Where my mind meets God.
Ever heard a song and the lyrics just fill every bit of your heart and soul? Each week, I’ll share the one that poured into me the most.
💛 “You’re my Shepherd
All the days of my life
You are there by my side
You’re my Shepherd, forever
I have all that I need
Lead me to streams
You give me peace, oh”💛
✝ Recognize who God is in your life. This song is just a short, yet beautiful reminder of who our God is. ✝
Our God truly is a healer, and my writing proves that.
I’ve always known that God is a healer, but it wasn’t until I reread some of my older poetry that I realized His healing hands have always been present in my life.
I used to live in my mind. Constantly battling negative thoughts and feeling as if I was losing the battle.
And although I am extremely blessed in life, I have faced storms that I didn’t always know how to navigate.
Years ago, I was not seeking God in the same way I am now. I didn’t rely on Him in the same way that I do now.
And it shows.
This next poem was written years ago, during one of those trying times. The version of myself who wrote this poem would be so happy for and so proud of the woman who writes now.
Most importantly, she would be so grateful for and thank God for His healing power. With Him we won the war!
If you’ve read any of the previous poems I have shared on this blog, I think you’ll understand exactly what I mean.
Inside the Cell
This isn’t prison
Prisoners know why they’re there –
And when they’ll leave
This?
This is something else.
This cell has no escape.
No true reason for existing.
And yet it’s so very real.
The walls of the cell whisper your failures in your ear,
constantly.
Leaving you awake
to watch the ceiling lower itself
until you’re forced
to use every ounce of strength
to keep it from crushing you.
The pressure.
Eventually, the ceiling rises
But suddenly, the air grows thin
You grip your chest as you struggle to breathe
But, oxygen soon returns.
Before you have the chance to relax
You begin sinking
The ground beneath you; quicksand.
You realize;
there will always be something to fight
With no idea as to why you’re stuck in this
cycle
panic strikes
And all hope is gone.
The ground returns to normal.
But the panic remains.
Sometimes, it consumes
And even though the threats are gone
And all seems well again
The fear, the tears, the pain all remain
You bury your emotions,
Plant a smile
And wait for your next battle
This is my anxiety.
This cell is my mind
I am at war with myself
And I’m fighting every day.
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 30:17
Ever heard a song and the lyrics just fill every bit of your heart and soul? Each week, I’ll share the one that poured into me the most.
💛 “Miracle Worker make me new
I know theres nothing You can’t do
I don’t know who else to run to
Miracle Worker, I need a miracle soon.” 💛
✝ From the moment I first heard this song, I fell in love with it. But when I heard it during trying times, I felt the lyrics in a whole new way. This song is a prayer and praise to the true Miracle Worker. One in which I’ve needed to pray over the months. I just wanted to share one of the songs that pour into me every time I hear it. ✝
June 8th, 2025 – 32 years to the day that God gave me the gift of life. And this year, of all years, that day landed on His day: Sunday.
God’s timing is never wrong.
He has remained the faithful Father that we know Him to be during one of the most trying times I’ve ever experienced.
So instead of the usual dinner or plans with friends:
I centered my birthday around Him.
I took a flight and planned ways to be present in His presence. A solo trip where I was never truly alone.
Sunday morning, I was blessed to get the opportunity to worship at 2819 Church, where Pastor Phillip Anthony Mitchell delivered a Word that spoke directly to me. His message, centered around the question of “Will you be ready when He comes?” felt like confirmation that I’m walking the right path.
A path that leads straight to Him.
I spent the next few days in prayer and studying Scripture in places He created.
It was the most peaceful, fulfilling experience I’ve had.
Now, here is the part that proves how real and good God is.
When I checked the forecast the week of my trip, it was predicted to storm the ENTIRE time I was there. All day, every day.
And yet God showed His power once again.
He blessed me with beautiful weather to see ALL of my plans through!
At one point, as soon as I closed my bible, I felt a raindrop. It was as if He waited for me to be finished.
Then the rain poured, hard. Prepared with my umbrella, I made my way back to my rental and Googled somewhere nearby to eat.
By the time I decided on a spot, the rain stopped.
The sun broke through again, and I could walk, dry and grateful, to Mr. Fries Man and order one of the loaded fries I can usually only drool over via social media.
Just like this season of my life, God remained present.
This trip was His reminder that there is always sun after the rain.
He has used the storm to anchor my faith in Him.
I am blessed. I am grateful.
Happy Birthday to me! 🎉
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” – Psalm 16:11
Ever heard a song and the lyrics just fill every bit of your heart and soul? Each week, I’ll share the one that poured into me the most.
💛 “I don’t wanna move too fast
May You be my first priority
And I don’t wanna put You last
I just wanna give You all of me
So slow me down.” 💛
✝ This song is not only beautiful, but it explains my absence from posting the past couple of weeks. As I approached my 32nd birthday, I intentionally slowed down and sat in the presence of the Lord. I spent my birthday and the days that followed focused on Him. It was the spiritual reset I needed. I’ll share more in my next post. 😊 For now, I hope you enjoy this one and remember to take a moment with Him afterwards. ✝
Ever heard a song and the lyrics just fill every bit of your heart and soul? Each week, I’ll share the one that poured into me the most.
💛 “God, I just want You
And nothing else
And nothing else, Jesus
Nothing else will do.” 💛
✝ It was hard to choose a lyric to focus on from this one. The lyrics are EVERYTHING! This song is beautifully written and perfectly represents where I am and how I feel in life. The moment this song comes up in my playlist, all else is irrelevant. I truly become caught up in His presence. ✝
Sometimes we just want to be reminded that we’re still safe, still seen, still loved—especially in a world that feels anything but gentle.
Held
Like a newborn baby
swaddled in a soft blanket—
comforted,
protected,
secure.
A glimpse
of how it feels
to be loved by God.
You’ve outgrown the blanket,
But in a world not your own—
you remain held
in the arms of the Father.
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
— Psalm 91:4
Today, I just want to take a moment to thank the God I serve.
I thank You for Your enduring love
and Your grace—
though unearned.
For Your mercy
and Your patience—
though undeserved.
I thank You for life.
And the life of those I love.
In this world not our own—
I thank You for always being present.
For always offering a safe space in your arms.
When I craved support the most—
You held out Your hands.
With no explanation needed.
I could just rest in You.
And it’s exactly what I needed.
Thank You Lord!
Not just today, but every day—I thank You!
“give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1st Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
Ever heard a song and the lyrics fill every bit of your heart and soul? Each week, I’ll share the one that poured into me the most.
💛 “I’ve been through some storms
And I’ve seen trying days
And I know what it is
To think that things may never change
Even though I knew better
I couldn’t pull myself together
Because my mind kept racing
Focusing on all the things I was facing
But then I felt Your touch
In the moment when I needed love
You gave me something to believe in
And now I never wanna leave
It’s gonna be You and me together
You and me forever
Lord, I pray everyday
Keep me in Your love” 💛
✝ The lyrics speak for themselves on this one. Shuffle always plays it exactly when I need to be fed this message. ✝
The longer I wait, the more peace He gives.
My circumstances haven’t changed, but this week hasn’t felt so heavy. And for that— I’m thankful.
The flames are still present, but faith does not burn. It refines.
I wrote this poem on a day I realized I could no longer bear the weight myself. I’m sharing it now, during a moment of peace, knowing I never had to.
Weighted to Wait
At first, I carried it in my hands,
then my shoulders joined the fight.
Now the weight rests on my chest,
and I search for strength each night.
Down on my knees in prayer,
begging for strength to get through.
Drowning in guilt at how heavy it feels—
even while trusting in You.
Having faith is my reality.
Yet this ache is just as real.
Are You displeased with my sadness?
Am I not allowed to feel?
Tell me, are You disappointed—
in every tear that I cry?
I wonder if I’m strong enough,
but I never question why.
For I recognize Your greatness
within every breath I take.
This battle is preparation—
My suffering, no mistake.
Satan’s working overtime,
trying to weigh me down with shame.
But my tears are being collected,
so still, I’ll exalt Your name.
I’ll wield the sword of the Spirit
to endure this pressing weight.
I hand this battle over to You.
As I sit, be still, and wait.
“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” – Lamentations 3:25-26
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