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Welcome to Day 23 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we meditate on Proverbs 3:5–6 and lean into the call to trust in the Lord with all our heart. This devotion reminds us that faith begins where understanding ends, and trusting God means letting go of control and surrendering every plan back into His hands. In this heartfelt message, we share how God builds trust through intimacy and co...

Welcome to Day 22 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we answer a call for steadiness —a call to hold firm in our faith when life feels uncertain. In this heartfelt devotion, we are encouraged to stay rooted in our relationship with God and to choose Christ even in the moments that stretch or challenge us. As we reflect on passages like James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:10, and Colossians 1:23, we ar...

Welcome to Day 21 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we speak life over ourselves with Scripture declarations from John 1:12 and throughout God’s Word. We are reminded that to all who receive Him, He gives the right to become children of God. In this episode we read aloud powerful truths that root us in our identity and renew our confidence in Christ. Together we declare that we are love...

Welcome to Day 20 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we reflect on Romans 8:15-17 and the beautiful truth that we have received the Spirit of Adoption. We are no longer slaves to fear, but daughters of the King who can boldly cry, “Abba, Father.” In this episode we slow down for a guided visualization to rest in God’s presence and remember who we are. Together we allow the Holy Spirit to...

Welcome to Day 19 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we meditate on 2 Corinthians 5:17 and the truth that in Christ, we are made new. The old has gone, and the new has come. Through this devotion, we reflect on how God restores, renews, and transforms us from the inside out. As we reach the halfway point of this fast, we take time to pause, breathe, and reflect on all that God has reveal...

Welcome to Day 18 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we meditate on Psalm 139:13–16 and reflect on the truth that we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. Every part of who we are—our stories, emotions, and gifts—was intentionally crafted by His hands. As we walk through healing and restoration, we are reminded that trauma, pain, or rejection cannot undo what God created. We are His...

Welcome to Day 17 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we meditate on Ephesians 1:3-5 and the beautiful truth that before the beginning of time, God chose us to be adopted in love. He had a plan for us to belong to Him, to be fully received as His daughters, and to live from a place of security in His presence. In this devotion, we reflect together on what it means to be fully accepted by...

Welcome to Day 16 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we meditate on 1 Peter 2:9–10 and reflect on what it truly means to be chosen by God. We are a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and God’s special possession. He called us out of darkness and into His wonderful light so that we could declare His goodness and walk confidently in His love. In this devotion, we are reminded that God’s hand...

Welcome to Day 15 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we meditate on Mark 5:21–34 and the story of the woman with the issue of blood, a daughter who reached out in faith and was healed. As we sit with this passage, we are reminded that Jesus meets us in the middle of our pain, not after it. We can bring every hidden wound, fear, or unanswered prayer to Him, knowing that His touch still re...

Welcome to Day 14 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we meditate on Zephaniah 3:17 and the beautiful truth that God rejoices over you. He takes delight in His daughters — not because of what you do, but because of who you are in Him. In this devotion, Toni shares how God’s joy is not distant but deeply personal. Through her testimony of healing, she encourages every returning daughter to...

Welcome to Day 13 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we meditate on Luke 7:47–50 and the powerful truth that those who have been forgiven much, love much. In this heartfelt devotion, Toni Simmons-Husband reminds every Healing Bestie that God’s love meets us right where we are — not in performance, not in perfection, but in presence. Through the story of the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet...

Welcome to Day 12 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today, we meditate on John 3:16–17 and the truth that God’s love is personal, powerful, and unconditional. His love doesn’t condemn—it saves, restores, and redeems. In this heartfelt devotion, Toni Simmons-Husband shares a message about surrendering comfort for closeness, breaking free from performance-based faith, and learning to rest in th...

Today we meditate on John 16:13 and the promise that the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth. God’s love is not distant—it pursues us, heals what we’ve hidden, and invites us into deeper intimacy. Through the Spirit of Truth, the Father reveals what needs to be released and restored so that we can walk in freedom and peace. In this devotion, we reflect on how the Holy Spirit meets us in the g...

Welcome to Day 10 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we meditate on Ephesians 2:4–10 and the truth that God is rich in mercy. His love reaches us even when we feel undeserving, and His grace renews us every morning. In this devotion, we reflect on how God’s mercy meets us in our lowest moments, restores what was broken, and reminds us that we are His handiwork. God’s mercy does not leave...

Welcome to Day 9 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we are reminded of Romans 8:1, which declares that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. In this devotion, we talk about the difference between conviction and condemnation and how to stand firm in the truth of God’s grace. Together, we reflect on how shame and guilt can keep us bound to our past, but grace sets us...

Welcome to Day 8 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we enter a new week focused on receiving God’s love. In this devotion, we reflect on Matthew 11:28–30 and learn what it means to rest in God’s love instead of striving for perfection. Together, we explore how rest is not something we earn but a place of trust in the presence of God. When we surrender the need to control, fix, or perform...

Welcome to Day 7 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we are reminded that true transformation begins in the heart. God is not looking for perfection or performance but for a heart that is surrendered, open, and ready for His refining work. In this devotion, we reflect on 1 Samuel 16 and Psalm 51 as we explore how God looks beyond appearance and action to see the condition of our hearts. J...

Welcome to Day 6 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we reflect on Hosea 6:1-3 and the truth that God is our restorer. His covenant love pursues us even when we wander, and His mercy calls us back into healing, redemption, and renewal. In this devotion, we are reminded that God’s love is not conditional or distant. It is active, redemptive, and restorative. Just as God called His people b...

Welcome to Day 5 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we reflect on Isaiah 55:6, “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.” Together, we are learning that true fulfillment is only found in God—not in our routines, achievements, or the things we try to control. In this devotion, we explore what it means to seek the Lord first and to reorder our priorities around Hi...

Welcome to Day 4 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we reflect on James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” Together, we explore what it means to slow down, quiet the noise, and create space for the presence of God in our daily lives. In this devotion, we are reminded that drawing near to God is more than an outward act of prayer or fasting—it is an inward surrender. Wh...

Welcome to Day 3 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today we are reflecting on the covenant love of God and His pursuit of our hearts. Together we explore what it means to be in relationship with a God who does not love conditionally, but faithfully and eternally. In this devotion, we are reminded that God’s love is not based on our perfection or performance. It is rooted in His covenant promi...

Welcome to Day 2 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast. Today, we reflect on Joel 2:12-13 where God calls us to return to Him with all our hearts. Together, we explore what it means to open ourselves fully to God and allow Him to work in the places we have guarded, hidden, or tried to manage on our own. In this devotion, we are reminded that God desires transformation from the inside out. He asks...

Welcome to Day 1 of the Returning Daughter 40-Day Fast, a sacred time for us to come back to God with open hearts. In this devotion, we reflect on the Father’s love through the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:17-24 and remember that our Heavenly Father is always waiting for us with compassion and grace. Together, we are invited to pause, to release what has been heavy, and to return to the...

Hey Healing Bestie This episode is your gentle invitation to return to God with all your heart . As we prepare for the Returning Daughter 40-Day Prayer and Fast , we’re talking about how to position your heart , depend fully on God , and consecrate your mind, body, and spirit . If you’ve been feeling distant, weary, or unsure how to start, this episode will help you prepare your heart to reset wit...

Hey Healing Bestie!!! In this episode we walk together through Luke 7:36–50, the story of Jesus being anointed by a sinful woman. We talk about what it means for us to bring everything to Jesus, our pain, our shame, and even the parts of our story that feel too heavy, and find forgiveness, healing, and peace in Him. We are reminded that our testimony is powerful, that Jesus gives us a new name, an...