Why Indecision Is an Identity Issue (Not a Clarity Problem)

The Inner Spark

Each Friday, I share a short thought, a Scripture, and a question for women who want clarity and confidence in their next step with God.

Are You Planted in the Right Place for Growth?

Yesterday was one of those beautiful spring days. Sun shining, just enough warmth in the air; the kind that makes you want to be outside doing something useful. So I decided to do a bit of weeding. I was clearing out one of my plant pots and pulled out what I assumed was just another weed. Nothin...

by Cheryl Simon — May 01, 2026 growth

How to Trust God When the Dream Feels Big

Sometimes the real battle is not the dream itself. It is what we are saying in our hearts about the dream. Verse of the Week “If you should say in your heart, ‘These nations are greater than I; how can I dispossess them?’ – you shall not be afraid of them…” — Deuteronomy 7:17–18 God had alrea...

by Cheryl Simon — Apr 24, 2026 faith

Dreams Need Diligence

Some things sound wonderful in theory... 'This is my season.' 'I'm ready for more.' 'It's my time to shine.' And then comes the less glamorous bit...the alarm clock, the discipline, turning up, the doing-it-when-you-don't-feel-like-it; keeping going when nothing seems to be happening yet. That's ...

by Cheryl Simon — Apr 17, 2026 action

Why Your Words Matter More Than You Think

Last week, someone did something that really blessed me. I was at a women’s conference I had been really looking forward to – time in the Word, worshipping and just being together. And then something unexpected happened. I received a card. Inside was a message…kind, thoughtful, and so affirming. ...

by Cheryl Simon — Apr 10, 2026 confidence

What Are You Building Right Now?

This week, a verse came back to me from years ago. It was actually our school song. I went to a traditional British girls' school; the kind with a beautiful Victorian building, echoing corridors and a great hall with an ornate ceiling. I can still picture it...rows of us girls in our navy blue sc...

by Cheryl Simon — Mar 27, 2026 clarity

God Rejoices Over You

Has God placed something in your heart lately – a thought or an idea that won’t quite go away? Maybe it’s a dream you feel both drawn to and unsure about. Maybe you keep wondering, Was that really from Him? Or maybe you know it was…but you’ve been hesitant to begin. Sometimes the hardest part ...

by Cheryl Simon — Mar 20, 2026 encouragement

Why Transformation Doesn't Just Happen

I heard a story this week that made me smile – and then made me think... A wildlife producer had set up cameras around his garden to watch the birds. One camera followed a nest of baby birds from the moment they hatched. At first, their parents did everything for them. They would fly in, bri...

Mar 13, 2026 mindset

How God Guides Your Steps in Times of Change

The last couple of weeks have brought quite a lot of change for me. A family member has come to stay with us, and I've also wound down a business. When life shifts like that, it can leave you feeling a little unsettled. The routines change. Things feel unfamiliar. You find yourself wondering how ...

Mar 06, 2026

How to Stay Consistent When You Don't Feel Motivated

I'll be honest with you. Today I don't feel particularly shiny. Which feels slightly ironic, given my whole message is Time to Shine. But this is real life. Some days you feel clear, focused, energised. You can see the vision. You know why you're doing it. ...And some days...you just feel a bi...

Feb 27, 2026

Promotion Isn't Your Job

There's something in us that wants to make it happen. When we sense a call from God, it's easy to think we need to push harder. Knock louder... Promote ourselves... Make doors open... But that isn't the way of the Kingdom. Verse of the Week "Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, th...

Feb 20, 2026

You Are Not Who You Were – The Past Doesn't Define You

There was a season when I rehearsed old moments far more than I realised. Conversations I'd wished I'd handled differently. Decisions I kept revisiting. Opportunities I felt I'd missed. There were moments when I let guilt and worry linger longer than they should have. At some point, I began to...

Feb 13, 2026

Why Confidence Doesn't Come First

For many years, I thought confidence was something you had to build. I assumed that if I worked harder, prayed more, or got things 'right', confidence would eventually follow. That one day I’d wake up braver, clearer, and more sure of myself. What I didn’t realise then was this: Confidence doesn’...

Feb 06, 2026

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The Inner Spark

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Cheryl Simon

Coach, Pastor & Speaker

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The Inner Spark

Each Friday, I share a short thought, a Scripture, and a question for women who want clarity and confidence in their next step with God.

The Inner Spark

Each Friday, I share a short thought, a Scripture, and a question for women who want clarity and confidence in their next step with God.

Cheryl Simon

Coach, Pastor & Speaker

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