Tag: nature

Healing…a slow return to self.

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Healing is not a straight line, it is a slow return. Some days my body remembers what my heart has tried to forget. But even in the ache, there is a way back.

I step outside, let the wind touch my skin, let the earth steady my feet. I breathe in a prayer, breathe out what I no longer need. With every inhale, I feel God draw near to me. With every exhale, I come home, to Him, and to myself.

Peace meets me here, in His presence, in breath, in the sacred rhythm of being held and made whole.  – denise marie 

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

    Today I choose to see His love…

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    Before the world rushes in, I stepped outside and let the stillness greet me, the air is cool, the light is tender, and I am reminded that this moment is sacred. It is here, in the soft hum of creation, that I feel closest to God.

    I close my eyes and breathe deeply, letting the worries I woke up with loosen their grip. Each inhale feels like a prayer, each exhale is a release. The trees stand tall as if in worship, the sky opens wide in quiet invitation, and I remember, God’s presence is not something I have to earn, it is already here, waiting for me to receive. Holy Spirit whispers, stay here, daughter, in this breath, in this step, in this unfolding, right now. 

    So today, I choose to see His love in what surrounds me. I choose to slow down enough to notice grace hidden in plain sight, I choose to believe that His presence is not far away but woven into every moment, every breath, every beginning. and in that knowing, my soul finds rest. – denise marie 

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

      Fresh air, open sky & movement…

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      Today I stepped outside and let the sun touch my skin. The breeze carried ease into my spirit as I pedaled my bike and felt the world slow down. Fresh air, open sky, the steady rhythm of movement, these are holy reminders that joy lives in the ordinary. Being present doesn’t require much, only my willingness to notice. And in these simple moments, I remember that life is enough, and so am I. – denise marie 

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

      The journey matters…

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      Wholeness is a tender returning, again and again, to myself and to God. Healing happens in the quiet moments when I breathe deeply and notice the way the sunlight touches the trees and when I remember that life is sacred in its smallest details. Basking in God’s presence while admiring nature, reminds me to root down like the trees and rise like the sky. With each inhale, I receive God’s peace and each exhale, I release what I cannot carry.

      The journey has not been simple, each step, even the painful ones, has shaped me into the woman I am becoming. You see, my walk with God is about learning to trust His pace, to see the beauty along the way, and to remember that every part of the journey matters. With Him, I am whole, here, I am home.

      – denise marie

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

      Eshet Chayil…A woman of valor, a warrior.

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      On my morning walk in Kauai. Hawaii

      Eshet Chayil…אֵשֶׁת חַיִל
      a woman of valor, a warrior.

      These words are more than a title, they are a truth etched into the soul of every woman who has walked through fire and still stands.

      Valor is not only strength in battle, it is the courage to keep living with an open heart. It is the quiet resilience of rising after heartbreak, the sacred power of choosing love when bitterness could have taken root.

      I see myself in these words, a woman carried by God’s grace, a warrior not because I am strong but because I rise, again and again, trusting the One who heals, who restores and who calls me beloved.
      Eshet Chayil…this is who I am becoming.

      – denise marie

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

        The vine….

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        In Scripture, the vine is a picture of deep connection and life-giving dependence on God. In John 15, Jesus says, “I am the vine; you are the branches.” A branch can’t bear fruit on its own, it needs the life flowing from the vine.

        This means we’re not meant to strive in our own strength. Our growth, our purpose, our very life come from staying connected to Christ. When we remain in Him, His life flows through us, producing fruit, of love, peace, kindness and faith.

        The vine reminds us that true strength isn’t in self-reliance, but in abiding in Him. 

        – denise marie 

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

          Life is a gift…

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          When I open my eyes to the beauty around me, I find my heart opening to gratitude. And in that stillness, I see it clearly, the gift was never just the scenery, it was the chance to be here for it. – denise marie 

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

          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

            Courage doesn’t mean, at times I don’t feel afraid…

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            Some days, strength doesn’t look strong, it looks like getting up again. Taking the next breath, showing up with a trembling heart and steady faith.

            Joshua 1:9 reminds me that I’m not walking alone, even when the path feels uncertain. God isn’t asking me to be fearless by my own power, He’s promising His presence in the middle of it. And courage doesn’t mean I don’t feel afraid, it means I trust I’m being held while I take the next step.

            Wherever I go, He is already there, and that is enough. – denise marie

            “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

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

            The gift of the hummingbird…

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            A hummingbird danced near my window, so quick, so delicate, yet full of boldness.
            It felt like God was reminding me, that even the smallest ones carry light, beauty, and purpose. – denise marie

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