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align with you

This morning in my small group, we had a deep and meaningful conversation. I’m filled with gratitude for the opportunity to encourage others to follow God, to shine His light, and to let go of fear. I feel so blessed that God is using and guiding me to support others

November 2, 2024

Guidance in the Search for Health Insurance

This morning, the thought of health insurance suddenly came to mind, and I decided to follow that intuition and look for a plan for 2025. Since hitting the road in 2021, my husband and I have been financially unstable, living with only our faith in God to sustain us and

November 1, 2024

Teach me and guide me

In the past few weeks, my morning prayer is, “Holy Spirit, please come, teach me, and guide me through today.” And without fail, He shows up each day! His teachings have become increasingly deep and nuanced. I feel His guidance in the way I cook my breakfast, in the pace

October 31, 2024

Trust is worship the rest is warfare

“Trust is worship, the rest is warfare.” This is the most powerful line I’ve come across all week. Lately, the message I’ve been receiving reinforces the two secret weapons I’ve discovered this year: prayer and worship. God has placed people in my life who have shown me the true power

October 30, 2024

hard battle, simple path

I don’t need to be that good Today’s devotional deeply resonated with me. Just like the author said, when I think of battle, I picture tension and fear, soldiers who need strength and rigorous training to face it all head-on. That’s how I’ve been fighting my battles for a long

October 29, 2024

Nefarious

Last night, we watched an interesting movie called Nefarious. The story uses the perspective of a criminal claiming to be demon-possessed to reveal how the devil aims to destroy humanity as a way to hurt God. Since we often focus on God’s goodness, it was thought-provoking to see a portrayal

October 28, 2024

glorify You only

This year, my spiritual practices have focused deeply on surrender and aligning with God’s will. My biggest question right now is: where does my will intersect with His? How can I recognize when my desires truly align with His purpose? As I reflect on the Parable of the Talents, I

October 27, 2024

helping me overcome

Not turning away, but leaning in This morning, as I was rushing to get ready to leave, my husband started talking about the arrangements for Mom’s memorial and burial in Chicago and PEI. I caught myself not wanting to engage, feeling drained just thinking about how much mental energy it

October 26, 2024

sit at Your feet

I often feel grateful, believing that I am living in one of the best times in history. There’s no war, I’ve never experienced hunger, and I had the opportunity to go to school and become an independent woman. Even our daily lives have become so convenient thanks to all the

October 25, 2024

Work with my hands

Since moving to the countryside, I’ve been loving it even more than I expected. One of my new routines is chopping firewood, and today, my husband and I decided to reorganize the wood shed. The logs weren’t properly arranged by dryness, as we hadn’t sorted them based on when we

October 24, 2024

His true rhythm

Today is another peaceful day, free from the usual mental push and rush. I no longer let checklists dictate my priorities. Everything flows naturally. Even when I stumble or feel stuck, I catch myself quickly, before spiraling into a negative headspace. I’m learning to enjoy a simple life—a simplicity that

October 23, 2024

a perfect night

Today has been a good day. It started off slow, but I managed to stay present, focusing on one thing at a time. Throughout it all, I felt the peaceful presence of God, and I love that. The valley is starting to feel like winter now. We lit a fire

October 22, 2024

feeling unproductive

Today, I woke up late, feeling tired, drained, and maybe a little under the weather. I struggled with feeling unproductive, which usually triggers a sense of failure or “not being enough.” I know this comes from a deep-rooted, unhealthy tendency toward goal-oriented thinking. But despite that, I’m grateful we made

October 21, 2024

husband returned home

After a week apart, my husband returned home today, and I truly missed him. On the way to the airport, I found myself reflecting on the rhythm of life. Instead of worrying about where to park or what to eat, I made a conscious effort to be present and seek

October 20, 2024

True friendship is priceless

Today, I went into the office to meet with my business partners and work on a few projects. Later, we headed to a local non-profit, Make Her Space, to help paint their wall and organize the space. We ended up working really late—I didn’t get home until 3 AM. What

October 19, 2024

The Rhythm of Life

The presence Yesterday, I met Julie and Shannan for coffee—two very mature Christian women. I love spending time with them. I’ve never had mentors before, but I now see them as spiritual mentors. They both carry a strong presence—a calm and confidence that’s deeply rooted but never overwhelming. I want

October 18, 2024

Surrendering the Heart: From Burden to Blessing

A Night of Struggle and a Morning of Revelation Thank you, O Lord, for being so close to me, for listening, and for answering. Last night, I went to bed wrestling with the question of how to draw the line between serving others and overburdening myself. This morning, I woke

October 17, 2024

The struggles of Caring

I spent a few hours with my neighbor today, trying to be helpful and caring. She’s an older lady living alone, with little money and some health struggles. My mind immediately labeled her with all the signs that screamed she needed help. As a Christian, I feel a strong obligation

October 16, 2024

miraculous healing

My mother-in-law has caused more damage to her family than anyone I’ve ever known. I deeply dislike her, as do all her children. My husband has nothing good to say about her, and because of the way he grew up with her, he developed biases towards women that have affected

October 15, 2024

Pray from a distance

Message to my husband this morning: First, I want to say how grateful I am that, during such a difficult time, you’ve been clingy to me, seeking comfort and love. It means the world to know that you see me as a source of support, safety, comfort, healing and love

October 14, 2024

extremely emotionally challenging

This weekend has been extremely emotionally challenging for us. On one hand, we were trying to be open and vulnerable during the marriage retreat, and on the other hand, my husband is facing the overwhelming reality that his mom is nearing the end of her life. It breaks my heart

October 13, 2024

Unexpected Marriage Retreat

Unexpected Marriage Retreat Last night, we checked into our first Christian marriage retreat. We had signed up for it last year, but both of us got really sick and had to cancel. I’m so glad we made it this time, though it feels like the enemy is working overtime to

October 12, 2024

both on earth and in heaven

This morning’s small group began with exciting news—some of my friends made significant gains from the recent, unexpected stock market surge. Yet, beyond all the worldly success, what truly resonated in our hearts was a deeper realization: When we align ourselves with the rhythms of the world, the highs and

October 11, 2024

on my knees

God is with me I’ve noticed that halfway through my workday, my energy gets drained to the point where even small things start to irritate me. By the time my husband gets home, everything he does seems to annoy me. Last night during dinner, I was feeling grumpy, but surprisingly,

October 10, 2024

A new season

The closer I grow to God, the more the pressure of “have to,” “must,” “supposed to,” and “need to” loses its grip on me. I can see now that much of my past struggles and hardships were self-inflicted, born out of these enslaving thoughts. The truth is, nothing I do

October 9, 2024

forever and more

A rainy day, a peaceful valley, steaming mountains, and trees dressed in fall colors—the landscape feels like an oil painting with a touch of melancholy. I used to be a happy, sun-loving person who adored the endless sunny days in Phoenix. But now, I’ve slowly fallen in love with the

October 8, 2024

we are powerful

This morning’s devotional revealed a powerful insight: Every time I open my mouth to speak to you, I’m revealing how I’ve been doing in three other “conversations”: what I’m saying to myself (self-talk), how well I’m refuting the lies of the Enemy, and how closely—if at all—I’m walking with God.

October 7, 2024

fear the most – most beneficial

It’s interesting how humans often go to great lengths to avoid discomfort and run from pain, when those are actually the best opportunities for spiritual and physical growth. When we work out, if our muscles don’t feel sore, we know we’re not pushing ourselves enough to see real results. The

October 6, 2024

Life is good

Fall has fully arrived, and on my way home, I’ve been mesmerized by the beauty all around me. The 40-minute commute has become one of the highlights of my day. In the distance, snow-capped mountains rise majestically, one of them draped in a delicate lenticular cloud like a hat. Closer

October 5, 2024

God is life

captivity versus freedom I’ve been reflecting on Moses’ story ever since I watched Testament: The Story of Moses. I learn deeply through visualization, and the story struck me as a timeless reflection of the human condition—captivity versus freedom, no matter the era or social setting. One thing Jesus has opened

October 4, 2024

You at the center of my life

As I learn more about King David’s story, part of me is oddly relieved that he sinned like everyone else. It’s a powerful reminder that even David, a man after God’s own heart, fell into sin the moment he took his eyes off God. This shows me clearly that we

October 3, 2024

He holds both ends

Life becomes so much simpler when God is the  top priority. For a few days, I had a vision of a battlefield. When I was fighting alone, I stood in darkness, choosing my battles, but the enemies seemed far too powerful—like a battle doomed to fail. Yet, when I stood

October 2, 2024

easy to reach

Today flew by so fast. Life seems to be getting easier as I follow God more closely. There are still a lot of fears and annoying thoughts, but there are also more natural moments of surrender. It’s always so good to know that in this life, I don’t have to

October 1, 2024

Fear no evil

As I reflect on the conversation I had with my husband last night, my heart aches. I’ve been praying to God, asking for a pure heart that seeks Him, rather than allowing my mind to dwell on how this situation might affect my happiness. This morning, I felt a mix

September 30, 2024

eternal refuge

Stuck Today was a restful day. After doing a few house chores, I went to bed early with my husband. We did a couple’s meditation together—one of my favorite ways to connect, where we can be fully open and share what’s really going on inside us. He’s been struggling with

September 29, 2024

Amen to our mighty God

Last night, I came home tired from a hike with friends. I sat on the couch, not in the mood for TV shows but craving some peace with Jesus. I opened YouTube, looking for a soothing Christian song, and Justin Bieber – Holy Jesus was the first to appear. I’ve

September 28, 2024

Battlefield

Morning Devo Today’s devotional is about the story of Esther and her courageous decision to fight for her people. As queen, she could have remained comfortable and distant from their suffering, but instead, she chose to share in their pain. Rather than offering help from her royal position, she walked

September 27, 2024

thank You for fighting for me

Work Slave In the early stages of my career, I often worked late into the night, thinking it was normal. But after beginning my walk with Jesus, I realized this is completely against my Father’s will. I no longer serve that master. Last night, it happened again—not from my regular

September 26, 2024

between extremes

I spent the first half of my day with my cat, taking her to the vet to get all her updated shots. She used to be a very calm and sweet cat, but after living with us for three years and getting a bit spoiled, she’s become a little whiny.

September 25, 2024

reasure you like water in the desert

Usually, there are 5-20 people who join my small group online. The purpose is to create a space for sharing and mutual support, where we can help one another grow. Most of the time, people do share, but it’s often the same few voices. This morning, we started with six

September 24, 2024

a scar on my heart

“Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance. But Judas Iscariot, the disciple who would soon betray him, said, Not that he cared for

September 23, 2024

everything belong to God

Our Airbnb weekend ended today, and after my friend dropped me off at home, we gave them a tour of our house. Their compliments made me feel deeply grateful for what we have. However, along with that gratitude, a darker side of myself resurfaced. Memories from my childhood came flooding

September 22, 2024

keep me close

Another day spent with friends at the Airbnb. We watched movies, went to the lake, rented boats, and cooked dinner together. It was a wonderful time! Two of my friends aren’t believers, but we had the opportunity to talk about faith and share spiritual experiences tonight. I caught myself still

September 21, 2024

a perfect night

Today, we attended a friend’s wedding and afterward headed to a cabin in the woods. We made burgers for dinner, then sat in the hot tub for hours, chatting and unwinding. One of our friends brought a guitar and sang country songs beneath the stars. That was a perfect night!

September 20, 2024

work with my hands

“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, attend to your own business, and work with your hands, just as we instructed you.” (1 Thessalonians 4:11 NASB2020) The first part of this verse has been growing in my heart like a small sapling. It’s rooted in peace, and though

September 19, 2024

like my days

Last night, during our conversation with the neighbor, I was deeply inspired by how she tithes. Tithing is something new to me, but it’s been on my mind for a while. Before becoming a Christian, I never really considered anything related to tithing. Growing up, money held a high value

September 18, 2024

eager to learn

Today, we invited our neighbor over for dinner. She’s an elderly woman, but her faith in Christ is incredibly strong. From the moment we met her, my husband and I felt a deep sense of joy and gratitude to have her in our lives, and we wanted to find ways

September 17, 2024

do better with my heart

As I continue watching The Chosen Season 4, I see Jesus expressing that He has done everything He can to teach and model, yet His followers still don’t fully understand. They remain more focused on earthly things than on heavenly ones. I’ve been on this journey of faith for a

September 16, 2024
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