This piece of art came from a word my sister in Christ received. Her word was “to break through.” After spending some time with the Holy Spirit, I quickly saw the “to” as the action — breaking through the human soul into the spirit and letting the fire of the Holy Spirit consume.
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I’m going to tell you a little story about the artist behind this picture. She very lovingly said “Miss Jodi, I made this for you.” It sure makes my heart soar to be in this space in my life. She’s had more heartache and heartbreak than any human should ever have to go through. I thought I would never see her or know her, and then she and her sister were suddenly in front of me again to love on.
It’s always amazing to me how God circles things back around. This sweet little sunshine, after all the heartbreak she’s endured, is finally settling into her new home. Everyone has seen her and her behaviors, yet the language of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® tells us “there is always a need behind a behavior”. Her new family has seen that, and she is now placed with loving parents who see the sweet little girl instead of just her behaviors.
But here’s the thing—the last two weeks have been quite the shake-up for this family, as they have now discovered she has issues with blood sugar and has seizures that she has to have additional testing for.
You never know what battle someone is facing; just because you can’t see the disability doesn’t mean it’s not there. Behaviors are a sign that something deeper is going on inside a beautiful soul.
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Psalm 139:5-10 TPT You’ve gone into my future to prepare the way, and in kindness you follow behind me to spare me from the harm of my past. You have laid your hand on me! This is just too wonderful, deep, and incomprehensible! Your understanding of me brings me wonder and strength. Where could I go from your Spirit? Where could I run and hide from your face? If I go up to heaven, you’re there! If I go down to the realm of the dead, you’re there too! If I fly with wings into the shining dawn, you’re there! If I fly into the radiant sunset, you’re there waiting! Wherever I go, your hand will guide me; your strength will empower me.
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Almost a year ago now—it’s hard to believe how fast time can go. There was a moment when I felt unsure of what to do, yet at the same time, I somehow knew exactly what I needed to do. In that moment, a beautiful image came to mind from the Holy Spirit. I can still see the image as I write this. It was so calm and serene. At first, I wasn’t sure what it meant, but then I remembered that He was sending me His love in a letter I am familiar with, reminding me how He feels about me.
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His Spirit has awakened my soul to its deepest desire—a place chosen not by human hands, but by my Creator. Oh, how I long for my body, my soul, and my spirit to be in full alignment with You, Lord.
“…He gazes into my soul, appearing through the portal as He blossoms within my heart.”
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“Every person needs at least one safe individual before the age of 18—someone who truly sees, hears, and values them, delights in who they are, and knows them deeply. When that happens, it builds a stronger foundation for mental health in adulthood. Without it, life can feel confusing and the struggle is real. Everyone needs that one safe person. Whose safe person will you be?”
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“It was a quiet morning. The mist near the ocean was so thick. As I stood about 25 feet out on the sand on the ocean bed with the tide out, the reflection of the sun breaking through the mist was so beautiful and calming. For a brief moment, I felt as though a window to heaven had opened, and my Jesus was walking toward me.”
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At the heart of our community is a simple mission: meeting the immediate needs of families when life gets tough. Whether it’s providing gas cards, food cards, bedding, or sharing clothing that no longer fits, we believe in helping one family at a time.
Our goal is to ease the burden so families can focus their resources on what truly matters— stability. From hats, coats, and gloves to everyday essentials, we strive to ensure that no one goes without. Sometimes, the greatest gift is letting someone know: “I see you. You’re going to be okay.”
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“But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
In one way or another, we are all looking for that freedom. Especially if the veil in our lives keeps us from being a healthy parent, spouse, or individuals without our past story holding us back.
It is the healing power of Jesus in our lives that will “take away the veil,” to deal with the things of our past and will bring us to that freedom that the verse above talks about.
It is an honor to walk alongside you as we both work to use God’s Word as a blueprint to start your journey to define your identity in Christ.
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The Art of Jodi Lynn 