Events

Healing from Unforgiveness – Mental Health & Spiritual Wellness At Juanita Girls 1st May 2025

📖 Theme Scripture: John 14:6 – “I am the way, the truth, and the life...”

✨ A Time to Let Go

This wasn’t just another event—it was a sacred space. Women and teen girls came in carrying silent burdens: unspoken anger, wounds from the past, fears they didn’t know how to name. What they left with was something many hadn’t felt in a long time—release.

From the very beginning, you could sense God’s presence in the room. The stories shared were real. The tears weren’t forced. The silence during reflection? Holy.

💔 What Unforgiveness Really Looks Like

We began by peeling back the layers—showing that unforgiveness doesn’t always look loud or obvious. Sometimes, it’s a quiet bitterness. Sometimes, it’s avoiding someone. Sometimes, it’s a smile that hides exhaustion.

Women shared stories of betrayal, emotional neglect, and the internal battles they’ve normalized. Teen girls spoke about feeling abandoned by parents, being humiliated by friends, and even feeling let down by church. The honesty in the room broke walls.

🧠 How It Affects Our Mental Health

We didn’t just talk about spiritual truths—we addressed the mental toll too.

The anxiety.
The sleepless nights.
The physical fatigue that comes from carrying what God never meant for us to hold.

We explored how unforgiveness traps us in a cycle—one that leads to emotional shutdown, disconnection from God, and even health issues. Some nodded quietly, some cried, but all could relate.

Why It's So Hard to Forgive

No one was shamed for struggling. We sat with the real reasons forgiveness feels impossible:

The pain is deep.
The betrayal cuts too close.
There’s fear that forgiving means saying, “It was okay.”

But truth broke through: Forgiveness isn’t weakness. It’s strength.
And it’s not the same as reconciliation. It’s choosing freedom over bondage.

🛠 Steps Toward Healing

We didn’t leave people at the edge of their pain—we walked them toward healing.
Women wrote letters they never had to send.
Teens confessed silent grief they’d buried for years.
Some sat with heads bowed, others journaled through shaking hands. But one thing united us: the desire to be free.

Through prayer, reflection, Scripture, and safe conversation, many began releasing what had poisoned their peace for far too long

🙌 Affirmations That Moved the Room

Together, we spoke truth over our hearts:

“I release what I cannot carry any longer.”
“I am not weak for feeling pain. I am strong for facing it.”
“I choose freedom over bitterness.”
“God heals the parts of me I thought I had to hide.”

Those words weren’t just said—they were claimed.

🙏 The Final Declaration

As we closed in prayer, there was a tangible shift. The room felt lighter.

“Father, in the name of Jesus, we declare release. We surrender every memory, every scar, every unspoken burden. You are the Way—lead us out. You are the Truth—expose the lies we’ve believed. You are the Life—breathe again into our weary hearts. We choose peace. We choose healing. We choose You.”

And just like that, the healing had begun.

❤️ What Participants Said

“I didn’t know how much I was holding until today.”
“I feel like a weight has lifted.”
“Now I know God doesn’t just want me to forgive—He wants to walk me through it.”
“This was the first time I felt safe to cry.”

📌 Final Noter

This event was more than a teaching—it was a turning point for many. We didn’t just talk about forgiveness. We tasted it. We felt it. And we walked out different.

Because healing isn’t pretending to be okay—it’s finally choosing to be free.

renews hearts. A group prayer was led, declaring emotional and spiritual freedom, especially over the girls affected by past trauma.

Finding Your Identity in Christ: The Foundation of Purpose and Legacy: 22nd March 2025

Identity shapes who we are, how we think, and how we navigate the world. In our second meeting, we explored the profound theme of IDENTITY—specifically, how it influences our character and behavior.

Where Do We Get Our Identity?

Our identity is often shaped by the families and cultures we come from. While this can provide a sense of belonging and heritage, it can also come with limitations—expectations, labels, or even past wounds that don’t reflect who we truly are.

But as women of faith, we have a greater truth to anchor ourselves in: Our identity in Christ.

Who Are You in Christ?

During our discussion, we asked a powerful question: "Do you know who you are?"

Many of us struggle with this because we’ve allowed the world—or even our own doubts—to define us. But Scripture tells us:

We are chosen (1 Peter 2:9)
We are loved (Jeremiah 31:3)
We are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14)
We are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37)

When we root our identity in Christ, we walk in confidence, purpose, and freedom.

Rise Up and Pass It On

An empowered woman who knows who she is in Christ doesn’t just transform her own life—she empowers others to do the same. Our call is to:

Rise up – Step into the truth of who God says you are.
Walk in confidence – Live boldly, unshaken by the world’s labels.
Pass it on – Mentor, encourage, and inspire other women to find their identity in Him.

Your Journey Is Just the Beginning

✨ Your identity is your foundation.
✨ Your purpose is your legacy.
✨ Your journey is just the beginning.

When we embrace who we are in Christ, we unlock the courage to live out our God-given purpose—and leave a legacy that impacts generations.

Let’s rise, walk in confidence, and pass it on.