Category: mental-health

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

                  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”.

                  God’s peace sustains me…

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                  In the stillness, He speaks. In the beauty, He reminds me that He is near. Every breath of fresh air is a reminder that His love renews, His peace sustains, and His grace is always enough. – denise marie

                  “He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul.” – Psalm 23:2-3

                  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

                  #nolongerheldcaptive