Tag: jesus

By I Am Renee

There are moments in life when survival looks like scraping together whatever’s left in the cabinets and calling it “dinner.” That was me, just days ago. I had $18 to my name, no car, and a heart heavy with guilt watching my babies eat scraps. I think they said the food was “good” just to protect my feelings. And that hurt even more.

I missed work — again.

Not because I didn’t want to go, but because I had to choose between getting there or feeding my kids.
I sat in silence, numb.
Heartbroken.
Feeling like I failed.
Two jobs. No way to get to either.
And a voice inside whispering, “You’re at rock bottom.”

But even in that moment… I still talked to God.
Through tears.
Through exhaustion.
Through questions like, “What am I supposed to do now?”

And then… God showed up.

He didn’t come loud. He came soft but sure.
Through a church member who brought food not — because I asked, but because God heard what I couldn’t even say out loud.
Through a paid light bill and a few warm meals, I could serve with dignity.
Through just enough to get us through another day.

It wasn’t a flood of blessings — it was just enough.
Enough to breathe. Enough to believe again.
And I realized… this is how God works.

He meets us at the scraps.
He sees us in the struggle.
He answers prayers wrapped in silence and tears.
And He reminds us:

“You’re not forgotten. This pain has purpose. Hold on.”

I may still be walking through the fire.
I still need to get to work. I still need a car. I still have dreams for my family that feel miles away.
But now, I know something deeper:
I’m not alone.

From scraps to hope,
From silence to provision,
From rock bottom to rising…

God is still writing my story.
And I’m still standing.

🕊️ If you’re there too — tired, empty, feeling unseen — know this:

You don’t have to have it all together to be covered.
Sometimes, God sends just enough to prove He’s still near.
And even at your lowest… you are still worth showing up for.

With love,
I Am Renee

A few months ago, my children and I took a major step in our faith journey and were baptized together. That moment, it was about starting over as a family, realigning with our faith and God, and choosing to love and draw closer even doing our brokenness.

Due to my illness and not having transportation, church in the traditional sense has not been possible for us lately. Knowing that couldn’t be the end of our growth as it just began. So, we made a decision:

If we couldn’t go to church, we’d bring church home.
Over the last few days, our living room has become a space of healing, honesty, faith and family bonding.
Bible study is now our family time.

It hasn’t been perfect.
There has been tension, resistance and plenty of tears.
But there’s also been breakthroughs, bonding, and baby steps as we draw closer as a family.

My oldest son even said, “If you’re going to be a life coach, you’ve got to be able to lead.”
So, I’m learning to lead again — not in spite of my illness, but through it.
I’m healing out loud. With my kids by my side.

To other mothers trying to pour from an empty cup — I see you.
Let this be your reminder that you don’t need a building to bring your babies closer to God.
Start small. Open that Bible. Create safe space. Pray out loud, even when it hurts.
Let your home become holy ground, it starts there.

This journey hasn’t been the easiest by far, but it’s ours — and I believe God is doing something beautiful with our broken pieces. We’re not a perfect family, but we are a faithful one, learning how to trust again, pray again, and love again. If our story can inspire just one mom, one child, or one family to start seeking God together — then it’s worth every tear we’ve cried along the way. 💛

From our home to yours: keep going, keep growing, and keep God right in the center of it ALL.

With love,
Renee | I Am Renee
#FamilyFaith #HealingTogether #LegacyInTheMaking

I’ll be sharing the study guides, affirmations, and printable devotionals I’ve been creating to help other moms and kids who want to grow together. Healing is possible. Faith makes it doable. 💛

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