Resist the Devil

Resist the Devil

Yesterday my pastor spoke about this verse by asking the question, “Are you really struggling with … if you’re not resisting the devil?” That’s a paraphrase, but the message was clear. If we invite things in, embrace them, or tell ourselves “no one sees this,” we’re not resisting we’re feeding the urges that separate us…

Light In the Darkness

Light In the Darkness

This verse is one of my favorites because it paints such a powerful image of God’s power over darkness. I love the idea that His light shines in the darkness and the darkness, then the darkness cannot return. Keeping that in my mind keeps me grounded and removes fear every single time. #FaithInTheFog #dailyinspiration #traumarecovery…

The Deeper Voice
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The Deeper Voice

There are seasons when our bodies seem to have more to say than we wish they did. Test results, doctor’s visits, and new diagnoses can easily become the loudest voices in the room. This poem grew out of one of those seasons. It is a reminder, to myself first, that while our bodies speak honestly,…

He Is My Portion

He Is My Portion

Written by Jeremiah during a time of Babylonian captivity, Lamentations 3 provides a shift from despair to hope. Verse 24 is a declaration of faith in God as the ultimate treasure (inheritance) for believers. Hope comes when our trust in the Lord surpasses our doubt. When we remember the promise, our present circumstances lose their…

Wait For the Lord

Wait For the Lord

Psalm 27:14 is a call to active trust, inner strength, and patience during difficult seasons. David faced enemies, danger, and threats his entire life, but chose to trust God in every situation. Sometimes it took him a minute to verbalize his trust, but it was always part of his character. “Wait for the Lord” is…