Made 2 Roar

As we close out 2025, many of us are carrying quiet disappointments, unspoken frustrations, and expectations we didn’t even realize we were holding.

There’s a saying:
✨ “Expectations are premeditated resentments.” ✨

Expectations are often invisible and unspoken contracts we place on others—and even on ourselves.
Be different.
Heal faster.
Show up better.

When those expectations go unmet, disappointment turns into frustration… and frustration slowly hardens into judgment that leads to resentment.

What we resist or try to control tends to persist. Pressure collapses possibility rather than expanding it.
Love, safety, and transformation require openness, not force.

Jesus invites us into a different way.

Jesus never required change to earn belonging.
He never pressured people into transformation.
He led with love, acceptance, and relationship—and from that place, lives were changed.

As we step into 2026, what if we left expectations behind?

Not lowering standards.
Not abandoning boundaries.
But releasing control.

Expectation says:
➡️ “You need to change so I can have peace.”

Jesus says:
➡️ “Abide in Me—and let Me be your peace.”

This year, we choose to enter 2026 with:
🤍 Open hearts
🤍 Present-moment love
🤍 Freedom from judgement
🤍 Trust in the finished work of Christ

We release the weight we’ve placed on others.
We release the pressure we’ve placed on ourselves.
We receive the invitation of Jesus—to walk in love, safety, and rest.

2026 isn’t about striving harder.
It’s about loving deeper. Trusting, resting and living free.

🦁💗 MADE 2 ROAR | Thanksgiving Heart Check

As we step into Thanksgiving week, here’s the question the Lord whispered to me this morning—one that hit me right between the ribs:

“Can you hold space for someone… and be fully with them in the present moment… without needing them to be different?”

Oof.
That one stung

Because if I’m honest, I don’t always do this. There are people I deeply love—family, friends—who I wish saw themselves differently… talked differently… acted differently… believed differently.

And sometimes my “love” comes with an agenda.

But Jesus…
He modeled something radically different.

He loved people AS THEY WERE

Not as they “should be.”

At the well.
In the tree.
In the dust.

He didn’t shame people into change.
He called out identity.
And hearts were healed.
Lives were transformed.
Captives walked away free.

This Thanksgiving, I’m choosing to do the same.

I’m choosing to set the atmosphere.

A table full of love.
A room full of presence.
A heart full of acceptance.

No agendas.
No expectations.
No judgments.

Just Jesus—
shining through my true, authentic, Spirit-led self.

Because when we show up like Him,
people don’t just eat a meal…
they encounter LOVE that changes everything.

🦁💗 Let’s create Revival around our tables this year.

We enjoyed a wonderful Friendsgiving and worship time with some incredible women of God and the Holy Spirit always makes His powerful presence known. ❤️ 🎄Save the date for our Christmas dinner and worship on December 9.

Made 2 Roar's Dinner & Worship Night

Dinner & Worship — Made 2 Roar Join us for dinner and fellowship, then encounter the Lord through worship, teaching, and prayer.

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Made 2 Roar's Fully Known & Wildly Loved Experience — Made 2 Roar My beautiful daughter, you are invited to spend the day with King Jesus. You are invited to step out of the grind and join us for a day of worship, prayer, discovering greater depths of your identity, developing new friendships, and enjoying some quiet reflection.

What a Night! ✨🙌

We had an amazing dinner and worship time last night! The Lord restored hope, poured out His nourishing love, and released His power in incredible ways. Hearts were healed, faith was strengthened, and His Presence was undeniable!

We would love for you to join us next month on February 18 for another powerful evening. Comment “I’m interested” and we’ll make sure you get all the details!

🌟 2025: The Year to Roar into Your Destiny! 🌟

We empower women to discover their God-given roar, find healing, and walk boldly into their destiny. Through prayer & worship nights, individual freedom sessions and retreats, we create space for Jesus to heal your heart, uncover your purpose, and guide you to step into your God-given calling. 💪🦁

👉 Ready to begin your journey?
👉 Send us a message to receive information on our next event and how to sign up for a complimentary freedom session.

We had a beautiful dinner and worship night this week. It is such a blessing to fellowship, worship, and pray with these amazing ladies.

We had an incredible weekend at Made 2 Roar's Royalty Retreat this past weekend. Women encountered the power of the Holy Spirit and claimed their crowns as royal daughters of the King! Thank you to our sponsors for donating delicious food for us to enjoy. Tender Smokehouse, Concetta's Italian Kitchen , 1418 Coffee - Downtown Prosper, Texas , Board & Bread

https://www.made2roar.org/new-events/march142023

Night Of Worship & Prayer — Made 2 Roar Ladies, join us as we encounter the Lord through worship, teaching, and prayer.

https://www.made2roar.org/new-events/2023-g2axc

Night of Worship & Prayer — Made 2 Roar Ladies, join us as we encounter the Lord through worship, teaching, and prayer.

https://www.made2roar.org/new-events/2023

Night of Worship & Prayer — Made 2 Roar Join us for a night of encountering the Lord through worship, teaching, and prayer.