There is a quiet comfort in knowing we are held, gently and securely by God. In the chaos of life, in the middle of questions, fears, and uncertainty, His presence comforts us and His peace surrounds us.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
I stepped outside and took a deep breath, not just air, but presence. The trees stood still, the sky wide and soft, and I felt God near.
Sometimes I forget how close He really is. But out here, in the quiet, with the earth under my feet and the wind brushing past, I remember.
Every breath is a reminder that,
I am alive, I am held, and I am not alone.
I’m grateful that His presence meets me in the stillness, with just my breath and belonging. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Lately, I’ve been noticing the small things, the way the sunlight dances on the leaves, how the birds always find their song, how my heart softens in nature’s presence.
It’s in these quiet returns that I remember who I am, a daughter still becoming, a soul still unfolding.
God isn’t asking me to hurry, He’s asking me to come close, to rest, to remember I’m already loved, already chosen, already home. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
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
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
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
When I slow down and sit with God in the now, I begin to see the purpose in the pause. I learn to listen, to breathe, and to trust. The in-between is holy ground, and as much as it’s uncomfortable, I won’t rush it. God is here, and He’s still writing my story.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Gratitude doesn’t always change our circumstances, but it shifts our perspective. It reminds me that even in the middle of uncertainty, there is still beauty to be found. A breath. A sunrise. A kind word. The quiet presence of God.
When I choose to give thanks, especially in the small, ordinary moments, I make room for peace. I stop focusing on what’s missing and start seeing what’s already here.
Gratitude is not about ignoring the hard things. It’s about remembering that goodness still exists, even in the midst of them. And often, that’s where healing begins, in a heart that says, “Thank You, God, for today.” – 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!
My Journey Home….to God & Self 