

You deserve peace.

You deserve joy.

You deserve to be free.

God’s Word is clear about the importance of forgiveness—not only as a command but as a path to healing.

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” —Colossians 3:13 (NIV)

Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay. It means you’re choosing to release the offense and trust God to be your healer and your defender. When we forgive, we make space for God’s peace to move in.

Letting go of unforgiveness isn’t always a one-time decision—it’s often a process. But it begins with one brave step of faith. God doesn’t ask us to do it alone. His Spirit empowers us to forgive, even when it seems impossible.

Here’s how you can begin:

  1. Pray honestly – Tell God how you feel and ask for His strength to release the pain.
  2. Speak forgiveness aloud – Declare it even before your emotions catch up.
  3. Choose to bless – Pray for the person who hurt you. Blessing them breaks the cycle of bitterness.
  4. Remind yourself of God’s grace – You’ve been forgiven much. 

When we forgive, we make space for God’s peace to move in.

It’s time to drop the weight!

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Do You Suppress Your Emotions? 🤔

What Are Suppressed Emotions?

Suppressed emotions are feelings that are ignored, denied, or pushed aside rather than acknowledged and processed. Common examples include:

  • Minimizing pain by saying, “I’m fine” when you’re not
  • Avoiding conflict to keep the peace
  • Ignoring grief or disappointment in an effort to “stay strong”

While these habits may seem harmless—or even virtuous—they often stem from fear, shame, or learned patterns of dysfunction.

Left unchecked, they become internal barriers to emotional freedom and spiritual growth.

When you suppress emotions, you disconnect from your heart—the very place where God wants to dwell.

A hardened heart can make it difficult to experience His presence, hear His voice, or feel true joy in worship.

“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts…” – Hebrews 3:15

How to Begin the Healing Process

  1. Acknowledge your feelings honestly in prayer
  2. Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal hidden wounds
  3. Seek godly counsel or Christ-centered coaching
  4. Practice journaling or emotional processing through Scripture
  5. Choose forgiveness—even if the emotions are still raw

Let your emotions be the invitation to deeper intimacy, not a barrier to breakthrough.