Category Archives: Devotional

The Perspective Lens: Shifting How You See, Hear, Feel, and Interpret Your Reality

There are moments in life when the way we perceive things becomes more powerful than the things themselves. Your perspective lens shapes how you see, how you hear, how you feel, how you touch, and how you interpret every experience—whether good, challenging, confusing, or deeply painful. It is the invisible filter through which life’s events,Continue reading “The Perspective Lens: Shifting How You See, Hear, Feel, and Interpret Your Reality”

When You Reach the Street Called “Dead End”

There are seasons in life when you feel as though you have walked to the very edge of the road and discovered there is no turn, no exit, no detour—just a silent sign that reads Dead End. Nothing moves. Nothing shifts. Nothing changes. You look around and whisper, “Lord, I am at a place calledContinue reading “When You Reach the Street Called “Dead End””

It Is Time to Wake Up the She Within You

There comes a time in every woman’s life when the whisper of destiny grows too loud to ignore. A time when comfort becomes uncomfortable, and the quiet ache within begins to demand expression. It is that divine stirring of the soul—the moment heaven calls your name and says, “Daughter, it is time to wake upContinue reading “It Is Time to Wake Up the She Within You”

Closing Reflection

From the Desk of Dr. Althea Winifred Beloved, As you come to the close of this 7-day journey, my prayer is that thanksgiving has become more than an occasional thought—it has become the rhythm of your life. Gratitude is not limited to moments of celebration; it is a sustaining power that carries us through valleys,Continue reading “Closing Reflection”

Day 7 – Thank You for Everything

Scripture: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV Gratitude Devotional: The final lesson in gratitude is to thank God for everything—joys and trials, abundance and lack, beginnings and endings. Gratitude is not limited to good times but is a lifestyleContinue reading “Day 7 – Thank You for Everything”

Day 5 – Thank You for Health and Strength

Scripture: “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” – Psalm 107:1 KJV Gratitude Devotional: Health and strength are treasures often overlooked until they are challenged. Every breath, every step, every heartbeat is a testimony of God’s sustaining power. Gratitude for health shifts our focus from complaintsContinue reading “Day 5 – Thank You for Health and Strength”

Day 6 – Thank You for Guidance

Scripture: “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:6 KJV Gratitude Devotional: We live in a world filled with choices and uncertainties. Yet God promises to guide us when we trust Him. Gratitude opens our ears to hear His direction more clearly. When we thank Him for pastContinue reading “Day 6 – Thank You for Guidance”

Day 4 – Thank You for Family and Loved Ones

Scripture: “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” – Philippians 1:3 KJV Gratitude Devotional: Family, friends, and loved ones are gifts from God. Though imperfect, they enrich our lives, bring us joy, and remind us of God’s love through human connection. Gratitude for them strengthens bonds and helps us treasure moments we mightContinue reading “Day 4 – Thank You for Family and Loved Ones”

Day 3 – Thank You for Peace

Scripture: “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” – Colossians 3:15 KJV Gratitude Devotional: Peace is more valuable than gold. It is not the absence of trouble but the presence of God within us. When storms rage aroundContinue reading “Day 3 – Thank You for Peace”

Day 2 – Thank You for Provision

Scripture: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 KJV Gratitude Devotional: God is Jehovah Jireh, our faithful provider. Every good thing in our lives comes from His hand. From daily bread to unexpected blessings, He provides in ways seen and unseen. GratitudeContinue reading “Day 2 – Thank You for Provision”

Day 1 – Thank You for Salvation

Scripture: “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” – 2 Corinthians 9:15 KJV Gratitude Devotional: The greatest reason we have to say “Thank You, Lord” is for salvation through Jesus Christ. The gift of eternal life cannot be earned, bought, or bargained for—it is freely given to all who believe. When we remember theContinue reading “Day 1 – Thank You for Salvation”

Week 1 – Who Am I Really?

Scripture (KJV) “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalm 139:14 Devotional Identity is the foundation of destiny. If you don’t know who you are, you will always live beneath who you were created to be. Too many women measureContinue reading “Week 1 – Who Am I Really?”

The Empty Chair – Facing the Unfillable Space

There’s something painfully symbolic about the empty chair. It may sit at the table during a holiday meal, at a family gathering, in the church pew, or at a special event. That once-occupied space—now vacant—echoes louder than words. This is not just about physical absence. It’s about what used to be… and what will neverContinue reading “The Empty Chair – Facing the Unfillable Space”

From the Desk of Prophetess Dr. Althea Winifred

Beloved Daughters of Substance, It is with great joy and honor that I present to you She Within You Devotional. This work is more than a collection of words—it is a prophetic assignment, a divine invitation to rediscover the crown, the calling, and the courage God has placed within you. As the Founder of MinistriesContinue reading “From the Desk of Prophetess Dr. Althea Winifred”

She Within You Introduction

Welcome to She Within You Devotional, a year-long journey designed to empower, encourage, and equip women to rise into the fullness of who God has created them to be. This devotional is birthed out of Daughters of Substance, a dynamic ministry that is a part of Ministries of Substance International, founded by Prophetess Dr. AltheaContinue reading “She Within You Introduction”

Heaven Is Listening to Your Speech, Secrecy, and Spiritual Integrity

Subtitle: What You Say in Secret Can Shift Nations We often monitor what we say in public. We measure our tone in meetings, choose our words carefully on social media, and practice control when addressing crowds. But there’s a place we often overlook—the private space. The place where words are whispered. The room where secretsContinue reading “Heaven Is Listening to Your Speech, Secrecy, and Spiritual Integrity”

Relearning Joy – When Laughter Feels Like Betrayal

There comes a moment in grief’s journey when the shadows begin to lift—when, without warning, you smile again. But the surprise of laughter can bring an unexpected pang of guilt. After all the weeping, when the heart dares to feel joy again, it often wrestles with a haunting question: Am I allowed to feel thisContinue reading “Relearning Joy – When Laughter Feels Like Betrayal”

Unspoken Goodbyes – When Closure Never Came

Some losses are loud. Others are silent. Not every departure gives you the dignity of a final word. Not every death, separation, or life interruption comes with a moment to say goodbye. Some grief lives in the echo of what was never said. The unanswered questions. The last conversation that never happened. The prayer forContinue reading “Unspoken Goodbyes – When Closure Never Came”

The Body Remembers – Grief’s Physical Toll

Grief is not confined to the mind or spirit—it leaves fingerprints on the body. Long after the funeral ends and the cards stop coming, the body still carries the echoes of sorrow. A heaviness in the chest. A tightening in the throat. A sudden fatigue. A restless night. These are not imagined. These are grief’sContinue reading “The Body Remembers – Grief’s Physical Toll”

“God Spoke” – Holding On When Everything Looks Contrary

When God speaks, His Word carries eternal weight, undeniable authority, and irrevocable power. His voice is not mere suggestion—it is divine decree. From the foundation of the world, God spoke, and it was so (Genesis 1). Light appeared. Waters were separated. Life took form. All by the spoken Word of God. Yet for many ofContinue reading ““God Spoke” – Holding On When Everything Looks Contrary”

Endure the Hate—Because His Name Is Worth It

There is a cost to carrying the name of Jesus. The world that once rejected Him will reject you too. The message of righteousness, holiness, and truth is not always met with applause—it is often met with resistance, ridicule, and rejection. But you are not alone. Jesus forewarned us in Matthew 10:22, “And ye shallContinue reading “Endure the Hate—Because His Name Is Worth It”

“Faith That Works: A Call to Accountability”

Scripture Text: James 2:18 KJV “Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.” Introduction: Beloved, today we stand at a critical crossroad in the walk of every believer — the junction where profession meetsContinue reading ““Faith That Works: A Call to Accountability””

Facts about the Word of God:

Romans‬ ‭9‬:‭28‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.” It is happening on the 9th of July. The scripture is Romans 9 verse 28. 9+2+8=19 Facts about the date: Facts about Numbers: Selah Moment with Dr. Althea WinifredContinue reading “Facts about the Word of God:”

Traffic Lights – Red, Amber and Green where are you?

There are so many traffic lights in our lives stopping us, giving us caution and telling us to proceed. No matter what traffic is happening – God has set up some amber lights when it says “consider your ways”. Haggai 1:5-7 KJV “Now therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways. Ye haveContinue reading “Traffic Lights – Red, Amber and Green where are you?”

The 7 Last Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross

“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” – Luke 23:34 (KJV) “Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” – Luke 23:43 (KJV) “Woman, behold thy son! … Behold thy mother!” – John 19:26–27 (KJV) “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” – MatthewContinue reading “The 7 Last Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross”

Praise Report: God’s Divine Protection over 190 Citizens

With hearts overflowing with gratitude, we lift up a praise report to the Most High God for His unfailing protection over our family at 190. On what could have been a tragic day, the hand of the Lord was evident, shielding us from harm and turning what the enemy meant for destruction into a testimonyContinue reading “Praise Report: God’s Divine Protection over 190 Citizens”

“The Shepherds’ Journey to the Lamb of God”

The night Jesus was born in Bethlehem was a night like no other, filled with divine wonder and heavenly glory. It was a time of profound humility and unmatched significance, for the Savior of the world came into the earth in the most unassuming of ways. As Mary wrapped her newborn Son in swaddling clothesContinue reading ““The Shepherds’ Journey to the Lamb of God””

Your Weapon of Choice

In the Bible, David’s victory over Goliath was not just a moment of triumph; it was a prophetic symbol of transformation. David defeated the Philistine giant with a stone and a slingshot, but the story didn’t end there. After Goliath fell, David took Goliath’s own sword and used it to finalize the victory (1 SamuelContinue reading “Your Weapon of Choice”

Navigating New Seasons: Embracing Divine Purpose

Navigating a new season in the Lord requires humility, patience, and a willingness to be led by the Spirit. When a season ends due to obedience and being led by the Spirit, the challenge becomes discovering how to operate in this new place of knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and intimacy with the Lord. This journey isContinue reading “Navigating New Seasons: Embracing Divine Purpose”

“In My Place of Separation“

written by Prophet Dr. Althea Winifred In Numbers 6:8, the scripture says, “All the days of his separation he is holy unto the LORD.” This verse reveals a profound truth about my journey: in my place of separation, I am set apart as holy unto the Lord. When I find myself in a season ofContinue reading ““In My Place of Separation“”

Spiritual Awakening or Awareness of God’s Unfolding Plan

Some called it anoxiousness; some called it disjointness; but some called it as nothing is wrong. But something shifted in the atmosphere this evening. The alignment is out of the unparallel, undeniable and unwavering fact that God has caused something to happen in time that eternity is causing things to be synchronize. These feelings ofContinue reading “Spiritual Awakening or Awareness of God’s Unfolding Plan”

Quality – Can we be still long enough for the Lord to show us what to do?

Obedience is better than sacrifice I firmly believe the Lord is aligning His people so that the manifestation of His power will be revealed – uncovered and understood. We are having to master our “Striving” – struggles, the things that we use to fall a prey to in this season. That is why I stoppedContinue reading “Quality – Can we be still long enough for the Lord to show us what to do?”

After

What does your “After” look like? What is your situation, problem, trouble, or circumstance? Tell me—I’m listening! Have you taken the time to think about your afterwards? Have you processed what you are going to do After your situation, problem, trouble, or circumstance? After Covid-19 affected your life;After the sickness;After the diagnosis;After the shame;After theContinue reading “After”

BECOMING UNSTUCK

When Life Shows Up Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” King David said this in Psalm 139:23-24 KJV – “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting”. It isContinue reading “BECOMING UNSTUCK”

Prayer Helper

Here some information about what I do as a Prayer Helper. Most times the Prayer Helper has help pray someone else through a similar situation. A Prayer Helper has only one main prayer assignment at a time for the person who has made the request. A Prayer Helper prays an effectual fervent pray before theContinue reading “Prayer Helper”

Challenge Your Limits

We all have some type of limits in a particular area of our lives or walk with the Lord. Limits can be preconceived ideas, biased, prejudge, or prejudice opinions. Due to pass experiences. Look at your limitations and start peeling back your limits. The Lord wants us to trust Him without limits. He wants usContinue reading “Challenge Your Limits”

Do Not…

The key is to trust absolutely God’s Word! Good Day, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 KJV states We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the lifeContinue reading “Do Not…”

Rest, Resting it is not time to Reset!

Some of Us, if not all of us find ourselves in a place of wanting to do more after being in quarantine. Grand Announcement just for you Rest in God is a great place to be and a great Bible Study topic. Rest appears 380 times in the Bible. It is first mentioned in GenesisContinue reading “Rest, Resting it is not time to Reset!”

Consistency is required in this new season!

Thus said the Lord…5/19/2021 at 9:40 pm “Consistency is required in this new season. I am looking for consistency from people. They are not consistent in their task that I have given them. They stop and start as if I am pleased with the fact that they started over and over again. It is inContinue reading “Consistency is required in this new season!”

Tailored-Made by God.

Your full-time position is being tailored-made by God. Your salary with benefits for your full-time position is being tailored-made by God. Your hours for your full-time position is being tailored-made by God. Remember, anything cheap happens overnight but anything tailored-made takes time. We are all being tailored-made for the Lord’s use. But you have beenContinue reading “Tailored-Made by God.”

Better than…

As we go through out this day remember what Ecclesiastes 7:8 (KJV) said “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” We all have been hoping and expecting that during this month things will be turned around. We will learnContinue reading “Better than…”

When we pray, God answers!

Even when we don’t understand the why or what or when or where or the how. Did you know some of God’s W? God is faithful and puts His Word above all His names. God is a promise keeper of His Workmanship. God is a Way maker. God’s Worth cannot be compared because He isContinue reading “When we pray, God answers!”

Just a reminder

Good Morning Everyone, I would like us to do a 24-hour Prayer Watch and a Prayer Vigil ALL day on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from 12:00 am – 11:59 pm based on 2 Chronicles 7:10 which states “And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into theirContinue reading “Just a reminder”

7th Month on the 21st Day

07/21 – Did you know that on this day is mentioned in the Bible? In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the Lord by the prophet Haggai, saying, Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son ofContinue reading “7th Month on the 21st Day”

Greater Resides Within

There is no vacancy. There is someone occupying space. There is room. Therefore, Greater resides within me. On the inside of me the Holy Spirit who occupying space, and has made room within me to enlarge in Him. Therefore, there is no vacancy for anything that is not of God to occupy within me. TheContinue reading “Greater Resides Within”

Last Month of the First Half of 2019

The month of June which the last month in the first half of 2019 – new month means that you have shifted into a place that your expectancy is in the Lord and not in your ability. Have you ever wonders what happened on the sixth month on the first day? Did the Lord speakContinue reading “Last Month of the First Half of 2019”

The Storm is Standing Still…

Yes, favor is fair! Yes, I feel that my storm ⛈ is standing still. This storm seems like it is not moving. It seems like God has forgotten me or maybe He forgot that I am in the midst of the storm. The longer the storm of discouragement; the harder life’s winds of despair blow;Continue reading “The Storm is Standing Still…”

Loaded Daily

I reflected on this verse that He daily loads us up with BENEFITS – ”Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.” Psalm 68:19 I have an image of a plastic bag which I call or represents my day. All His benefits are stuffed, squeezed, pushedContinue reading “Loaded Daily”

Thinking Game

As this year is closing forever, I would like to share a Selah Moment. Believing in my head that all my prophetic words will happen any day. I am trying not to doubt which is a thinking game. (The tool uses to get me not to believe. That it will never happen or life willContinue reading “Thinking Game”

Selah Moment ~ January 15, 2018

Here is your Prophetic Daily Selah Moment Remember, You are fearfully and wonderfully made and I formed you in your mother’s womb. Therefore, I know what you need when you need it. Remember, I am your God and there is no other. You have become the new thing, the change, the new challenge I amContinue reading “Selah Moment ~ January 15, 2018”

Personal Message for 2018 and beyond!

I believe that our message is the same but with more evidences of excitement so your readings, your prayers, your words of encouragement, your support, your acts of kindness, your love for each other, your help, your devotions, your songs, your participation has gone from “Hallelujah Amen” in 2017 and will be “Amen Hallelujah Amen”Continue reading “Personal Message for 2018 and beyond!”

Selah Moments Topic: Here

Selah Moment Scripture: That the Lord called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. 1 Samuel 3:4 Selah Moment Devotional: In school, your teacher first thing used to call the role and you had to acknowledge by answering “present or here”. When you woke up the Lord did a role call. Are you answering whenContinue reading “Selah Moments Topic: Here”