I am learning to move with intention,
grounded, aware, and open to the beauty around me.
God, I trust You here,
in my breath and in my becoming.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Tag: Jesus
The gift of now…
There is a quiet joy that rises when I finally slow down enough to notice where I am. Right here, in this breath, in this moment, in the soft, ordinary beauty that surrounds me.
It’s the way trees sway like they’re whispering a gentle reminder, you don’t have to rush your way through your own life. It’s the sound of my breath returning home to my body. It’s the simple holiness of noticing colors, textures and small mercies.
Presence invites joy to rise quietly, like a seed sprouting beneath the soil, it just asks for a softer gaze, a slower pace, a willingness to see what’s been holding us all along.
When I choose to be here, fully, I remember that beauty is never far. It’s stitched into the fabric of everyday life, waiting for me to look up, breathe deeply, and receive it.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
God’s presence…
There is a sacred freedom that unfolds when I rest in God’s presence. In His nearness, the need to perform or prove myself fades. The masks come off, the striving ceases and I begin to breathe again, deeply and honestly.
I’m learning that returning home to self and to God, is freedom. It’s the soul remembering who it’s always been…Here, I am defined by love.
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. And in that holy space, I am finally free, to heal, to rest and to be.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
God is my source…
There’s a stillness that comes when I remember who sustains me.
When I stop stressing and start trusting, I find peace that doesn’t depend on my circumstances.
God is the source of my strength, my provision and calm. His presence grounds me and my soul exhales.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
A sacred surrender….
It’s in the stillness where I’ve met God most intimately, in the raw, unfiltered spaces where I have nothing left to offer but my honesty.
I’ve learned that healing isn’t found in rushing to fix what’s broken or pretending the pain didn’t happen. It’s a slow unraveling, a sacred surrender. It’s the way my spirit leans into His presence when I don’t understand, and in this space, is where I find rest.
I am learning that peace is not the absence of pain, but the nearness of God in the middle of it.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
I am Free…
I am called to be free.
Free from the spirit of fear,
free from every attack sent to destroy my joy. Free to walk boldly in my purpose,
to love, to serve, to be a vessel of His light.
I am learning that my identity isn’t found in doing, but in being, being still in His presence, being rooted in His Word,
being covered by His grace.
The Holy Spirit leads me beside still waters, and there I remember,
I am loved. I am chosen. I am free.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
You are the light of the world…
Light has a way of breaking through. It doesn’t ask permission, it simply enters and shifts the atmosphere. That is what Jesus declared about you, “You are the light of the world.”
When the world feels dim with fear or discouragement, your light can be the reminder that God is still moving, still faithful, still near. Sometimes your light looks like a gentle smile, a word of encouragement, or a prayer whispered on someone’s behalf. Other times it looks like courage, choosing to trust God when it would be easier to give up. However it shows up, your light matters.
So keep shining. Even the smallest light can change the atmosphere of the darkest room. ✨ – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Worthy are you Lord….
Even in the shifting winds of life, You remain steady. I whisper Your name and remember, You are Lord. You are Lord over my joys and my sorrows, over the things I understand and the things I cannot yet see.
Worthy are You, Lord, no matter the circumstances. My praise does not depend on what I feel, what I have, or what I’ve lost. My praise rises because of who You are, faithful, unchanging, sovereign.
When storms gather, You are the anchor. When blessings overflow, You are the source. And when I cannot trace Your hand, I will still trust Your heart.
So today, in this very moment, I choose to lift my eyes. I choose to whisper thank You. I choose to praise You because You are Lord over my life. My trust, my hope, and my future rests in You.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Planted deep…
Yesterday on my walk, I was in awe of this tree, its beauty and strength drew me in, I felt so small, yet safe as I stood under the branches. While standing in its presence I felt Gods peace as He quietly spoke to my heart and inspired me to write this blog post.
The roots of a tree run deep into the soil, unseen yet steady, anchoring it through storms, winds and seasons of change. What we witness above the ground, the strength of its trunk, the spread of its branches, the beauty of its leaves, all which flow from what is hidden below, in the depth of its roots.
So it is with us. When our lives are planted in God’s Word, when our trust and hope are rooted in Him, we are not easily shaken. Storms may come, winds may blow, and life’s circumstances may press hard against us, but we will not be moved. Our strength is not in ourselves, but in the One who nourishes us.
God’s Word is the soil that feeds our souls. His promises are the streams of living water that keep us flourishing, even in seasons of drought. His presence becomes the anchor that grounds us when everything else feels uncertain.
May we choose to plant ourselves where living water flows, to stay rooted in His truth, and to trust that He will hold us steady no matter what comes.
Hold onto peace, hope, faith and love, because He cares for you. – denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Power of prayer..
There is power in prayer that cannot be measured. When I pray, chains begin to break. Yokes of bondage are lifted, and what once held me captive loses its grip. Prayer opens the door for freedom because it invites God’s power into places where I feel powerless. It is not my strength that breaks the weight, but His. In prayer, strongholds fall, healing begins, and hope rises again. This is the gift of prayer, it does not just touch my life, it sets captives free.
– denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
My Journey Home….to God & Self 