Welcome To Grace Journal
You didnât land here by accident.
Whether youâre walking through fire or walking by faith, this space was made for you.
I write what the Holy Spirit puts on my heart.
No fluff. No formula. Just truth in love â one post at a time.
If you need encouragement, direction, or rest for your soul⌠youâre in the right place.
𪜠What are Grace Notes?
Grace Notes are Spirit-led reflections, journal entries, and devotionals poured straight from the heart. They donât follow a set schedule or structureâwhat you read each day is simply whatâs been placed on my heart to share. It may seem random, but I trust the Holy Spirit to guide the words, the timing, and the reach.
This isnât neat, polished, or packagedâthis is me, offering what I have with grace, truth, and openness.
When Intimacy is Withheld: Remembering Youâre Still Chosen
Feeling emotionally or physically rejected by your spouse can shake your confidence and identity. But God's Word offers healing, comfort, and truth: You are still loved, still chosen, and still deeply seen. Here's a reflection for the woman grieving in silence.
đ Introduction:
What do you do when the one who vowed to love you turns awayânot in anger, but in silence? When intimacy becomes absence, and youâre left wondering if something is wrong with you?
Rejection from the one who once drew near can feel like abandonment. When your spouse withdraws physically or emotionally, it can shake your identity and leave you questioning everythingâyour worth, your beauty, your marriage, even your faith.
But beloved, this post isnât about pointing blame. Itâs about helping you remember: You are not the problem. And more importantly, you are not forgotten by God.
This post offers scripture-based reflection, affirmation, and hope to women facing emotional and physical rejection in marriageâreminding you of Godâs unwavering love, His healing promises, and the truth of your worth.
đ Scripture to Anchor Your Heart:
Psalm 34:18 â âThe Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.â
Isaiah 54:5 â âFor your Maker is your husbandâthe Lord Almighty is His name.â
Isaiah 49:16 â âSee, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.â
Psalm 139:14 â âI praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully madeâŚâ
đĄ Reflection:
You may be navigating sleepless nights, aching questions, and an emptiness you donât talk about out loud. Youâve prayed. Youâve asked. Youâve cried in silence.
But in every moment of absenceâGod is present.
Rejection by man does not cancel the affection of God. And while intimacy may be lacking in one space, you are fully known, fully loved, and fully wanted by the One who calls you His bride.
This isn't just about healing whatâs been lostâitâs about reclaiming what is true:
đż You are valuable.
đż You are beautiful.
đż You are still worthy of love.
đ§ Journaling Prompts:
What has rejection made you believe about yourself that God does not say?
How does Psalm 34:18 shift your perspective in this season?
Write a letter to God about what you wish your husband understood.
What would healing and restoration look like for you, personally?
đď¸ Prayer:
Father, You see what Iâve tried to hide. You know the ache of rejection and the silence I live in. Remind me of my worth. Remind me that I am still Yours. Heal the broken places in my heart and hold me close when I feel most alone. You are my refuge, my comfort, my steady love. Amen.
With grace,
Erica
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Keep Going â Your Harvest is Coming (Galatians 6:9)
âLet us not grow weary in doing goodâŚâ Galatians 6:9 is a soft but strong reminder to keep going when you feel unseen or tired. Your harvest is still coming. This devotional will lift your spirit and remind you that your obedience is never wasted.
Scripture:
âAnd let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.â
â Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)
Have you ever felt like doing good was costing you everythingâbut bringing you nothing in return?
Whether you're loving others, parenting with patience, running a business with integrity, or showing up faithfully in ministry or work⌠it can feel heavy sometimes. Especially when the harvest doesnât come fast.
But Galatians 6:9 reminds us that the work is not in vain. The promise is sure: we will reapâif we do not lose heart.
God is a perfect timekeeper. The season of reaping has already been appointed. Your job isnât to predict the outcome, but to remain faithful in the sowing.
This verse isnât just encouragementâitâs permission to rest your emotions while trusting Godâs results.
đĄ Reflection Questions:
Where have you been tempted to give up lately?
What does âdue seasonâ look like for you?
How can you protect your heart from growing weary while waiting?
đ Prayer:
Lord, strengthen me when I feel unseen or tired.
Remind me that my faithfulness mattersâeven when no one else notices.
Help me keep going, knowing You are the One who brings the harvest.
I will trust Your timing, not mine. I wonât lose heart.
In Jesusâ name, amen.
With grace,
Erica
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âA Motherâs Legacy: Faith Passed Downâ
On this Motherâs Day, letâs celebrate the unseen impact of a motherâs faith. From Lois to Eunice to Timothyâthis is the power of generational love rooted in Christ.
2 Timothy 1:5
âI am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.â
Thereâs something sacred about a motherâs prayers. The unseen tears. The quiet encouragement. The steady presence.
When Paul wrote to Timothy, he didnât just praise his faithâhe honored the women who poured it into him. Lois and Eunice never stood on a stage. They werenât apostles or evangelists. But their faith shaped one.
This Motherâs Day, we pause to reflect on the legacy weâve inherited and the one weâre building. Whether youâre a biological mom, a bonus mom, a spiritual mom, or a woman who simply chooses to nurture othersâyou are seen. You are vital. And your faith matters.
Reflection:
Who helped plant the seeds of faith in your life?
How are you intentionally passing on that faith today?
What would you want your childrenâor spiritual childrenâto say about your legacy?
Supporting Scriptures:
Proverbs 31:28 â âHer children arise and call her blessed...â
Titus 2:3â5 â Encouragement to teach the younger women.
Isaiah 66:13 â âAs a mother comforts her childâŚâ
A Prayer for Mothers:
Lord, thank You for the women who have loved us, prayed for us, and gently led us closer to You. Strengthen every mother reading this today. Let her see the value of her callingâeven in the ordinary moments. May her legacy be one of faith, grace, and eternal impact. Amen.
With grace,
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Still Worth Building
Even when your plans crumble and your heart is discouraged, remember: what God breathed into you is still worth building. Surrender doesnât mean the vision dies â it means He rebuilds it stronger.
Scripture Anchor: Psalm 138:8 (NKJV)
âThe Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.â
đż Devotional Reflection
Today was not a simple day. I faced reminders of how much was given â and how little was returned. I looked at contracts and promises that cost thousands but never fulfilled their word. I saw my own name printed on paper that others used, but never protected.
And yet⌠God was still with me.
Thereâs a quiet kind of courage that comes when you finally say, âEnough.â Not in anger, but in wisdom. Today, I claimed my idea back. I claimed my voice back. I took the steps to protect what God placed in me.
âA vision that Iâve been carrying for years â one that cost us more than just money â but one I believe God is still breathing on.
đŹ Heart Reflection
âThe Lord will perfect that which concerns meâŚâ
He sees what concerns you. What kept you up at night. What you hoped would be different. And Heâs not asking you to pretend it didnât hurt â Heâs asking you to trust that Heâs not finished.
Heâs not done perfecting the parts of your journey that didnât make sense.
And Heâs not done redeeming what others may have mishandled.
You didnât lose your vision today â you clarified it.
đđ˝ Prayer
Father, I thank You for protecting what I couldnât see and restoring what I thought was lost. Thank You for giving me the strength to stand, to let go of false partnerships, and to move forward with peace. You are perfecting what concerns me â even when I donât feel in control. I trust You with the vision You gave me. Let Your grace fill every gap.
đ Journal Prompt
Whatâs one dream or assignment youâve felt uncertain about lately?
Have you ever been afraid to try again after a financial or emotional loss?
How can you give God the space to perfect what concerns you?
With grace,
Erica
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Digging Deeper: John 11:38â44
Lazarus' story wasn't just about resurrectionâit's about what happens when faith meets the impossible. When Jesus said, âDid I not say to youâŚâ, He was speaking to all of us who need to believe again.
Believing in the face of finality
Verse-by-Verse Breakdown
Verse 38
"Then Jesus, again groaning in Himself, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it."
Jesus is emotionally movedânot just because of Lazarus' death, but because of the pain death causes humanity. This moment shows both His compassion and intentionality. He approaches the tomb not with defeat, but with divine authority.
Verse 39
"Jesus said, 'Take away the stone.' Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, 'Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days.'"
Martha is practicalâshe knows the situation is beyond repair. But Jesus invites her (and us) to obey even when logic protests. Sometimes faith asks us to move stones weâd rather leave untouched.
Verse 40
"Jesus said to her, 'Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?'"
This is the heart of the passage. Faith is the gateway to experiencing God's glory. Belief isn't passiveâit's a lens that lets us see beyond the natural.
Verse 41
"Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, 'Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.'"
Jesus thanks the Father before the miracle happens. This models a posture of gratitude before breakthrough. It reveals His constant communion with God.
Verse 42
"And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me."
Jesus' public prayer is for the sake of the crowdâthat they might believe. The miracle is not just about Lazarus, itâs about pointing to the Messiah.
Verse 43
"Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, 'Lazarus, come forth!'"
Jesus speaks directly to the dead. The command is personal. This is a foreshadowing of resurrection power for all who believe.
Verse 44
"And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, 'Loose him, and let him go.'"
Lazarus comes out alive but still bound. Resurrection is instant, but freedom is a process. Jesus invites the community to participate in his unbinding.
⨠Deep Dive: John 11:38â44
In these verses, we find Jesus deeply moved, approaching the tomb of Lazarus. Itâs not just a story of resurrectionâit's a moment where belief is tested and the glory of God is revealed.
Verse 38: Jesusâ emotions show His humanity. Heâs not distant from our painâHe enters it.
Verse 39: Martha hesitates, focusing on the reality of death. Sometimes faith must push past logic.
Verse 40: The verse of emphasisâJesus gently calls Martha back to belief.
Verses 41â42: Jesus prays aloud, modeling trust in the Father even before the miracle.
Verse 43: The command, âLazarus, come forth!â breaks every limitation.
Verse 44: Lazarus emergesâstill bound, but alive. Itâs a picture of how Jesus calls us out, then unwraps us from what held us.
Takeaway: God isnât asking us to pretend the tomb isnât there. Heâs asking us to believe that He can speak into it.
Reflection Thought: Where have I placed a stone that Jesus is asking me to roll away?
Prayer Prompt: Jesus, help me to believeâeven when what I see looks final. Remind me that You still speak to dead things and that resurrection is always possible with You. Amen.
Cross-Reference:
Romans 4:17 â "...God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did."
Isaiah 43:19 â "Behold, I will do a new thing... shall you not know it?"
With grace,
Erica
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Did I Not Say to YouâŚ
When you believe in His Wordâeven with trembling faithâyou open the door to see His glory. Jesus isnât just speaking to Martha⌠Heâs speaking to us: âDid I not say to you?â
John 11:38-44
Scripture Focus:
"Jesus said to her, 'Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?'" â John 11:40 (NKJV)
A Faith-Based Journey Toward Grace
Thereâs a flame rising in my spirit againâone I thought mightâve been smothered by delay, disappointment, or just plain life. But in these past weeks, between the blog, my invention ideas, and even prayers for my family, Iâve started to see movement in areas that once felt sealed shut.
Thatâs why John 11:40 hit me so hard: "Did I not say to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?" Itâs a call not just to remember His promisesâbut to believe them in the face of what looks hopeless.
Scripture Reflection: John 11:38â44
In this scene, Jesus is standing in front of a tomb. Lazarus has been dead four days. His sisters, Mary and Martha, are grieving. The crowd has already written the ending.
But Jesus hadnât.
He turns to Martha and asks for the stone to be taken away. She hesitatesâbecause in her mind, itâs already over. The decay has begun, the loss is final. But then Jesus speaks: âDid I not say to youâŚâ
Itâs not just a reminder. Itâs a re-invitation to believe. And though Martha doesnât physically move the stone herself, her heart surrenders. The text says, âThen they took away the stone...â because belief often begins with letting go of resistanceâeven if someone else rolls it back.
Sometimes, faith looks like simply stepping aside so the miracle can begin.
Devotional Insight:
Like Martha, we may believe God in theory. But when weâre staring at something deadâan idea, a relationship, a visionâweâre tempted to shrink back into doubt.
Still, Jesus gently leans in and reminds us: "If you would believe, you would see..."
Faith isn't neat. Itâs not always polished. But it is powerful.
Whether itâs in a family reconciliation you thought was impossible, a blog that feels small, or a God-inspired product idea that no one sees yetâfaith still moves stones.
Iâm seeing things shift. Things I didnât expect. Things I once buried. And every little resurrection whispers, âDid I not say to you?â
Grace Notes (Journal Prompts):
What âsealed tombâ in your life is Jesus asking you to trust Him with?
Where have you seen God move after choosing to believe again?
What promise do you need to revisit and cling to today?
Closing Prayer:
Lord, thank You for reminding me that nothing is beyond Your reach. Help me to trust Youânot just in words, but in action. Let my life be evidence of Your glory. When I doubt, whisper again what Youâve already said: "If you believe, you will see..." Amen.
With grace,
Erica
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đ Digging Deeper: Luke 7:1â17
Two stories. Two miracles. One Savior moved by humility and compassion. In Luke 7:1â17, we witness the kind of faith that amazes Jesus and the kind of love that moves Him to raise the dead. This devotional invites us to dig deeper into faith that speaks, sees, and restores.
đ Scripture: Luke 7:1â17 (ESV)
When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum. There a centurion's servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, "This man deserves to have you do this, because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue." So Jesus went with them.
He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: "Lord, donât trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel." Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well.
Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried outâthe only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, "Donât cry."
Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, "Young man, I say to you, get up!" The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.
They were all filled with awe and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said. "God has come to help his people." This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.
đ Verse-by-Verse Reflections
Luke 7:1-2
Jesus finishes His sermon and enters Capernaum. A Roman centurionâs servant is sick and near death. Weâre immediately shown a contrast between power (the centurion) and need (the servant).
Luke 7:3-5
The centurion shows humility by sending Jewish elders to ask for help. His good relationship with the Jewish people is notableâheâs respected and generous. This opens the door for intercession.
Luke 7:6-8
Before Jesus even gets to his house, the centurion sends a message: I am not worthy. This is radical humility for someone with status and authority. He recognizes Jesusâ power and compares it to military command: "Just say the word." Itâs one of the clearest declarations of faith in all of Scripture.
Luke 7:9-10
Jesus is amazed. The faith of this Gentile centurion outshines all Heâs seen in Israel. This affirms that faith is not about religious backgroundâbut about heart posture.
Luke 7:11-12
Now in Nain, we meet a grieving widow. The situation is direâshe's lost her only son, and with him, likely her security and livelihood. Jesus is surrounded by a crowd, but still sees her.
Luke 7:13
His compassion leads. "Donât cry," He says, not dismissively, but as One about to intervene. His heart is moved deeplyâthis is God with us.
Luke 7:14-15
Jesus touches the bierâa shocking act for a Jew (it made one unclean). But Jesus isnât concerned with contaminationâHe is the source of life. His words carry authority: "Young man, I say to you, get up!" And the dead obey.
Luke 7:16-17
The people are in awe. They recognize Jesus as a prophet, but more: "God has come to help His people." The miracle spreads like wildfire. Jesus isnât just a healer. Heâs the embodiment of divine mercy.
đ Journal Prompts
Where do I need to say, "Lord, just say the word"?
Am I approaching God with the centurionâs humility?
Do I trust Jesus to see and respond to the pain I think is hidden?
What miracle of compassion do I need to invite into my life today?
đ Closing Prayer: Jesus, You are the Word that heals, restores, and raises what I thought was dead. Teach me the kind of faith that trusts without needing proof. Help me walk with a posture of humility and expectation. Speak into my broken places, and bring life where grief has settled. I believe You are the God who sees, who comes near, and who acts in love. Amen.
With grace,
Erica
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Faith That Moves Him: Luke 7:1â17
Faith doesn't always shout â sometimes it just believes. In Luke 7, we witness the kind of quiet trust and deep compassion that moves the heart of Jesus.
đ Scripture Focus:
Luke 7:1â17 â The Centurionâs Servant & The Widowâs Son
đŞ Opening Reflection:
Some prayers are whispered through tears. Others are never spoken aloud â only carried silently in the heart.
This weekâs Bible study reminded me of a time when I prayed for God to move, but didnât feel worthy to even ask. It was during a season where I felt like I hadnât âdone enoughâ to deserve His help. But in Luke 7, we see something incredible: Jesus moves anyway.
Whether itâs the centurion, who felt unworthy to even have Jesus enter his homeâŚ
Or the widow, who never even asked for a miracleâŚ
Jesus responded â not to their perfection, but to their faith and their need.
đż Grace for the Journey Moment
As I read these verses, I thought: How many times have I hesitated to pray because I thought I had to get it all together first?
But the centurion simply believed:
âJust say the word, and my servant will be healed.â (Luke 7:7)
And the widow? She was just⌠there. Broken. Weeping. And Jesus saw her. He had compassion on her and moved toward her pain.
đ§ Study Takeaways & Reflection
From our study, hereâs what stayed with me:
Faith doesnât have to be loud â sometimes, itâs quiet but full of trust.
Jesus sees our need before we even speak.
We donât have to âqualifyâ for His compassion.
đ Journal This:
When was a time you prayed without words â and God still answered?
Do you ever feel âunworthyâ to ask Jesus for help? Why?
What is one thing you need to trust Him with from a distance this week?
đ Closing Prayer:
Jesus, thank You that You move with compassion. Thank You that I donât have to perform to get Your attention. Increase my faith, even when I feel far off. And remind me that You see me⌠and that is enough.
With grace,
Erica
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đ Digging Deeper: Luke 6:46â49
Why do you call Me âLord, Lordâ and not do what I say?
This piercing question opens the door to self-examination and spiritual alignment. In this Dig Deeper devotional, we explore the call to obedience, the strength of a foundation built on Christ, and what it truly means to weather life's storms with unshakable faith. Rooted in Luke 6:46â49, this study invites you to pause, reflect, and ask: Am I building on rock or on sand?
Verse-by-Verse Devotional Study
đŞ Introduction
In Built to Last, we reflected on what it means to build a life on the solid rock of obedience. But in this devotional, weâll take a deeper walk through each verse Jesus spoke in Luke 6:46â49. Sometimes, the Spirit speaks most clearly when we slow downâverse by verse, word by word.
⨠Luke 6:46
âWhy do you call me âLord, Lord,â and not do what I tell you?â
Jesus challenges us not to stop at acknowledgment. Itâs easy to say the right wordsâharder to follow them with our lives. Calling Him âLordâ without obedience is like building a house with no foundation.
Reflection:
Do I call Him Lord in speech but hesitate in obedience?
Where is my faith more talk than trust?
⨠Luke 6:47
âEveryone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:â
Thereâs a rhythm here: Come. Hear. Do.
Obedience isnât a side note to discipleshipâitâs central. Jesus isnât asking for perfection, but for our surrender.
Reflection:
What is God calling me to act on, not just think about?
What step of faith have I delayed?
⨠Luke 6:48
âHe is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose... it could not shake it, because it had been well built.â
Obedience is the digging. It takes time. It's not flashy. But it holds.
The flood didnât destroy the houseânot because there was no stormâbut because the foundation was sure.
Reflection:
What storms have tested me lately?
What spiritual digging am I avoiding?
Where has obedience made me stronger than I realized?
⨠Luke 6:49
âBut the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation... and the ruin of that house was great.â
Sobering truth: hearing without doing leads to collapse. It may stand for a whileâbut when the flood comes, the cracks are revealed.
Reflection:
Am I building anything in my life on shallow ground?
What truth have I heard that Iâve yet to respond to?
đ Closing Prayer
Lord, help me not to just hear Youâbut to follow You.
Teach me to dig deep and build my life on the foundation of Your Word.
Steady me in the storms. Root me in obedience. And remind me daily that faith without foundation will not stand. I want to be well built, by Your grace.
đ Connect It:
đŹ If you havenât read the intro post, start here: [Built to Last â Luke 6:46â49]
đ Or continue your study with more Grace Notes â
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Built to Last: Luke 6:46â49
We say âLord,â but do we do what He says? In this reflection on Luke 6:46â49, we look at what it means to dig deep and build our lives on a foundation that canât be shaken.
đ Scripture Focus: Luke 6:46â49 (ESV)
"Why do you call me âLord, Lord,â and not do what I tell you? Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great."
đŞ Opening Reflection:
These verses stopped me in my tracks.
I remember a season when I was saying all the right thingsâposting Scripture, quoting truth, going through the motions. But my life was shaky. It wasnât until things started to crumble that I realized: I had been listening without obeying.
Jesus asks a hard question in verse 46. And then He paints a pictureânot of perfect people, but of those who dig deep and build on what He says, not just what they hear.
đż Grace for the Journey Moment:
This passage reminded me: we are all building something with our lives. The question is what foundation are we building on?
Obedience isnât about legalismâitâs about stability. Jesus says storms will come⌠and what weâve built will show.
đ§ Verse-by-Verse Study & Reflection Questions:
Luke 6:46
"Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I say?"
Jesus challenges empty words. If He is truly Lord, obedience must follow.
Why is there a disconnect between calling Him âLordâ and obeying His Word?
Luke 6:47
"Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them..."
This is the true disciple: one who comes, hears, and acts.
Are you coming to Jesus, or just listening from a distance?
Are you applying what He speaks?
Luke 6:48
"He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock..."
What does âdigging deepâ look like in your walk with Christ?
Are you actively building on His Word?
How do you respond when trials (floods) come?
Luke 6:49
"But the one who hears and does not do them..."
What kind of foundation is your life resting on?
Is there an area where you're hearing God but resisting action?
đ Journal This:
Where in your life is God asking you to go deeper, not just know more?
What truths are you hearing but not yet doing?
What spiritual âstructureâ are you trying to buildâand what is it sitting on?
âLord, show me the areas of my life where Iâve built without You as the foundation. Help me obey not just in word but in action.â
đ Closing Prayer:
Lord, help me not just to hear Youâbut to follow You. Forgive me for the times Iâve called You Lord but have not truly submitted to Your voice.
Teach me to dig deep, not for approval, but for truth. Strengthen my foundation with Your Word and steady my steps with obedience. When the storms come, may I be found still standing⌠because I stood on You.
In Jesusâ name, Amen.
With grace,
Erica
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đď¸ Faith, Fashion & the Grace to Keep Going
âThis post shares the real journey behind our designsâwrestling with doubt, choosing grace, and walking in bold faith.â
Starting this brand wasnât easy. Like many of you, weâve wrestled with doubt, discouragement, and the âwhat ifs.â
But grace says you donât have to have it all figured out to move forward. You just have to say yes. One step. One day. One reset at a time.
We wear faith not to be perfectâbut to be reminded of the Promise Keeper we walk with.
đ Scripture to Stand On
âBecause of the Lordâs great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.â
âLamentations 3:22â23
đ The Message Behind the Merch
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Everything we createâfrom faith-filled apparel to prayer journalsâis rooted in that divine truth.
Our goal isnât just to sell a shirt. Itâs to speak life. To offer a wearable reminder that no matter what yesterday looked like, today is a chance to walk in renewed strength.
Each product carries a message:
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Walk on Water Faith: Trust God with the impossible.
What âGrace Periodâ Really Means
More than borrowed time, grace is a divine invitation to begin again. This post unpacks the spiritual meaning behind âGrace Periodâ and the heart of our brand.
In the natural, a grace period gives you timeâextra room to pay a debt, fulfill a promise, or meet an obligation. Itâs a delay without penalty. A second chance.
But spiritually, grace is so much more.
Grace is the unearned favor of God.
Itâs the divine space He gives us not just to catch our breath, but to be made whole.
To heal.
To grow.
To return to purposeâwithout shame or condemnation.
âBut God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us... made us alive together with Christâby grace you have been saved.â
â Ephesians 2:4â5 (ESV)
Grace isnât passive.
Itâs not a pause just to coast or escape responsibility.
Itâs active permission to begin againâcovered by mercy, led by love, and guided by the Spirit of God.
This brand was born from that understanding:
That grace is Godâs invitation to live differently.
To rise againârestored, redeemed, and realigned with Him.
Not because you earned it.
But because He calls you His.
And if youâre in your grace period nowâŚ
Youâre not behind.
Youâre being built.
âMy grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.â
â 2 Corinthians 12:9
May every word, product, and page here remind you that grace is not your excuseâitâs your launchpad.
Reset at 12:01 â The Message Behind the Merch
âStart over. Every day. Discover the message behind our Grace Renewed 12:01 design and how it reflects Godâs mercy made new.â
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At Grace Period Co, we believe something powerful happens at 12:01 AM.
Not just because the clock turnedâbut because heavenâs mercy didnât.
It's not just a new day. Itâs a divine reset.
A quiet, holy moment when yesterdayâs weight is lifted, and Godâs mercy makes room for whatâs next.
âGrace Renewed 12:01â isnât just a sloganâitâs Scripture fulfilled.
Itâs a reminder that:
Grace doesnât wait for perfection.
It shows up right on timeâeven in the dark.
It meets you while youâre still catching your breath from the last battle.
âThe steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
His mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.â
â Lamentations 3:22â23 (ESV)
This is the message behind our merch.
Each designâwhether itâs a tee, hoodie, or toteâcarries a spiritual truth:
đŹ You can start over.
âď¸ You are not disqualified.
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Grace resets with the morning light.
So when you see "Grace Renewed 12:01,â
donât just see a timeâ
see an invitation.
To reset.
To rise again.
To walk in mercy that doesnât run out.
Grace for the Step You're On
You donât have to be there yet. This post reminds you that God meets you right where you areâwith grace enough for this very step.
âMy grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.â
â 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV)
Reflection:
Sometimes the next step feels heavy. Sometimes it feels small.
But grace â real grace â meets you right where you are, not where you think you should be.
Today, you don't have to be perfect. You don't have to have it all figured out.
You simply have to step with faith, knowing His grace will carry you.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your unending grace that strengthens me in every season.
Help me trust You step by step, leaning not on my strength, but Yours. Amen.
Encouragement to Carry:
đż Wherever you are today â standing, walking, or waiting â His grace is still unfolding over you.
Walking in Grace: The First Step
Every journey starts with a step of faith. This reflection encourages you to walk in graceâno matter how unsure, slow, or unseen the path may be.
At Grace Journal, we begin with a single truth â grace is not earned, itâs received.
Whether youâre launching a dream, overcoming discouragement, or simply trying to stay grounded in faith, know this:
Grace is still unfolding.
You donât have to have it all figured out to take the first step.
This space was created for the faith-walkers, the ones called to move before they see.
As you read and reflect, may you be reminded that God goes before you â
and His grace is enough to carry you through the unknown.
Scripture Reflection: âMy grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.â
â 2 Corinthians 12:9
What does walking in grace look like for you today?
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Welcome to Grace Journal
Welcome to the heart of Grace Period Co. This space is for stories, scripture, and faith reflectionsâeach one inspired by the grace that fuels our designs.
đż Welcome to Grace Journal
This space was created not just for dreamers, faith-walkers, and buildersâbut for believers who want to grow in the Word and walk boldly in Christ.
Here, youâll find more than the message behind the merch.
Youâll find Biblical reflections, personal stories of surrender, and prayerful truth rooted in Scripture.
At Grace Period Co., every design begins in the secret placeâthrough prayer, study, and stillness before God. Whether it ends up on a tee or in a journal, the real message is Jesus.
His mercy. His timing. His love.
âYour word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.â
â Psalm 119:105
Each blog post here is a call to pause. To reflect. To draw near to the Lord.
As you read, may you hear His voice clearer⌠and follow Him more closely.
đď¸ So come sit at the feet of Jesus with meâone post at a time.
Whether itâs a devotion, a verse study, or a journal prompt, youâre invited to dig deeper into grace... and deeper into Him.
Letâs walk it out togetherâSpirit-led, Scripture-filled, and grace-covered.
Grace & Peace,
â Erica W.