Reflection

Deeper dives, thematic explorations (e.g. “Grace vs. Grit”)

Day 7 – Grit, Grit and Grit

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Ah, yes—grit. The crusty cousin of grace.The dirt under your spiritual fingernails. The stuff between your teeth after gnawing on truth too long. Grit doesn’t wait for permission. Grit doesn’t ask how it feels. Grit laces up, shows up, and shuts up when the work begins. Let’s break it down:G.R.I.T. – God. Resilience. Integrity. Tenacity.Or … Read more

Day 6 – Hunger

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Not all hunger is for food.Today I fed the wrong one.I was starving for peace but stuffed my anger instead.Yelled across the room. Slammed a door. Resentment tasted bitter all afternoon.God, help me hunger for the right things tomorrow. #FoodFeelingsFaith #HungerHonesty #100DaysOfReturn #ReturnAgain

Day 5 – Truth

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Lying to myself was easier. But it kept me sick.Truth hurts, but it heals.Today the truth was: I was impatient, loud, and sharp with the people I love most.But I caught it. I named it. And that’s something. ChooseTruth #RecoveryWriting #FoodAddictionRecovery #100DaysOfReturn

Day 4 – Pause

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One pause saved me today.It wasn’t long. It was honest. And it was enough.But not every pause came easy.I barked at my kid, rushed past my wife, snapped at the dog.Next time, God—please help me pause sooner, softer, deeper. PausePrayProceed #100DaysOfReturn #SpiritualTools #OneDayAtATime

Day 2 – Speak

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If I don’t say it, I’ll stuff it. If I don’t speak it, I’ll sneak it.Today I snapped at my family—not because they were wrong, but because I was uncomfortable in my own skin.I didn’t speak my struggle, so it came out sideways.God, help me speak before I spiral. Help me share before I shame. … Read more