Tag: Daily Life

God meets me in the garden…

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Healing asks me to slow down, to notice where my feet are planted, to feel the air on my skin and the rise and fall of my breath. It invites me out of the past and away from the anxious thoughts about the future, and into this sacred space where God meets me, right here.

It’s in the present, where I can hear His whispers, where I can see His fingerprints in the smallest details, and where I can trust that the same God holding me now, will hold me all the days of my life. 

– 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

    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

    Beauty through my lens…

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    The beauties I found in my backyard.

    Lately, I’ve been learning to slow down and really see, not just with my eyes, but with my heart.

    The sky is soft in the morning, the flowers blooming by the sidewalk, and the wind brushing the trees like a song.

    But something inside me is changing.
    I’m learning to pay attention, to notice the light as it filters through the leaves, and to find beauty even in the ordinary and overlooked.

    This is the lens I’m choosing now,
    one shaped by gratitude, healing and hope. The more I look through it, the more beauty I see, not just around me, but within me too. – denise marie

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

      God…the source of my strength.

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      When I was out on a walk, I saw this tree swaying in the wind, moving from side to side, and at times the wind would increase and it seemed as if the branches would break, but the roots are deeply planted within the solid soil, and the palms have the ability to bend with the wind, rather then breaking.

      As the “winds” blow in my life, just like this tree trusts the hand that made it, I will trust God to sustain me, strengthen me, and carry me through.

      God, you are the source of my strength, and as creation reflects your power, your steadiness, and your grace,
      so will I. – denise marie

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

      • John 8:36

      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

      God’s creation…calms my soul.

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      There’s something about being in God’s creation that calms my soul. The sound of the wind through the trees, the warmth of the sun on my skin, it all reminds me that He is in control. 

      Anxiety fades, worries quiet, and my heart finds rest.

      Nature is His masterpiece, a gentle reminder that I am held, I am seen, and I am loved.

      – denise marie

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

      Choose to trust God…

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      Through every situation, I choose to trust God. He sees what I cannot, knows what I do not, and is leading me toward the peace, love, and wholeness I deserve.

      Letting go isn’t always easy, but I know His plans are greater than my own. I will walk forward in faith, knowing He is guiding my steps.

      -denise marie

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

      Great is your faithfulness…

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      Yesterday as I went for a walk, the wind was gusting and the clouds began to cover the blue sky. I watched in awe, as the palm trees were swaying, being pulled back and forth against the strong force of the wind.

      It reminded me, that in this life, I will experience disappointment, heartache, and challenges, that just like these palm trees, I will sway back and forth amongst the winds of life, bending…but not breaking.

      Even in those times of uncertainty, God said He would be with me and I am covered by His promises that are steadfast, unwavering and consistently loved.

      – denise marie

      “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness”.  – Lamentations 3:23

      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