Category: mental-health

The source of my peace…

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Lately, I’ve been reminded that everything I need flows from one place, God.

Not always from people, not from plans, not even from my own strength,

Just Him.

I stepped outside today, let the sun touch my face and the wind speak softly to my spirit. And there, among the trees and sky and stillness, I remembered:

He is the source of my peace.

The wellspring of my joy.

The keeper of my soul.

Spending time with Him in nature grounds me.

It clears the noise.

It brings me home.

When I’m weary, I don’t need to do more.

I just need to return, 

to the One who holds it all,

and to the One who holds me.

– denise marie 

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

Everlasting love…

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Today I stood still in the quiet of nature, the trees towering above me like protectors, the wind brushing past my skin like a whispered reminder: You are loved, always.

There’s something about being outside that makes His love feel closer. Not loud or forced, just constant, gentle and everlasting.

The same way the sun rises without needing our permission, His love shows up, every morning, every moment, unchanging. I don’t have to earn it, I don’t have to strive for it, I just have to receive it.

The everlasting love of Jesus isn’t based on how steady I am, it’s based on how steady He is. Rooted like the trees,
faithful like the river, and endless like the sky. And in that love, I can finally rest.

– denise marie

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

      I found solace in rest…

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      A visit to Chambers Creek in University Place, Washington

      As I sat beneath the trees, near the river, and let the stillness hold me.
      There was no agenda, no rushing, just the sound of water moving slow and steady, like grace, and the wind weaving through the leaves like a gentle invitation to come home.

      Out here in nature, something in me softens. I don’t have to be strong, I don’t have to perform healing or pretend I’m not still learning how to breathe again. I can just be, fully present and fully loved.

      The river reminds me that I, too, am allowed to flow, gently, honestly, without force. The trees remind me that it’s safe to be rooted again. Safe to rest. Safe to return.

      God is here in the quiet, never demanding, only inviting. And in that sacred space, I remember, I am not lost, I am not broken. I am returning to Him, to myself and to wholeness that never truly left.

      – 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

        Where my healing flows..

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        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

        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

            Let His peace flow over me…

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            Enjoying the beauty of Kauai

            The ocean reminds me that even in chaos, I can trust that God is with me and will show me beauty in every situation.
            And when my heart may be troubled, He calm’s the storm within. Today I choose to let His peace flow over me like these waters, unshakable, strong, and steady.

            – denise marie

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

                In His presence, I am restored.

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                Whatever you’re carrying today,
                may you feel God’s arms around you,
                holding you close and healing you gently. In His love, we are soothed. In His presence, we are restored.

                – denise marie

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

                    Trusting God…even in uncertainty.

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                    Trusting God when the path ahead is overwhelming and unclear can be very challenging, but it’s in these moments that my faith grows strongest. The Bible reminds us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). Even when we can’t see the full picture, God is at work, orchestrating everything for our good.

                    – denise marie

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

                      – John 8:36