Tag: Healing

Journal of a Journey

He Planned the Weather Too

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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

Songs For the Soul

♫Saturday Lyric for the Soul♫

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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. ✝

💜🙌🏾 The original is perfection…
….but I do love this cover 👏🏾💜
Journal of a Journey

Today & Every Day

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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)

Songs For the Soul

♫Saturday Lyric for the Soul♫

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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. ✝

Poetry

Prepared to Wait

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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

Songs For the Soul

♫Saturday Lyric for the Soul♫

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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.

💛 “Jesus, can use me? I want you to use me…for your glory. Father, can you use me? I need you to use me…for your glory. Lord here I am.” 💛

✝ This song captures exactly how I felt when I started this blog. My prayer is that every word I write brings Him glory. ✝

Journal of a Journey

Directions that Only He Knows

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The direction of this blog is still unknown to me. What’s known is that I feel a deep need to write again, and for that, I’m grateful.

So far, it feels like an open journal of my journey with God. One filled with poems and words I’ve been unable to say out loud.

As I’ve continued to navigate this season of life, I’m learning so much about who I am within the body of Christ.

And I want to share that journey with others— the great parts, the bad, and the in-between.

Our God is great every single day. But as humans, every day isn’t a great day for us.

For a long time, I thought that as a Christian, allowing myself to feel anything other than the joy that God brings made me less faithful.

But I’m starting to believe that my responsibility as I continue this walk, is to show others that it’s okay to cry. It’s okay to have days when it all feels too heavy.

What’s important is that you continue to look to God through it all. God is truly near to the brokenhearted. (Psalm 34:18). He hears those who call on Him in truth. (Psalm 145:18)

My opinion? Remembering His strength and His power in those moments is a true act of faith.

What I’m learning is this: if you can find even a moment of peace in Him through the tears, you’re stronger than you think.

In my mind, if I can show the greatness of God when I’m standing in the rain, when I talk about the clouds clearing and the sun shining again, maybe you will see His greatness too.

Poetry

As He Did For Me

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As this storm rages, I anchor my trust in Him. I wait patiently and rest knowing that He is the Prince of Peace.

As He Did for Me

He continued to call out my name
His voice drowned out by my anxiety.
He made His presence known
He watched ever so patiently.
As I found myself lost in thoughts
He shone His light so that I could see.
And while I am in this storm
I’ll wait for Him as He waited for me.
For I know just who He is
And so still, I shall be.
Filled with unwavering faith,
I trust in Him completely.
That faith is more than enough—
It is truly what set me free.
My God is bigger than it all
He is the path to peace within me.

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord!” – Psalm 27:14

Journal of a Journey

Waiting Season

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“If you pray for patience, be prepared for God to place you in situations where you won’t have a choice but to be.”

I heard someone say that once, and let me tell you—
It’s true.

I prayed for patience in one area of my life—work. That gave God the green light to test and grow my patience in every other aspect. And in ways I never expected.

This season of life has been trying, stretching, draining, grief-filled, and holy.

Through it all, God has not only been drawing me closer to Him— He’s using this time to mold me into the woman I said I wanted to become.

A woman who trusts in Him— in His plan, despite not understanding.
A woman whose faith is unwavering in the face of it all.
A woman who stops trying to bear the weight herself and gives it all to Him.
A woman whose faith is recognized through her peace.
A woman whose joy reflects the One she follows.

To become that woman, learning to have more patience is necessary.
Not the type of patience that simply waits, but the type that fully trusts while waiting.

I already see it happening.

I have faced many challenges throughout my life. While facing those challenges, I never saw the light at the end of the tunnel. I dwelt in the darkness.

I’ve always believed in God, but there is a difference between believing in Him and knowing Him.

Now that I know Him—His love—His promises, I don’t have to see the light to believe it’s there. I know it’s shining at the end, waiting for my remold to be complete.

Each day, I begin to recognize what it means to be still—
To hear his voice.
Allow Him to guide my steps.
And I realize He’s just been waiting for me, too.

“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:31