Soul Work Is Sacred Work: A Poem on Healing, Fire & Becoming
- For Your Inner G
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Updated: 16 hours ago
Written by Dr. Amirah
Date: March 30, 2021
Welcome to my world.
My journal.
A sacred space I’ve returned to again and again—
to write,
to release,
to whisper to the Most High.
On December 7, 2018, I penned a poem called Soul Work.
I had no idea it would become a vessel—
one of the many ways God would later use my voice
to pour light into others.
Back then, I was knee-deep in my own becoming.
This piece was a reminder to myself:
The work within is the work that matters most.
Now, years later—with more clarity, more softness, more God—I share this poem with you.
If you are in a season of shedding…
If you are tired, questioning, or clinging to comfort…
I hope this serves as a mirror. A nudge. A balm.
Nothing you walk through is wasted.
Enjoy, beloved.
Soul Work
Soul work—
it’s not always pretty.
Sometimes it cracks you wide open
and leaves you sitting in your own shadows.
But don’t be fooled—
that discomfort?
It’s an invitation.
A sacred purge.
A holy becoming.
It teaches you how to fight
what was never yours to carry.
It unearths the lies you were told
and makes room for the truth to take root.
Yes, it’s messy.
But it equips you.
To rise.
To return.
To remember who you are.
I know—
the comfort is tempting.
But ask yourself this:
How much is your future worth?
Your gold is on the other side
and to get there
you’ll walk through fire.
But don’t fear the burn—
it will never abandon you.
It will cleanse you.
It will clarify you.
It will carry you.
And once the smoke clears,
you’ll see—
that very fire?
It was light all along.
This photo was taken in December 2018.
I looked so over it—and I was.
But, hear me:
Stay the course.
It’s not just going to get better—
you’re going to get bolder and feel more free to be you.
Romans 8:28 reminds us:
“All things work together for the good of those who love the Lord
and are called according to His purpose.”
Even the mess.
Even the waiting.
Even the fire.
So if you're decluttering, purging, or just plain tired—
remember:
God loves you too much to let anything go unused.
Jeremiah 29:11 still stands.
Keep Soul Working.
It’s so worth it.
With love,
Dr. Amirah
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Amirah B. Abdullah, DrPH
Founder of For Your Inner G | Writer + Wellness Educator
Dr. Amirah is a mindset and emotional wellness guide helping ambitious souls shift perspective, deepen self-awareness, and heal with intention. Through her blog, A Gym for the Mind, she shares poetic reflections, grounded strategies, and soulful truths to support your personal growth journey.
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