The Quill and Me

 The Quill and Me Rest for the Soul Psalm 23 Psalm 23 is one of the most cherished passages in Scripture. Its words have comforted countless hearts through seasons of joy and sorrow. In these verses, David paints a picture of the Lord as our Shepherd—guiding, protecting, and providing for us. As we walk through this psalm together, may its truth remind us that God’s care is both personal and eternal. Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. This opening verse sets the tone of trust and assurance. Just as a shepherd provides for his sheep, the Lord provides for His people. To “not want” means we will lack nothing essential for our spiritual journey. It is a declaration of complete dependence on God’s care. Psalm 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Here we see God’s provision of rest and peace. Green pastures symbolize nourishment and abundance, while still waters represent calm and refreshment. The Lord leads us into p...

The Quill and Me 🌸 Forgiveness Begins with Self-Love "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." — 1 Peter 4:8 Forgiveness is not only about releasing others—it is about releasing ourselves. For years, I carried regret over choices I made, wishing I had known then what I know now. But God sees the heart, and His mercy reminds me that self-love is not selfish. It is honoring the life He gave me, setting boundaries, and refusing to be treated less than His beloved child. When we forgive ourselves, we step into freedom. We stop carrying the weight of yesterday and begin walking in the grace of today. Forgiveness Continues:  Learning to Release Myself I’ve learned that the hardest person to forgive is myself. For years, I put other people’s wants and needs before my own. I didn’t know about self-love, boundaries, or the importance of respecting myself. I trusted too easily, gave too freely, and believed love could conquer all. Those choice...

The Quill and Me Forgiveness Meaning: What the Bible Teaches About Letting Go People everywhere are searching—searching for the meaning of Bible verses, searching for the biblical meaning of forgiveness, searching for the very heart of forgiveness itself. And I am searching for those people. Bible Verses About Forgiveness Matthew 18:21–22 tells us: Then Peter came to Him and asked, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I do not say to you up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” Forgiveness. It is all about forgiveness. The Lord commands it. He suffered greatly, died a horrible death—for us, for our sins. Every sin of the world, before He was alive, after He died, and after He ascended to reign as Lord of Lords and King of Kings. He sent His Holy Spirit to dwell within us, so that we might have the Comforter with us at all times. That is what it was all about: the forgiveness of our sins. Without His blood cl...