That Wasn’t Me: Discernment in the Age of AI
[Blog 7] 12/24/2025
Let’s talk.
This isn’t a post bashing AI... or hyping it either.
It’s not about what a tool can do — it’s about what you’re letting it replace.
Because if we’re honest... AI is making it real easy to sound deep, look productive, and still walk in zero obedience.
You don’t need more content.
You need discernment.
Because everything that sounds wise ain’t worship.
And everything that’s “well-written” ain’t anointed. READ MORE →
I’ve felt it — that moment where I drop my idea into a chatbox and BOOM…
In seconds, it’s spitting out paragraphs I didn’t even ask for.
It’s too fast.
Too clean.
And too easy to forget your original assignment in the middle of that flood of “maybe this could work.”
Sometimes I have to stop myself and say:
“That wasn’t even me… that sounded good, but it wasn’t what I came to say.”
And that’s dangerous.
Because if you’re not careful, you’ll start preaching what sounded right…
and never say what YAH actually gave you.
Yes, AI can help.
It can spark ideas, organize flow, help with structure... sure.
But we have to ask...
Was it birthed in prayer, or just generated on command?
Was it downloaded in the secret place, or copied from a trend?
Because something can look like purpose and still be hollow.
Chains don’t break because you said it well.
Hearts aren’t healed by “well-written.”
Fruit comes from obedience, not automation.
And that’s the part we don’t want to say out loud.
It’s easy to rely on AI when it feels like your creativity is stuck...
when you’re tired...
when you’re lonely...
when you’re just trying to get it done.
But if we’re using AI to avoid the hard part — sitting with YAH...
waiting...
wrestling...
searching the Word...
...then what exactly are we creating?
YAH doesn’t anoint shortcuts.
He honors obedience.
Sure.
But only if YAH is still on the throne.
Everything must bow to Him — even AI.
Let the RUACH lead.
Let discernment guide you.
Be ready to pick up a tool… or put it down… as YAH directs.
Because we’ve gotten so used to instant answers…
some of us don’t even go to YAH anymore.
We’re asking AI what we should be asking the Father.
It’s hard out here.
I know.
But that’s why we need each other.
DRBY was built so we wouldn’t have to walk this thing alone.
Let’s build this community…
Let’s pray for one another…
Let’s remind each other to fast, to press in, to stay grounded in the Word.
We don’t need more content — we need more YAH.
And sometimes, we need someone to look us in the face and say:
“Sis… that wasn’t you. Go back to the secret place.”
You might not feel like you’ve been in the Word much lately.
You might not have a scripture for every feeling.
But you know this:
YAH is FIRST.
Seek YAH and live.
And don’t let anything — not even AI — get in the way of your assignment.
If He gave you the message, trust Him to help you say it.
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The Woman Behind the Mic, the Mission, and the Music
[Blog 6] 12/18/2025
It’s a question I’ve been asked more often lately — and one I’ve finally decided to answer, fully and honestly. You may know me through DRBY, my books, or a podcast clip… but there’s another side to my journey you might not have seen. Before the platforms, before the movement, there was music. There was a calling. There was a quiet “yes” to YAH that I’m still walking out today — as a single mom, a creator, and a servant trying to steward every gift I’ve been given. This post is for those who want to know the heart behind the voice — and why I’m choosing to go deeper now. READ MORE →
Before the music. Before the books. Before the vision became a platform… I was just a girl with a notebook, a song in my soul, and a desire to do right by YAH.
My name is June Talisa — and you may know me from the DRBY movement (Do Right By You). You may have read my books, heard the podcast, or joined in on a spiritual growth episode. But what you might not know is that…
Music was the first thing I ever felt called to.
Not the kind the industry pushes.
Not the kind made to please crowds.
But the kind that flowed from tears, late nights, journal pages, and deep conversations with the Most High.
Over the years, I’ve written countless songs — many of which never saw the light of day. I’ve released two official EPs under the name QODESHI HN, dropped YouTube audio tracks, created beats, spoken word… and so much of it got buried under life, algorithms, or silence.
But it never left me.
YAH kept calling me to create.
I’m a single mom. I homeschool full-time.
I don’t work a 9-to-5 — because I’ve chosen to build this life in faith, depending on YAH to lead and provide.
My desire is simple:
To create Kingdom content full-time.
To use my gifts, talents, and voice to bless others.
To raise my daughter with truth, love, and creativity.
And to show up with integrity and fire in everything I do.
That’s why I launched my Patreon.
It’s not just a support platform. It’s a space where I can share music, voice notes, live streams, unreleased songs, and honest reflections with those who truly want to be a part of this journey.
On Patreon, I’m building a small, powerful tribe called the Flame Proof Crew — the ones who want to go deeper. The ones who’ve been through the fire and still showed up to build something eternal.
If you believe in what I’m doing…
If you’ve ever been moved by a song, a video, a post, a prayer…
If you want to help a single mom continue to obey YAH and operate in purpose…
Then I invite you to join me.
🎧 Join the Flame Proof or LIT Crew on Patreon
💛 You’re not just supporting a creator. You’re fueling a calling.
If nothing else, I just want to say thank you.
For reading this. For being curious. For even wondering, “Who is June Talisa?”
I'm just a vessel, learning to be faithful.
A voice in the wilderness, still singing.
And a daughter of the Most High, walking it out day by day — flame proof.
— June
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[Blog 5] 12/16/2025
This post isn’t advice.
It’s not a checklist.
It’s a confession. A conversation. A cry.
Because I know what it feels like to crave connection and fight for clarity…
in a world where attention is loud, confusion is common, and support is scarce.
But I also know what it feels like to fall for the wrong thing, pay the emotional price, and hear YAH whisper:
“Stay still. I’m protecting you.”
This is for the woman who wants to be seen but doesn’t want to lose herself to be loved. READ MORE →
When you’re walking set apart — really trying to obey YAH —
it can feel quiet.
Lonely, even.
Support starts to dry up.
And in that silence, attention starts to echo louder than it should.
A kind word from a man. A compliment. A call back. A little interest.
Nothing evil on the surface… but it feels like something.
And if your heart is aching — that “something” can become a lot.
Not because it’s holy.
But because it’s the only thing that showed up.
Discernment is a gift — but I learned it the hard way.
I gave too much weight to chemistry, timing, and attention.
I believed the fantasy because I was starving for affirmation.
But the end result was always the same:
emotional withdrawal after spiritual compromise.
I’ve cried over confusion I never should’ve entertained.
I’ve had to repent for trying to “read signs” instead of reading the Word.
I’ve stayed up over what-if’s and symbols instead of surrendering to stillness.
Not anymore.
Now I know:
peace is proof.
If you don’t have peace — you don’t have permission.
Not every act of kindness is a green light.
Not every “thank you, sis” is a window into his heart.
There’s a tension between being grateful for support and guarding your heart with wisdom.
The Word tells us: “Guard your heart, for out of it flow the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23)
That means I can honor someone’s presence without fantasizing about their role.
I can appreciate a man’s kindness without assigning him purpose in my story.
And that’s maturity.
That’s surrender.
That’s protection.
Let’s stop romanticizing confusion.
Let’s stop calling spiritual fog “waiting on confirmation.”
YAH is not the author of confusion.
YAH doesn’t speak in mixed signals and half-truths.
YAH doesn’t lure you into emotional obsession with someone who’s not your covering.
Clarity is peace.
Clarity is clean.
Clarity is not vibes and butterflies. It’s fruit, order, and righteousness.
Sometimes the most obedient thing you can do… is nothing at all.
No overthinking.
No DM.
No prayer request that’s secretly a hope.
No fantasy built on one interaction.
Just sit.
Be still.
Let YAH lead.
Because peace doesn’t chase.
Peace doesn’t obsess.
Peace doesn’t beg for breadcrumbs.
You don’t need to prove your worth through conversation.
You don’t need to be in someone’s “maybe” when YAH already said “yes” to your purpose.
You’re not on the clearance rack.
You’re a daughter of YAHUAH.
And if someone is really for you — they’ll come through YAH to get to you.
Until then?
Stay in the secret place.
Stay in your word.
Stay in peace.
If it costs your clarity — it’s too expensive.
If it robs your peace — it’s not Kingdom.
If it distracts you from purpose — it’s not from YAH.
And if your heart is aching right now…
Let it ache in the presence of the One who can actually heal it.
You are not forgotten.
You are not being withheld from.
You are being preserved.
For the right time.
And the right thing.
That won’t pull you from YAH — it will push you deeper into Him.
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[Blog 4] 12/12/2025
They died while the meat was still in their teeth.
Not because they didn’t have enough…
But because they wanted something other than what YAH had already provided.
And if we’re honest? So do we.
We crave comfort. Crave pleasure. Crave entertainment.
And the whole time… we’re rejecting the manna that gives real strength.
But this blog isn’t about food.
It’s about your soul. READ MORE →
“But while the meat was still between their teeth, before it was chewed, the wrath of YAHUAH was aroused against the people…”
– Numbers 11:33
They weren’t starving.
They just weren’t satisfied with manna.
And sometimes… neither are we.
When I read this passage, I felt convicted — because I saw myself.
I know what it feels like to fall for cravings I knew weren’t right.
To believe the lie: “Just a little won’t hurt.”
To ignore the whisper: “Don’t eat that. Don’t watch that. Don’t chase that.”
But even in my failure — even with the craving still in my mouth —
YAH’s mercy and grace sang louder.
And He reminded me:
“You’re still Mine. Let Me be your Elohim. Let Me feed you something better.”
The truth is: I’ve rejected the manna many times.
I’ve fed my flesh more than my spirit.
I’ve chased productivity, goals, gifts, even dreams —
without seeking the GIVER.
If I’m not careful, I become my own god —
trying to build a life that satisfies, but never fills.
And the RUACH gently asks me:
“Are you doing this with Me, or just for you?”
Because manna isn't about physical food.
It’s the Word.
It’s His presence.
It’s the quiet whisper that says,
“Come. Sit. Listen.”
Muscle memory.
Trauma.
Spiritual amnesia.
We’ve been tied to poles for so long, we forgot we’re free.
We’re like that horse — still standing by the thing that used to trap us,
not realizing the rope is gone.
We suckle the highs of distraction, noise, entertainment, gossip, food, lust, money…
Not even knowing we’re nourishing our own spiritual death.
But YAH…
YAH in His mercy…
He steps in while the meat is still in our teeth —
and saves us.
You can be full of food and still malnourished.
Full of knowledge and still empty.
Full of ambition and still void of direction.
Why?
Because you’re starving your spirit while feeding your flesh.
And we don’t even realize it’s sin…
because it feels normal.
Feels fun.
Feels good.
But that’s the deception.
That’s the danger.
“Entertainment is def a big one,” I said.
But so is gossip.
So is gluttony.
So is consuming content that makes us laugh while it makes YAH weep.
Some days I fall.
But from that place, I see His feet — and I cry.
I say,
“ABBA, I’m here. Please teach me to stay near.”
That’s all I can do sometimes…
but it’s enough.
Because HE is enough.
This walk isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about walking with the One who is.
And letting the RUACH break you open
until the hunger for Him is louder than every other craving.
Too much of anything is bad for me.
Except Him.
I’ve never overdosed on His presence.
But I’ve overdosed on everything else.
And every time, it led to spiritual death.
But now?
I want LIFE.
And that means more of HIM — and less of everything else.
Conviction is mercy.
This post isn’t a guilt trip — it’s a wake-up call.
Ask yourself honestly:
What am I feeding?
Why am I so full of everything but still so empty?
Cry out.
Ask YAH to make you hungry again.
And don’t stop until the craving shifts.
Because if you’re not hungry for Him… how can you ever be filled?
Numbers 11 – The craving that killed them
John 6:33 – Yahusha is the true manna
Matthew 4:4 – Man shall not live by bread alone
Psalm 51:10 – Create in me a clean heart
Hebrews 10:31 – It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living Elohim
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The Fear of YAH Will Save Your Life
[Blog 3] 12/4/2025
The fear of YAH isn’t about being scared of punishment. It’s about realizing — jaw-droppingly — that HE IS. And that awareness alone will either cause you to run, hide… or fall on your face in awe. True fear leads to worship. And true worship leads to life. READ MORE →
Let’s be clear: The fear of YAH is true worship.
It’s the realization that the Most High sees, hears, and reigns — and that nothing, not even your next breath, is guaranteed without Him.
In the Amplified version, Proverbs 9:10 says:
“The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and preeminent part of wisdom…”
Wisdom begins when we respond to the truth that HE IS.
And when you really know He is…
You live differently.
You love differently.
You obey without delay.
😨 Fear That Brings You to Your Knees
“The righteous scarcely make it in...”
What?! That’s scary.
“Many will say to Me, ‘Adonai, Adonai!’ And He will say, ‘I never knew you.’”
That’s terrifying.
And it should be.
Because this isn’t a game.
If you’ve ever felt that “woah” moment — that drop in your chest when the truth hits your spirit — that’s the fear of YAH waking you up.
And when it wakes you up... it keeps you walking straight.
We’ve watered it down.
We made “awesome” mean pizza or a good song.
We made “God” a cosmic buddy instead of the King of Existence.
But YAH is not your buddy.
He’s the I AM.
He is YAHUAH, the Self-Existent One.
And if that doesn’t shake you... you don’t know Him yet.
The fear of YAH keeps me in check.
It’s what keeps me from saying the wrong thing.
It’s what reminds me to forgive, to repent, to worship, to press on.
Because if YAH sees, and YAH hears...
Then I must live like that’s true.
And because He never breaks a promise, I can walk in that fear with peace.
I’m not scared of being destroyed — I’m in awe that He didn’t destroy me when I deserved it! That’s love. That’s mercy. That’s holiness.
And that’s what makes Him worthy of everything.
Hebrews 10:31 – “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living Elohim.”
Exodus 3:14 – “I AM THAT I AM.” (His name alone proclaims He exists.)
Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of YAH is the beginning of wisdom.”
Psalm 111:10 – “The fear of YAH is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding.”
YAH,
I acknowledge You as the Most High — the Great I AM.
You are holy. You are true. You are awesome beyond words.
I repent for every moment I lived like You weren’t watching, like You weren’t worthy.
Let the fear of You return to my heart.
Not fear like the world knows it… but a holy trembling.
A reverent awe that leads to worship.
May my life be a living sacrifice — a daily YES.
I don’t just want to believe in You.
I want to KNOW YOU — and walk in Your ways.
Let the fear of YAH rise in me again.
So be it. Amein.
May you feel the conviction.
May you remember the awe.
And may you return to the Only One who deserves your whole heart.
The fear of YAH will save your life.
And it just might save someone else’s too — if you choose to walk in it.
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"Speak the Truth and Step Back: When Your Witness Is Enough"
How to Recognize When It's Time to Walk Away and Trust YAH with the Seed
[Blog 2] 11/4/2025
Recently, two young Mormon missionaries knocked on my door. Though I was busy finalizing Book 2 of the Kingdom Kids Coloring Book Series, I felt the nudge of the RUACH to open the door. Our conversation touched on deep things—Who is YAH? What is truth? How do we know? While they asked many questions, I quickly realized they weren’t seeking understanding. They were trying to reshape my answers into their own framework.
Their follow-up message confirmed it. Beneath the polite tone, I discerned pride, defensiveness, and spiritual superiority masked as curiosity. That’s when I knew:
I was not called to convince. I was called to witness.
And once the witness has been given? Step back. Let YAH do what only He can do.
5 Scriptures for Knowing When to Walk Away
1. Ezekiel 3:17–19
“You shall warn them… whether they hear or refuse.”
Your role is to speak what YAH says. Their response isn’t your responsibility.
2. Titus 3:9–11
“Avoid foolish controversies… warn them once, then have nothing more to do with them.”
The Word is clear: warn once, don’t entertain cycles of argument.
3. Matthew 10:14
“If anyone will not receive you… shake the dust off your feet.”
When rejection comes, it’s not a defeat. It’s a release.
4. 2 Timothy 2:23–25
“Don’t have anything to do with foolish arguments… gently instruct, in case YAH grants repentance.”
Even correction must be Spirit-led. You can’t force revelation.
5. 1 Corinthians 2:14
“The natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of Elohim.”
Without the RUACH, deep truths sound like foolishness.
What This Teaches Us
Not every question is rooted in true curiosity.
Pride can dress itself in a smile.
YAH doesn’t call us to win arguments, but to stand in truth.
Silence is sometimes the most powerful response.
Truth is not a concept to be proven. Truth is a person.
John 8:32 — "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
Final Encouragement If you’ve ever been in a conversation where you sensed the RUACH say, “That’s enough,” trust Him. You don’t owe people an endless explanation. You owe YAH your obedience.
So witness boldly. Then step back.
The seed is planted. The assignment is complete. Now let the Most High water it in His perfect timing.
You are not the revealer of truth. YAH is.
Stay bold. Stay set apart.
— June Talisa
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[Blog 1] 11/2/2025
So many people talk about “doing what’s best for you” or “living your truth.” But what if the real truth is... you can’t even begin to do right by you until you start doing right by YAH?
That’s the heartbeat behind DRBY — not just a brand, but a wake-up call. And I know, because this whole thing started from my own story of struggle, searching, and surrender.
When I first came up with the idea for Do Right By You, I just wanted to write a nonfiction book. I had lived through so much — failed starts, moving from place to place, starting a business and losing it all, barely finishing things I began — and I wanted to at least do right by the reader.
That was my whole heart. If someone gave my book a chance, I was gonna make sure it meant something. That it helped them. That it spoke truth.
But I didn’t finish that book. Life happened — again. And I shelved the whole idea for three years.
Then one day, I made a raw, emotional song crying out to YAH:
“Why am I?”
And the answer?
DRBY.
He reminded me of the book. But this time, I saw it clearly: it was never just a book. It was a movement. It was Him saying,
“It’s time you start doing right by YOU — but that starts with doing right by ME.”
This world is consumed by lies — and honestly, you’re groomed for deception straight out the womb. The culture says you’re walking in purpose, when YAH ain’t even in the picture!
They sell you self-love that leads to self-worship. They sell you “healing” that never touches your soul. They sell “truth” without scripture, and “peace” without repentance.
And that’s how the enemy wins — he gives you a counterfeit “you.” A false identity. A version of you that will never threaten his kingdom.
YAH used the late Dr. Myles Munroe to help me understand something powerful:
“If you want to know your purpose, read the manual — and to read the manual, you need the Manufacturer.”
He was talking about the Word of YAH.
Not just reading it for what it says, but for who it reveals.
And once I started reading scripture to know YAH — not just to say I read it — that love began to wreck me. It humbled me. It invited me in. It showed me that the Creator who gave me breath had given me a reason too.
And I knew… I had to live it.
I had to Do Right By YAH — because only then could I Do Right By Me.
Knowing your Creator = Knowing your purpose
You can’t walk in purpose without truth
You can’t walk in truth without YAH
And you can’t do right by you if you’re walking without Him
I pray you feel both conviction and comfort from this post.
That urgency hits your spirit… but so does hope.
That you stop trying to “figure it all out” on your own, and instead go to the Source.
You’re still breathing — that means your WHY isn’t done yet.
Ask yourself this and write it down:
Am I doing what’s right for me...
or what’s right in YAH’s eyes?
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