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About Sarah Dickens

I am a Christian blogger for www.sarahadickens.org. I have a B.A. in Mass Communication from Georgia College and State University, an M.A. in Global Studies from Liberty University, and an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling with a focus in Dobson Center Marriage and Family Studies from Liberty University. My favorite hobbies include ballroom dancing, making and creating art, writing, and reading books by famous Christian authors through means of self-care. Feel free to follow my blog @sarahdickensauthor for more encouraging and inspiring content.

A Sign from God

I had the weekend of my life from April 1-3, 2022.

This past weekend, I attended the Impact and Influence Author’s Conference. This conference changed my life for the best and for God’s best for me.

I met many authors, who had a similar vision and goals as me: to make an impact on the world. I had the chance to talk about my book and to make some sales concerning my book. Overall, it was a very phenomenal and joyful weekend!

My book, “A Victory Song: Beneath the Veil,” talks about my struggle with bipolar disorder and how I overcame my struggle with bipolar disorder, from a spiritual standpoint, because of the impact that my Christian counselor from First Baptist Atlanta had on my life and because of the prayers and support from my church family from the same church. I talk about topics related to everyone, even if you don’t have a mental illness, such as seasonal friendships, my relationship with my mother, and my relationship with my ex-boyfriend.

I shared the the topics of my book in a 15-minute speech that I delivered to an audience of people, who attended the conference. I shared this speech with such a gentleness and boldness of the Lord at the same time!

~”For God gave us not a spirit of fear but of power an love and self-control.~ 2 Timothy 1:7, ESV~

There was one girl, who attended the conference, and who also has bipolar disorder. Her mother explained to me, “She needs you!,” after hearing my 15-minute speech on my book and deciding to buy a copy of my book for her daughter after hearing my speech. I was happy that the mother of this daughter decided to buy a copy of my book after hearing my speech. It was a sign from God that I am a sign from God for the people to inspire and to be inspired!

~”I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”~ Philippians 4:13, ESV~

On the last evening of the Impact and Influence Author’s conference, I made a 3-minute speech as to why I should be voted as Author of The Year. Even though I was not voted as Author of the Year, I am thankful and grateful to the Lord to have participated in the conference because it is the first of many more conferences to come, in the future!

God has many great plans for my life and I cannot wait to see how He uses me in many more conferences ahead in the future! Grace and peace and thank you for reading this blog post!

With All of My Heart (and) With All of My Mind

I trust in the Lord. I trust in the Lord with all of my heart and with all of my mind.

As I trust in the Lord with all of my heart and with all of my mind, I rest in the arms of the Lord. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I trust in the Lord with all of my heart and with all of my mind, I sing a melody unto the Lord. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I trust in the Lord with all of my heart and with all of my mind, I learn to put God first in my life and calling. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

~”And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.”~ Daniel 12:3, ESV~

I rest in the arms of the Lord as I begin to trust in Him with all of my heart and with all of my mind more. Praise Yeshua and Hallelujah!

I sing a melody unto the Lord as I begin to trust in Him with all of my heart and with all of my mind more. Praise Yeshua and Hallelujah!

I learn to put God first in my life and calling as I trust in the Lord with all of my heart and with all of my mind. Praise Yeshua and Hallelujah!

I trust in the Lord. I trust in the Lord with all of my heart and with all of my mind.


I am Destined for Greatness

I am great. I am destined for greatness for the Lord God.

As I step into my calling for greatness, Christ anoints my eyes to see God’s plans for my future. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I step into my calling for greatness, Christ anoints my ears to hear God’s plans for my future. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I step into my calling for greatness, I have faith that God’s plans for my future are great. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

~”For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”~ Jeremiah 29:11, ESV~

Christ anoints my eyes to see God’s plans for my future as I step into my calling for greatness. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

Christ anoints my ears to hear God’s plans for my future as I step into my calling for greatness. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

Christ provides me with faith for God’s plans for my future as I step into my calling for greatness. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

I am great. I am destined for greatness for the Lord God.


With my Mind

I love the Lord. I love the Lord with all of my mind.

As I love the Lord with all of my mind, I lean into the understanding of the Lord. Praise the Father and Hallelujah!

As I love the Lord with all of my mind, I lean into the kindness of the Lord. Praise the Father and Hallelujah!

As I love the Lord with all of my mind, I lean into the fullness of the Lord. Praise the Father and Hallelujah!

~”The Lord recompense thy work, a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”~ Ruth 2:12, KJV~

I lean into the understanding of the Lord as I love the Lord with all of my mind. Praise the Father and Hallelujah!

I lean into the kindness of the Lord as I love the Lord with all of my mind. Praise the Father and Hallelujah!

I lean into the fullness of the Lord as I love the Lord with all of my mind. Praise the Father and Hallelujah!

I love the Lord. I love the Lord with all of my mind.

With My Heart

I trust. I choose to trust in the Lord God with all of my heart.

I have faith as my portion as I choose to trust in the Lord God with all of my heart. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

I have a sound mind as my portion as I choose to trust in the Lord God with all of my heart. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

I have greater wisdom as my portion as I choose to trust in the Lord God with all of my heart. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

~”Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”~ Proverbs 3:5-6, KJV~

As I choose to trust in the Lord God with all of my heart, I have faith as my portion. Praise be to Immanuel!

As I choose to trust in the Lord God with all of my heart, I have a sound mind as my portion. Praise be to Immanuel!

As I choose to trust in the Lord God with all of my heart, I have greater wisdom as my portion. Praise be to Immaneul!

I trust. I choose to trust in the Lord God with all of my heart.

I Stand For the Lord

I stand. I stand for the Lord.

As I stand for the Lord, I sing a melody unto the King of kings and Lord of lords. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I stand for the Lord, I twirl around and around as a way to dance a victory dance unto the Lord. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I stand for the Lord, I bow before my Lord and King and kiss my Savior’s feet. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

~”He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up.””~ Matthew 15:13, ESV~

I sing a melody unto the King of kings and Lord of lords as I stand for the Lord. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

I twirl around and around as a way to dance a victory dance unto the Lord and I stand for the Lord. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

I bow before my Lord and King and kiss my Savior’s feet as I stand for the Lord. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

I stand. I stand for the Lord.

I Choose the Abundant Life

I choose the abundant life. I choose the abundant life of Jesus Christ.

As I choose the abundant life of Jesus Christ, I meditate upon the goodness of God in the land of the living. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I choose the abundant life of Jesus Christ, I meditate upon the mercy of God in the land of the living. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I choose the abundant life of Jesus Christ, I meditate upon the love of God in the land of the living. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

~”For great is your steadfast love toward me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.”~Psalm 86:13,ESV~

My heart and my mind reflect on the goodness of God in the land of the living as I step into the abundant life of Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

My heart and my mind reflect on the mercy of God in the land of the living as I step into the abundant life of Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

My heart and my mind reflect on the love of God in the land of the living as I step into the abundant life of Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

I choose the abundant life. I choose the abundant life of Jesus Christ.

I Believe in the Son of God

I believe. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

As I say this Word of Truth, I ponder on the goodness of the Lord in my heart. Praise Jehovah and Hallelujah!

As I say this Word of Truth, I ponder on the sure mercies of the Lord in my heart. Praise Jehovah and Hallelujah!

As I say this Word of Truth, I ponder on the tender love of the Lord in my heart. Praise Jehovah and Hallelujah!

~”So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called but few chosen.”~ Matthew 20:16,KJV~

As I reflect on the Truth that I am called and chosen, I ponder on the goodness of the Lord in my heart. Praise Jehovah and Hallelujah!

As I reflect on the Truth that I am called and chosen, I ponder on the sure mercies of the Lord in my heart. Praise Jehovah and Hallelujah!

As I reflect on the Truth that I am called and chosen, I ponder on the tender love of the Lord in my heart. Praise Jehovah and Hallelujah!

I believe. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

I Pray

I pray. I pray to my Sovereign God.

As I pray to my Lord and my God, I do a victory dance. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I pray to my Lord and my God, I bow before my Lord and Savior. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I pray to my Lord and my God, I kiss the feet of my Savior. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

~”Pray without ceasing.”~1 Thessalonians 5:17, KJV~

I pray without ceasing as I do a victory dance for the King of kings. Praise Immanuel and Hallelujah!

I pray without ceasing as I bow before the King of kings. Praise Immanuel and Hallelujah!

I pray without ceasing as I kiss the feet of the King of kings. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

I pray. I pray to my Sovereign God.

The Deep Depths of Your Love

Your love is deep. Your love is so deep, O Lord God Almighty.

As I melt in Your love, I thank You for all that You are giving me. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I melt in Your love, I praise You for all that You are giving me. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

As I melt in Your love, I worship You for all that You are giving me. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

~”The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”~ Jeremiah 31:3 , KJV~

I thank You for the gift of Your love that You have given me as I melt in Your great love. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

I praise You for the gift of Your love that You have given me as I melt in Your great love. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

I worship You for all that You are giving me as I melt in Your great love. Praise the Lord and Hallelujah!

Your love is deep. Your love is so deep, O Lord God Almighty.