Category: Faith

The gift of now…

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There is a quiet joy that rises when I finally slow down enough to notice where I am. Right here, in this breath, in this moment, in the soft, ordinary beauty that surrounds me.

It’s the way trees sway like they’re whispering a gentle reminder, you don’t have to rush your way through your own life. It’s the sound of my breath returning home to my body. It’s the simple holiness of noticing colors, textures and small mercies.

Presence invites joy to rise quietly, like a seed sprouting beneath the soil, it just asks for a softer gaze, a slower pace, a willingness to see what’s been holding us all along.

When I choose to be here, fully, I remember that beauty is never far. It’s stitched into the fabric of everyday life, waiting for me to look up, breathe deeply, and receive it.

– denise marie 

“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

God is my source…

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There’s a stillness that comes when I remember who sustains me.

When I stop stressing and start trusting, I find peace that doesn’t depend on my circumstances. 

God is the source of my strength, my provision and calm. His presence grounds me and my soul exhales.

– denise marie 

“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

I am Free…

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A beautiful walk along the beach in Montara California. I love the Coast🩷

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

    Worthy are you Lord….

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    Even in the shifting winds of life, You remain steady. I whisper Your name and remember, You are Lord. You are Lord over my joys and my sorrows, over the things I understand and the things I cannot yet see.

    Worthy are You, Lord, no matter the circumstances. My praise does not depend on what I feel, what I have, or what I’ve lost. My praise rises because of who You are, faithful, unchanging, sovereign.

    When storms gather, You are the anchor. When blessings overflow, You are the source. And when I cannot trace Your hand, I will still trust Your heart.

    So today, in this very moment, I choose to lift my eyes. I choose to whisper thank You. I choose to praise You because You are Lord over my life. My trust, my hope, and my future rests in You.

    – denise marie 

      “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

      Planted deep…

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      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

      Power of prayer..

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      There is power in prayer that cannot be measured. When I pray, chains begin to break. Yokes of bondage are lifted, and what once held me captive loses its grip. Prayer opens the door for freedom because it invites God’s power into places where I feel powerless. It is not my strength that breaks the weight, but His. In prayer, strongholds fall, healing begins, and hope rises again. This is the gift of prayer, it does not just touch my life, it sets captives free.

      – denise marie 

      “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

      Be still and remember…

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      Walking on the beach in Montara California

      So often I forget, that the battle is not mine, that I was never meant to fight in my own strength. I rush, I plan, I worry, thinking I can fix what only God can heal. My heart grows heavy, my thoughts race, and peace slips through my fingers.

      But then He whispers, “Be still, the battle is mine.”

      In that stillness, I remember His faithfulness. I remember that He sees the whole picture when I only see the pieces. I remember that His power is made perfect in my weakness, and His victory is already secure.

      When I surrender, I find rest. When I trust, I find peace. And when I let go, I find Him holding me, steady and sure.

      So today, I pause. I breathe. I lay it all down and remind my soul, the battle belongs to the Lord. My place is to be still and trust His unfailing love. 

      – denise marie 

        “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

        Today, I rise in hope.

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        Today I pause and remember Your faithfulness.

        Thank You God, for showing me that even when life shifts, You remain the same. Your goodness threads through my days in ways I cannot always name, but I feel it in the quiet, in the laughter and in the gift of each day.

        Gratitude swells when I think of how consistent You are. How present You remain and how love is not just what You give but who You are. I rest in that truth and I rise in that hope. – denise marie

          “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

          His love is certain…His presence is enough.

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          There are moments when grief feels like it swallows the air around me. Loss shakes the ground beneath my feet, and I can’t always find my balance. My spirit feels scattered, and I wonder if I will ever feel whole again.

          But even in those broken places, I hear a quiet whisper that steadies me, God is my source. Not the shifting tides of emotion, Not the memories that bring both ache and beauty, Not even the strength I try to muster on my own. My source is Him, the One who created me, who knows me, and holds me through it all.

          In His presence, I find what the world cannot give me, peace that steadies my heart, hope that rises when despair tries to drown me, love that covers me when I feel bare and exposed. It is not about pretending the grief is gone, it’s about knowing that even here, in the middle of the ache, His hand is steady, His love is certain, His presence is enough.

          So I lean in, I depend on Him, I remind myself that no matter how lost I feel at times, I am never beyond His reach. He is my source, He is my anchor, He is the breath of peace that fills me when I cannot find my own. – denise marie 

          “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

          A love like no other…

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          God’s love is the foundation that steadies me, the light that guides me, and the healing balm that restores me. Nothing compares to this love, it is the anchor of my soul.

          He holds me close, reminds me that I am not alone, and whispers peace into the places of my soul that ache. This love restores, renews, and carries me through every season. Truly, there is no greater love.

          – denise marie

          “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36