I Trod Jesus my Lord and my God Down here I trod I long to be At home with Thee Face to face Never put to disgrace But Jesus down here I trod My God How long down here Must I trod How long must I be Away from Thee Down here Where there’s fear … Continue reading I Trod

“God I can’t do this. I’m so sick and tired of fighting.” “Yes you can Tesia. You can do all things through Me, I give you strength.” “This isn’t fun anymore God.” “Trust me. I will lead you. I will give you the words. Do you trust Me Tesia?” “Yes Lord, I trust You.” “You … Continue reading Forget Fear

This morning I woke up angry; and for the first time it was at the right entity. The Devil. “The thief comes only to steal kill and destroy.” –John 10:10a I was angry that another morning was stolen from me by oversleeping. Angry that, yet again, I had to choose between quiet, alone time with … Continue reading Let’s Fight

I spent the summer of 2017 in Brazil, working in a women’s rehab. I struggled as I watched a young woman who had so much potential walk away. Walk away from true life and choose death; life on the streets of Brazil. “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you … Continue reading The Lightbulbs Of Life

So afraid of being seen, and painfully aware of it, I wrote the following three months ago: “The story of your life is the story of the long and brutal assault on your heart by the one who knows what you could be and fears it.” – Ransomed Heart Daily Reading My heart is still … Continue reading To Know & To Be Known

Yesterday I was frustrated. I was feeling empty of God, aware it was because I was full of self. Aware pride had crept in and I was back operating in works and not grace. I knew God is God and I am not, but in my heart I didn't need God and I thought I … Continue reading #YourRescue

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” -Psalms‬ ‭118:24‬ ‭ I grew up singing this verse. I've known this verse for as long as I can remember. The words became lyrics to a song rather than truth in God's word. How often do I actually … Continue reading #RejoiceAndBeGlad

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” -John‬ ‭8:36‬ ‭ Free indeed. Not gonna lie, I didn't feel totally free last week. In fact I felt the opposite. I felt like I was back in bondage even though no external circumstances had changed in my life. What had changed? What … Continue reading #IfTheSonSetsYouFree

'Cause I am a sinner If it's not one thing it's another Caught up in words Tangled in lies But You are a Savior And You take brokenness aside And make it beautiful Beauty-full" -Brokenness Aside by All Sons & Daughters “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do … Continue reading #Celebrate

Intended as an insult, someone recently told me I'm a little obsessive in my relationship with Jesus. Obsess: (noun). the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc. This morning I thought, "Yes I am obsessed with You Jesus. Thank you Lord! I used to be obsessed with alcohol. Now … Continue reading #Obsessed