Kathy R. Smith

11/24/2025

“Seeing the Unseen” — Kathy Ramona Smith

Family, hear my heart. Noah built an ark with no forecast, no evidence, no audience applause—just a word from God. That’s what trust looks like. That’s what faith feels like. When God calls you to build in the unseen, He’s really preparing you to walk in the undeniable.

Some of you are in that same place—God has placed blueprints in your spirit that don’t match your surroundings. You’re being asked to step into future territory with present-tense faith. Don’t rush the process. Don’t exit the ark before the dove brings the branch. God’s timing is your protection. God’s instruction is your strategy.

Unseen doesn’t mean unprepared. Unseen doesn’t mean impossible. The unseen is simply Heaven’s R&D department—where God is designing your next before you ever experience it.

Move with courage. Build with obedience. Trust with expectation.

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🔥 DECLARATION

I declare your faith is strengthening, your steps are aligning, and your spirit is rising into divine clarity. You will not move too fast or too slow—you will move exactly when God says move. What He spoke, He will perform. What He promised, He will make visible.

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✨ AFFIRMATION

I walk by faith, not by sight.
I trust God’s timing.
I am equipped, led, and backed by Heaven.
I believe the unseen until it becomes my reality.

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This is your moment to step into everything God has called you to—boldly, wisely, and with unshakable trust. Keep building. Keep believing. The branch is coming.

05/29/2025

Applications are still open for the next cohort of the Hennessy Fellows Program! The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, in partnership with Hennessy, is proud to offer the Hennessy Fellows Program. Scholars selected will receive development experiences including online training forums, an immersive boot camp and networking opportunities to enhance the exchange of ideas and provide direct exposure to interrelated corporate, social and economic systems. Selected fellows will also receive a scholarship of up to $40,000 ($20,000 each year) and a $10,000 stipend ($5,000 each year).

Learn more at https://whosnext.tmcf.org/jobs/1571?lang=en-us.

11/26/2024

🎉 700 FOLLOWERS! THANK YOU! 🎉

We are beyond grateful to each and every one of you for your support, encouragement, and belief in the mission of Chandelier Transformations Youth Mentoring Inc. 💖 Because of YOU, we’ve reached 700 followers on Facebook- 700 hearts committed to making a difference in the lives of our youth and our community.

But we’re not done yet! Mark your calendars for our 3rd Annual Winter Wonderland on December 22, 2024, at 6400 E. Chelsea St., Tampa, FL 33610 from 10 AM to 2 PM! ❄️✨ This magical event will bring joy to underserved children and families in our community, but we need your help to make it unforgettable:
👉 Vendors – Showcase your products and services!
👉 Volunteers – Lend your time and talent to bring smiles to kids’ faces.
👉 Sponsors – Help us spread holiday cheer by supporting this impactful event.

Register youth here to receive toys: https://form.jotform.com/233562975551161

📌 Call 813-585-5354 or email: [email protected] to become a Vendor or Sponsor

🎀 PARENTS: We’re now enrolling school-aged girls in our year-round mentoring program designed to empower, inspire, and equip them with the tools to thrive. Sign up today and join a community where leadership, self-esteem, and success are nurtured.

https://form.jotform.com/202344901708148

💡 Let’s make a difference together. Whether you volunteer, sponsor, or spread the word, your support can change lives. Get involved today!

📌 Call 813-585-5354 or email: [email protected] to sign up your youth or learn more.

Meet the Founder, The Board Members and Community Partners at Winter Wonderland.

Learn more:

Website: www.ctym.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChandeliersTransformationsYouthMentoring
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chandeliertransformationsyouth/

10/07/2024

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/10/07/hurricane-milton-live-updates-florida/75552024007/

Prayers for Tampa Bay, surrounding communities and all of Central Florida 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Milton was tracking across the Gulf of Mexico bound for what could be a devastating crash along Florida's already storm-battered western coast.

09/13/2024

What Vision Have You Received
Amos 3:7

09/10/2024

Protect Yourself with God’s Armor

Ephesians 6:10-11

08/09/2024

My Family Matters

Prayer class with LaTrice Ryan

Join The Class:

🌟 Family Matters with LaTrice Ryan! 💬

08/04/2024

🌟 How often do we find ourselves stuck at the beginning of Job’s story, feeling overwhelmed by his trials and tribulations? But here’s the powerful truth: if you keep reading, you’ll see how God blessed him abundantly in the end.

It’s time for you to shed the shackles of despair, poverty, lack, lying, shame, infirmity, or whatever has been the cause of your brokenness. It’s time to BOUNCE BACK! 🙌

Leap in the spirit and BOUNCE BACK to what God has promised you. Embrace His blessings and walk in the fullness of His grace. Your bounce back story starts now. 💪✨ May you not have to start over or pick up the pieces from where you left off but may God give you favor and propel you forward supernaturally!!!! Comment BOUNCE BACK ⬇️

07/25/2024

🎉🌟 Join us for an incredible community event! 🌟🎉

Chandelier Transformations Youth Mentoring, along with my family, friends, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department, City of Tampa Police Department, Fire and Rescue, and many local officials and community partners, invites you to a safe and fun-filled day at Children With A Vision’s 25th Anniversary Back To School Giveaway and Health Fair!

📅 **Date:** Sunday, August 4, 2024
📍 **Location:** Ragan Park 1200 E. Lake Ave Tampa, Fl
We are thrilled to celebrate Ms. Tonya Lewis and Children With A Vision for 25 amazing years of giving back to the community! This year’s event features:

✏️ **Free School Supplies**
🩺 **Health Screenings and Information**
💵 **Financial Literacy Workshops** (thanks to Suncoast Schools Credit Union)

Bring your family and friends for a day of support, learning, and fun as we prepare our youth for a successful school year. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with local heroes and community partners dedicated to making a difference in Tampa Bay!

06/16/2024

Healing & Wholeness for Physical Sickness & Disease Exodus 23:25

So you shall serve the LORD your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you.

Psalm 23:4

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 30:2

O LORD my God, I cried out to You, and You healed me. Psalm 103:2,3,5

Bless the LORD, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Psalm 107:20

He sent His word and healed them,
And delivered them from their destructions.

Proverbs 3:7-8

Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones. (NIV) Proverbs 4:20-22

My son, give attention to my words;
Incline your ear to my sayings.
Do not let them depart from your eyes;
Keep them in the midst of your heart;
For they are life to those who find them,
And health to all their flesh.

Proverbs 16:24

Kind words are like honey–sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. (NLT)

Isaiah 53:5

But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 58:8

Then your light shall break forth like the morning,
Your healing shall spring forth speedily,
And your righteousness shall go before you;
The glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.

Jeremiah 17:14

Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed;
Save me, and I shall be saved,
For You are my praise. Shall I keep going……….

05/17/2024

Super proud of the beautiful, intelligent young woman that you are!!! Congratulations Tiendra Tiendra on making Dean’s List your first semester at NCAT!!!!

You make me so proud to be your mom!! You’re hardworking, responsible, respectful and always intentional! I love you babygirl ❤️❤️❤️

Dean’s List
Aveda Institute Massage Therapist Graduate
Bought your own car
Working and in school
Checking off your goals

You’re the Real MVP❤️