When the Date on the Calendar Feels Different Than I Expected
When an important date begins to carry fear and uncertainty, it can be difficult to stay present. Psalm 31:15 reminds us that our times are in God’s hands.
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WEEK OF AUGUST 2
A strong inner pull may deserve attention, but intensity alone cannot confirm God’s direction.
This weekly reflection offers a gentle, Scripture-grounded path toward Christ-centred discernment.
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When Speaking Up at Work Made Me Feel Like a Failure
I stayed quiet as my workload grew, but when I finally spoke, I was made to feel like a failure.
Christ met me when anxiety and PTSD became disabling and work was no longer possible.
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Before I Take the Next Step, I Pour Out My Heart
Strong emotions do not need to be ignored or allowed to make every decision. Psalm 62:8 offers a gentler way: pour out your heart before God and let Christ guide your next faithful step.
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When You Keep Hoping Your Mind Will Feel Safe Again
When your own mind no longer feels peaceful, hope can be difficult to hold. John 1:5 reminds us that depression, anxiety, PTSD and overwhelm cannot extinguish the light or presence of Christ.
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July Taught Me I Was Carrying What Wasn’t Mine
July brought grief, wedding preparations, anniversary memories, physical limits, and more pressure than I realized I was carrying. God began showing me the difference between loving people and trying to control every outcome.
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Not Every Idea Is an Assignment
Not every exciting idea is an assignment from God.
This devotional explores how Scripture, prayer, time, and wise counsel can help us discern His direction.
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When You’re Afraid to Hope for What You Really Want
Sometimes admitting what we hope for feels more vulnerable than admitting what we fear.
I’m learning I can give hope a voice without trying to control what happens next.
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When You Are Worried About What Might Happen
As my son’s wedding approaches, everyone I love will soon be together. Alongside the joy, I am carrying both anxiety about what might happen and hope that something might begin to heal. God is teaching me that I can surrender the outcome without giving up hope.
With Love & Grace
Tracey
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When God Builds Strength Before He Changes the Situation
After my MRI revealed acute foraminal stenosis, I prayed for healing. While the pain remained, God began strengthening something even deeper—my faith.
This devotional shares how waiting became one of the greatest places of spiritual growth and how God’s presence sustained me through every appointment, every difficult day, and every unanswered prayer.
Love and Grace
Tracey
