The Secret Place…do you know this place? Do you frequently and intentionally get away with God? Jesus did. Matthew 14:23 gives us a glimpse into the heart of our Savior, reminding us just how important it is to get alone with God. 🌄 💛 In my morning quiet time, this quote stood out: “Every life…

I’ve learned to see God’s hand in the places I least expect it. Far be it to me to judge that which is divine and worthy of His grace. My human eyes lack vision. My hardened heart lacks mercy. My preconceived notions leave my mind lacking compassion. My weary soul lacks empathy and patience. We…

Get yourself to the mountain sweet girl… Sometimes the hardest place to be is alone with God; yet when we yield, He’s always ready to restore, renew, and rebuild. Intimacy with God doesn’t happen overnight or in one encounter. While He’s as close as your next breath, our eyes must be fixed upon our Beloved…

Intimacy with God is bold and vibrant filled with many different aspects of God’s divine character of mercy, love, and grace. ~Amy Elaine Martinez Like a bouquet of flowers with many wonderful and intoxicating smells, Holy Spirit beckons us to come, sit, linger with Jesus. He draws us in through all of our senses, knowing…

In God’s Upside-down Kingdom, it’s possible to simultaneously fall apart & be set apart to survive and share your story The world cancels the unlovely when they don’t comply. The Word calls forth beauty from ashes when consequences burn the house down. The world welcomes the arrogance of “do whatever makes you happy” leading to…

Believe it’s possible, sis! Speak to the mountains 🏔️ Don’t you dare let doubt distort your vision boldly believe He is able & willing—to go above & beyond your ask to give you His “all-things are possible with God” answer. 🌻 Because that is His promise. 🌻 We give Him our little faith and He…

“His grace sets the pace for our BECOMING.” – Amy Elaine Martinez FAITH RISE UP 🌸🌸 What a beautiful reminder to encourage our hearts in the long days of disappointment, doubt, and defeat. Yes, we are destined for the grace; yet, God had a much more amazing plan for His people. His grace propels us…

Yes, sweet girl, He’s that close. Even when we feel like we’re out of breath with our lungs burning from the trek we’re on—we can breathe deep—short breaths in and out until we get our feet grounded and feel comfortable enough to walk back out into the unknown. We can say a short prayer (like…