Hills And Valleys ⛰️💛

This week I’ve been thinking a lot about the highs and lows that we all have to experience in our lives. Although we often see “the highs” of people on social media and around us. We never really know exactly what people are actually experiencing. The difficulties they’re going through, or what challenges they’re having to endure quietly.

We know that comparing ourselves to others, or having feelings that we’re above or below others, completely steals our joy and our ability to recognize our own blessings. The best thing we can all do is to look up to God in the hills and the valleys of our lives and reach out to help those around us who need us. And when we’re facing our own valleys that we may be willing to accept the help when others offer it to us too. 💛

There is a powerful moment in the scriptures when the enemies of Israel claimed that God was only “a God of the hills”. That His power was limited to the high places, the victories, the visible triumphs. But through the prophet in 1 Kings 20, when the Lord responds with certainty: He is not only the God of the hills, but also the God of the valleys. Not just present in the strength, but present in struggle. He also lets them know that He’s not only in rising, but in the moments of refining.

How often do we see that happening in our lives? There are seasons when we stand on the hills. On the highs of our lives when prayers feel answered, hearts feel full, and everything seems to be aligned and going well. In those moments, it can be easy to celebrate the blessing without fully recognizing the true giver. The one who gently lifted us there. Every good thing, every glimpse of joy, every moment of peace, if we can see it carefully it all traces back to Him. To having God with us as we climbed up the mountain to where we feel great.

And then come the valleys.

The valleys can feel heavy, quiet and lonely. These are the moments when burdens press down on us, we feel weighed down and heavy, when answers seem distant, and when faith can feel so distant. 🙁 But it is in this very moment, especially in that valley, that His presence becomes even more sacred. 😭 Because He does not watch from above… He walks beside us. It’s bee in my deepest valleys when I have felt God the most. We all reach rock bottom sometimes and have to look up to Him to allow Him to be thee for us. & we see that HE IS THERE IN THE VALLEY WITH US. ❤️

In Matthew 11:28–30, the Savior’s invitation is deeply personal: “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” He doesn’t say, “Come only when you are strong,” or “Come only when you have it all together.” He says come as you are. 🥹 Tired, burdened, searching. His yoke is not meant to weigh us down, but to bind us to Him, so we never have to go through life alone.

So, please remember today that

God is just as present in your valley as He is on your hill.

And His love does not rise and fall with your circumstances.❤️

The invitation today for all of us is: To remember Him in the light and to reach for Him in the dark.💫 That we may build a relationship that does not depend on the season, but is rooted in trust in Christ and in His loving ability to rescue us, comfort us, and bring us His peace.

Here’s a mindfulness exercise to help us.

Find a quiet place. Close your eyes and take a slow, steady breath in… and out.

Picture your life as a landscape.

See the hills or the moments of joy, growth, and light…

Now see the valleys or times of struggle, uncertainty, or pain..

Now gently imagine the Savior, Jesus Christ, walking through it all with you. ❤️😭🙏🏼

Notice something important:

He is not only waiting at the top of the hill.

He is walking every step with you. Descending into valleys, climbing back up beside you.

As you breathe, silently repeat:

“You are with me here.”

Let that truth settle, not just in your mind, but in your heart. ❤️

Stay in that space for a few moments, allowing peace to replace pressure, and companionship to replace loneliness. Allow God to be with you and just listen to the inspiration that comes to your heart and mind.

Our spiritual goal for this week is:

To choose one moment each day, morning or night to turn your heart to God. Not just in asking, but in noticing. Thank Him specifically for something in your “hill,” and invite Him intentionally into your “valley.” ⛰️

Our physical goal for this week:

Take a 10-minute walk each day. As you walk, let it symbolize your journey with Him. With each step, remind yourself: I am not walking alone. ❤️

God is not distant. He is here.

He is constant, steady through the sushine or the storm. 💗

So, hold on to your faith. Trust and believe with all your heart that you have a God who LOVES YOU!!! & who wants to walk with you through the highs and the lows. Come to Him and know that

He will not fail you. He will not forsake you.

Not on the hills… and never in the valleys.❤️

Love you all and hope that you can make it to class tonight at 7 PM to strengthen yourself physically mentally and spiritually. Can’t wait to see you guys and to strengthen ourselves together.

🥰💖🙏🏼

Love,

Lili 🌸

Miracles Are Closer Than You Think 💛💫

Sometimes we think of miracles as rare, distant, or reserved for other people. We hear of stories from long ago or blessings meant for someone else’s life. But once in a while we are reminded of something powerful. That miracles have not ceased. They are real, they are possible, and they are meant to be part of our lives today. ☀️

This week something hard but also amazing happened to our family. My Aunt’s dog had accidentally ran away 3 days ago. He’s older, deaf, and has arthritis which doesn’t allow him to get up on his own without help. Everyone was worried at the thought that he was on his own and possibly unable to get up wherever he was. The first day, my aunt’s neighbors began searching for him. Unfortunately, no one found him for the first 3 days.😭 By the third day all the worries flood our minds… How are we going to find him? Will he still be alive etc.

On that third day, we realized that there wasn’t much time left if we were going to find him alive. So as a family we got together, we offered a prayer asking God to help us receiving the inspiration to know where he was. We gathered what we could, and had plenty of items with the scent of his family so that he could at least be able to recognize the smell as we went searching for him. We searched everywhere we could think of around the perimeter of the house.

At one point we had a feeling to look in an area close to a busy road, and as we walked behind a building we noticed a dry ditch on the side of the building. My aunt was speaking when we saw a weak little head move and try to look up. 😭 It was him! ❤️ He looked malnourished, frail and since he’s older, obviously unable to move or get up on his own. We all instantly started crying and thanking the Lord for helping us find him. 🙏🏼 We all instantly recognized the miracle and cried while trying to give him water and lift him carefully to not hurt his wounds or weak body. Afterwards, he was taken to urgent care and he’s finally home recovering. ❤️‍🩹

This miracle happened within 30 minutes of the prayer we offered. This was a huge reminder to us that there absolutely is a God of miracles. A God of compassion, a God filled with love. A God who cares and loves all living creatures 🐶 A God who wants his children to come to Him with our needs, problems and to place our TRUST IN HIM. He wants to see us ACT IN FAITH ✨ believing that God will provide the way and bring miracles into our lives. 💛😭🙏🏼

In the New Testament, we read, “With God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). This isn’t just a nice phrase, but it’s an invitation for us to believe that no situation is too heavy, broken, no heart too heavy, and no path too uncertain for God to work His miracles within it. In the scriptures God reminds us that miracles are brought about by faith, and when faith is present, God’s power flows more freely into our lives. 💛💫

Miracles don’t always come as dramatic, life altering events as the one we experienced with my family this week. Although, the Lord tells us that miracles haven’t ceased…What has changed, is our unbelief. 🙁 So, we can work on believing more and also on recognizing that miracles often happen quietly as well. For example;

A softened heart where there was once anger

Strength on a day you felt you had none

Peace in the middle of uncertainty

Answers that come little by little

These are not coincidences. They are evidence that God is near. That He does listen and that there is divine help around you. ❤️

So how do we increase our ability to believe and even receive miracles?

First, we have to choose to believe before we can see. Faith is not a perfect knowledge; it is trust. When we act in faith, even in small ways, we create space for miracles to unfold.

Second, we can look for the miracles already happening. Gratitude sharpens our spiritual vision. When we begin to notice the small blessings, our heart becomes more open to greater ones.

Third, align ourselves with God. Through prayer, scripture study, and sincere effort to live with love and integrity, we begin to invite divine help. 💛When we purposefully choose to obey God and have faith, we invite the power of heaven into our everyday life.

& finally, speak hope into our lives. The words we say, to ourselves and others do matter. When we learn and practice speaking with faith instead of fear, we begin to shift your mindset toward the possibilities of what God can do for us.

Remember: miracles are not about controlling the outcomes, they are about trusting God’s timing, His wisdom, His mercy and His love.

Here’s a Mindfulness Exercise for Today. 🙂

Take 5 quiet minutes today.

Sit comfortably and close your eyes.

Breathe in slowly for 4 seconds, hold for 4, and breathe out for 6.

As you breathe, repeat quietly in your mind:“With God, all things are possible.”

Think of one area in your life where you need a miracle.

Instead of focusing on the problem, imagine it held gently in God’s hands.

Let yourself feel peace. 🤍 Not because everything is solved, but because you are not alone & you know in WHOM YOU TRUST. ❤️🙏🏼

Our Spiritual Goal for this week is:Each day, write down one “small miracle” you notice. Something good, unexpected, or uplifting. By the end of the week, you’ll begin to see how present God has been all along. ✨

Our Physical Goal is: To do one intentional act each day that reflects your faith in action. This could be serving someone, reaching out to encourage a friend, going for a walk while praying, or caring for your body with gratitude. Action strengthens belief. 💪🏼🥰

Hope to see you in Class Tonight at 7pm!! We will releasing stress, strengthening our body and have an amazing meditation to help us release negativity and focus on the good. 😊 💛 Hope that you can join us and invite anyone who would benefit from it as well. 💖💪🏼🥰

Let’s try to remind ourselves that we do not need to be waiting for miracles. We are walking in a life where they are already unfolding. We just need to choose to see them. Maybe that’s part of our test in this life. Will we have the eyes to see the miracles in our lives? 🥹.

As we choose to believe, seek, and act in faith, we will begin to see them more clearly…and even become part of miracles in the lives of others. 😍

Hold onto hope. Trust in God. And expect that something beautiful is already on its way. God loves you and yes! You can expect miracles in your life. 🥹✨

Love,

Lili 💖

New Beginnings 🌸

Regardless of the different circumstances that we may be experiencing today, God wants each one of us to take a moment and feel the sunshine, breathe, look at the flowers and animals and just for a moment feel the love of God in our hearts. 💞 He wants to remind us that His hands are always stretched out inviting us to come to Him and to feel His love, grace and peace.

When we can choose to disconnect from our everyday stresses and purposefully turn our minds and hearts to Him, we’ll be better able to feel His love.

The love and peace of God cannot be purchased with wealth or power. It can only come directly to our hearts when we choose to open ourselves to it. His peace, grace and love can comfort us even when our circumstances haven’t changed. Yet, somehow we can feel that He’s right here with us. We trust Him. We know that all will be ok in the end because of Him. ❤️ Only God can bring that type of comfort to a heart.

As we look at the blossoming flowers this Spring and especially this Easter, let’s remind ourselves that Easter is an invitation for us to renew ourselves an to start fresh. An opportunity for us to blossom more and to be drawn to the example of love that Jesus Christ has given us. 🌹

Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are given the most powerful message of hope: That light overcomes darkness, that love is stronger than death, and that we can be made new. We can feel and know that our Savior lives! That He is ready to help us start new, to blossom in ways that we can only achieve with His help. He is our light, He is our guide. 💛

Matthew 28:6 says; “He is not here: for he is risen” It’s amazing how these simple words changed the world! Everyone who saw Him after He had risen, realized that death wasn’t the end. Those words not only changed humanity, but they can change us too. Easter is not just about what happened long ago; it is about what can happen within us today. How can we allow the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to bless our lives today? How can we rejoice in that knowledge and allow it to change our minds and hearts forever? ❤️

We can help ourselves to prepare for Easter by inviting God to comfort our troubled hearts and minds. We can ask Him to help us soften what is rough within us, we can ask Him to help us remember, learn new insights from Him and strengthen our relationship with Him.

We can also strengthen ourselves by:

• Letting go of something heavy, any resentments, fear, judgements or guilt.

• Choosing to focus on gratitude instead of lack.

• Making space each day to feel God’s love.

• & Serving someone quietly, just as Christ would.

There’s a beautiful quote that says: “Because of Him, broken things are made whole.” So, when each one of us in our brokenness comes to Him, we’re able to reconnect to His Divine light , we then become lit 🔥 by the same divine light, and this allows us to be better able to feel His divine peace and powerful healing. 💛

This Easter season is our invitation to come back to that light. To be able to feel it! Receive the grace and the forgiveness we each need, to humble ourselves before Him and let Him change us and fill us with hope, joy, true love and peace.

Here’s a Mindfulness Exercise that can help us as well.

Take 2–3 minutes each day this week and simply notice:

• One thing in your life that is growing

• One area where you feel hope returning

• One small way you have changed for the better

Let yourself feel gratitude for these quiet moments of renewal or “resurrections” that you’re experiencing. Allow yourself to be loving and kind to yourself as you recognize what is blossoming in your life. 🌷

Tonight in class we will practice a meditation similar to this one in case you would like to try it. 🤍🕊️

Close your eyes. Take a slow, deep breath in… and out.

Imagine a soft, warm light above you, peaceful and full of love.

This light represents the love of God and the hope of Easter.

As you breathe in, imagine that light gently filling your heart.

As you breathe out, release any heaviness, worry, or fear.

Silently say to yourself:

“I am renewed. I am loved. I am filled with light.”

Sit in that feeling for a moment.💛

When you’re ready, gently open your eyes.

Hope that you can join us tonight at 7pm to let go of the stress and the things that feel heavy. Our focus will be on releasing stress, strengthening our bodies, and ending with a beautiful meditation that will help us to feel renewed, more connected to the Divine light of our Savior Jesus Christ & allow us to leave feeling peaceful and ready for a beautiful Easter weekend. 🕊️💛🙏🏼

CLASS WILL BE CANCELED NEXT WEEK. But we will resume again on April 16th. So, hopefully you can make it tonight and feel the difference for the rest of your week. 🥰

🌸 Our Goals for This Week are;

Spiritual Goal:

Spend 5–10 minutes each day reading about the life and Resurrection of Christ, or quietly praying/meditating to feel closer to God.

💪🏼Physical Goal:

Get outside for at least 10–15 minutes each day. We want to walk, stretch, or simply sit in the sunlight and notice the signs of new life around you. Take care of your body by eating healthy and resting when needed. 🥰

This Easter, remember: you don’t have to wait for change, you are already part of it. 🌱The same power that brought life from the tomb can bring peace, healing, and new beginnings into your life right now. 💛🥹🙏🏼 His love is real! He is ready to be with you in the ups and downs of life and I rejoice in the knowledge that He lives! Loves us and wants the best for us. Let’s Celebrate Him and what He can do for us. ❤️

Love you all and hope to see you you tonight!

💖

Lili 🌸