A Haven of Hope (2025)

27/07/2025

The State of Fatigue.
It’s the very thing that wore down many of God’s Generals.

Roberts Liardon once said:
“Get tiredness out of your life…”

💡 Here’s the truth: Rest is not optional.
True rest flows from a place of intimacy with the Holy Spirit.

If you’re not resting, I encourage you to get curious—ask Him why.

There may be biological reasons:
🕰️ Your circadian rhythm might be off.
📵 You may need to unplug from screens at least an hour before bed.
🧠 Your body could be low on magnesium or melatonin—especially since natural melatonin production often decreases with age.

Or, it could be spiritual:
We are in a real battle.
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness…”
⚔️🛡️ Ephesians 6:12 ⚔️🛡️

🧐 So ask. Seek.
And you will find.

✨ “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
— Matthew 11:28–30 ✨

Be blessed with His rest today.
💕 Peace be with you. 🫶🏼

25/07/2025

Let’s take a moment to recap.

In simple terms:

Your thoughts
shape your beliefs. 💡
Your beliefs
🚗 drive your actions.
And your actions..
determine the quality
of your life.

Here’s some good news: 📰

We GET TO CHOOSE
every.
single
day.

Your past doesn’t have to define your future.

📖 We all have a story… but YOU have the power to start a new chapter—today.

📕
Let’s take some action steps TODAY, to rewrite yours.

If your not hopeful and excited about your future—
Remember this.

You’re not alone.
And we have a
DIRECT CONNECTION
to the One Who holds it all in the Palm of His Hand. ✨

💕 Reach out. ☕️😌

22/07/2025

👋 Hey friends!

With obesity, and heart disease, … all diseases on the rise, I’m praying we really get this …together.
🧍🏼🔗 🧍🏽‍♂️ 🔗🧍🏼‍♀️
That these concepts below aren’t mere words on a screen. 👇🏼
IT IS A TOOL for your health and wellness toolbox. 🧰

If we want real, lasting transformation in our health, we can’t expect to just “ try harder. “

We have to think differently—and use our whole brain to do it.

God designed us to live from this wonderful place of renewal—spirit, soul, and body in partnership with The Holy Spirit.✨
Praise God we GET TO. 🙌🏼😌❤️‍🔥

Think about that.

You, YOU my friend, are wonderfully made, in His Image.
His plans are to prosper you, give you hope, and a future—Jeremiah 29:11

💡 First, BELIEVE IT. 💡

Proverbs 19:21 states, "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."

So yes: THINK IT – Top Brain 🧠

(Cognitive / Prefrontal Cortex)

This is where the decision begins. The top part of your brain—the thinking, planning center—sets the intention. You CHOOSE life and declare, “I’m ready to walk in wholeness.”

🔹 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2

This is about shifting thought patterns to align with God’s truth. Speak life. Write the vision. Make it plain (Habakkuk 2:2).

SEE IT – Middle Brain 🧠 (Limbic / Emotional Center)

This is where the vision becomes vivid. Your emotional brain responds powerfully to imagery. Can you see yourself walking in freedom? Smiling with energy, showing up with purpose, honoring your body as His temple?

AT WHATEVER GOAL WEIGHT OR HEALTHY BODY you desire ?!

🔹 “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” — Proverbs 29:18

Let God give you a new holy picture of who you’re becoming. ✨

As your brain begins to believe what your spirit already knows.

FEEL IT – Bottom Brain 🧠 (Brainstem / Safety & Survival)

This is where it gets real in your body. Your survival brain needs to feel safe before it can embrace change. This is where grounding, love, and truth bring calm.

🔹 “Perfect love casts out fear.” — 1 John 4:18

🔹 “Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10

Speak to your nervous system: You are safe. You are seen. You are loved. God is with you.

🎉 And GET EXCITED! Before you drink that nutritious, oxygenating green smoothie!!

🕺 Get EXCITED that you’re improving your fluidity and flexibility with every stretch ( keep moving !) 🙆‍♀️

💃 GET EXCITED that you can lift that weight and build strength— beginner, I don’t care if it’s a soup can…. You CAN.

This is how transformation becomes real:

🧠 Think it — Renew your mind with truth. (Romans 12:2)

👁️ See it — Catch a vision for wholeness. (Proverbs 29:18)

❤️ Feel it — Ground yourself in God’s love. (1 John 4:18)

This is how we change not just our habits, but our emotional patterns, and even create new NEUROPATHWAYS .. 🧠

to solidify the ground we’re standing on.

THIS.🥰

This is kingdom health.

This is healing from the inside out.

The Master Potter is rebuilding you stronger, steadier, and more yielded to His Molding.
And you’re not doing it alone.💐💕

17/07/2025

It’s a known fact that traumatic experiences can create disconnection and fragmentation of the body mind and Spirit.
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But did you know that trauma and traumatic events in families, even tracking back 3 generations can “mark” genes that regulate stress, inflammation, and emotion?

⚡️ Trauma can shock our autonomic nervous system causing our sympathetic nervous system—fight, flight or fawn mode, to be stuck in the “on” position, resulting in hyperviligance and hyperarousal causing a host of symptoms.
🚩 anxiety
🚩anger
🚩restlessness
🚩hyperactivity
🚩panic

It’s important not only for us, but for our children—and thier children to process and release trauma, so that we re-integrate mind, body connection to allow a new experience to take place even if there are triggers!
☺️
In my experience, I had trauma deep down..
I didn’t even know it was there. Until… —it expressed, much to my surprise during an osteopathic treatment with my D.O.!
And I wept. 😭
And the memory surfaced…
That was just the beginning..🥴
I have also seen it with my clients over and over again.
30 years later ….
God still has layers of the onion He gently pulls back.

See, He reveals to heal.
And when we engage in the process, we allow the rebuilding of not only connection with our true self in wholeness, but it brings a WHOLE new level of freedom with an increase in capacity to engage in this beautiful LIFE with greater awareness,
true identity,
healthy boundries, and
self regulating tools 🧰
for resiliency!
And for Love.❤️

It’s also SO empowering to have this sense of connection God, and with others.

When we allow Him
access, and work with a qualified practitioner—for somatic ( body ) processing we find the body has much to say and is ready to be validated by telling it’s story, rather than being stuffed or medicated.
The cognitive and spiritual processes—I highly recommend our Firebrand Freedom— unlocks the old experiential belief and behavior patterns from previous trauma and allows new and upgraded experiences and will even help build new neural pathways as God desires!

What comes to mind as I write this— and I believe He wants to speak to your heart is that of partnership..in spiritual connection. 👇🏼
“ He is doing a new thing.. ( !!!! : )
Now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? He is making a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert ..🌵
Isaiah 43:19 💛
Just know, help is available.
We are here..
AND
Firebrand Freedom Starts Aug 20!
It’s only $30 a month for the 16 week online or in person class with exclusive access to yours truly through our“Health & Wellness” Section of The Platform !☺️ ❤️‍🔥
Link here 👉🏼 https://www.skool.com/firebrand-discipleship/about?ref=d32fa305b3ea41ce9569dcf1bf52b117
🤝💛🤝
Please don’t suffer alone.

📊 Here is some supporting Evidence👇🏼
• Children of trauma survivors may inherit a more sensitive amygdala, making them more prone to anxiety and reactivity.
• (McLaughlin et al., JAMA Psychiatry, 2014)
• Childhood trauma is associated with decreased hippocampal volume, which is also seen in their offspring.
• (Teicher et al., Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2016)

• Children of trauma survivors often show blunted cortisol awakening response, meaning their stress system is “stuck” in survival mode.
• (Yehuda & Bierer, Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2009)

• ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study: Individuals with high ACE scores are at significantly increased risk of chronic illness, including:
• Heart disease (2–3x more likely)
• Cancer (up to 2x more likely)
• Autoimmune disorders
• (Felitti et al., American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 1998)
• Even second-generation trauma can lead to elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., IL-6, TNF-alpha)
• (Danese et al., Biological Psychiatry, 2007)

07/07/2025

Looking for Healing Support for Your Mom or Dad, or even your child?

Do your parents or anyone in your family need to relax, rebuild resilience, or improve flexibility and overall well-being?

Hi, I’m Nancy!
I’ve been Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 plus years, the Founder of A Haven of Hope and have owned an Organic Salon/ Spas for over 20 years.

I came to Florida in 2015 to care for my Dad — who has graduated to heaven —so I have caregiving experience and would consider this for the right family as well.

I’m currently licensed in both Florida and Maine and also a Certified Essentrics Instructor, ( think a fluid stretch AND strengthen class : )) 🙆‍♀️
with Certifications in Nutrition and Personal Training with a passion to help and work with families.
I’m also a Certified Eating Disorder Coach.

Whether it’s therapeutic massage to relieve stress and tension, personalized coaching
to support flexibility and whole-person health—body, soul, and spirit—I’m here to help.

The spa I worked at on Boca Grande officially closed today for the season, which means I now have limited openings for 2–3 families.

This is my heart and purpose here on earth : I work with families.
Let’s talk and see how I can support yours.

📞 Call or text to schedule a free discovery call: 941-528-9227

Disclaimer: Sorry, for safety,
NO MEN, unless I know your family, and God says Go. 🕊️

26/06/2025

🔥 There is power
praying His Word! 💥 🔥

He is teaching us to pray from places of Promise.

He is teaching us to pray from prophecy.

He is teaching us to pray from sonship…
as His bride.
Not as a beggar.
Not as a widow.
We pray..Father HOLY SPIRIT
TEACH US! Fill out lamps with The oil of Your Presence.. to shine for all the world to see!
YOUR KINGDOM COME
YOUR WILL BE DONE, HERE ON EARTH, JUST AS IT IS IN HEAVEN!
In Jesus Most HOLY NAME, AMEN.

Receive and be blessed brothers and sisters!

Drop a prayer scripture below. 👇🏼 He is putting one on my heart so I’ll go first…💕

24/06/2025

When we talk about health, how many of us think of the body..—nutrition, movement, hydration, sleep.. all the things?

🥦🍲 🙆🏻‍♀️💦🛌

Yet, Whole body wellness is truly rooted deeper.

It begins and is sustained in the spirit,

grounded in our relationship with God,

as our First Love,

Who is

not only our Creator

but the very source of our health!

So let’s look at The Names of God:
He Is the Foundation of Our Health and Healing!

Each of His names reveals a powerful dimension of His nature, showing us how He meets our needs—body, soul, and spirit.

1. Jehovah Rapha – The Lord Who Heals

“I am the Lord who heals you.” – Exodus 15:26

Jehovah Rapha speaks to God’s heart as a Healer. This is more than physical healing—He mends broken hearts, renews minds, restores relationships, and makes all things whole. In a world full of chronic illness, trauma, and emotional pain, God declares, “I am your Healer.”

2. Jehovah Jireh – The Lord Will Provide

“And Abraham called the name of that place The-Lord-Will-Provide.” – Genesis 22:14

Every cell in our body is sustained by God’s provision—whether it’s food, oxygen, peace, or purpose. Jehovah Jireh doesn’t just meet our financial needs; He provides rest, nourishment, relationships, and wisdom. When we lean on Him, we lack nothing.

3. Jehovah Shalom – The Lord Is Peace

“The Lord is Peace.” – Judges 6:24

Stress and anxiety break down the body, but peace builds it up. Jehovah Shalom brings calm to our chaos, stillness to our storms, and rest to our restless hearts. His peace regulates our nervous system and anchors our spirit.

4. Jehovah Nissi – The Lord Is My Banner

“Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner.” – Exodus 17:15

He is our victory. In every battle—whether against sickness, addiction, fear, or trauma—He is the One we lift high. His name over our lives declares that we are not defeated, and we are not alone.

5. Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteousness

“This is the name by which He will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.” – Jeremiah 23:6

God makes us right with Him, which is the first step to healing. Shame and sin fracture the soul, but in Christ, we are made whole. When we receive His righteousness, we walk in freedom and health.

6. Jehovah Shammah – The Lord Is There

“And the name of the city from that time on will be: The Lord is there.” – Ezekiel 48:35

We are never alone in our health journey. God is present in every diagnosis, every healing process, and every moment of waiting. Jehovah Shammah reminds us that His presence is health to our bones (Proverbs 3:8).

7. El Roi – The God Who Sees

“You are the God who sees me.” – Genesis 16:13

God sees your pain, your tears, your fatigue, and your fight. You’re not invisible. El Roi meets you in your wilderness, just as He met Hagar, and says, “I see you. I care. I will guide you.”

8. El Shaddai – God Almighty

“I am God Almighty; walk before Me and be blameless.” – Genesis 17:1

El Shaddai is the all-sufficient One. He nourishes, protects, and empowers us to thrive. He is the strength we need when we are weak, the overflow we long for when we are dry.

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😍 See, Health Is Found in His Name!

Your healing is not just about protocols or programs—it’s about knowing who God is. His names are not just titles; they are invitations to experience Him more deeply.

If you are weary—call on Jehovah Shalom.

If you are sick—cry out to Jehovah Rapha.

If you are broken—run to El Roi.

If you are lacking—trust in Jehovah Jireh.

God’s character is the true foundation of your wellness. When we align our lives with His truth, we experience wholeness from the inside out, I have seen it!
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits—Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases…” – Psalm 103:2-3
That’s a good place to end,
pray these scriptures and say AMEN,
Let it be so! ❤️

02/06/2025

Here are 10 powerful decrees for new things in the month of June, rooted in scripture and spoken as bold declarations of faith, growth, and breakthrough!
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📖 1. I decree that June is a month of new beginnings—with fresh favor and fresh oil— old things are passed away, and behold, all things are made new in my life! 2 Corinthians 5:17

🚪 2. I declare that the God of new things is doing a new work in me, springing forth suddenly—doors, ideas, and opportunities are opening that no man can shut! Isaiah 43:19

🦅 3. I decree that in this month of June, God crowns my surrender as strength so its not just me- but Him through me - therefore my strength is renewed, and I mount up with wings like eagles! Psalm 92:10, Isaiah 40:31

🎶4. I decree that new songs of praise will flow from my lips this month, and I will testify of the Lord’s goodness and deliverance in every area of my life! Psalm 40:3

❤️5. I declare that a new heart and a new spirit are working in me—old mindsets are broken, and I walk in fresh obedience and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit! Ezekiel 36:26

🗣️6. I decree that new provision, new supply, and supernatural abundance come into my hands this month—I lack no good thing as I seek the Lord! Philippians 4:19, Psalm 34:10

🙌🏼7. I declare that June is a month of divine alignment and divine connections—God is bringing the right people into my life and removing the wrong ones! Proverbs 3:6, Psalm 1:1-3

☺️8. I decree that I receive new garments of praise for every spirit of heaviness, and I walk clothed in joy, righteousness, and strength for the days ahead! Isaiah 61:3, Zechariah 3:4

😍9. I declare that in this month of June, new vision, new clarity, and new strategies are being released over my assignments and callings! Habakkuk 2:2-3

🏃🏻‍♀️10. I decree that June shall be a month of forward movement, divine acceleration, and the fulfillment of long-awaited promises! I walk in victory and not defeat! Joel 2:25, Amos 9:13

🔥

“You will also declare a thing, And it will be established for you; So light will shine on your ways”

Job 22:28

- rewritten by Nancy Hamm
Original post from John Eckhardt
Inspired by God💕

30/05/2025

✨ Sometimes, you just get tired of being stuck.😑
Tired of the same cycles.🥱
Tired of feeling heavy in your body 💭
Cluttered in your mind 🌀
Or dry in your spirit 💔

And one day, you just decide…
“I’m done living here.”
It’s not a physical address, but your state of being.

So you pack your bags 🧳 —
Not with clothes, but with courage 💪
And with Faith 🙏 with a vision for something more 👀🔥
Stuff some emotional encouragement in that bag..
Then start walking—
🚶‍♀️ into new thoughts
🏃‍♂️ into new habits
🕊️ into deeper freedom

You go to new places
IN body.
IN mind.
IN spirit.

Because staying stuck is no longer an option.
And where you’re going? YOU DECIDE!
BE still and know, if God is for us, who can be against us? So stay in step with Him. It’s truly …worth every step. 💫

28/05/2025

On Letting Go..
Inviting Your Body Into the Present.

Our bodies are always working to keep us safe.
But often, based on our past experiences, they hold us back—sending out alerts 🚨‼️
….even when we’re no longer in danger.

( Thank you Autonomic Branch of The Sympathetic Nervous System. )

So, this is why healing requires trust.
And sometimes deeper heart work… 💕

It calls us to step into new territory,
to immerse ourselves in the waters of surrender, and to allow the body to recalibrate as we move beyond what we’ve known.

Try this:
As you take a breath, gently remind your body, heart, and mind,
It’s okay to go further now.
This isn’t like before.
You are safe.
You are choosing this ..
—in unity and peace.
Be kind to yourself.
Be patient.
Learn and practice this tender heart of nurture.
And let go.
🦋💓🦋💓🦋💓🦋💓🦋💓🦋
You were created full of God-given potential—but it’s in the letting go
that His fullness can truly reign.

God’s essence, as He often whispers,
is simply:
Go.

So let’s go,
.and let go.

It’s A New Thing.
✨ Isaiah 43:19✨

16/05/2025

Your Heart: Designed by God, Positioned for Purpose ❤️🙏

Did you know your physical heart is one of the most powerful organs God created? It beats over 100,000 times a day, pumping life through your veins. It responds to your emotions, your environment, even your thoughts. But beyond its physical function, your heart has a spiritual posture too.

God doesn’t just care about the beats of your heart—He cares about the bent of it.

“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7

When your heart is:
• Humbled before Him 🕊️
• Softened to His voice 🧎‍♀️
• Open to His presence 💡
• Aligned with His will 🔑

…you’re in a position to receive His best. His peace. His healing. His purpose.

Just like the physical heart must stay clear of blockages to function, our spiritual heart must stay free of pride, bitterness, fear, and distraction to flow with God’s presence.

So today, pause.
Ask Him: “Lord, search my heart. Position it to receive all You have for me.”

Now. Let His love flow through you like His Life blood through … all your arteries—bringing life, light, and transformation.
Let your heart beat in rhythm with His..
As we stand, postured and in position, we purpose in our heart .. to be strong in spirit, and strong in body for our highest purposes. 😌❤️

22/04/2025

Your Body Speaks—and its Beautifully Designed to Be Heard. 💕
Your body is a wonderfully made system~ intricately wired by God to signal when something is out of balance. Science calls it biofeedback; Scripture calls it wisdom. Whether it’s inflammation, tension, or fatigue, these aren’t random symptoms —they’re messages. Just as the Holy Spirit prompts us spiritually, our nervous system, hormones, and cells all communicate physically. When we ignore these signals, dysfunction follows. But when we pause …
and listen…
we can partner with the Creator in the healing process. Your body isn’t betraying you—it’s speaking truth. 😌
Are you listening? 👂So..

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