Sonya Visor's Blog
March 31, 2018
he got up, now let me!
Some of us are at the point of our lives where we can no longer keep saying, 'I'm going to do', it's time to DO.
How many times have you started something but you didn't finish?
Or in some of my cases, I'd start but it took me for-ev-er to complete the main task. Why? Because I'd pick up stray puppies along the way to my finish line. They needed my help and attention but it wasn't life threatening. It's designed to get my eye off of the priority. Perhaps, the puppies are easier to handle. But the truth is, the big dog will make the difference if I would only finish. Stay the course with the big dog.
A few other robbers, are dread, procrastination and life events. But the worse is when we counter our own progress with self-doubt. It cripples the main event. Sure, we get the other madness done but the one thing that needs to be crossed off remains on the list. Staring at you...
Maybe you need to hear this today. You can no longer say what you're going to do and not move. No more starting out good, getting to the fifty percent mark only to pause for stupid stuff. No. More. Delay. Do the work, put the time in. It will pay off. Will you join me?
Set your heart. Set your mind. See the finish line.
Pray for strategy.
God will direct you.
It's not that far off.
This is the season, in my faith, where we celebrate our risen Savior Jesus Christ! If He had only talked about the third day and not got up from the grave, where would we be? See this thing is a domino effect. There are others waiting for you to complete your purpose for each season. You've got to move. So do it. Move. He Got Up, Now it's our turn. No longer talkers, but walkers.
TruU Is A Movement!
Be You, Unapologetically TruU!
How many times have you started something but you didn't finish?
Or in some of my cases, I'd start but it took me for-ev-er to complete the main task. Why? Because I'd pick up stray puppies along the way to my finish line. They needed my help and attention but it wasn't life threatening. It's designed to get my eye off of the priority. Perhaps, the puppies are easier to handle. But the truth is, the big dog will make the difference if I would only finish. Stay the course with the big dog.
A few other robbers, are dread, procrastination and life events. But the worse is when we counter our own progress with self-doubt. It cripples the main event. Sure, we get the other madness done but the one thing that needs to be crossed off remains on the list. Staring at you...
Maybe you need to hear this today. You can no longer say what you're going to do and not move. No more starting out good, getting to the fifty percent mark only to pause for stupid stuff. No. More. Delay. Do the work, put the time in. It will pay off. Will you join me?
Set your heart. Set your mind. See the finish line.
Pray for strategy.
God will direct you.
It's not that far off.
This is the season, in my faith, where we celebrate our risen Savior Jesus Christ! If He had only talked about the third day and not got up from the grave, where would we be? See this thing is a domino effect. There are others waiting for you to complete your purpose for each season. You've got to move. So do it. Move. He Got Up, Now it's our turn. No longer talkers, but walkers.
TruU Is A Movement!
Be You, Unapologetically TruU!
February 28, 2018
looking across the aisle
We all have looked across the aisle one way or another. What does that even mean? It means to take your eyes off of what you're doing and compare yourself to others. Timeout for that! You have got to stay focused! Have you seen the latest TruU video, "Looking Across the Aisle"?
January 31, 2018
residue pop-ups
Residue. What does it mean according to Oxford On-line Dictionary:
NOUNa small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
You know the time you walked away from something, finished because you washed your hands of it? It's over. Only to find yourself still pondering the situation? And it invaded your thoughts and engaged you once again because it popped up out of nowhere? Check out this video, 'Residue' at our Unapologetically TruU Channel. Don't forget to subscribe!
NOUNa small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
You know the time you walked away from something, finished because you washed your hands of it? It's over. Only to find yourself still pondering the situation? And it invaded your thoughts and engaged you once again because it popped up out of nowhere? Check out this video, 'Residue' at our Unapologetically TruU Channel. Don't forget to subscribe!
December 31, 2017
believe again
Believe Again.
There's no delay in me saying goodbye to 2017; it was bittersweet. This year was spent with me in the boxing ring, fighting to hold on to my blessing of what-God-said.
Sometimes the good is overpowered by all we go through. The tough times, poor decisions, and my mistakes produced a mindset of I-don't-ever-want to EVER be here again. I still shake my head at some of my silly decisions. It's never good when you shoot yourself in the foot.
All of the trials produced oil.
And the oil was for His glory.
Everything I faced was purposeful.
Or God wouldn’t have allowed it.
Despite all of the trials, I was able to complete everything I set out to do. God gave me the grace and the spirit of completion to get to the finish line. Everyday I did something to work toward the goal. I know it was Him because there would be no way I could have gotten it done without His touch.
To come to the end of Day 365, we can both say that we made it.
This year cost me in ways I didn’t know I’d have to pay. But to God be the glory. A woman of God said, “Watch what’s about to happen, God is doing some amazing things.” My response, “Mmmm hmm,” see my attitude was more along the lines, 'yep, I've heard it all before.' Because I know there is a condition before I can get to 'that.' I might have to go through a ‘this.’ I'm the first to admit my faith tank had dipped low. Because to press in God can be tiring. I was exhausted (still am). Thank God I didn't run out of faith. (Palms up, right there)
But I heard the Lord whisper, “Believe, Sonya, Believe .” It stirred me and I agreed with the Word of the Lord. He Is Doing some great things. And I say to you, as it was told to me. “Believe. Again.” Time belongs to God. He’s going to meet you. Be there. Show up, with faith . And receive all that God has for you!.
Happy New Year!
#TruUIsAMovement
There's no delay in me saying goodbye to 2017; it was bittersweet. This year was spent with me in the boxing ring, fighting to hold on to my blessing of what-God-said.
Sometimes the good is overpowered by all we go through. The tough times, poor decisions, and my mistakes produced a mindset of I-don't-ever-want to EVER be here again. I still shake my head at some of my silly decisions. It's never good when you shoot yourself in the foot.
All of the trials produced oil.
And the oil was for His glory.
Everything I faced was purposeful.
Or God wouldn’t have allowed it.
Despite all of the trials, I was able to complete everything I set out to do. God gave me the grace and the spirit of completion to get to the finish line. Everyday I did something to work toward the goal. I know it was Him because there would be no way I could have gotten it done without His touch.
To come to the end of Day 365, we can both say that we made it.
This year cost me in ways I didn’t know I’d have to pay. But to God be the glory. A woman of God said, “Watch what’s about to happen, God is doing some amazing things.” My response, “Mmmm hmm,” see my attitude was more along the lines, 'yep, I've heard it all before.' Because I know there is a condition before I can get to 'that.' I might have to go through a ‘this.’ I'm the first to admit my faith tank had dipped low. Because to press in God can be tiring. I was exhausted (still am). Thank God I didn't run out of faith. (Palms up, right there)
But I heard the Lord whisper, “Believe, Sonya, Believe .” It stirred me and I agreed with the Word of the Lord. He Is Doing some great things. And I say to you, as it was told to me. “Believe. Again.” Time belongs to God. He’s going to meet you. Be there. Show up, with faith . And receive all that God has for you!.
Happy New Year!
#TruUIsAMovement
November 30, 2017
Unfinished chapters
What Chapter Is Still Open In Your Life That Could Possibly Spill Out Into The Rest? It could have been from a young age, upbringing, abuse, a relationship situation or trauma that remains opened to creep into your life.
An unfinished chapter is an unhandled situation lurking in the background of your life. It should be closed, with a period. But what if there’s only a comma? Why did you pause instead of turning the page? This reason alone could possibly be sabotaging your life in ways you’ve never imagined.
Take the survey and be honest when answering the questions to close the chapter. You can find it at beunapologeticallytruu.com to download and get started on your journey.
October 31, 2017
A Cup of coffee
On most days, a nice hot cup of coffee is a comfort to my soul. It's ranked high, on my list of favorites.
A few Saturdays ago, I treated a sister scribe to a cup, but because of the learning curve I'm currently mastering, it took me a moment to get to the point to buy it for her. Here's why....
September 2, 2017
so-and-so called me fat - part 2
For some reason on Sunday, I initially rejected the negative words but then I thought about it. I’ve been trying to be careful of what I mediate on with God’s help during this season God has me in. But this time I allowed those words to be on repeat and sit with me. Have you ever done that? How did it end up?
I turned this, “I don’t want to be fat like you” situation over in every direction to dissect it to find out why I allowed it to get to me. It was deeper than the fat comment. Especially, after I know I had lost a few pounds these past couple of months. Then somebody tries to come for me to snatch my little encouragement away. Lies! But the devil will use what and who he can to steal from you after you’ve received something from God. It’s the truth. Here’s another truth we both know people always making side notes.
I’m a veteran at the losing-weight-game. So, of course, I’ve heard comments before from the same big-mouth Lucy-lips about my weight. They try to keep better track of it then my scale. But, I’ve gotten better at managing commentary, to keep it moving. Far. From. Them. I can no longer subject myself to people who are always looking to take what they can get from me, but bring me down. Distance is a must.
But see the mind; as, I kept thinking on what was said and the spirit behind it, I was like wait-a-Ritz-Cracker minute here. I saw what was going in this and I got mad. Not so much at them, but at myself. Because I taught So-and-so how to treat me, I did. How? By my response to their nonsense in the past, I permitted it. I gave them the green light to do this. by blowing it off and not dealing with it.
I had to remind myself, Sonya stop this! Don’t go back to Foolish Land. Run. You. Are. Not. Going to keep doing this to me. Something shifted. Check-that-devil mess! Deal with it. Tag it! Call it out!
This is something we talk about in TruU messages and in my book, Who I’ve Become. Dealing with issues and becoming your true person. Is there something you need to deal with in your life? Maybe, you did but it failed? What’s your spirit behind it? Everything has to line up in order to get the victory in God.
It’s really not about them, but you. What’s going inside your heart after negative encounters and dismissals?
I know I used to take myself through all kinds of energy zappers. Take a look. This is how I summed up my reactions, they were not consistent. I was in-and-out; it depended on the day that I’d be in one of the following states:
First, I would get all emotional and choose not to say anything. But be all down and ruin my day and those around me. Next season, I acted like it didn’t bother me. Had to almost fast and pray to be around them and ’em.
Another cycle, I shot back and hit them where it hurt with words. Flop. They didn’t get it.
Last round, woke. I don’t deserve this, because it’s not God’s best for me. I gotta-let-you-go.
Thank God for growth over the years, and now. The clock and calendar moves, you get tired and realize you don’t need this. Look, God says I’ve got to love you but um, we won’t be partners, BFF’s and what-not. I have to guard my heart. Words in action are the most effective. I can’t change people, only God can do that. But I can govern my own actions.
I’ve realized this nugget my response must be consistent in order to retrain people on how to treat me (you). But I must apply the word-in-action-clause. God requires that I love them. I don’t have to announce to them of what I’m going to do. I will show them what I won’t do. Actions I’ve allowed before, I won’t tolerate now.
It’s a new day; a new season. Don't dare bring the old back. What went down in the old; has no place in the new.
Prayer points: Show me Lord why this angers or hurts me. Pray against bitterness and resentment in your heart. Pray for God’s love and balance to know how to deal with each person according to His will.
I turned this, “I don’t want to be fat like you” situation over in every direction to dissect it to find out why I allowed it to get to me. It was deeper than the fat comment. Especially, after I know I had lost a few pounds these past couple of months. Then somebody tries to come for me to snatch my little encouragement away. Lies! But the devil will use what and who he can to steal from you after you’ve received something from God. It’s the truth. Here’s another truth we both know people always making side notes.
I’m a veteran at the losing-weight-game. So, of course, I’ve heard comments before from the same big-mouth Lucy-lips about my weight. They try to keep better track of it then my scale. But, I’ve gotten better at managing commentary, to keep it moving. Far. From. Them. I can no longer subject myself to people who are always looking to take what they can get from me, but bring me down. Distance is a must.
But see the mind; as, I kept thinking on what was said and the spirit behind it, I was like wait-a-Ritz-Cracker minute here. I saw what was going in this and I got mad. Not so much at them, but at myself. Because I taught So-and-so how to treat me, I did. How? By my response to their nonsense in the past, I permitted it. I gave them the green light to do this. by blowing it off and not dealing with it.
I had to remind myself, Sonya stop this! Don’t go back to Foolish Land. Run. You. Are. Not. Going to keep doing this to me. Something shifted. Check-that-devil mess! Deal with it. Tag it! Call it out!
This is something we talk about in TruU messages and in my book, Who I’ve Become. Dealing with issues and becoming your true person. Is there something you need to deal with in your life? Maybe, you did but it failed? What’s your spirit behind it? Everything has to line up in order to get the victory in God.
It’s really not about them, but you. What’s going inside your heart after negative encounters and dismissals?
I know I used to take myself through all kinds of energy zappers. Take a look. This is how I summed up my reactions, they were not consistent. I was in-and-out; it depended on the day that I’d be in one of the following states:
First, I would get all emotional and choose not to say anything. But be all down and ruin my day and those around me. Next season, I acted like it didn’t bother me. Had to almost fast and pray to be around them and ’em.
Another cycle, I shot back and hit them where it hurt with words. Flop. They didn’t get it.
Last round, woke. I don’t deserve this, because it’s not God’s best for me. I gotta-let-you-go.
Thank God for growth over the years, and now. The clock and calendar moves, you get tired and realize you don’t need this. Look, God says I’ve got to love you but um, we won’t be partners, BFF’s and what-not. I have to guard my heart. Words in action are the most effective. I can’t change people, only God can do that. But I can govern my own actions.
I’ve realized this nugget my response must be consistent in order to retrain people on how to treat me (you). But I must apply the word-in-action-clause. God requires that I love them. I don’t have to announce to them of what I’m going to do. I will show them what I won’t do. Actions I’ve allowed before, I won’t tolerate now.
It’s a new day; a new season. Don't dare bring the old back. What went down in the old; has no place in the new.
Prayer points: Show me Lord why this angers or hurts me. Pray against bitterness and resentment in your heart. Pray for God’s love and balance to know how to deal with each person according to His will.
August 31, 2017
so-and-so called me fat
It has blown my mind how people have given themselves a license to sound off and say what-ever hits their lips, without apology. I shouldn’t be baffled or perplexed because I know better. After many years, people will do what they want to do and when they want to do it.
Take after church this Sunday, in the meeting room; the conversation goes like this:
Take after church this Sunday, in the meeting room; the conversation goes like this:
July 30, 2017
Latest events - radio interviews
Check out my interview on Conversations Live with Cyrus Webb!
He asked great questions, and even though I was nervous I had a great time! Because Cyrus, the master of hosting, put me at ease. I am so thankful. :-)
My latest interview on, Book News! Off The Shelf Book Radio
He asked great questions, and even though I was nervous I had a great time! Because Cyrus, the master of hosting, put me at ease. I am so thankful. :-)
My latest interview on, Book News! Off The Shelf Book Radio
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