I wait patiently on the Lord, who is always good to me. He knows the hairs on my head, He knows when I come in and when I go out, I can never be out of His watchful protection. He guards me, I am surrounded. Angels watch my step and I will not stumble or... Continue Reading →
Co-heir with Christ
He has an outstretched canopy of comfort, He holds me closer than I dare to imagine. I am co-heir with the one who defeated the grave, with the one who ran into hell to save. I am in the royal family as His blood atones for me. I am righteous because He died and rose... Continue Reading →
Peace amidst anxiety
Peace is not just the lack of war, but a state of being, an option to choose, something to go after; 'Seek peace and pursue it' (Psalm 34:14). Lately, I have been feeling turbulent, I have not felt fully peaceful in a while, my mental state has made this more difficult. Amidst anxiety, I have wondered... Continue Reading →
You hold me by my right hand
Psalm 73: 23 "Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand" You are holding me up and keeping me strong, my love for you is an everlasting song. You surround me with comfort, a warm embrace. You always come quickly, with your everlasting grace. You hold me still, you hold... Continue Reading →
Warrior!
My mind paces, my body races, I feel agitated through to my bones, but God embraces, and simply says, "hold on here, your faith will lift you out". My faith lifts me out of the mud and mire, lifts me out of the shackles holding on to my feet. He sets me on solid ground,... Continue Reading →
The reality of section 3 of the mental health act
Today I felt low, weary and blue. Being escorted to an appointment reminded me of the weight of the section on me, I wasn't allowed out of the healthcare assistant's (HCA's) sight. "She's under section 3 of the mental health act", the HCA said out loud to the person I met for my appointment. I... Continue Reading →
Today is a landmark day
It's not just another normal day in The Priory today - The door on the ward has been opened! No fob or bell or permission needed to enter or exit. They opened the door today because there is no one on the ward that is at risk of absconding - feels like a landmark day.... Continue Reading →
Sheltered by His wings
I am sheltered by His wings, I am covered by His robe. I am held tightly in the palm of His hands, He knows where I am and when I come and go. He stretches out His arms for me, His rivers run far and deep. He loves me with an unending flood of grace,... Continue Reading →
Love saves
My family and my friends love for me and my love for them, saves me every time. Love rescues me time and time again, pulling me off from the ocean floor. Love conquers and triumphs over all things. God is Love (1 John 4: 16). There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out... Continue Reading →
