LaToya Edwards

Growing Spiritually Through Trials

Welcome!

Welcome

The Blog

Blog

Store

Shop

Ready to Pray Your Way To Victory?

Why You Need to Fast and Pray

Is fasting something you do on a regular basis? For the past year my church has been having regular fasting days at the end of every month. The last Tuesday-Thursday of each month were dedicated to prayer and fasting as a church body. I also am part of a community of women who spend one day in prayer and fasting each month. At the end of each fasting period there have been many testimonies of God's provisions and victories. "He answered, “Because of your little faith [your lack of trust and confidence in the power of God]; for I assure you and most solemnly say to you, if you have … [Read More...]

3 Ways to Find Joy in Your Trial

I enjoy my life as a single mom. I know that may seem like an odd statement, but it is true. In the beginning of this journey I focused on all the negatives. I would look around my home and only see the empty chairs and broken promises. I would watch as other children enjoyed time with both their parents and ache for the lack of that in my boys' lives. It was really hard in the beginning. And honestly, it's not that things have gotten easier for me on this journey. I've just had a change in perspective. Over the last 10+ years I have learned that the key to finding joy in your situation is … [Read More...]

3 Reasons to Pray for Your Enemies

“Lord, please don’t let my husband die today.” For a long time those were the only prayerful words I could muster for my now ex-husband. I was hurt and angry and didn’t really want to pray for him. But a sweet lady at church asked me to and I wanted to be obedient to the request. For a long time I struggled to pray for him. I didn’t want anything good to happen to him. After all the pain I’d been through, the last thing I wanted to do was ask God to bless him. If you’ve been a single mom for any length of time I’m sure you can relate. It’s been many years since I struggled to pray that … [Read More...]

How to Make Time to Be in the Word Every Day

Quiet time is something that I struggle with all the time. I was not trained or taught to have a regular quiet time with God each day. It was something that I stumbled upon when my first son was a few months old and I needed something to do during all the hours of nursing each day. As he got older and nursed less, and I was busy with law school, eventually my quiet time ebbed and flowed. Ok, it ebbed more than it flowed, but you know... Throughout the years I have come to realize that quiet time with God is a must in order for me to get through the day without going bonkers. 1. Keep all … [Read More...]

How to Hide God’s Word in Your Heart

When I was young, I remember memorizing scriptures so I could get stickers in Sunday School. I learned a lot of verses when I was in elementary school. I remember working hard to memorize the Lord's Prayer and Psalm 23. Somewhere along the way, as I got older, memorizing scripture lost its appeal. Maybe it was because I didn't get stickers anymore? Here's what I've learned over the past few years: I must memorize scripture if I'm going to pray effectively and gain victory during my trials! During one of my darkest moments, I remember sitting by the water crying my eyes out when I heard a … [Read More...]