Tag: Love

God’s presence…

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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

Worthy are you Lord….

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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

    A love like no other…

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    God’s love is the foundation that steadies me, the light that guides me, and the healing balm that restores me. Nothing compares to this love, it is the anchor of my soul.

    He holds me close, reminds me that I am not alone, and whispers peace into the places of my soul that ache. This love restores, renews, and carries me through every season. Truly, there is no greater love.

    – denise marie

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

    Love is…

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    “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… and love your neighbor as yourself.”

    These words from Matthew 22:37-39 are simple, but they hold the weight of everything that matters. Love God fully, let every thought, every action, every breath be shaped by that love. And then, let that same love flow toward others and toward yourself.

    It’s not a checklist, it’s a way of living. A steady rhythm of receiving love from God and giving it back through how we care, how we forgive and how we show up in the world. In the end, love is the thread that holds it all together. – denise marie 

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

    Resting in…Gods transcending love.

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    The love God has for me transcends everything…time, distance and even my own understanding. It is not bound by circumstances or changed by the shifting seasons of my life, His love was here before I took my first breath and will carry me beyond my last. I thank you that I can rest in that truth. – 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

      Everlasting love…

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      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

          I am Loved, Whole and Free

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          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

          Surrounded by Gods presence…

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          Such beauty in La Conner, Washington

          There’s something sacred about standing near water, in those moments, the world slows down, and the noise within begins to settle. Here, I’m not defined by what I’ve lost or what lies ahead. I’m simply His beloved, grounded in grace and covered by love. – denise marie

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

          Let my life be a reflection of His truth….

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          There’s something sacred about being honest, with ourselves and with God.
          So often, I come to Him with polished prayers, hoping to impress, afraid to expose the messy places. But God isn’t looking for performance, He’s looking for presence. He doesn’t ask for perfection, He asks for surrender. When I bring God my real fears, my doubts, my confusion, my anger, even my silence, I am giving Him access to heal, to speak, and to transform. Today Lord, help me to walk in your freedom.

          – denise marie

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