Plugged Into Peace

  🌸 Seeing God’s Love Through the People in My Life 🌸 “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.” — Philippians 1:3 (NLT) There are moments in life when we pause to reflect on the people who have poured into us—those who’ve shown us God’s love in action, whether through patience, encouragement, challenge, or gentle nudges in the right direction. This post is a heartfelt tribute to the ones who have helped shape my journey toward becoming a woman of godly character. ❤️ San — My Husband To my loving husband, San—thank you for being a steady, forgiving, and patient partner. Your love has been a reflection of courage and endurance, a bond built on loyalty and covenant. As I continue to grow and mature, your support helps me walk more confidently in my purpose.  Ephesians 5:28 (NIV) "In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself." -  This kind of love is rooted in Christ’s example and brings bless...

  What’s in Your Bag? A Gift from God Have you ever received a gift—or even hoped for one—only to feel forgotten or disappointed? On the other hand, maybe you’ve received a gift that felt like the best thing ever. Perhaps it came from someone special, or maybe it’s something you cherish because it reminds you of a moment, a person, or a season in your life. Some gifts find a home in a specific place: on a desk, in your car, on a keychain, on social media, or even just in your heart and mind when you need encouragement. No matter what form it takes, if we pause for a moment and reflect, we can almost always identify something in our lives to be grateful for. Maybe it was a day forecasted for rain, and suddenly the clouds parted, making room for sunshine that felt like it was just for you. Here’s what I’m getting at: all of us—I mean all of us—have received something from God, directly meant to lift our spirits. I say directly because even the smallest kind gesture that tur...

✨ My Faith Thoughts: A Coin for Your Spirit ✨ Sometimes one single thought—like a coin dropped in a jar —can echo truth across your whole day. The same is true when you make the same deposit, they can become values and belief systems that can be absorb by others. It’s great when these deposits can help others benefit in some way.   Here are some of the reflections that have helped me find clarity, joy, and strength through my walk with God: 💪 Strength, Salvation & Wisdom 🪙 The joy of the Lord is my strength. 🪙 Every time I felt regret in my life, it was tied to sin. Regret left a stain that only grace could wash clean. 🪙 Don’t let the enemy drive—he’ll take you the wrong direction. 🪙 It’s not my job to force salvation or respect for God into people. It is my job to share my hope, my experience, and the Word. Just say, “Consider…” and let the seed be sweet—like honey 🍯 . 🪙 When I give advice, I want it to...

  Adam and Eve: Protection vs. Lack — Is This the Question? Today, I sit and reflect on life’s detours and shut doors. For some reason, my thoughts go to Adam and Eve’s experiences in the Bible. Bear with me. Why, God?! I prayed. I planned to do better in the next situation. I told myself I would show up and be my best self—honestly and with no regret. “I’ll, I’ll, I’ll…” So why the rejection? It hit me hard and knocked the air and motivation out of me.  It brought with it a recession in my spirit. I became discouraged, disappointed, and distraught. I'm confused! Where is God?! I quoted Bible verses. I had a dream that I believed was a sign of a good outcome. Then… Throughout the day, after I got real with myself—after reflecting on how often I’ve encouraged others while not being honest about how not okay I really felt about my situation —it hit me. Saying “It wasn’t God’s will” sounded good on the surface. But deep down, I wasn't okay. I was still wonderin...