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His love is certain…His presence is enough.

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There are moments when grief feels like it swallows the air around me. Loss shakes the ground beneath my feet, and I can’t always find my balance. My spirit feels scattered, and I wonder if I will ever feel whole again.

But even in those broken places, I hear a quiet whisper that steadies me, God is my source. Not the shifting tides of emotion, Not the memories that bring both ache and beauty, Not even the strength I try to muster on my own. My source is Him, the One who created me, who knows me, and holds me through it all.

In His presence, I find what the world cannot give me, peace that steadies my heart, hope that rises when despair tries to drown me, love that covers me when I feel bare and exposed. It is not about pretending the grief is gone, it’s about knowing that even here, in the middle of the ache, His hand is steady, His love is certain, His presence is enough.

So I lean in, I depend on Him, I remind myself that no matter how lost I feel at times, I am never beyond His reach. He is my source, He is my anchor, He is the breath of peace that fills me when I cannot find my own. – denise marie 

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

Hope rises quietly…

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On a recent bike ride, I stopped to capture this beautiful picture. Here, God reminded me that He is with me, that His presence surrounds me like the brightness of the morning sun. I am covered by His love and His peace surrounds me.

– denise marie

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

    Trusting God…

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    Sunset in Northern California

    Sometimes trusting God is not always easy, especially when life brings difficult challenges, but I know that trusting God is the doorway to peace. When I release control and lean into His wisdom, I make space for grace to move in. Prayer becomes my lifeline, not just words, but a deep surrender, a quiet knowing that He hears, He sees, and He cares. Prayer opens us up to healing, to clarity, to strength that I didn’t know I had, and to hope that holds me steady.

    As I trust God with each step, I begin to see that He’s been faithful all along, working behind the scenes, weaving purpose into every moment. – denise marie

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

        Each day, brings new hope…

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        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

        Pulmonary Embolism…the Beach & Gratitude.

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        Enjoying Dillon Beach in Northern California

        In 2020 I survived a Pulmonary Embolism, it was such a stressful, painful and scary time.

        Since then, I’ve learned to really listen to my body and prioritize my mental, physical and spiritual health.

        Visiting the beach with my family is one of my favorite things to do.

        Walking on the sand, the smell of salt water, the breeze and watching the waves completely relaxes me and brings me joy.

        I am truly grateful for the gift of life.

        – denise marie

        What I would say to my younger self…

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        I always loved to write. Pencil in hand, writing a poem at the age of 5.

        You have the gift to

        powerfully shine light

        on darkness,

        to set captives free

        by the stroke of your

        own pen.

        – denise marie

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

        Your presence matters…

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        liberation…the act of setting free

        YOU matter….

        Even when you feel like no one notices or cares. Your presence on this Earth is important…your voice, your opinion, your ideas, your disappointments, your shortcomings, your accomplishments, your defeats, your best qualities and your worst character defects, your talents, your stories, your laughter, your hugs, your smile. Every aspect of YOU, is a gift to this world. You are valued, cherished and needed.

        And even when it doesn’t always feel like it…

        I encourage you to grab on and hold tight to this truth…YOU are loved…overwhelmingly loved, undeniably loved, forever loved.💗

        ~ denise marie

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

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        I was attacked

        at the very core

        of my being and

        was told to end it.

        That I was not going to

        live past the depression,

        the anxiety and the tremendous

        amount of pain.

        The lies, and self hatred

        tried to overshadow every ounce

        of hope and faith

        I previously held onto.

        Even though I walk through the

        darkest valley…

        Fragmented pieces of the

        memories came flashing

        back as I tried to piece them

        together and make sense

        of the realization that these

        were not nightmares but

        factual suppressed recollections.

        I will fear no evil…for you are with me….

        It was too much!

        I felt as if I was literally being

        ripped from the inside out.

        Every part of my body ached

        as I exposed the truth and

        walked through the dark

        murkiness of my past.

        You protect and guide me,

        and I find comfort as you console me…

        In my despair,

        I wept, as I released the pain.

        You are repairing all the damage

        that was done to me,

        and restoring the deepest,

        most real part of me.

        Lord, my strength and hope, comes from you.

        (*Psalm 23)

        ~ denise marie

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

        No longer held captive by…anxiety

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        5…4…3…2…1…

        frantic images are vividly playing out behind my eyes…

        my mind is racing and all of my senses are heightened to the point that I literally want to RUN out of my own skin…

        it’s a thief…

        attempting to rob me of my tranquility…

        what do I “see”

        what do I “hear”

        what do I “smell”

        what do I “feel”

        what do I “taste”

        they say grounding brings me back to reality

        it does….but then what?

        I say….

        i’m fleeing…

        to my place of peace…

        where He quiets my racing pulse…

        and speaks peace to the frantic storm…

        welcoming me with open arms…

        I calmly exhale my fear…and inhale serenity.

        ~ denise marie

        When anxiety overwhelms me, your Word comforts me and brings me joy.

        – Psalm 94:19

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