Category: Healing

Peace over my soul…

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Montara, California

Standing at the edge of the ocean, I feel the rhythm of God’s heart in every crashing wave. The vastness of the sea reminds me of His endless love, deep and without measure. The breeze whispers peace over my soul, and the sunlight dances on the water like His blessings poured out without end. Here, in the quiet roar of the waves, His presence surrounds me, steady, sure and faithful. At the shore, I am reminded that just as the ocean never ceases to move, neither does His love, His peace, nor His covering over my life. – denise marie 

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

Still healing…still here.

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Kauai, Hawaii

Childhood trauma doesn’t stay in childhood, it lingers, in the body, in the mind, in the way we trust, how we love, how we see ourself, how we protect ourselves, and it follows you quietly, into relationships. For a long time, I lived disconnected from my body, and it didn’t feel like home.

Healing began when I started letting myself feel, and when I started naming what happened and letting it move through me, sitting in the stillness, feeling the discomfort, no longer numbing the pain, but learning to be present with it.

Therapy has helped me find language for my pain and trauma recovery work has taught me how to stay present, how to breathe again, how to come home to myself and by doing so, I am learning to trust myself again, to listen to the signals in my body, and to believe my own voice.

I’m learning to trust God more deeply, not just as a rescuer, but as a trusted friend, who sits with me, not just in the light, but in the darkest places of depression and anxiety. God never left me there, He’s walking with me through it, step by shaky step.

I’m present, I’m breathing,
I’m becoming, and everyday that I choose not to give up, that is healing.
-denise marie

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

My Journey Home…

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There’s something sacred about the journey back to love, the kind that begins with God, that transforms how I see myself, and leads me into wholeness.

Falling in love with God isn’t about religious performance; it’s about discovering the One who loved me first. It’s a quiet surrender, a drawing close, a resting in presence where striving ceases.

As I lean into that love, I begin to see myself differently. Not through shame or scarcity, but through grace and my reflection softens. I start to unlearn the lies, rewrite the inner dialogue, and reclaim my worth.

And that’s where wholeness begins, not in perfection, but in acceptance, not in having it all together, but in being fully known and still deeply loved.

This journey is tender, It’s holy ground, and every step is towards love, God, self, and a step towards healing. This is my road to becoming, and this is My Journey Home. 

– denise marie 

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

Jehovah Rapha…the Lord who heals.

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There are moments in life when we carry pain so deep it feels impossible to express. It may be physical pain, emotional wounds, or the invisible ache of a broken heart. But in the midst of it all, there is hope, and His name is Jehovah Rapha, The Lord Who Heals.

When I say, “God is my Jehovah Rapha,” I am declaring my trust in His power to restore what has been lost, to renew what feels broken, and to bring peace where there has been chaos. Even when I don’t see the change right away, I rest in the promise that He is working in me, around me, and through me. 

If you’re walking through a season of pain or uncertainty, I invite you to whisper His name: Jehovah Rapha. Let that truth sink into your heart. You are not forgotten. You are not beyond healing. The God who heals is near, and He is faithful. – denise marie 

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

My healing journey…

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I’ve been battling some anxiety, and I’ve realized that walking outside and praying has given me some relief. I didn’t plan for it to become my refuge, but it has.

One morning, when the heaviness felt unbearable, I put on my shoes and walked. I didn’t know where I was going only that I needed to move. I found a trail near my home, and as I stepped into that quiet space surrounded by trees and sky, my soul instinctively whispered a prayer. At first, it wasn’t anything profound, just a desperate, quiet “God, please help me.” And He met me there. Something sacred happens with each step, I feel like I’m leaving behind the pressure, the overthinking, the fear. My breath slows down, my thoughts soften and my prayers become less about begging for relief and more about being held.

– denise marie

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

      Finding peace in His presence…

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      Today, I choose to slow down and to be present with God. His presence is inviting me to breathe deeper and to simply be at peace. – denise marie

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

      Beauty from ashes…

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      No matter how deep the wounds, how heavy the burdens, or how long the pain has lasted, Jehovah Rapha is the God who heals. He is the restorer of broken hearts, the mender of shattered souls, and the One who brings beauty from ashes.
      -denise marie

      “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”.

      I am enough…

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      Self-love, value, worth, and respect don’t come from external validation but from embracing who I truly am. I honor myself, because I am enough.

      I choose to:
      ✨ Love myself unapologetically
      ✨ Recognize my inherent value
      ✨ Walk in confidence and self-respect
      ✨ Set boundaries that honor my worth

      His Word reminds me:
      ✨ I am chosen (1 Peter 2:9)
      ✨ I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14)
      ✨ I am redeemed and forgiven (Ephesians 1:7)
      ✨ I am His masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10)

      I choose to stand firm in God’s truth and know my identity is secure in Him.

      – denise marie

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

      I yelled from the pit of my gut…I am Free….

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      As I stood there slightly shaking, nervously sharing my story, I glanced up occasionally making eye contact with an empathizing woman in the audience, her encouraging smile seemed to give me permission to courageously keep speaking my truth. 

      Breathing deeply then exhaling slowly;

      the words flow like a raging river

      from the depths of my soul, 

      secrets and shameful

      encounters fleeting as they 

      no longer keep me bound, 

      I yell from the pit of my gut, 

      I am free. 

       – denise marie 

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

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      A promise of artistic possibilities….

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      This afternoon, I took my first ceramics class.

      As I entered the room, my anticipation and nervousness heightened as the Teacher went over the instructions.

      Timidly, my hands met the cool clay, this lesson was filled with patience, mistakes, a few setbacks and definitely no room for perfection.

      I was filled with pure joy and satisfaction as I transformed uncertainty into a piece of art.

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