The Quill and Me

The Quill and Me My Journey to Obedience Psalm 46:10 (KJV) “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” Deuteronomy 31:8  "Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord is the one who goes before you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor forsake you." My Path to This Blog My path to this blog has been a long one. I am 67 years old. I was saved at the age of 9. Yet I strayed, wandered off the path, and made many mistakes along the way. And  I looked for love in all the wrong places. Early Marriages At 16, I married an alcoholic and was divorced by 17.  I had a son out of wedlock. I left my mother's house.  At 21, I entered another marriage, but betrayal marked that union. He sought access to my son, and I came to understand he was dangerous. By 22, I was divorced again. The Loss of My Son During that time, I worked as a bartender for 11 months. My family judged me unfit to raise my son. What beg...

 The Quill and Me Self-Love Devotional Series Quiet Grace Notes This entry is part of my Self-Love Devotional Series, a gentle collection of reflections and practices I'm trying as I heal. Quiet Grace Notes is where I share small, honest moments of surrender, prayer, and the little practices that help me breathe again. Morning Invitations I stumbled on a practice that promised to change a life: positive thinking, daily affirmations, and a short prayer to begin the day. The name that kept coming up was Louise Hay, author of You Can Heal Your Life — a woman who taught that our words and thoughts shape our experience. I watched a short clip of her speaking and learned she was inspired by others to explore how language and belief can transform a life. All Is Well With My Soul A Morning Prayer I’m Trying When I wake, I close my eyes and whisper a prayer. I add my own lines because my faith is the lens through which I receive this practice: Lord I give You praise. “All is well....

 The Quill and Me Today's Bible Verse and Prayer Dec 4th Bible Verse for Today - December 4 Scripture: And everything you do must be done with love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 NLT Reflection: Love is more than a feeling — it is the foundation of every action we take in Christ. When Paul reminds us that everything must be done with love, he is calling us to let love shape our words, our choices, and even the smallest tasks of the day. Love is patient when we are weary, kind when we are tested, and strong when we feel weak. The ocean view reminds us of God’s vastness and His endless mercy. Just as the waves reach the shore again and again, His love continually reaches us. Today, let us choose to let love guide our steps — in how we speak, how we serve, and how we forgive. In doing so, we reflect the heart of God to those around us. Prayer for Today - December 4 Dear Heavenly Father, I praise Your holy name and ask forgiveness for my sins. Help me begin this day with You on my mind. Grant m...

The Quill and Me Self-Love Devotional Series  Self‑Love – What is that? Discovering the Meaning of Self-Love My Story: A 50-Year Journey I was past the age of 60 before I discovered this phrase. About 40 pages into a self‑love workbook, I realized something terrible: I hated myself. That discovery explained so many things. My story goes back 50 years. As an unmarried mother working nights in a bar, my son stayed with babysitters. My family didn’t approve. They said, “Let us keep him until you get on your feet.” What began as temporary guardianship became adoption by my sister and her husband. I was told I wasn’t a fit mother. Less than a year later, I was banned from their home over a false story about giving him gum. From then on, I was shut out—no birthdays, no graduations, no family gatherings. No pictures. Nothing. It has been 50 years now. Not much has changed. But I am learning to forgive myself. And I am trying, at last, to learn to love myself. The Workbook That Found Me An...