Ashes to Beauty

Empty & lost about who she was. Found and saved by the grace of God and given her identity as His daughter. Living and loving as Christ did before her by His Spirit & strength. [eternityslenses.wordpress.com]

[gracewan1]

I tried to use one solution after solution to get myself out of the pit. The pit of helplessness, depression, darkness, deep sadness, and loneliness. But to my disappointment, nothing worked……

[jspark3000]

“The Christian is a work in progress looking towards the work finished, Jesus. Nothing about you is over yet.”

— J.S. Park

[jspark3000]

The only reason I can ever say my faith is strong is because my God is strong.I am weak; He is not.

J.S. Park (via jspark3000)

[gracewan1]

In Christ alone I stand • In Christ alone We stand #renewchurchoc #renewwomen #womensretreat #firstone #christ #community #unity #belong #beloved #daughtersoftheKing

[themotivationjournals]

Find someone who loves you well. Someone who never belittles you. Even in the heat of an argument. Someone who is gentle with you, but does not treat you like you are fragile. Someone who knows what you are capable of, and celebrates those pieces of you. Not someone who is intimidated by your strength. Someone who doesn’t make you feel guilty for being flawed. It is not love’s job to punish you. And remember the person you love is just as broken as you are when they fall short. No one is perfect – do not hold them to this standard. Find someone who is patient, forgiving, and apologetic. Someone who practices forgiveness freely and often. Love someone who is humble, kind, and empathetic. Not only with you, but with a beggar on the street, or a stranger in the supermarket. Common courtesy is important. Compassion is important. Kindness is important.

Unknown  (via themotivationjournals)

[godlywoman]

Replacing “what if” with “even if” in our mental vocabulary is one of the most liberating exchanges we can ever make. We trade our irrational fears of an uncertain future for the loving assurance of an unchanging God.

The Scars That Have Shaped Me (via kindly-karlirose)

[grace--upon--grace]

[marcphun]

I’m feeling homesick for a mountain I have stepped foot on

It’s heaven I’m longing for

I lay in bed asking for my Savior to be next to me

I know I will be home one day with all whom I love

Singing hymns and songs of Old, then I’ll know I belong

[gracewan1]

There are some friendships that will come to a pause & stay that way .. But there are some, by Gods grace, that can be restored

Thankful and in awe of Gods grace to bless me with the latter...baby steps

[gracewan1]

Your name is too sacred for utterance And yet all of creation worships You And we sing Yahweh, mighty is the Lord Forever

[gracewan1]

FIRST DANCE POST EVEERRRRR 🙈🙈 but seriously, getting back into dance has become one of my outlets to release stress and to get a good sweat in. I’m not a strong/good dancer but das alright~looking forward to improving with each class! Shoutout to @danielllly_22 for comin’ with me! #dance #milleniumdancecomplex #orangecounty #wednesday #hiphop #destress (at Millennium Dance Complex Orange County)

[gracewan1]

It's just been clock in clock out

I see the purpose but I don't feel the push to live it out or wait to see it play out

Revival come

[gracewan1]

24 today and...

If it's one thing that I learned being 23, it's that most of the time I actually don't know what's best for myself. But God, who is the Author of my life, does and He will show it to me at just the right time and just the right place.

This life is not my own

[gracewan1]

Words cannot fully describe how blessed and thankful I am for these beautiful friends (and those also not in the pic). Thank you for making my 24th a memorable one! Excited to adventure through another year of life with y'all! ❤️ #24 #birthday #september #celebrate #life #friends #memories #renew #solideogloria

[gracewan1]

Not one to post improv anything...let alone musical improv (cuz I get so embarrassed) but this is how I'd normally spend my time at home back in AZ on a Sunday evening. Feels good to be 🏡 even if it's for a short while ☺️ #home #AZ #piano #improv #music #sunday #evening

[thebridgechicago]

God calls us to be patient, not only toward with others but with ourselves, with our pasts, with being a work in progress.

Glen Fitzjerrell on SayThat 260 (via thebridgechicago)

[gracewan1]

When people ask me if I miss home I say ‘not really’. 

But being here now...I’ve realized just how much I’ve missed this place I’ve grown up in and how long I’ve delayed the need to be back here. I K.Oed on my bed and my body and mind actually felt RESTED for the first time in a while. Mom cooked up my favorite dishes...ones that I haven’t been able to eat in a long time/don’t have the energy to cook for myself. I’m comfortably sitting crossed legged at the dinner table with my laptop and canto drama playing and look up to see my oldest dog of 10 years just lying down at the base of the staircase just like how I remembered she did when I was still at home. 

In the span of two years being in CA, I’ve only gone back to AZ probably like....4 or 5 times. The last time I was here was last thanksgiving...too long, it’s been way too long. 

Home is where the heart is and there is no place like home.