Lately, I’ve found myself slowing down. There’s something sacred about pausing long enough to feel Gods presence, to breathe in peace and to exhale gratitude, this sacred practice of being present, brings me joy. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
When anxiety rises, pause. Breathe. Go outside, feel the wind on your skin, the sun on your face, and remember, you are held. God’s presence is near, and His peace is given, freely, again and again.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
I am learning that there comes a time in my healing when I realize that what I’ve been searching for has always been within myself. Not in approval, not in perfection, but in the steady, unshakable love that God has for me.
When my identity has been shaped by pain, betrayal, or brokenness, I forget who I am. I wear a mask, I shrink and forget that I am deeply known, fully seen, and still completely loved.
Today, my healing begins in returning to the One who calls me by my true name, Daughter, Beloved, Whole and Loved. I am letting that truth rewrite my identity, it is who I am. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
For so long, I believed my worth depended on being chosen, by a partner, a friend, a job, a community. If someone picked me, I felt valuable. If they didn’t, I questioned everything about myself.
But healing has taught me a deeper truth, my worth doesn’t come from people’s decisions. It doesn’t rise or fall based on who stays or who walks away. My value is steady because it comes from God, not from anyone’s approval.
Being chosen by others may feel good, but it’s not the foundation I build my identity on anymore. I was already chosen by God before I ever tried to earn love or prove I belonged.
So if you’re wrestling with rejection or feeling unseen, remember this, You are already loved, already worthy, and already enough. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
**I enjoyed this beautiful John Robbin’s (rip) Art Show at Bitters Co. If you are ever in Mount Vernon , WA be sure to stop by. The owners, The Carson Sisters, Amy and Katie are such gems!
Today, I give myself permission to breathe. To go outside and to listen to the wind. Help me to calm my mind and to be still long enough to hear the heartbeat of my own soul. God I thank you for already being here, waiting for me, this is where my healing flows. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
There’s something sacred about standing near water, in those moments, the world slows down, and the noise within begins to settle. Here, I’m not defined by what I’ve lost or what lies ahead. I’m simply His beloved, grounded in grace and covered by love. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
In the quiet of trees, in the stillness of prayer, God meets me. He reminds me that it’s okay to rest, to cry, to be tender. This journey is sacred. My healing is sacred. And I don’t have to rush it.
I’m no longer hiding my pain or shrinking to make others comfortable. I’m holding space for all of me, with gentleness, with honesty, and with God right beside me.
I hold space for the woman I’m becoming. The one who was broken but is learning to breathe again. The one who walks into nature not to escape, but to return home to herself. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
When life feels too heavy, I return to the place where my soul can breathe again. Where I can just be. And every time, God lets me know that He is with me, covering me with His love which is steady, faithful and constant. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Take a deep breath…inhale peace, the kind that quiets your soul and reminds you that you are held by something greater. Then exhale…releasing fear, tension, and the lies you’ve been told or believed about yourself. Let them go.
This sacred exchange, breathing in peace and breathing out anything that doesn’t align with your truth, is a prayer in itself. It’s an invitation to reconnect with God, with clarity, and with the divine strength inside you.
Today, be sure to make space for this quiet moment and let your breath lead you back to your truth. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
There’s something sacred about being honest, with ourselves and with God.
So often, I come to Him with polished prayers, hoping to impress, afraid to expose the messy places. But God isn’t looking for performance, He’s looking for presence. He doesn’t ask for perfection, He asks for surrender. When I bring God my real fears, my doubts, my confusion, my anger, even my silence, I am giving Him access to heal, to speak, and to transform. Today Lord, help me to walk in your freedom.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
My Journey Home….to God & Self 