The Dance of Joy Scripture: “You turned my mourning into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise You forever.” — Psalm 30:11 –12 Reflection: Joy does not come when life is perfect — it arrives…
Category: Beloved
Beloved: The God Who Sees Me, When Your Cup Overflows
The Overflowing Cup Scripture: “My cup overflows.” — Psalm 23:5 Reflection:There was a time when my cup was empty —cracked by loss, drained by striving, dry from trying to fill myself with what could never satisfy. But one day, the Shepherd came. He didn’t scold me for being empty.He picked up the cup, held it…
Beloved: Hidden Rivers
Sacred Pause: Even the Rivers Bow Before Him Scripture: “Was Yahweh displeased with the rivers? Was Your anger against the rivers, or Your wrath against the sea, that You rode on Your horses, Your chariots of salvation?”— Habakkuk 3:8 For days, I sat in silence, wondering where I was—not physically, but spiritually.I asked if I…
Today: A Morning Reflection
A Day of Decision Scripture: “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” — Joshua 24:15 This morning, I felt discouraged and wondered if I was on the right path. My heart drifted through the Word and then wandered into the noise of social media. For a moment, I felt pulled between…
Beloved: The God Who Sees Me
The Lamp and the Light Scripture: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105 Reflection:There was a path before me, winding through the night.The air was thick, and the trees around me were barren—no song, no fruit, no sign of life.A voice from the shadows tried to…
Beloved: The God Who Sees Me
“Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy, bringing their sheaves with them.” – Psalm 126:5-6 Beloved: The God Who Sees Me October 31st marks the 4th anniversary of my son’s passing from this earth and joining our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I do something special to honor my son; it…
Beloved: The God Who Sees Me
The Table of Grace Scripture: “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb.” — Revelation 19:9 Reflection:The invitation came quietly —not written on fine paper,but whispered on the wind of the Spirit:“Come, dine with Me.” I didn’t think I belonged at such a table.I had nothing to bring — no…
Beloved: The God Who Sees Me: The Overflow
The Overflow Scripture: “Whoever believes in Me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” — John 7:38 Reflection:There was a time when I lived from emptiness—pouring out from a heart that had nothing left to give.I was tired, resentful, and dry.Even in service, I felt invisible,like a vessel cracked…
Beloved: Cultivating the Garden Within: A Spiritual Reflection
The Garden Within Scripture: “The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” — Isaiah 58:11 Reflection:There was a time when my heart felt barren—a wilderness where nothing could bloom.But…
The God Who Sees Me: Let’s Rest by the Still Waters
Still Waters Scripture: “He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” — Psalm 23:2–3 Reflection:The journey quiets here.After the valleys, the storms, the long nights of wondering if I would ever find peace again —I have arrived beside still waters. But peace was not a…