Month: March 2025

The Shift from Let Them to Let Me Be Empowered

Last week, I talked about Mel Robbin’s book, The Let Them Theory. This week, I want to continue on the shift to Let Me – to empower me to grow, to shine and to walk boldly in my divine dream. I know it can be challenging, as I sometimes struggle to get out of my comfort zone.

Let Me Show Up Imperfect but Willing

Most of the time, I would prefer to plan properly and get things ready before starting anything. Or maybe it is my excuse for procrastination. God is seeking our obedience, not our effort and skills. In fact, He wants us to obey Him and rely on Him to do His will. I read this quote: God does not call the equipped, He equips those He calls. Therefore, trust God to equip you – just show up and do whatever He asks you to do. He is a God of “Mission Impossible” – so be willing to do the impossible and give Him all the glory for HIS great works (yes, not my works).

Let Me trust and obey God.

Let Me show up and be empowered.

Let Me learn and grow.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

Let Me Shine Unapologetically

Sometimes, it seems safer in the shadow, than to be in the spotlight. We become comfortable in the shadow, as it can be quite uncomfortable to be in the spotlight. Not only that, the shadow also keeps people around us comfortable.

Yet God has called us to shine – to reflect God’s glory in our lives. We are God’s masterpiece. We are called to live big, audacious and bold lives. He gives us divine dreams to pursue boldly, even outrageously. Yet, too often, we shrink to fit into our limited beliefs and the expectations of people around us. How are we giving glory to God when we continue to stay in the shadows?

Let Me Shine.

Let Me Be Unapologetic.

Let Me Level Up.

“For we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…” — Ephesians 2:10

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: trust and obey God wholeheartedly – to pursue your boldest and wildest dreams, so that you can shine unapologetically and give glory to Him.

Let Them: The Freedom of Letting Go What You Can’t Control

Last week, I read Mel Robbin’s book, The Let Them Theory. I was quite blown away by the simplicity and impact of her theory. People all over the world are raving about it, even having tattoos of “Let Them”. She has made it so practical and easy to understand. For me, I became more aware of the stress and frustration of wanting to control – and learning to let go of it. For my faith, it meant letting go and letting God.

Let Them Be Who They Are – and Be Free from the need to fix them

Mel Robbins said that human beings have a hardwired need for control. With that, comes the need to repair, fix and change people. Her theory advocates to simply let people be who they are, thereby freeing you from the responsibility of changing their behaviour, and you can let go of the frustration of trying to change people, which is an impossible task.

Let Them disagree.

Let Them talk or say whatever they want.

Let Them go or do whatever they want.

What we gain is the emotional peace, self-respect and healthier relationships, where love is not based on control, but on freedom.

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18)

Let Me be True to Who God Called Me to Be

The other side of the coin for the Let Them Theory is – Let Me. It is to remind myself – to give myself permission to grow, to be who I am, and to walk in God’s calling for my life

Let Me choose peace over people pleasing.

Let Me set boundaries without guilt.

Let Me make my decisions with courage.

What we gain here is boldness, self-compassion and alignment with God’s calling for our lives.

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago” (Ephesians 2:10)

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: to embrace the Let Them theory of choosing peace over pressure, growth over control, and freedom over frustration. Then Let Me take back control of my life and be the best version of me.

Sowing and Reaping in God’s Economy

Have you heard of the saying: “you reap what you sow”?

Are you still waiting for your financial breakthrough?

Do you think God even cares about your finances?

In the world, we either work hard for our money or invest in businesses, unless you’re fortunate enough to inherit vast amounts of money. We want to make money, buy the things we want and be happy. Sadly, it doesn’t always work out that way.

In God’s economy, He operates under the Law of Sowing and Reaping – like how a farmer sows his seeds to get his harvest. You reap the harvest based on the seed that you sow, and it takes time from sowing to reaping.

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. (Galatians 6:7).

Sowing in Faith Activates God’s Economy

I used to worry excessively about money. Then God convicted me to tithe. God doesn’t need my money, but tithing was an exercise of my faith to trust God to provide for me – especially when I was going through some financial crisis. He showed me that holding back out of fear leads to lack, but generosity leads to abundance.

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. (Luke 6:38)

The Hidden Key to Living Your Dreams

What excited me when watching several of Terri Saville Foy’s videos was her message on sowing your seed whenever or wherever you have a need. She said, you must sow your seed for each of your dreams and name the seed so that you will recognise the harvest when it comes. When you donate to God’s Kingdom, you are opening wide the door for God to give in return. When you invest in someone else’s dream, you are helping them as much as helping yourself. Sowing your seed according to your dream is how you get God’s attention to bring forth His blessings for your dreams.

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. (Proverbs 11:24-25)

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: sow your seed and give generously as you trust in God’s protection, provision and abundance.

The Hidden Fear Behind Change

This is one of my favourite quote – by Marianne Williamson:

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

For me, the real question is: Who am I NOT to be? Why I am shrinking and playing small to fit the mould that my society, friends and family have so comfortably put me into – the person that they are so familiar with?

My Identity in Christ

I am a child of God. He has created me with His purpose and has great plans for me. God has created me to shine brightly in a world of darkness and fear. God has given me the power of the Holy Spirit to manifest His Love.

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

From Fear to Faith

Sometimes, it is not our fear of failure holding us back, but our fear of success! We need to step out of our comfort zone, and to leap in faith into the exciting and wild adventure ride that God has prepared of us.

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20 NKJV)

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: step out of your shadow and into your light. Have faith in God that He wants so much more for you!

When God Makes You Wait

Have you waited for a prayer for a long time?

Have you asked God why your prayer has not been answered?

Have you ever wondered if God has forgotten your prayer?

In our world of instant gratification, our timing rarely matches God’s timing. We expect God to answer our prayers in our way, in our timing. And when God fall short of our expectation, we are disappointed with Him. For me, waiting on God’s timing is a constant struggle as I wonder if He has forgotten about my prayer. I am usually tempted to wonder if I have heard God “right” and start doubting.

God Prepares us while we wait

What we don’t realize is that God’s timing has a purpose – He is preparing us through a season of reflection, growth and sometimes, suffering. Moses spent 40 years in the wilderness before God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.” (Lamentations 3:25)

God Trains us in the delay

What seems like a delay in our prayer is actually a training ground for God to teach us patience, trust and wisdom. Joseph endured betrayal, slavery and imprisonment for 13 years before he was promoted to be the second-in-command in Egypt.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” (James 1:2-3)

The Longer the journey, the greater the Purpose

Like any travels that we prepare for, the further and longer the journey, the more we have to prepare for it. Similarly, the greater the purpose, the longer God prepares us. If you feel like you’re in a season of waiting, trust that God is orchestrating His plan behind the scene. He is preparing you because your journey is worth the wait. David was anointed as king as a teenager, but had to wait years – facing battles, rejection and hardship – before taking the throne as king.

“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)

This is my invitation to you today: trust that God is preparing you for something far greater than you can imagine.