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Have you faced a moment in your life where you feel like tossing in the towel? Something goes "weird" and you assume it's your fault or not meant to be, or you shut down instantly? Yah, I get that! 

I came to realize this about me through a season of personal development and want to share with you a little more about it! 

If you're someone who has struggled with anxiety or insecurity, I am betting that you are quick to point the fingers at yourself when things don't go as planned. I bet you also you think it must be a closed door forever more when something goes sideways, be it something as small as a recipe, a plan, to a relationship or calling. 

This past weekend was what triggered this lesson for me.

While I have flown a LOT in the past several years, I didn't used to and when I did, I was soooo anxious. I would start packing many days before and preparing the house, just so much nervous energy. I would find myself thinking about the flight months before. So much wasted energy, I know. That's what anxiety looks like.

Anyhoo, this past month I have actually flown to North Carolina, Utah (by myself) and here I was headed to Virginia. We boarded the flight and pushed back from the gate on time but were grounded due to storms not of us. We waited an hour before they released us but I was still okay. I will admit, that feeling of being trapped was a little unnerving however, no triggers there, praise God! I had pulled out my laptop and started writing in my book since I found this extra time to write.

I don't know why they sent us on the same path as the storm, but they did, and we felt it. I had no idea planes could wiggle like that. People were screaming/gasping and that was triggering for sure! I could hear a lady around me uttered out "This is scary!" and her row buddy said. " It's gonna be okay." She had the most calm tone. I ws meant to hear her too.

With a deep breath and tears welled up in my eyes, I closed up my laptop and turned up the volume on my worship playlist and sat with Jesus in this literal storm. It was scary. I wasn't 100% sure if I should be documenting as a possible evidence what went wrong video, but I chose to worship. 

If that had been my only flight, I would have assumed every flight was like this. But because I have history in many many miles of flying, I know that is not true. This was a very rare occurrence.

But how often do we do that?! We run with the lies that feel like final says, when actually, they are temporary sufferings, trails of many kinds, there to do the strengthening work in our faith muscles. I am thankful for wisdom and resilience when things don't turn out like I thought they would. Sometimes, yes, they are closed doors. Sometimes I have made the mistake and that is mine to own. But there are refining seasons "life happens" and we are not in control. What we can control however , is our response. 

I look forward to talking it out . Let's talk but emotional intelligence, trust, resilience and our faith. Meet me over here!

Biggest Takeaways: 
  • Worship in your worry 
  • Trust God is Who He says He is
  • Maturity comes through resilient faith!!
Blessings & Grace!!! 
Michele

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Heart Hugs and Blessings,
Michele

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I am so glad (and honored) you are here! I have been blogging since 2009 as a way to journal out my thoughts as I pray God would use these story shares as practical heart encouragements for YOU TOO! We all need to recall and share those Living Stone moments.
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I share encouragement over on the Facebooks on my personal profile as well as the Encouragement Page Livin’ Where Faith Is on too.

I have two free resources for you: 
1.) If you'd like some help sharing YOUR story or testimony, here's a link to grab the fill in the blank PDF I created to help you get started sharing YOUR heart with others! There's a video that goes with it over in the But God Sister Squad Community on Facebook.

2.) www.CreatingSpaceforGrace.com is PDF I share the things I have done (and do) the help guard my peace on the daily!!! I get asked about this all the time, this is my practical resource guide!

Heart Hugs and Blessings,

Michele"For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named that according to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith--that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen."
Ephesians 3:14-21 ESV


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A Little About My Heart

 
Born and raised in the church, a Christ Follower, Kingdom Encourager, Wife, Mama, and an Overcomer! GLORY TO GOD!!

I lived most of my life fearful, anxious, and insecure.. I found myself always hiding but serving, striving for perfection in my less-thanness, as a way to earn my worth to self, God and others, sacrificing in the name of serving, hospitality and humility...putting others needs before my own from a place of hiding in my lack, and trying to earn value rather than serving in the space of grace, confident faith and overflowing love. 

Never attaining, only to lead a life of more insecurity, overwhelm, anxiety, and panic, screaming to break free from this bondage, to be that actual strong, courageous Christian Woman everyone else seemed to be, but me. 

BUT GOD.

In 2009, Where Faith Is was born as a blog, learning my voice behind the safety of a keyboard, building courage to speak my truth behind the screen...and here all these years later, Little by little, God is expanding my heart boundaries as He reveals more of His to me. I am so excited to share so freely! 

I especially love being an encourager to other encouragers in the faith who know they are called to encourage yet they themselves struggle with their value and ability. Isn't that how the enemy works? He tries to disqualify us in the same area we are called to shine! What an irony!  

I believe if more people let go of fear and insecurity, surrendered to grace and BELIEVED their value, their spark for life will return to a roaring fire that lights up wet wood! 

When women choose to walk courageous and strong in body, mind and spirit...they step out of the boat and walk on water as Peter did, part the waters like Moses and set more people FREE in His name through their Divine purpose to the Glory of GOD! We are each a Light House of Strength on the shorelines of Grace . 

Friend, you may not believe it, but you are meant for more than eat/sleep/work/repeat. You are also equipped with good works to serve and bless the Kingdom Body, and the world with His Love, through YOU! You've got to surrender your fear and let Him lead you.

You are more able than you think you are and most likely, the thing you feel is the weakest part of you is the strongest thing about you!

If you are an introvert too and want to be a part of our newly launching online community, we are here for you!! Let's Connect! It's an honor to encourage the Encouragers.

I am H.I.S. (Heart In Surrender & Service).

Hugs & Blessings, 
Michele

"So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." Philippians 2:1-4

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