Author: Kirstyn Mayden

Many may mistake a meek and humble soul for weakness. However, a quiet spirit gives us wisdom. Proverbs 29:11 says:  “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” (‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭ESV‬‬) We will always have a difficult time maintaining a quiet spirit when we fall into the… Read more

A quiet spirit is a heart that can pause, that can intentionally focus on the present, be in the moment, and enjoy the simplicity of life. It’s a heart that can release control to God and surrender to Him. Philippians 4:5 tells us to: “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”… Read more

Hope can turn our waiting season from miserable to miraculous. Not because we choose to hope, but because of Who we place our hope in. Psalm 130:5-6 says: “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more… Read more

An important step we can take in our waiting seasons is to worship through the waiting. The Bible tells us: “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.” (‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:25‬ ‭ESV‬‬) Worship is the way that we focus our minds on God so that we remember that… Read more

Have you ever been waiting on something and when you finally get it, or receive the answer, you let out a big sigh of relief? That big sigh reveals at the beginning of your waiting you took in a big breath of expectation, and then you held it, and didn’t let go until you got… Read more

We are so blessed to serve a God that walks with us through our valleys. Because Christ knows suffering to the fullest, He completely empathizes with our pain. (Hebrews 4:15) No matter how heartbroken we are, we are never alone. In fact, it is the heartbroken who God is near to. Psalm 34:18 promises: “The… Read more

When our hearts are broken, life can feel like a waste. We may think what good is it when we’re experiencing so much pain. During these times it’s important to remember that God can turn our brokenness into beauty and our pain into purpose. Not only can God heal us, He often then uses our… Read more

Bitterness can cause us to miss how God is blessing us even in the midst of a broken heart which is why God wants our hearts clear of bitterness. Ephesians 4:31 instructs is to: “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” (Ephesians 4:31 NIV) We… Read more

God grants us the power to forgive those who caused our brokenness. Colossians 3:13 tells us to: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13 NIV) We have to remember that forgiveness is not for the other person,… Read more

God heals our hearts with truthful vulnerability. When I say the truth, I mean our ability to admit to God that we are hurting and broken in the first place. In 1 Peter 5:6-7, we are encouraged to cast our cares on God. The verses read: “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God,… Read more