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"But now, O Jacob, listen to the LORD who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine." (Isaiah 43:1 NLT) I'm different; but, I'm beautiful. 𝓘'𝓶 𝓼𝓱𝔂. 𝓘'𝓶 𝓽𝓸𝓸 𝓫𝓸𝓵𝓭. 𝓘 𝓼𝓽𝓾𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻. 𝓘 𝓽𝓪𝓵𝓴 𝓪 𝓵𝓸𝓽. 𝓜𝔂 𝓵𝓮𝓰𝓼 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓼𝓱𝓸𝓻𝓽. 𝓘'𝓶 𝓽𝓪𝓵𝓵𝓮𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓷 𝓪𝓷𝔂𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓘 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀. 𝓘'𝓶 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓶𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓮𝓼𝓽. 𝓟𝓮𝓸𝓹𝓵𝓮 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓲𝓭𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓫𝔂 𝓶𝔂 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮. But God...loves me. He says, 𝓘'𝓶 𝓪𝓭𝓸𝓻𝓮𝓭. 𝓘'𝓶 𝓿𝓪𝓵𝓾𝓮𝓭. 𝓘'𝓶 𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓮𝓬𝓽 𝓲𝓷 𝓗𝓲𝓼 𝓼𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽. 𝓜𝔂 𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓮 𝓲𝓼 𝓹𝓻𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓸𝓾𝓼. I AM uniquely His! I will see myself through His eyes. I will value HIS opinion. I will understand that I'm an essential color in His rainbow. And my differences help to make this world lovelier & everything He intended it to be.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #inspirational 👍🏻 FOLLOW the profile to keep up with the latest content!😊 Also find WSW on 📸facebook.com/WellSpringWords/

"Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion...." (Ecclesiastes 4:9,10 NKJV) On our trip home from Gatlinburg this week, we stopped at an old steakhouse in a little Virginia town. On the walk to our table, we passed two older ladies, each at separate tables, eating alone.... Now, I'll say, sometimes my husband & I are a little sad at being on the verge of an empty nest. We have one who's been on his own for a couple years, living just across the river in a home he purchased. And our youngest moved out over a year ago & boomeranged back home recently for a reset.😉 But these ladies in the restaurant were up in age, their hair silvered & faces folded in downward expressions. I imagine them to have grown grandbabies--maybe even "greats." They each looked at us when we passed with a glimmer of remembrance of happier times: dining with their spouses, maybe thoughts of shared inside jokes. As a family grows larger & larger, it's a backwards concept to be more lonely. It's a good reminder-- to hold our friends close, to keep in contact with family (even if you always make the calls), to stay busy, volunteer, walk in your neighborhood & chat with your neighbors. And, most of all, to simply...love one another. As John 13:34 so gently reminds us, "Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another." (AMP) Solitude can be a gift, a time for experiencing arts, music, books...and, most of all, a deeper companionship with God. But let us live in an attitude & behavior of love toward one another in the world. And if you do find yourself in a time of loneliness vs. solitude, Psalm 27:10 reminds us, “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take care of me.” When you think you're all alone in the world...you're not. ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #loneliness FOLLOW the profile & SHARE to keep inspirational messages flowing!👍🏻 #john13_34 #loveisofgod #lovegodlovepeople

"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand....".(Philippians 4:6,7 NLT) When you're frustrated.... He's walking alongside you, willing to carry the weight of the load, with an open ear to your complaints, & answers you never contemplated. He knows the path to a better tomorrow. He doesn't ask you to figure it out! Just pray. Be heedful of His leading. Sometimes we make life more burdensome than it needs to be by not giving our situations over to our powerful & willing Father.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #burdens #frustration #Godismyhelp

"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10) Sometimes I forget how incredibly blessed I am! Mother's Day was joyful, peaceful, full of life & family. All the things so many didn't have yesterday. And that puts me in mind of the difficult times I've traveled-- when it felt lonely & forsaken, when days were more for getting through than enjoying, when life was...hard. I know many of you are there now. I'm sorry for that. But one thing I can say is that God is faithful. Looking in the rearview on the other side of the pain, I can see it. I see how He comforted, how He was working when I didn't know it, how He...held me. And trust me, He's holding you too. When I was on the difficult journey, I couldn't forsee happy days like the one in the photo. A new time where everything was "fixed." But it came. And yours will too. He promises to love you, to be faithful, to help you. Faith & endurance are your tools for breakdowns along the way. There ARE glorious days ahead for you. Just keep letting God do the driving. He knows where He's going.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #thedifficultroad #thehardroad

"I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you." (2 Timothy 1:5) When I was about twenty years old I asked my mom for a large paperback book called All of the Women of the Bible. It's been a treasured read of mine for many years. There's something encouraging about knowing their stories, their trials & seeing their triumphs. The Old Testament speaks about eighty-four moms. Did you know that?! Not just women; but, specifically mothers. I believe God planted something unique and wonderful in mama hearts. There's something in them that sees way beyond themselves into the lives they're rearing or influencing. And Godly mamas...well they are especially golden. They're Truth bearers, Scripture instillers, faith builders in our years. This Mother's Day will be filled with celebration & love. But let's take the time to think on & be grateful for all the good mamas in our lives, the mamas who tried; but, most of all for the ones who instilled in us the love & knowledge of God--whether she was your personal mama or not. ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #mothersday2024 #Godlymoms 👍🏻FOLLOW the profile to keep up with the latest content!😃 Also on www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/

Can you feel life becoming sweeter?🪷 ✨ We’re truly excited to announce our first-ever retreat experience, “Living Poetry”, this December 10-15, 2024! ✨ This 5-day Writing + Creative Embodiment Retreat is an invitation to cultivate your creative presence, essence, and wisdom. Journey with us to the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, where Pachamama herself will enfold you in her nourishing embrace. ✨ Let us at @wellspringwords, and the gracious hosts at @selvatica_ecoretreat, take care of your needs while you simply show up to receive more of your true, creative self. Swipe to learn about this one-of-a-kind experience, and visit the link in our bio to sink into all the details... 🦋 ✨ We have 10 spaces available and are offering $150 off your deposit until June 30th with code LIVINGPOETRY. ✨ If your heart is expanding as you consider this opportunity, we invite you to follow the call to join us this year. Sink deeper into Self-Trust this winter… Feel free to reply to DM us with any questions. Peace, Blessings, and Wonder ✨🌺 . . . . . #livingpoetry #livingpoetryretreat #wellspringwordsretreat #wellspringwords #creativeembodiment #writingretreat #poetryretreat #costarica #tropicalretreat #costaricaretreat #yogaretreat #yinyoga #yoganidra #qigong #energyalchemy #embodimentretreat #intuitivemovement #sensualmovement #creativeretreat #wellnessretreat #blackwomenretreat #healingretreat #womenofcolorwellness #femininehealing #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #writinglife #writinglifestyle #intuitivewriting #findyourtribe

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." (Proverbs 31:10) Dear mom without your mom this Mother's Day, She did her job well. She reared you with all her heart & best efforts. She taught you right from wrong, good from bad. She cheered your sad heart with little songs & gave you suckers to see you smile. And you miss her. You miss the early morning calls, the weekend visits, her voice.... Oh but for one more day! But her greatest wish for you this Mother's Day is for you to carry on the legacy. Make memories with her grandchildren. If they're littles, rock them a little longer today. If they're young, play another game. If they're adults, have a long & lingering conversation about... anything & everything. Laugh & be joyful together. If you're a mom without a mom this Mother's Day, lean into what made her special. Draw strength from her memory to pour into your own children (& others') today. And be blessed. Because truly you are.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords 👍🏻LIKE & FOLLOW the profile to keep inspirational messages flowing on your feed!😊 Also find me on 📸www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ Website: www.WellSpringWords.life #forthemothers #mothersday2024 #mothersdaystories #mothersdayideas #mothersdayquotes #momquotes

“The world hasn’t changed, only my desire to hold it closer.” 🙏🏾✨ Reni Roxas (she/her), award-winning writer and publisher, has been publishing meaningful children’s books for Filipino families for over thirty years through her company, Tahanan Books (Tahanan is the Filipino word for “home”). In the USA, Reni’s short work has appeared in The New York Times, Writer’s Digest, Dash, Rabid Oak, ParentMap, and other publications. Reni is co-founder of Women Writing, a Manila-based community that seeks to empower women through the joy of writing. 🙏🏾✨ Reni’s short memoir “The Body Otherwise” is an engaging personal story of Reni’s years bearing excruciating hip pain until she could finally get a hip replacement – and all that she learned along the way. Reflecting on our deepest pains and traumas can bring about the most simple and profound wisdom. This is the healing wisdom that acts as a salve to our worries, and an offering to the complex experiences of those who come after us. We’re grateful to share Reni’s words in this issue. 🙏🏾✨ Vist the link in our bio to sink into Reni’s short memoir, part of the Spring/Summer issue of the Wellspringwords Literary Anthology. Leave a comment on Reni’s piece, sharing your experience sinking into her expressions. 🙏🏾✨ What pain have you transmuted into wisdom? . . . . . #writerspotlight #wellspringwordsliteraryanthology #wellspringwords #literarymagazine #literaryjournal #filipinawriter #wordsheal #healingthebody #livinginthepresent #wocwriters #thedescent #healingtrauma #healingpain #memoirist #hipreplacement #writingmemoir #storytelling #creativeexpression #creativeembodiment #writingcommunityofinstagram #authenticwriting #authenticexpression #lifeofawriter #selfintimacy #writingcommunityofig #aspiringwriters #embodiedwriting #creativewritingcommunity #presentmoment #healingwriting

"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." (Galatians 2:20) Wholly holy. That's what I pray for my family. I want our hearts & spirits to be wholly holy--clean & sanctified, pure. This world is so dark. It desperately needs crystal clear vessels to share the light of God's Truth with them. I want our spirits to be in alignment with His, to be full of His Word & in a right attitude to share it in the best way with our environment. Hebrews 10:24 reminds us, “let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works...." (ESV) But to do that, we need to be trustworthy, a clear reflection of HIS image, living Biblically, dead to the things of this world--alive in Christ & His Word. Wholly holy. It isn't an easy place to get to. But the desire to fully follow Christ, to be totally given over to Him...is strength & peace & favor in this world. ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #sanctification #prayergoals2024 #prayergoals 👍🏻 LIKE & FOLLOW the profile to keep inspirational messages flowing your feed!😊 Also on 📸 www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #holiness #greatcommission #thislittlelightofmine

"Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!" (1 John 3:1 NKJV) Parents can embarrass you sometimes. We love to tell stories about J.D., as a toddler, pretending to be Blue Man Group or about him showing his muscles to our friends & asking if they want a piece of "meat"("me!")😅. What he probably doesn't understand yet is just how incredibly precious those memories are to our hearts. We're still getting used to the routine of being parents of adults. But I want us to make him proud. I want us to live in a way that makes him honored to be our son. But more than anything, I want him to be filled with honor to be God's son. Yes, living for God can make you stand out in ways that are uncomfortable sometimes. But it's that very influence that is dear to God's heart. To let Christ be seen in our everyday life is courageous. But the challenge can be life-changing for those around us. So, let's boast of our Father, willing to let the world know we're His! ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #inspirational #goodfather 👍🏻FOLLOW the profile to keep positive messages flowing on your feed!😊 www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords.life/ #childrenofgod #bibleencouragement #godsgal #christianparenting #emptynesters #christianhome

"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" (1 John 3:1) I got up this morning to see that my husband had left all I needed for a hot tea atop our water dispenser in the living room. It paused me for a moment. He had told me last night what he'd done. But, honestly, I wasn't interested in a tea at the time. (I already had a diet cola.) So, I just gave him a cursory thanks & didn't think anymore about it. At least, not until I drug my tired self out of bed today. I saw the cup & began to routinely & mindlessly reach to make the tea. And then I saw it...my husband's expression of love. He had prepared it for me ahead of time, because he knew how much I love Lemon Lift. It's like those God moments He gives us unexpectedly throughout the day that I love so much. It gives me all the feels when I'm blessed to catch a moment in time like the iridescent clouds causing a linear rainbow that stretched horizontally across the sky a couple evenings ago. We could have driven right on across the bridge; but, God drew my eyes to His expression of love above us. And my heart soared.... Don't let those moments pass without soaking in His glory. Sit in them for as long as you can. And let your spirit magnify the One who loves you most of all.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #Godmoments #Godslove 👍🏻FOLLOW the profile to keep positive messages flowing on your feed.😉 Also on www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #hotteaandGod #coffeeandjesus #cupofteaandjesus

"I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me." (Psalm 30:1) Whatever is coming against you today is defeated. You've already won the victory because Christ has defeated the ultimate enemy of your life! So lift up your head. Raise a praise to Heaven. Walk on in triumph! He has exalted you above your enemies.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #spiritualwarfare #joyfulliving 👍🏻FOLLOW the profile to keep up with the latest content. Also on 📸www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #jesusgirls #menofgod #womenofgod

“The time is now to take back ownership of my home, to be my own internal mother. I will clean my home, wash the blood off the walls, and the floors. Repair the damage. I will not be afraid or disgusted by the smells of decay. I will treat this process with reverence.” 🌹 Maia Evelyn Caschera-White (she/her) is a young contemporary poet with a voice encapsulating many lifetimes. A Mother, who now stands advocating for the right of every Mother to autonomy and self-determination. She writes with cathartic surrender, a wailing reminiscent of the dark night of the soul. Gifted with the poetic ability to translate repressed trauma into words, leading us through the essential courageous steps necessary for our healing, self-discovery, and ultimate joy. She knows that while mourning may last for a night, enlightenment comes in the morning. 🌹 Maia’s shares her poems “All together now” and “I Sent for You” in this issue of the anthology. Her poetic expression is sensual, soulful, and beautifully authentic; a true demonstration of rich storytelling in poetic form, and a refreshingly liberated interpretation of soulfulness… Vist the link in our bio to sink into Maia’s poetry, part of the Spring/Summer issue of the Wellspringwords Literary Anthology. Leave a comment on either or both poems, sharing your experience sinking into Maia’s expressions. 🌹 What elements of yourself are you reclaiming? . . . . . #writerspotlight #wellspringwordsliteraryanthology #wellspringwords #literarymagazine #literaryjournal #poetrycommunity #wordsheal #selfreclamation #sacredart #motherhood #healingwriting #wocwriters #wocpoets #thedescent #traumahealing #storytelling #aspiringpoet #wocartist #authenticwriting #authenticexpression #lifeofawriter #selfintimacy #writingcommunityofig #aspiringwriters #creativesouls #artspeaks #embodiedwriting #creativewritingcommunity #creativeexpression #creativeembodiment

“Therefore, tell the exiles, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Although I have scattered you in the countries of the world, I will be a sanctuary to you during your time in exile." (Ezekiel 11:16 NLT‬) What love! Like a faithful earthly father, He had warned, scolded, allowed consequences...yet never left their side. He had their backs, showed overwhelming compassion. The Judean inhabitants had repeatedly strayed from their relationship with the Lord, choosing instead to worship pagan idols. At last, in an attempt to draw them back into right relationship, God allowed them to be overtaken by the Babylonians. They endured the consequence of exile, servanthood & the struggle of trying to regain their homeland. But amidst all this, God says these beautiful words, "I will be a sanctuary to you during exile." During times of repercussion or trial, you won't be abandoned. God will be your sanctuary. He is our safety, a hiding spot, a sacred place in the midst of turmoil. When you're going through the most difficult times of your life, remember HE is your place to run to from the attacks. They may frighten you, bring chaos, trip up your well-laid plans; but, they will not destroy you. When God is your focus, you have the promise of restoration & of peace returning, in time... ...and a sanctuary to live in during the struggles. ⛲ #BrendaDillon @followers #WellSpringWords #hidingplace #sanctuary 👍🏻FOLLOW the profile to keep up with the latest content!☺️ www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ Website:www.WellSpringWords.life

"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." (1 John 4:16 NIV) My son gave me a bird feeder with a viewing camera on it for Christmas. I waited until Spring came to put it out. So now I'm enjoying seeing all the little feathered friends in my yard. My phone receives a silent notification whenever a visitor comes to feed. Let me tell you: this gift makes my heart happy.☺️ It brings back memories of bird watching with J.D. when he was little. We always fed the cardinals black safflower seed, especially in the winter. I can remember moments, sitting in the family room floor, when he would chime happily, "Let's birdwatch Mommy!" And he'd gently nudge my shoulder toward the carpet. Then we'd lay there pointing out imaginary birds to each other in the ceiling area. Thinking of those times makes my heart swell.... As a 24-year-old, he knows Mama's heart. He's the best gift-giver. But the best gift he EVER gave me was simply being my son. What a blessing! And I know somehow that's how God looks at us. He gives us the heavens & all that fills them for our enjoyment. And He lets us see His reflection in creation. I'm sure it makes His heart happy for us to find pleasure in the beauty of the works of His hands. But I'm even more confident that our coming to Him, spending time with Him, makes His heart swell. His desire is relationship with us, closeness, intimacy in quiet times spent together. I believe commas in our day, creating a connection with God, are His favorites. Be encouraged today--that WE are His most coveted creation.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #prayergoals2024 #prayergoals 👍🏻 LIKE & FOLLOW this page to keep up with the latest content!😃 @followers Yes, this cardinal photo was actually taken by my bird feeder!📷🐦‍⬛🪶

“It is my space. Wherever I go, wherever I am, never denying, I clearly feel and admit, I am here. Quiet, since I never blame. Noisy, since I am busy remembering.” • Chaeeun Hwang (they/them) wants to be called ‘Den’. They want their life to be dense with all the priceless realizations that resonate with their soul, and they want to dance in every moment feeling gratitude for owning freedom. They are from South Korea. • Chaeeun (Den)’s “Chapter 1. The descent” is a 2-part experimental piece that includes a monologue and a movement guide, inviting readers into a unique embodied experience of self-intimacy. Den’s writing is thought-provoking and multi-layered, causing the reading experience to be multidimensional. • Vist the link in our bio to sink into Den’s piece “Chapter 1. The descent”, part of the Spring/Summer issue of the Wellspringwords Literary Anthology. Leave a comment on the piece, sharing your experience sinking into Den’s expressions. What are the self-inquiries guiding you during this season of life? . . . . . #writerspotlight #wellspringwordsliteraryanthology #wellspringwords #wordsheal #wocwriters #wocpoets #experimentalwriting #multidimensionalart #multidimensionalartist #thedescent #koreanwriters #southkoreanartists #southkoreanwriter #storytelling #writingcommunityofinstagram #lifeofawriter #selfintimacy #selfinquiry #writingcommunityofig #aspiringwriters #literarymagazine #literaryjournal #creativesouls #artspeaks #embodiedwriting #creativewritingcommunity #authenticwriting #authenticexpression #creativeexpression #creativeembodiment

"Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan." (Ephesians 1:11 NLT) My dad left me an inheritance. As a train engineer for over forty years, he was frugal, saved back, spent wisely. So, I've tried to use what he left me with great discretion. I paid off the building our business is housed in. And I paid the balance of a piece of equipment we owed on. Both ended a payment, and more importantly, interest charges. My thing is to remind myself that I didn't earn this money. It was Dad's effort and time that amassed the funds to be able to do something good for our family. I was simply blessed. This Sunday, our morning preacher spoke about our inheritance as God's children. No, it's not finances or houses or any physical earthly thing. Our inheritance is His redemption, eternal life, a birthright that lets us see His power & miracles in the world. And just like my daddy, Christ paid the cost. It was His effort in going to the cross that gave me a spiritual inheritance in this life. I didn't earn it. I didn't deserve it. But Christ's love made the blessing possible.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #childofgod #spiritualinheritance 👍🏻FOLLOW the profile to keep up to date on the latest content!☺️ @followers www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #dadstuff #ephesians

"To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." (Luke 1:79) I remember when GPS had just become a thing & a friend used it to lead our families to Myrtle Beach. I was amazed that this little rectangular screen not only knew where we were; but, could show us how to get anywhere we wanted. It kept us on the right path for the long 500-mile trip to our destination. This morning, I was studying about being sold out to God & walking the narrow road. What does it mean to walk the narrow road? My take: not to step out of line with God's Word. Paul taught us that we need to run the race (1st Corinthians 9:24), finish the course (2 Timothy 4:7). Races have marked, measured lanes for the runner to stay between to get them to the finish line without disqualification. In life, if we take just one step to the left to reach for something that's a temptation, it changes our course. Yes, there's forgiveness. But the point is that the path God has given us is the one that leads us safely to eternity in Heaven. It's precise enough to keep temptations at bay; yet, wide enough to take souls with us on our journey. Scripture is our guide to what's good and bad, right & wrong, evil & Godly. Yes, sometimes I'm still amazed that this little rectangular God Positioning Scripture has all the answers I'll ever need. But I'm grateful that we can look to it for direction in any circumstance we find ourselves in life. ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #Scripture #narrowroad #biblestudy @followers 👍🏻LIKE & FOLLOW the profile to keep inspirational messages flowing on your feed!☺️

Issue 1 of the Wellspringwords Literary Anthology is here, and we are inspired, in gratitude, and in wholeness… Swipe for a peek into the issue. The magic of words… ✨✍🏾✍🏽✍🏿✍🏼✍🏻✨ To be present with your deepest self, your most soulful, human truths — and then to share your experiences with the world — is considered a tall ask for many. But it is this inward journey – and authentic external expression – that aligns us with our innate artistry,our inner strength, our personal alchemy. The poetry, personal essay, memoir, and experimental writing in this issue are steeped in the sensual experience of seeing life through the body, heart, and clairvoyant mind. In truth, this issue of the anthology speaks for itself. Settle into your space as you prepare to sink in. We hope your reading journey touches you. ✨ Deep gratitude to our contributors: women of color from around the Earth. Deep gratitude to our 2024 Writing Fellows, Price Mccarthy (@akuacooper ) and Shayna Shah, for their invaluable intuitive wisdom and editorial contributions. ✨ Warm welcome to those new to our publication. We would love to know how this issue meets you; share a comment on the pieces themselves, email us at [email protected], or be in touch here on Instagram. Thank you for being part of this journey. ✨ Enjoy Issue 1 of the Wellspringwords Literary Anthology, “The Descent…” via the link in our bio. *best experienced on desktop . . . . . #wellspringwordsliteraryanthology #wellspringwords #wordsheal #writetoheal #womenwriting #wocwriters #wocpoets #memoir #personalessay #poetrylove #poetscommunity #publisher #storytelling #poetrylover #writingcommunityofinstagram #lifeofawriter #writingcommunityofig #writingsofinstagram #poetrycommunityofig #poetrynetwork #aspiringwriters #literarymagazine #literaryjournal #creativesouls #artspeaks #embodiedwriting #embodiedpoetry #creativewritingcommunity #writingfellowship

"For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, 'Fear not, I am the one who helps you.'" (Isaiah 41:13) When you feel like you're crawling on your belly through the muck that the enemy has dropped you in... In times that you sense you're dragging yourself to the next unknown move... When every single day feels like the one before it & tomorrow doesn't cast even a glimmer of hope... God has you. Just trust it. He does! Feelings lie to us. Despair speaks defeat. Immutability says it's beyond a cure. But truth is of God. He says, "I'm your victory." He proclaims that every long-endured trial...has an end. Yes, it's beyond our ability to conquer. No, we don't comprehend the why's or how's of it. But breakthrough is ahead of we'll walk with the One who understands the workings of the inner mechanisms of the struggle. Hold His hand & let Him carry the fear & uncertainty. He is here to help guide us through.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #prayergoals #Godismyhelp @followers www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;" (Proverbs 3:5,6) Don't rest in the hollow of your problems. Don't lie there & wallow in their influences & the emotions that they bring. Look to God. Repeat a Scripture. Praise Him for what's good, for His power, for His love. Give your problem to God. He knows how to carry it. He's strong enough & wise enough to deal with it. Just trust.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #trustinJesus #prayergoals #prayergoals2024 @followers 👍🏻FOLLOW the profile to keep positive messages flowing on your feed!😃 www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ Website: www.WellSpringWords.life #proverbs3_5_6

"Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10) 4600. That's how many Jews were exiled into Babylonian captivity JUST in Jeremiah 52. God doesn't take rebelling against His Law lightly. And it's not without consequences. It's the opposite of humility before the Lord. Chapter fifteen of first Samuel even creates a simile between rebellion...and the sin of witchcraft! Yes, He's merciful & long-suffering; but, like a good parent, His patience wears thinner. Eventually, consequences ensue. Not always necessarily for pure punishment's sake; but, because it draws us back to the One who loves & protects us. The One we need! Maybe you've strayed today. Perhaps your life hasn't been glorifying God. You might even be in all-out rebellion as you read this. But whatever state your spirit is in, there's opportunity to repent, to develop a connection again, to draw closer to Him. You're invited today into the relationship your heart knows you've been needing.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #prayergoals #prayergoals2024 @followers www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #rebellion #forgivenessquotes #findgod #findinggod #howtorepent

"He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked." (1 John 2:6) Be a God's child today. Realize who you are. Remember His Promises. Reflect His image... Why would you withhold the effort when you can walk on water spiritually to rescue someone? Step out in the power of the Holy Spirit into the world. Let Jesus be seen in all that you do. Be others' connection to Him today. ⛲ #BrendaDillon #inspiration #WellSpringWords #inHisimage @followers www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #godchild #holyspiritfilled #walklikejesus

Yes. Life is a resounding YES. In one song I wrote back in the winter, I said “I made this life a garden of sweet salvation. I made this life what happens when you try…” And I mean try for yourself. Put the conscious and inspired effort towards the beauty and peace your heart wants to experience. I adore the #writinglife. I adore creating writing and art residencies for myself around the world. Choosing glorious places to stay in — places that inspire story and touch the heart. Places that call forth ease. This month, my creative focus is on finishing editing my first novel and I’m finally at Part 2! Woohoo! I really love the world I’ve found with this novel. It is so rich. It’s the world of the heartist. One of my dimensions. I’m seeing and feeling art in everything. Off to write and create more love in this magic✨ have a lovely day! . . . . . #artistresidency #writingresidency #writingretreat #heartist #createart #leadwithlove #wellspringwords #liveyourtruth #peacefullife #beautifulexistence #morningbirds #creativeexpression #creativeembodiment #livingpoetry #yeslife

"As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." (Psalm 42:1 KJV) Desperate. It's what we need to be. Not just having desire, or even hunger; but, true all-out desperation -- the kind you have when you're afraid you're going to lose someone. In fact, we want to be as close to God as we can be. We want to know everything there is to know about Him. We want to be desperate for God. That's where we find the treasure. When we're digging in passionately for who He is, for...more. There is a closeness that can't be explained when we're all in, life laid down, seeking, studying, crying out for His presence. He's soooo good. Every good thing comes from Him. Lord, that our hearts will daily pant after You! ⛲ #BrendaDillon #inspiration #WellSpringWords #psalm42_1 @followers 👍🏻FOLLOW the profile to keep positive messages flowing! 📸www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ Website:www.WellSpringWords.life #mysoulpantsaftergod #moreofhim

"It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal." (Revelation 21:11 NIV) For the ones who can't see the preeminence of Heaven over the pleasures of life on this earth, let me remind you that in Heaven... ...there are no problems. ...there is no sickness or suffering. ...there's no hate, bullying or fear. There. Is. God. The Savior who loves & cares for us. We will be in HIS arms forever. Held in the peace & glory of His presence. For those on the journey of losing a loved one to Jesus's care-- joy awaits them. ultimate comfort beckons. inexplicable serenity is on the horizon. God. Is. There. Lord, may our spirits be aligned with Yours. May our hearts long for Heaven a little more today..... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #inspirational #WellSpringWords #heaven @followers 👍🏻Follow the feed to keep positive messages flowing!☺️ Follow www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #prayergoals #heavenishome #longingforheaven #lossandgrief

"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.' (Galatians 2:20 NKJV) Butterflies can’t fly if it’s too cold.  So, when temperatures drop, they're unable to gather nectar for eating or escape from predators.  They have to "sun" to warm & give new life to the flight muscles in their wings. Just like these fragile winged creatures that are beginning to make their Spring appearance, we are in need of a life source to fuel our spiritual muscles.  When we stray too far from the presence of the Son, we'll find life more difficult.  In weak times, we refrain from eating His Word like we should & the enemy has an easier time keeping us grounded.  So, warm yourself this Easter in the presence of Jesus. Consider renewing your relationship with the One who resurrects our spirits & gives us wings to fly again. 🦋 ⛲ #BrendaDillon #ChristianBlog #WellSpringWords #Easter2024 Also follow on www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #easterquotes #easterideas2024 #prayergoals #prayergoals2024

"The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." (James 5:16 NLT) Are you praying for someone today? Have they been embedded & laying on your heart for a while? Maybe they need salvation, deliverance from addiction, or to make a drastic life change. Our prayers can go much farther when we learn to pray effectively.... We can't pray for something that overrides another's life choice. God gives us each the free will whether to choose to live for Him. In other words, if we pray, "Save (some particular person), He isn't going to just make that happen... because THEY have a choice over their own life. A more effective prayer would sound like, ..."Lord convict their heart." ..."Show them Your love." ..."Let them see their need for you." ..."Remind them of Your Word." ..."Send someone to witness to them." Such prayers are specific things we can expect God to respond to!😀 Suddenly the situation doesn't seem so futile--because we KNOW God is faithful to answer prayers within His will. So, we KNOW He's moving in their life. To pray an effective prayer brings peace. So call out deliverance. Ask God to reveal Himself to them & show them a better way. Pray that situations arise that causes toxic influencers to be removed. Keep praying effective prayers with faith! In that way, you can walk in assurance that those you pray for are testimonies in the making. ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #prayergoals2024 #prayergoals #effectiveprayer @followers Follow the profile to keep positive messages flowing on your feed!😃 Also Follow on www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #james5_16 #prayer2024

"Be devoted to one another in love...." (Romans 12:10) We are here to affect. The busy state of life can draw us away from our true purpose--to make disciples, to encourage the struggling, to make HIM known. Let us be purposeful in staying... ...attentive to the wanderer, ...sensitive to the hurting, ...in resistance to enemy plots. Our love, words & actions in people's lives create open portals for the Lord to work through. Never underestimate the power of your influence through Christ on someone's deliverance or breakthrough. Lord, let us have a spiritual perceptiveness of the needs of others, & a heart and spirit to speak life into their situations today! ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #doHiswork #ministryoflove #prayergoals2024 #prayergoals @followers Follow the profile to keep positive messages flowing on your feed. Also on www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ Website: www.WellSpringWords.life #thegreatcommissiontoday #lovegodlovepeople #christianblogs

"You will pray to him, and he will hear you...." (Job 22:27 NLT) Life is hard on people. Sometimes we go through things we never could have imagined. We can go our whole lives relatively unscathed, generally joyful. And then a tragedy happens that changes the trajectory of our circumstances- maybe forever. It can seem unfair, cause you to question God, question your faith, question your worth. But true joy doesn't disintegrate because of our conditions. It is found in the unchanging love of our Lord. It's when our focus gets misplaced on the circumstances of the world that our joy begins to be overshadowed by the darkness the world can bring. I know it seems overwhelming where you're sitting. I'm confident it feels like it's never going to change. But God IS... ...your constant. ...your help. ...the answer to your problems. He's watching over you with care & ready to move on every request sent up in faith. ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #prayergoals #prayergoals2024 Follow on www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) We never stump God. He always knows what we need, has the right next step, holds the answer. Me: I'm afraid. God: I'll deliver you from fear. (Psalm 34:4) Me: My heart feels sad. God: I am near to the brokenhearted. (Psalm 34:18) Me: My body is sick. God: I heal all your diseases. (Psalm 103:3) Me: I'm weak. GOD: My power is made perfect in weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9) Me: I feel far from You. God: Nothing can separate you from My love. (Romans 8:38) Go to Him. Hey, RUN if you need to. He has a Word for whatever situation you're facing. And today could be the beginning of a miracle that changes it all...! ⛲ #BrendaDillon #inspirationalblog #WellSpringWords #GodsWord #prayergoals #prayergoals2024 👍🏻Follow at www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ @followers #godsanswers #wordofgodforyou

"The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1 NIV) The exhaust vent that spins on the top of our house has become a little off kilter.  One day last week the wind was raging wildly. So the metal turbine made a sudden loud crashing noise that continued for several seconds. Our youngest's eyes darted up fearfully as he quickly questioned, "What IS that?!" I have to admit, it did sound like something had crash landed in our yard.😂 I assured him it was only our damaged roof turbine working overtime. It took a moment to convince him; but, his fears were allayed by my assurance.  I feel like our lives are like that turbine at times.  When all is well, the wind blows through the blades smoothly & unnoticed. But when we begin to let things get off kilter in our lives, the raging gusts of the enemy have more effect. We're not as equipped to handle his sudden blasts of attack on our lives. And the rattling can leave us fearful & disheveled.  But rest assured, God is only a breath away--even in our drifting. He is able to help us fix what's become imperfect in our spirits & restore the condition of our souls.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #ChristianBlog #WellSpringWords #fear 👍🏻Also follow on www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #psalm27_1 #psalmsquotes #godisbiggerthanmyfear

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. 4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. 6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. I heard this beautiful New Living Translation of Psalm 23 on my audio devotion this morning. I've read this chapter hundreds of times; but, this particular translation spoke so clearly & gently to my soul that I had to share with all of you today. There's something about hearing "Adonai ro-i, lo echsar." ("The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.") in the affirmation "The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need." Because, truly, through Him we ARE...fulfilled. And then in verse three we read, "He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name." What a thought that the way we walk in this world would bring honor...to Him! Then there's the Promise & reassurance of verse four, that He will be close beside us in every fearful circumstance. And in the final verse we're reminded, "Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life...." We are PURSUED by the creator of the universe! He loves us, desires us, finds delight in our presence. How could you not feel overwhelmed with value & assurance today? ⛲ #BrendaDillon #ChristianBlog #WellSpringWords #BlessedAssurance #Psalm23 @followers 👍🏻Follow at www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #thelordismyshepherd #psalm23art #psalm23graphics

"He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God." (Luke 8:1 NKJV) A harbinger.  It always makes me think of an orange-breasted robin chirping her song into the wind.  With Spring arriving, I'm seeing more of these chubby little songsters landing on the patio outside my French doors.  And they make me smile.  God is watching for HIS harbingers today--believers who will share the Good News in their surroundings.  Just as the robins are announcing the coming of a new season, we are messengers bringing glad tidings of a coming Lord.  So let's sing our song to the world today. We're carriers of the best message-one that transforms the atmosphere with joy! ⛲ #BrendaDillon #ChristianBlog #WellSpringWords #harbinger #goodnews Also follow on www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ 👍🏻 Website:www.WellSpringWords.life ⛲ #spring2024 #springtimequotes #springquotes #greatcommission #harbingers

"But the Lord stands beside me like a great warrior. Before him my persecutors will stumble. They cannot defeat me. They will fail and be thoroughly humiliated. Their dishonor will never be forgotten." (Jeremiah 20:11 NLT‬‬) These were the words of Jeremiah. God's prophet knew his prophesies to the Israelites were not popular. They had made an enemy of him to the people. In fact, they mocked & threatened Jeremiah daily. Our enemies may look more like loved ones or coworkers or neighbors, people who have sued us, or a myriad of others. But regardless of your battle, Jeremiah's words hold true for you as well. The Lord will stand beside you like a great warrior. Your persecutors will stumble & fail. And humiliation will follow them! Be assured, God defends His children. You can trust that He will not leave you alone in your battles today. ⛲ # #BrendaDillon #ChristianBlog #WellSpringWords #Godmyprotector Also follow on www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #godismydefense

"Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6 KJV) God is great. God is good.... My family & I have been teaching our little g-baby this familiar mealtime prayer. She's three & is all smiles when we get to, "Amen!" (At which she throws her hands up into the air & looks like she's as proud as can be.) She's learning the importance of prayer, of gratitude, of faith. And I couldn't be happier. There will be many times in her life when she will need to know that God is the Rock & Shelter that she can run to. For her to have true peace in her spirit at all, will require a relationship with the Almighty. And acknowledging Him as the Savior & sovereign authority of her soul...priceless. Let's remember today how important prayer is to each one of our lives. The struggles of life don't have to be overwhelming. We serve a God who loves us as His child. Through the years we've learned to trust Him--first for small things, & over time, for greater needs. And although the enemy will attempt to distract us from our Source, if we can keep our eyes on God, our focus will always take us back to a childlike faith & prevailing prayer. ⛲ #BrendaDillon #ChristianBlog #WellSpringWords #prayergoals #prayergoals2024 Also follow on www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ #childlikefaith #theimportanceofprayer #trainupachild

"And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." (Psalm 1:3) Judah wilts.... It was talking about the condition of the area since God had held back the rain. They sent for water; but, all the wells were dry. They had wandered away from the Lord--from their source of both physical & spiritual water. Yes, they were wilting.... Psalm chapter one compares a faithful Christian to a tree planted by the rivers of water that brings forth fruit & whose leaf doesn't wither. If you're feeling like your spiritual life is drying up, come back to the source of life, where the water is refreshing to your spirit. Fill your days once again with the Word, prayer & time spent nudging up close to Him. God is a restorer. And He's waiting today for you to draw near & drink.... ⛲ #BrendaDillon #ChristianBlog #WellSpringWords #spiritualwater #psalm1 FOLLOW WSW's profile to keep positive messages flowing your feed!👍🏼 www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ Website:www.WellSpringWords.life #christlike #prayergoals2024 #prayergoals

"The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known."  (Psalms 19:1-2 NLT‬‬) His creation makes Him known.  What He spoke into being reflects His own gloriousness. It is His clothing, His crown, His amazing display to this world. Find the Lord in the quietness of the shifting cloudy skies. Look for Him on the torrents of the ocean waves. Seek Him in the majesty of the firmly standing mountains.  They are peeks of His existence in our daily view.  Let yourself be overwhelmed by His creative works, His expressions of beauty, the way He reaches out to speak to us through an unexpected glimpse of Himself in nature.  ⛲ #BrendaDillon #ChristianBlog #WellSpringWords #creatorgod www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/ Website: www.WellSpringWords.life #psalm19 #psalmsquotes #Godscreation

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights...." (James 1:17) I was shell-hunting for a special "little person" back home. She loves to go through the sandpail of treasures we've accumulated from past beach trips. So, since this was our first trip to Daytona, I thought I'd pick up some pretty gems from the shore for her. I had walked quite a ways down from the hotel, with my eyes peeled on the sand & it's thousands of clam shells. When I finally raised my head, I saw the beautiful expanse of ocean crashing toward the coastline. It was overwhelming. I had been so focused on trying to find the prettiest shells amongst all of them strewn along the shoreline--so focused that I was totally missing the massive beauty literally calling out & racing toward me. How many times we do this in life! We're looking for what we consider the desired things in the dirt & normalcy of the world, when the true beauty & blessings are poured out from above. We look for love. We try to make our own way. We decide what is good to run after. But God knows best. He knows what we need, what will prosper us, the things that will bring us true joy. Trust His judgment. Seek His will. Live a life that lets His light & blessings in. When we learn to stop searching for the things that glimmer & catch our eye and keep our heads up to see God's majesty in our life... we will find delight we never imagined. ⛲ #BrendaDillon #ChristianBlog #WellSpringWords #trustthejourney www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/👍🏼 Website: www.WellSpringWords.life #james1_17 #everyperfectgift #perfectgifts #thebestblessings #goodthings

"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." (Romans 12:12) Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome here to instruct & encourage believers in their lives & faith. And this short inspiration in Romans 12:12 seems to sum up all of life.... Let it embolden you & be your incentive to live full of hope & in an attitude of prayerfulness. Prayer: Dear Lord of Heaven & God of our spirits, we bring You praise. Thank you for seeing us, for looking on us in love & mercy. We approach Your throne of grace with humble boldness. For You alone are our source. Oh HOPE of your children, hear our cries & be near to every need, to all brokenness, near to our loved ones. Overwhelm our circumstances with Your presence. In You, we know all is well. To You, Lord, we bring glory and, in You, our hearts trust. In Jesus's name, Amen. ⛲ #BrendaDillon #WellSpringWords #HopeInChrist www.facebook.com/WellSpringWords/👍🏼 #hopeingod #romans12_12 #rejoiceinhope