When You Lose Your Voice: But Still Have a Message

​There are seasons when even the strongest voices go quiet.

You know the ones;  the moments when you’ve poured out so much of yourself that there’s nothing left to say. The words that once flowed with fire now sit in your chest, tangled in uncertainty. For a while, I found myself there… speechless.

Not because I didn’t care. Not because I’d lost my passion. But because I was growing.

Sometimes, silence isn’t punishment  it’s preparation.

It’s God’s way of saying, “Daughter, I’m doing something in you that words can’t yet explain.”

For months, I wrestled with feeling unmotivated to record, to write, to pour into others the way I used to. But during that pause, God reminded me that the message He placed inside me didn’t disappear just because my mic was off. The message was maturing.

As women, leaders, and nurturers, we often think we must always be “on.” But truthfully, even the encourager needs encouragement. Even the motivator needs a moment to refill.

So, if you’ve been feeling silent whether in your purpose, your business, or your spirit, know this: you haven’t lost your voice. You’re just learning how to use it differently.

Here’s what I learned in my quiet season:

1. Silence is sacred space.

Don’t rush to fill it. Let it teach you. In silence, clarity rises.

2. Rest is not retreat.

It’s repositioning. You’re not stepping back you’re stepping into alignment.

3. Your purpose didn’t pause, it’s just being refined.

Sometimes, what looks like a delay is divine timing.

 4. Your voice is more powerful when it’s anchored in peace.

When you return, you return with authority, not anxiety.

As I prepare to relaunch my podcast, P.U.S.H. with Janay, I’m reminded that our voices carry healing not just for others, but for ourselves. Speaking again isn’t about perfection; it’s about obedience.

This month, I’m challenging you to sit with God in your stillness. Ask Him what message He’s growing inside you. Then, when you’re ready, open your mouth even if your voice shakes and share it.

Because somebody out there is waiting for your comeback.

And remember: you may have lost your words for a season, but your message never left.

Keep praying. Keep pushing. Keep believing.

Your voice still matters.

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