I am learning to move with intention,
grounded, aware, and open to the beauty around me.
God, I trust You here,
in my breath and in my becoming.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
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I am Free…
I am called to be free.
Free from the spirit of fear,
free from every attack sent to destroy my joy. Free to walk boldly in my purpose,
to love, to serve, to be a vessel of His light.
I am learning that my identity isn’t found in doing, but in being, being still in His presence, being rooted in His Word,
being covered by His grace.
The Holy Spirit leads me beside still waters, and there I remember,
I am loved. I am chosen. I am free.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Planted deep…
Yesterday on my walk, I was in awe of this tree, its beauty and strength drew me in, I felt so small, yet safe as I stood under the branches. While standing in its presence I felt Gods peace as He quietly spoke to my heart and inspired me to write this blog post.
The roots of a tree run deep into the soil, unseen yet steady, anchoring it through storms, winds and seasons of change. What we witness above the ground, the strength of its trunk, the spread of its branches, the beauty of its leaves, all which flow from what is hidden below, in the depth of its roots.
So it is with us. When our lives are planted in God’s Word, when our trust and hope are rooted in Him, we are not easily shaken. Storms may come, winds may blow, and life’s circumstances may press hard against us, but we will not be moved. Our strength is not in ourselves, but in the One who nourishes us.
God’s Word is the soil that feeds our souls. His promises are the streams of living water that keep us flourishing, even in seasons of drought. His presence becomes the anchor that grounds us when everything else feels uncertain.
May we choose to plant ourselves where living water flows, to stay rooted in His truth, and to trust that He will hold us steady no matter what comes.
Hold onto peace, hope, faith and love, because He cares for you. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Today I choose to see His love…
Before the world rushes in, I stepped outside and let the stillness greet me, the air is cool, the light is tender, and I am reminded that this moment is sacred. It is here, in the soft hum of creation, that I feel closest to God.
I close my eyes and breathe deeply, letting the worries I woke up with loosen their grip. Each inhale feels like a prayer, each exhale is a release. The trees stand tall as if in worship, the sky opens wide in quiet invitation, and I remember, God’s presence is not something I have to earn, it is already here, waiting for me to receive. Holy Spirit whispers, stay here, daughter, in this breath, in this step, in this unfolding, right now.
So today, I choose to see His love in what surrounds me. I choose to slow down enough to notice grace hidden in plain sight, I choose to believe that His presence is not far away but woven into every moment, every breath, every beginning. and in that knowing, my soul finds rest. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Every breath we take…God is with us.
There is tenderness in our becoming, the way we rise with strength and the way we keep moving through shadows toward light.
Always remember that hope is being renewed. Every breath we take is a reminder, that God is with us, even in the waiting, even in the unfolding.
We are not broken beyond repair. We are a living testimony of grace, and His love will keep carrying us, day after day, until we see how radiant we’ve always been.
Rest in this truth, we are Gods beloved…Whole, enough, loved and always held.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Eshet Chayil…A woman of valor, a warrior.
Eshet Chayil…אֵשֶׁת חַיִל
a woman of valor, a warrior.
These words are more than a title, they are a truth etched into the soul of every woman who has walked through fire and still stands.
Valor is not only strength in battle, it is the courage to keep living with an open heart. It is the quiet resilience of rising after heartbreak, the sacred power of choosing love when bitterness could have taken root.
I see myself in these words, a woman carried by God’s grace, a warrior not because I am strong but because I rise, again and again, trusting the One who heals, who restores and who calls me beloved.
Eshet Chayil…this is who I am becoming.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Love is…
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… and love your neighbor as yourself.”
These words from Matthew 22:37-39 are simple, but they hold the weight of everything that matters. Love God fully, let every thought, every action, every breath be shaped by that love. And then, let that same love flow toward others and toward yourself.
It’s not a checklist, it’s a way of living. A steady rhythm of receiving love from God and giving it back through how we care, how we forgive and how we show up in the world. In the end, love is the thread that holds it all together. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Resting in…Gods transcending love.
The love God has for me transcends everything…time, distance and even my own understanding. It is not bound by circumstances or changed by the shifting seasons of my life, His love was here before I took my first breath and will carry me beyond my last. I thank you that I can rest in that truth. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Trusting God…
Sometimes trusting God is not always easy, especially when life brings difficult challenges, but I know that trusting God is the doorway to peace. When I release control and lean into His wisdom, I make space for grace to move in. Prayer becomes my lifeline, not just words, but a deep surrender, a quiet knowing that He hears, He sees, and He cares. Prayer opens us up to healing, to clarity, to strength that I didn’t know I had, and to hope that holds me steady.
As I trust God with each step, I begin to see that He’s been faithful all along, working behind the scenes, weaving purpose into every moment. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Each day, brings new hope…
There is a quiet comfort in knowing we are held, gently and securely by God. In the chaos of life, in the middle of questions, fears, and uncertainty, His presence comforts us and His peace surrounds us.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
My Journey Home….to God & Self 