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”.
God’s love for a broken heart is deep, tender, and unwavering. Scripture tells us that He is especially close to those who are hurting:
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
When our hearts are shattered by loss, disappointment, or pain, God’s love becomes a healing balm. He does not turn away from our sorrow but draws near, offering comfort, peace, and restoration.
In Isaiah 61:1, we see Jesus’ mission:
“He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”
This means that no matter how deep our wounds are, His love can restore us. He does not waste our pain but uses it to draw us closer to Him, teaching us to trust in His goodness even in the midst of sorrow.
If your heart is broken, know that you are never alone. God sees you, loves you, and is working to heal and restore you in ways beyond what you can imagine.
Would you like me to pray for you? If so please comment or message me.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
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
He fully loves you, and fully knows you. There are no hidden agendas, no malice or wrong intent, only love. He cannot operate in any other way towards us, other than in love, because that is who he is. God is love. – 1 John 4:16
I am learning that it is ok to take a deep breath,
and then slowly exhale as I gently smile at the
woman that I’m looking at in the mirror.
I’m encouraging her with words of love,
self acceptance and much grace.
– denise marie
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16
Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
There was a time, that I didn’t identify with the one who stared at me daily in the mirror.
Sometimes I didn’t like her, other times I felt like I didn’t really know her and many times didn’t understand her. She found herself lost between living to please others and resenting her continued self-sacrifice, even at the cost of her well being.
Ultimately betraying herself.
Numerous times she tried to free her true self, but found it difficult to come out from under the deep despair of childhood trauma and shame.
Today, she realizes it’s ok to choose Her.
She now, carefully cradles her heart, whispering powerful words of truth dripped in non-judgmental love and grace.
She is no longer hidden beneath the layers of trauma, she is emerging, growing and nurturing each space within the weight of her being.
She no longer identifies as an outsider, but acknowledges Her name.
The name her Mother, lovingly graced her with in 1969.
Her name is Denise Marie and I am her.
I will not be silenced…
My voice matters.
My opinion matters.
My words matter.
My thoughts matter.
What I have to say matters.
How I feel matters.
My questions matter.
My disagreeing with you matters.
Standing up for myself matters.
Speaking up matters.
What I like matters.
What I don’t like matters.
Telling my jokes matter.
Telling my story matters.
My choice matters.
My dreams matter.
My disappointments matter.
My goals matter.
My style matters.
Being comfortable in my own skin matters.
Being confident matters.
Being unsure at times, matters.
Taking my time to process my feelings matters.
Being sad matters.
Being happy matters.
Being angry matters.
Laughing out loud matters.
My smile matters.
My quirkiness matters.
My “no” matters.
My “yes” matters.
Saying exactly what I mean matters.
Having boundaries matter.
Being kind to myself matters.
Being kind to others matters.
Practicing self-care matters.
Loving freely matters.
My brown skin matters.
Being myself, even when others say it’s “too much” matters.
Being free spirited matters.
Letting go of what I can’t control matters.
Liking myself matters.
Loving myself matters.
I matter.
~ denise marie
This week I was feeling a lot of anxiety. Between the pandemic, friends and family battling sickness, the loss of so many lives, the violence, the financial struggles of many, racial injustice and the chaos in our nation, I found myself struggling to hold onto my peace. My emotions fluctuating from sadness, to anger, to fear as I battled my own thoughts to bring my mindset back to a place of peace.
Then I heard a still small voice that said, “Lean into his presence.”. At that very moment I knew he was calling me to him.
One of my favorite lyrics in a song by Elevation Worship goes,
“In Your presence there is freedom
In Your presence there is hope
In Your presence there is healing
Love restores me, I am whole”.
In my moments of distress, I am learning as I lean into his presence, my anxiety surrenders to Him.
Lean into his presence.
~ denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
**side note**: I am a firm believer in Jesus and Therapy! God provides us with resources that if we are willing, can come alongside us and help us in our journey. My regular appointments with my therapist and support from my sponsor in Celebrate Recovery, are vital parts of my healing!💗
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
My Journey Home….to God & Self 