Whispers of God

Author: Arkeshia Brown

  • January 2, 2026

    Your strength is in Him: God empowers you to do the impossible; your victory isn’t your own doing.

  • January 1, 2026

    This is my CROSSOVER season. I am moving in the victory God has given me.

  • ✨ December Whispers of God Newsletter | The Gift of Christ

    Hello Beautiful Souls,

    Grace and peace to you as we enter the sacred month of December—a season filled with reflection, anticipation, and celebration. This month, we turn our hearts toward Christmas, not simply as a holiday, but as a divine reminder of God’s greatest gift to humanity: Jesus Christ.

    Christmas is the story of God stepping into our broken world wrapped in humility, love, and redemption. In the birth of Christ, we are reminded that hope is not distant, salvation is not earned, and love is not conditional. Emmanuel—God with us—came so that we might live transformed lives, anchored in faith and guided by His truth.

    As we reflect on the miracle of Christ’s birth, I pray this season draws you closer to the heart of God and renews your joy, peace, and gratitude.

    📖 December Weekly Devotional Snapshots

    This month’s devotionals have centered on faith, restoration, courage, and God’s relentless pursuit of His people, especially through the lives of women and the teachings of Jesus.

    🌿 Women in the Bible Series
    We explored the lives of women whose stories reveal God’s redemptive power and unwavering grace. From courage in the face of loss to faith that defied social and spiritual barriers, these women remind us that God sees, values, and uses every life for His glory.

    💧 The Woman with the Issue of Blood (Matthew 9:20–22; Mark 5:25–34; Luke 8:43–48)
    This devotional highlighted desperate faith and bold belief. Her healing reminds us that when human solutions fail, Jesus remains our ultimate source of wholeness. One touch of faith can change everything.

    👑 Queen Vashti’s Courage (Esther 1–2)
    We reflected on dignity, self-respect, and holy courage. Vashti’s refusal reminds us that honoring God sometimes requires standing firm—even when it costs comfort, position, or approval.

    🪙 The Woman and the Lost Coin (Luke 15:8–10)
    This teaching reminded us of God’s relentless pursuit. Just as the woman searched diligently for what was lost, God actively seeks us, rejoicing when even one soul is restored.

    🏠 The Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11–32)
    A powerful reflection on repentance, grace, and the Father’s open arms. No matter how far we wander, God’s love remains ready to restore and welcome us home.

    🌟 A December Prayer

    As we celebrate Christmas, may we not lose sight of its true meaning. May our hearts be filled with gratitude, our lives reflect Christ’s love, and our faith deepen as we remember that Jesus came not just to be born—but to save, heal, and restore.

    Thank you for being part of the Whispers of God community. Your continued support, prayers, and engagement mean more than words can express.

    May this Christmas season bring you peace, renewed hope, and a deeper awareness of God’s presence in your life.

    With love and gratitude,
    Arkeshia Brown
    Whispers of God

    ✨ “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given…” — Isaiah 9:6 ✨

  • December 31, 2025

    Psalm 27:1 (NLT): The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?

  • December 30, 2025

    Psalm 23:4 (NLT): Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

  • December 29, 2025

    Exodus 15:2 (NLT): The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—my father’s God, and I will exalt him!

  • December 28, 2025

    Deuteronomy 31:6 (NLT): So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

  • The Woman with the Issue of Blood

    This week’s devotional reflects on one of my favorite Gospel accounts—the woman with the issue of blood. Her story is recorded in Matthew 9:20–22, Mark 5:25–34, and Luke 8:43–48.

    For twelve long years, this woman suffered from continuous hemorrhaging. According to the law, her condition rendered her ceremonially unclean—isolated, restricted, and dismissed. She sought help from physician after physician, yet her condition only worsened. Where human effort failed, hope seemed lost.

    But then Jesus came.

    When she heard that Jesus was passing through, something ignited within her—a holy desperation. She knew that if she could just reach Him, healing was possible. She pressed her way through the crowd, unconcerned with the risk of being trampled or rebuked. Her faith was singular and focused: If I can only touch the hem of His garment, I will be made whole.

    And she did.

    The moment she touched Him, healing flowed instantly through her body. Jesus, aware that power had gone out from Him, stopped and asked, “Who touched Me?” Though surrounded by a pressing crowd, this touch was different—it was a touch of faith.

    As Herbert Lockyer writes, “Perhaps her touch had been unnoticed by the eyes of those around… a touch of faith could not be hidden from Him.” Trembling and ashamed, the woman came forward and told Jesus the whole truth. Instead of rebuke, she received restoration.

    Jesus looked at her and said, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”

    That word—Daughter—changed everything.

    She entered the story as “the woman with the issue of blood,” nameless and defined by her condition. She left as Daughter, seen, known, restored, and claimed. She was not only healed physically; she was restored spiritually, socially, and relationally. Her identity was transformed in the presence of Christ.

    This story reminds us that when we reach for Jesus in faith, even after years of disappointment, He responds. Where man fails, Jesus succeeds. And when He heals, He does not just mend our wounds—He restores our identity.

    Praise God.

  • December 27, 2025

    Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT): 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

  • December 26, 2025

    Romans 12:2 (NLT):  Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.