Healing from Within

Healing from Within Faith-based encouragement for the weary soul. Healing hearts through Jesus, one post at a time.

Talking Back to Your Inner CriticFor she said, ‘If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.’” Mark 5:28 (ESV)There...
09/05/2025

Talking Back to Your Inner Critic

For she said, ‘If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.’”
Mark 5:28 (ESV)

There’s a voice that loves to sit in the front row of our minds—the inner critic.
It replays our worst moments, keeps score of our failures, and whispers that we don’t deserve to be loved or used by God.

But in Mark 5, the woman with the issue of blood teaches us a different way to speak to ourselves.
She talked to her own heart:
“If I only touch His garment, I will be made well.”
She didn’t deny her pain; she directed it toward Jesus.
Her self-talk wasn’t toxic positivity—it was faith that reached.

When shame says, “You’re broken beyond repair,” faith answers, “In Christ, I am being made whole.”

When regret says, “You should’ve known better,” grace answers, “I’m forgiven and I’m learning.”

When fear says, “This will always be who you are,” truth answers, “I am a new creation.”

Sometimes the hardest battle is not with people around us but with the words within us.

If God loves you and forgives you, who are you to withhold love and forgiveness from yourself?

His standard isn’t your perfection—it’s Christ’s finished work.
Today, talk back to your inner critic with the Word of God.
Reach out—by prayer, by Scripture, by one small act of obedience—and touch the hem of His garment.

Wholeness begins where His name is spoken over your story.

Speak This Out Loud:
In Jesus’ name, I release what I’ve done and what was done to me.

I receive Your love.

I forgive others, and with Your help, I forgive myself.

I am loved.
I am seen.
I am being made whole.”

Reflection Questions:
What phrase does your inner critic repeat most?

What truth from God’s Word will you speak back to it?

Where do you need to “reach out” to Jesus today—prayer, confession, a phone call, or rest?

If you believed you were fully loved and forgiven, what would you do differently this week?

Let’s Pray Together :

Jesus, thank You that Your love is louder than my inner critic.
I lay down shame, regret, and the heavy standards I’ve put on myself.

Wrap me in Your mercy.

Teach me to speak life to my heart, the way that woman spoke faith to hers.

Heal the places I cannot fix and make me whole as I reach for You.
Amen.

I Challenge You:

Write a two-line faith confession on a sticky note and place it where you’ll see it often:

God loves me. God forgives me.

With Him, I am being made whole.”

Let’s hide His word in our hearts,

The LORD gives strength to His people; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
— Psalm 29:11

Walking in God’s Wisdom“When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble.” – Prove...
09/04/2025

Walking in God’s Wisdom

“When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble.” – Proverbs 4:12

There’s a steadying strength that comes when we walk in God’s wisdom instead of man’s.
His wisdom clears paths we can’t see, secures our footing when the road feels uncertain, and steadies us when we run toward the vision He’s given us.

But it all comes back to one thing: obedience.

When God asks us to do something, delayed obedience is still disobedience.

We may eventually get around to it, but the opportunity—the divine appointment He prepared in that moment—may have already passed.

His voice and His timing matter.

I learned this firsthand last fall when my husband and I felt led to put our house on the market.
We didn’t need to move.
We were content—happy even—with where we were financially.

But the Lord impressed on our hearts that He wasn’t finished with us, that He wasn’t calling us to settle into comfort just because we had reached the empty-nest season.
He had more.
So, in October 24, we stepped out in faith.
We listed our home, and to the amazement of many, it sold fo above asking price.
From there we moved in with family for a season and eventually purchased our current home.

Through it all, God’s peace carried us when others couldn’t understand.

From the outside looking in, our decisions didn’t make sense—financially, logically, even practically.
People shook their heads.

Yet at every step, God’s wisdom guided us.
His peace steadied us.
His favor opened doors we couldn’t have pushed open on our own.

Today, we’re still in the middle of renovations, still shaping this house into our home, but deep down we know this place is part of His greater purpose.

We’re trusting Him to use it for His glory, and we’ve learned that when we let His wisdom be our GPS, our steps aren’t hindered.
And when it’s time to run with the vision, we won’t stumble—because He’s already paved the way.

Friend, maybe today you’re scratching your head, wondering why God is nudging you to do something that doesn’t make sense.

Take a breath.
Step back.
Tune your ear to His voice.
And then obey—quickly. His wisdom will not lead you astray. In His timing, you won’t be hindered, and you won’t stumble.

Reflection Questions

Is there an area in your life where you’ve been delaying obedience?

What’s one step you can take today to align with God’s wisdom instead of your own understanding?

How has God’s peace confirmed His direction in your life before?

Prayer

Lord, thank You for being my guide and my steady hand.
Help me to walk in Your wisdom and obey without delay.
Teach me to trust Your timing, even when I don’t understand it.
Thank You that when I follow Your lead, I will not stumble. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Challenge
Today, write down the last thing you sensed God asking you to do. Commit to taking one step of obedience toward it before the day ends.






A Heart of Contentment The book of Micah reminds us that God doesn’t just look at our outward actions—He looks straight ...
09/03/2025

A Heart of Contentment

The book of Micah reminds us that God doesn’t just look at our outward actions—
He looks straight into our hearts.

The children of Israel faced judgment because their hearts had turned evil and ungrateful, chasing after idols and selfish desires instead of walking humbly with their God (Micah 6:8).

As I look back over my own life, I can see the blessings God has poured out on me again and again.

Yet I also recognize those moments when my heart drifted into discontentment—when I started comparing, longing for what others had, or letting ungratefulness steal my joy.
And every time, that’s when my spirit grew heavy.

But the Holy Spirit whispered to me, “Tammy, you need to be grateful in all circumstances.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Gratitude isn’t just about saying thank You—it’s about guarding our hearts, watching our words, and choosing joy right where we are.

When I shift my focus from what I think I lack to the blessings God has given me, peace and joy return.

Paul said in Philippians 4:11–12,

“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances… I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.”

That secret is trusting that God has given us exactly what we need for the purpose He has set before us.

Friend, if you find yourself struggling with contentment, I challenge you to pause and check your heart.

Ask yourself: Am I complaining about this?
What words am I speaking over my situation?
The words we speak can either magnify our frustration or multiply our gratitude.

Choose words that give life.
Choose gratitude.

Lord, keep our hearts content and our eyes fixed on You. May our gratitude reflect Your goodness.

Peace in the Middle of the Storm“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” I...
08/22/2025

Peace in the Middle of the Storm

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
Isaiah 26:3

Do not be anxious about anything… and the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6–7

And He awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’ And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
Mark 4:39

The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.
Psalm 29:11

Storms don’t ask for permission; they just roll in.

This week one of ours had a name—Miss Molly, our daughter’s Great Pyrenees suddenly so sick the vet said her lung had collapsed.

The room felt small, the decisions felt big, and fear tried to take the lead.

I bowed my head right there and whispered, “Jesus, be present with me. Give me wisdom.”

And like a soft blanket over shivering shoulders, His peace came.

The same day, a friend’s daughter had a scary incident.
My fixer-heart wanted to jump in and control the outcome.
Instead, I laid my head down and prayed.
I didn’t try to fix it,
I asked Jesus to be in it.

Again, sweet peace.
I’m learning something simple and holy: when I go to Him first, peace comes before the plan.

In the Bible, when the storm rose on the sea, Jesus didn’t hand the disciples a diagram; He walked into the wind and spoke peace.

The waves didn’t calm because they understood meteorology, they calmed because
Peace Himself was present.

Peace isn’t the absence of storms; it’s the presence of Jesus in them.

A simple rhythm I use for my stormy moments

Pause. Pray. Proceed.
Pause: Take one deep breath.

Pray: “Jesus, be near. Lead me.” (Philippians 4:6–7)

Proceed: Take the next right step, not all the steps, trusting He’ll guide the rest
(Psalm 29:11).

Journal Prompts

Where am I trying to fix something instead of inviting Jesus to be present in it first?

What changes in my body (breath, shoulders, pace) when I pause to pray?

Which Scripture above feels like an anchor for me this week, and why?

Prayer
Jesus, Peace-speaker, thank You for meeting me in every storm.
I invite Your presence into my today, into decisions, diagnoses, and the places I can’t control.
Guard my heart and mind with Your peace.
Give me wisdom for the next right step and the grace to leave outcomes in Your hands.
Speak “Peace, be still” over my home, my family, and my thoughts. Amen.

Today’s Challenge
When anxiety rises, stop for three minutes: breathe slowly, pray “Jesus, be near; lead me,” and read Mark 4:35–41 out loud.

Then write one sentence that begins,
“Because Jesus is with me, I will…”
and act on it.

“Let God Hold the Pen"“Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.” Prove...
08/16/2025

“Let God Hold the Pen"

“Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.”

Proverbs 16:20

I’ve always been a planner. Family vacations, holiday gatherings, ministry events—you name it, I organized it.

My heart wanted to bring people together and help them grow in their walk with Jesus.

But somewhere in the middle of all that planning, I didn’t see that I was depending on my strength,
my personality,
my gifts,
my talents
to make it all happen.

Then God stepped in.

It was in one of my most overwhelmed seasons that I realized my plans weren’t enough.

I had exhausted myself trying to make things perfect.

That’s when I prayed, “Lord, I can’t do this alone. I need You.” And He met me there—faithful, steady, and full of grace.

God didn’t just take my burdens;
He gave me peace.

He took my striving and replaced it with joy.
He reminded me that
He is the Author, and He’s not just writing my story—He’s weaving it for His glory.

I can see His fingerprints in every chapter,
protecting my children, guiding my marriage, sustaining my business, and healing my heart in ways I didn’t even know I needed.

And here’s the truth—He can do the same for you.

The same God who showed up for me will show up for you.

But you have to be willing to let go of your pen.

You have to lay down your plans, your timelines, your “perfect picture” of how life should look, and trust that God’s pen is greater than your own.

His story for your life is always bigger, more beautiful, and more powerful than the one you could write for yourself.

When we release control, we discover what it means to live in the freedom of His love.

When we surrender, we see the beauty of His plan unfold.

And when we trust, we walk in the blessing Proverbs 16:20 promises
a deep, lasting joy that the world can’t take away.

Reflection Questions

Where in your life are you still holding the pen instead of letting God write the story?

Can you recall a time when God showed up in ways far better than what you planned?

What fears or doubts keep you from fully trusting God with your life?

Today’s Challenge
Choose one area of your life you’ve been trying to control.
Pray and release it into God’s hands today.

Write it down as a reminder that His pen is greater, His timing is perfect, and His story is good.

Prayer
Father, I thank You for every moment You have shown up in my life,
seen and unseen.

You are the Author and Perfecter of my faith.

Forgive me for the times I’ve relied on my own strength instead of Your perfect wisdom.

Today, I lay down my pen and place my plans, my dreams, and my relationships fully into Your hands.

Write my story for Your glory, and help me trust that what You write will always be better than what I could imagine.

For the one reading this who is struggling to let go, remind them that You are faithful and You will show up for them too. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

When the Light Switch Turns Back OnThere was a season when my heart felt like a house with every room darkened—curtains ...
08/15/2025

When the Light Switch Turns Back On

There was a season when my heart felt like a house with every room darkened—curtains drawn, lights out, doors bolted shut.

Betrayal had crept in like a thief, stealing not just my trust, but my joy, my confidence, and my willingness to let people close.

I couldn’t figure out how to be a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, or even a friend.

I was functioning on the outside, but inside, I was frozen. My soul was on survival mode.

The only thing I could cling to was the quiet, unshakable truth that God still loved me.

Even in my mess.
Even in my numbness.
Even in my distrust of the world around me.

He never once stepped away from my side.

He was in the shadows with me, sitting in the silence, weeping over my wounds, and whispering, “I’m not going anywhere.”
Then one day, without warning, something shifted.

It wasn’t a loud moment—it was more like a gentle sunrise breaking into a dark room.
It was as if the Holy Spirit reached over, flipped a switch, and suddenly there was light where there had only been fear.

My heart heard Him say, “Daughter, it’s safe now. You can love again.”
This wasn’t about trusting people instantly—it was about trusting God with my heart again.

It was realizing that if my love flows out of His, I can love without being destroyed if someone mishandles it.

Because the truth is, my heart belongs to Him first, and He guards it more fiercely than I ever could.

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.
Ezekiel 36:26

We love because He first loved us.
1 John 4:19

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18

Reflection Questions:
1. In what ways has hurt caused you to close the doors of your heart?
2. Can you remember a time when God began to stir your heart to love again?
3. How might loving from the overflow of God’s love protect you from fear?

Prayer

Father, thank You for being the Keeper of my heart when I didn’t know how to guard it myself.

Thank You for loving me in the hidden, fragile places.

I ask You to breathe life into every dark and broken space in me.

Heal the cracks that fear has left behind.

Flip the switch on my heart so Your light can pour through me again.
Help me to love as You love—freely, fearlessly, and with the confidence that You are my protector.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Challenge:
Spend 10 minutes today in stillness before God, picturing Him turning on the light in your heart. Ask Him to show you the faces of people you can love today from the overflow of His love, not the limits of your own strength.

Healing from WithinPsalm 38"Lord, all my desire is before You; and my groaning is not hidden from You." — Psalm 38:9 (NK...
08/14/2025

Healing from Within
Psalm 38

"Lord, all my desire is before You; and my groaning is not hidden from You." — Psalm 38:9 (NKJV)

Last week, I found myself standing on the edge of a moment I didn’t want to face.

I was about to come face-to-face with someone who had deceived me, betrayed my trust, and continually walked around as if nothing had ever happened.

The thought of seeing her brought back the sting as if it had just happened yesterday.

My chest tightened, my stomach turned, and if I’m honest, I could feel anger and jealousy knocking at the door of my heart.

Jealous that she could walk away untouched from something she did that nearly destroyed me.

I could feel the shadow of hate sneaking back in.

That’s when I went to God,
raw, unfiltered, and vulnerable.

I told Him exactly how I felt.

I didn’t dress it up.

I confessed that I felt far too human to be in this position and still walk gracefully through it.

And that’s when He led me to Psalm 38.

David’s words hit differently this time.

He knew the pain of betrayal, the ache of being wronged, and the heaviness of carrying wounds no one else seemed to see.

He didn’t hide from God; he laid it all out, every ugly, aching part of it.

Trusting God enough to admit my real feelings was huge for me.

I grew up in a family of peacekeepers.

Keeping peace often meant keeping distance, never letting certain people into my presence again.

But this time, it wasn’t going to work.

The ripples of avoidance would have been too wide.

So, I became a student in the school of the Holy Spirit.

My heart was still tender, still broken, but willing to listen.

David’s story reminded me, different names,
different faces,
but the same God who teaches His people how to walk through impossible moments with His presence as our anchor.

Psalm 38 shows us that inner healing isn’t just about feeling better,
it’s about allowing God’s presence to reshape our responses.

Anger, jealousy, and bitterness may knock, but confession opens the door for God’s Spirit to come in instead.

When we refuse to bury our pain and instead bring it fully into the light before Him, something supernatural happens.

Our wounds stop being weapons the enemy uses against us and start becoming testimonies of God’s keeping power.

Reflection Questions?
What emotions have I been trying to manage instead of confessing to God?

How might I be avoiding healing by avoiding certain people or situations?

Am I willing to let the Holy Spirit teach me how to walk gracefully through what I cannot escape?

Prayer

Lord, You see the moments I want to run from.
You see the people who still stir up pain in my heart.
Thank You for inviting me to bring my unfiltered feelings to You.
I confess the jealousy, anger, and bitterness that try to take root.

Teach me to walk through these moments with grace that comes only from You.

Heal my heart where it is still tender, and make me more like Jesus in the places I’d rather stay the same.
Amen.

Daily Challenge

Today, spend 10 quiet minutes telling God the truth about something you’ve been holding back from Him.

Don’t filter it.
Don’t soften it.
Let Him see the wound exactly as it is,
and invite His Spirit to teach you how to walk through it.

Faith That Activates ProvisionI was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their childr...
08/12/2025

Faith That Activates Provision

I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
Psalm 37:25

God’s provision isn’t random , it’s intentional and perfectly timed.
His appointed time meets our actions when we choose obedience and carry an expectation that He will do what He promised.

That’s faith in motion.

Faith isn’t passive.

It starts with activating our belief by speaking the Word of God over our circumstances.

When we declare His promises in the face of lack,
fear, or uncertainty,
we’re aligning ourselves with His truth instead of our feelings.

Obedience keeps us walking in His ways.
Expectation keeps our hearts open to His timing.
Together, they create a fertile ground for God’s provision to be seen in our lives.
And when it comes, we’ll be able to say , just like David

I have never seen the righteous forsaken.

Reflection Question:

Where can you start speaking God’s promises over your circumstances today?

Prayer

Lord, help me walk in obedience and live with an expectation of Your goodness. I choose to activate my faith today by declaring Your Word over my life. Thank You that You are faithful to provide in Your perfect timing.
Amen.

Challenge

Today, choose one area of need in your life and find a scripture to declare over it. Speak it daily, believing that God’s timing and provision are already on the way.

Refreshed in the Pouring Out“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25...
08/11/2025

Refreshed in the Pouring Out

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
Proverbs 11:25

Some days, it feels like there’s not much left to give.
Life pulls at every corner of our hearts ,
family needs,
work responsibilities,
and the quiet burdens we carry in secret.
And yet, God’s Word reminds us of this powerful truth,
in His Kingdom,
giving is never a loss.

When we pour out encouragement,
kindness,
prayer,
or even just our presence to someone else,
we are not emptying ourselves into a void.
We are planting seeds that God Himself waters ,
and those seeds always bear fruit,
not just for others,
but for us too.

I’ve found that my deepest refreshment often comes on the heels of serving someone in their valley.

It’s almost like God whispers, “See?
As you refresh them,
I refresh you.”

That refreshment isn’t always physical strength,

sometimes it’s a renewed spirit,
a deep peace,
or a reminder that we are not alone in our own battles.

So if you’re feeling worn today,
don’t close yourself off from others.

Step into someone’s need, even in a small way.

Write the encouraging text.

Pray for the friend who comes to mind.

Share a scripture that lifted you up.

Your little acts of pouring out will invite God to pour back into you,
and His supply never runs dry.

Reflection Questions:

1. When was the last time you felt refreshed after helping or encouraging someone?
2. Who in your life could use a kind word, prayer, or gesture of encouragement today?

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the truth of Your Word that giving refreshes the giver.

Show me today who needs a touch of Your love through me.
Give me the courage to pour out what I have,
trusting You to refill me with exactly what I need.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Challenge

This week, choose at least one person each day to refresh ,
through a message,
prayer,
act of service, or listening ear.
Watch how God uses those moments to also refresh your own heart.



Loving with a Guarded Heart“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 (NIV...
08/09/2025

Loving with a Guarded Heart

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)

There’s a deep ache that comes when someone you trusted wounds you.
It’s not just the betrayal itself — it’s the ripple effect. The laughter that doesn’t feel the same.
The warmth that now comes with hesitation.

The instinct to hold back love because, somewhere inside, you’ve decided it’s safer that way.
It’s natural.

Human hearts were not designed to be trampled on, so when pain strikes, our defenses rise. We build walls, thinking they will keep us safe — and sometimes they do. But over time, those same walls can become prisons.
God’s Word tells us to guard our hearts, but guarding is not the same as hardening.
A guarded heart is careful, discerning, and anchored in truth.
A hardened heart is closed, cold, and unwilling to risk loving again.

Here’s the paradox: God invites us to love like we’ve never been hurt, yet He also tells us to guard our hearts.
How do we live in that balance?

It comes down to loving with wisdom.
Loving like you’ve never been hurt doesn’t mean pretending the pain never happened.
It means releasing the bitterness so it doesn’t poison your love.

It means forgiving — even when you never receive an apology — so your heart stays soft enough to feel joy again. It means loving through Christ’s strength, not your own, so your love is no longer dependent on someone else’s ability to treat you right.

When we love this way, we stop loving recklessly and start loving redemptively.

Our love is still deep, but it’s rooted in God’s truth, guided by His Spirit, and protected from those who would abuse it.
So yes — guard your heart. But don’t let the guard become a prison warden.

Let God be your shield, your defender, and the One who teaches you how to keep your heart soft while keeping your boundaries strong.

Reflection Questions:
1. In what ways have you let past hurts close your heart to giving or receiving love?
2. How can you invite God to be your protector so you can love freely without fear?
3. What boundaries could you put in place that allow you to love wisely instead of with walls?

Prayer:
Lord, You know the wounds my heart carries — some still tender, some healed but scarred.
I confess that I have pulled back to protect myself, sometimes more than I’ve leaned into You.
Help me guard my heart in a way that honors You, without letting fear or bitterness take over.
Teach me to love like I’ve never been hurt, not because I’m ignoring my pain, but because Your grace makes that kind of love possible.
Keep my heart soft, my boundaries healthy, and my love rooted in Your truth. Amen.

Challenge:
This week, ask God to show you one person you can intentionally love without hesitation.
Step past the walls you’ve built, even if just a little, and let His love flow through you to them.

He Holds the Pen"‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, pl...
08/07/2025

He Holds the Pen

"‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’" —Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

If there’s one verse that has held me together through the mountain tops and the deepest valleys of my life—it’s this one. Jeremiah 29:11.

Through brokenness,
disappointment, betrayal, joy, growth, healing, and even motherhood.
I’ve clung to this promise: God has a plan for my life.

When I became a mother, I began praying not just for my story, but for the stories of my children.

I prayed for their steps, their callings, their futures.
I prayed for my marriage, my parents, my purpose—and the peace that comes from knowing that I’m not the one holding the pen began to settle deep in my soul.

And now, as an empty nester looking back over the past few decades, I can say this with certainty:
I could not have made it through without believing that God would use my pain for purpose.
There have been days I wished He had an eraser—to wipe away the mistakes, the harsh words, the failures, and the regrets.

But God doesn’t erase what we went through—
He redeems it.
He uses it.
He weaves it into something beautiful.
Friend, God is not finished with your story.
And He’s not done with the stories of the ones you love either.
Not one detail has slipped through His fingers.
Not one tear has gone unnoticed.
He is still writing. And His plans are good.

Reflection:

1. Are you trusting God to hold the pen, or are you still trying to write the story yourself?

2. What would it look like to surrender your children’s or your marriage’s future to His plans today?

3. Can you look back and see how God used something painful for purpose?

Prayer:

Father, thank You that I don’t have to write my own story. Thank You that even when life feels out of control, You are fully in control.
I surrender the chapters I don’t understand and trust that You are still working behind the scenes.
Thank You for the grace that covers my mistakes and the purpose You breathe into my pain. I lift up my children, my relationships, my future—every part of me—and I trust You to continue writing a story that glorifies You.
In Jesus’ name, amen.

Challenge:

Speak Jeremiah 29:11 out loud today over your life, your children, your marriage, and your future.
Declare it every time doubt or fear tries to creep in.
The enemy hates it when you remember who holds the pen. Write it down.
Stand on it.
Repeat it until
your heart believes it.

Schedule Quiet with MePsalm 27:14 “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lor...
08/05/2025

Schedule Quiet with Me

Psalm 27:14
“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous.

Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”
Have you ever noticed how loud the world is?

Even when things seem still on the outside, the noise within us,

the mental lists,
the worry,
the guilt,
the scrolling—never really quiets down unless we make room for it to.
God doesn’t shout to get our attention; He whispers.
And the whisper often gets drowned out by all the noise we’ve gotten used to.

But today, God is inviting you back.

“I want you to schedule your day so that you have quiet times with Me. Show Me that I’m important to you by making time for Me.”

This isn’t a scolding—it’s a loving request.
The kind that reaches into your soul and says,
You matter to Me.
Come rest here a while.
Because in the quiet…
You find strength.
You hear wisdom.
You remember who you are.

Too many of us are operating on empty while trying to give the world our best.
But what if your best doesn’t come from doing more—but from resting in Him first?

Waiting patiently on the Lord doesn’t mean doing nothing.

It means bravely choosing to trust Him over your timeline.

It means believing He will strengthen your heart when you sit with Him, even in silence.

And that kind of waiting?
That kind of quiet?
It heals.

Reflection Questions:

What would change in your day if you gave God the first 15 minutes?
What distractions tend to compete with your quiet time?

What would it look like to show God He’s important by how you plan your day?

Prayer:

God, I’m tired of being tired. I need Your presence more than I need my productivity.
Help me slow down and make time to be with You—not just when it’s convenient, but because You deserve it.

Refresh my soul and help me walk through today with Your strength.
Amen.

Challenge:

Open your calendar right now and block 15 minutes.
Title it: “Time with God.”

Whether it’s morning, lunch, or evening—commit to it.
Turn off your phone.
Open your heart.
And just… be still.

Address

Clear Spring, MD

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Healing from Within posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Healing from Within:

Share