Embracing What the Crushing Has Unleashed
Dear Firebrand Generation,
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elcome to August—the eighth month.
Biblically, eight is the number of new beginnings. And while that sounds exciting, here’s the truth: you don’t step into new without letting go of what crushed you in the old.
July pressed you. Now August is calling you to rise and roar. But let’s be real. After you’ve survived the silence, the stretch, and the strain, “rising” doesn’t always feel glorious—it feels gritty. Because new beginnings come with battles. Fresh starts demand fresh strength. And resurrection isn’t painless, it means something had to die.
The Story: The Day I Almost Whispered When I Was Meant to Roar
After a long season of hiddenness, I finally felt a shift. Doors opened. Opportunities aligned. The fog was lifting. But instead of roaring, I hesitated.
Why? Because I had gotten so used to surviving quietly, I forgot I was allowed to show up boldly. I had embraced the crushing… but now God was asking me to speak. To shake atmospheres again. And that was harder than I expected. But the Spirit whispered: “You weren’t crushed to stay quiet. You were pressed to carry power. Now roar.”
The Enemy Loves a Silenced Firebrand
If the enemy can’t kill your calling, he’ll convince you to mute it. Here’s how:
- You’ll second-guess what God already affirmed.
- You’ll shrink in spaces you’re called to shift.
- You’ll play nice with fear instead of stepping up in fire.
But this is not the month to be muzzled. August is your activation. The sound of heaven is waiting on the rise of your roar.
- Your “yes” stops glowing but gains grit.
This is sacred ground where purpose is processed, not postponed. The danger? Mistaking the making for the breaking. You’ll call it punishment (when it’s preparation), failure (when it’s formation), silence (when it’s sanctification).
But this isn’t abandonment. This is the Potter at work. Your crown isn’t found in applause; it’s forged in the crush. The pressure isn’t burying you. It’s building your legacy. You’re not stuck, you’re being shaped. And one day, you’ll trace the oil on your life back to this very place.
The Cost of Staying Silent in a Season That Requires Sound
- Delayed Destiny: Your roar might be the key that unlocks someone else’s breakthrough.
- Muted Influence: What you won’t say can become what someone else won’t hear.
- Unstirred Atmospheres: There are rooms waiting for your sound—not your silence.
- False Peace: Avoiding the roar to keep peace only empowers what should’ve been rebuked.
Ask Yourself:
- Have I allowed fear, fatigue, or false humility to muzzle me?
- What part of my story—or sound—have I been hiding because of shame or insecurity?
- Who or what have I been waiting for permission from… that God already gave me authority over?
Quote of the Month
“You weren’t pressed to stay passive. You were crushed to carry power.”
A Prayer for the Firebrand Ready to Roar
Lord,
Thank You for what You’ve done in the crushing, but now—help me rise. Break every internal muzzle. Uproot every lie that tells me I’m not ready.
I silence shame. I reject fear. I choose courage. I choose boldness. Give me the sound of the Spirit—unfiltered and unashamed.
Let my voice be a weapon, my story be oil, and my obedience be fire. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Wrapping It Up
Firebrand,
This is your rise and roar moment. You’ve survived the pressing. You’ve matured in the middle. Now heaven is calling your sound forward.
The same God who met you in the silence is now commissioning your voice. The world doesn’t need another echo. It needs your roar.
So rise. And let it be known you didn’t survive the crushing just to stay silent.
Key Takeaways
✅ “You were not pressed to stay passive. You were crushed to carry power.”
✅ “Rising isn’t just about visibility—it’s about victory.”
✅ “What muzzles you now may master you later. Break it.”
✅ “Don’t whisper where God has called you to roar.”
✅ “August requires boldness. Obedience has a sound.”
Thank you Father for leading me this way. I pray for Kenya and all at Firebrand Global. Kenya was humble enough to pray for me which led me here. I pray the Lord continues to use people like Kenya to empower the Holy Spirit living in all of us, to move in ways only God can claim. Mathew 6:9-15
Shalom
This is so powerful. The month of August is indeed an august season. A season for me to rise and roar. I will not be muzzled, I am called into spaces to shift not shrink and that is exactly what I will do by the leading of the Holy Spirit. 🙏🏾
“Amen 🙌🏾🔥! That’s the posture, rising, roaring, and refusing to shrink. May the Holy Spirit continue to lead you boldly into every space you’re called to shift!”
Amen
Powerful read and timely. I carry power 💃🏾. I can’t be silent. The world must hear me.
“Yesss! That’s it , carry it, declare it, and release it. The world is waiting on your roar!”
My God! What a word, packed with so much confirmation. Thank you for sharing this, WOG.
Sending love!
Sending love right back to you. 💜 Stay strengthened and keep roaring!”
You weren’t pressed to stay passive. You were crushed to carry power.” – Dora Mensah
Amen and Amen
“Amen ! May we all carry the power birthed through the crushing.”
Yes, amen and amen. What the enemy meant to crush, God transformed into capacity for power. Thank you for standing in agreement!”