Finding My Way -LeSueur Area Healing and Recovery Ministries

11/04/2025

We check our phones over 100 times a day—sometimes without even realizing it. For many of us, it’s where we work, connect, unwind, and even seek comfort. But what happens when the tool starts to shape the one using it?

It’s easy for technology to shift from something helpful to something that subtly rules our time, attention, and sense of worth. The endless scroll becomes noise. The notifications become pressure. The highlight reels of others start to feel like quiet reminders of what we lack.

But our devices don’t have to own us. They can serve us. We can pause before we open an app. We can choose to text a friend instead of doomscroll. We can take a walk before turning on our video games or streaming services. We can reclaim our attention from the noise and give it back to God.

This prayer is for anyone who’s noticed how easy it is to lose balance with tech. You’re not alone in that.

Take a breath. Ask God to help you use technology—not be used by it.

𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
“Everything is permissible for me—but not everything is beneficial” (1 Corinthians 6:12).

𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
God of freedom and truth, we spend so much time with our screens. We scroll when we’re tired, we tap when we’re lonely, we refresh when we’re restless. We don’t always know what we’re looking for, but it’s rarely you. Help us remember that our devices aren’t bad—but they aren’t meant to be our only comfort either. Teach us to notice what draws us in, and what it costs. Teach me to use it in ways that build connection, not comparison; that bring peace, not pressure. Give us grace to set boundaries, wisdom to rest, and courage to be present. Slow our scrolling, Lord. Remind us that real life is right here—with you, and with the people you’ve given us to love. Amen.

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11/03/2025

Friend, we get it. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it's easy to get caught up in self-doubt.

Especially when our minds constantly want to keep a tally of every mistake we’ve ever made and hyperfocus on the things we feel are wrong with us. Whether it’s after a harsh performance report at work, a tough parent-teacher conference, or a missed appointment, it can be hard to extend grace to ourselves when we place an enormous weight of perfection on our shoulders.

Maybe you find yourself thinking:

"I just keep messing everything up."

"No matter what I do, it feels like I fail."

"I can't seem to get anything right."

"I feel like I disappoint everyone."

Oh, friend, you are none of these things, and you are not defined by your mistakes or missteps.

2 Corinthians 12:9 reminds us that God’s grace is sufficient for us and His power is made perfect in weakness. Our imperfections do not diminish our worth; rather, they remind us of our need for grace.

So today, if you are feeling the weight of negative self-talk, allow it to point you to a God who loves you and sees you as so much more than your mistakes. Cling to the truth that He’s not expecting perfection from you. You can call on Him to give you strength to see yourself the way He sees you, and you can trust that your path is secured.

Leave an “amen” if you needed this encouragement today!

11/02/2025

10/31/2025

💜 As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, please remember that ending domestic violence takes all of us—every month of the year.

Disrupting cycles of violence involves learning about this issue, modeling equality, challenging oppressive systems, and supporting the movement to end violence. From talking to youth about healthy relationships to calling your representatives, every action matters. 🌱✊

Take a look at this pyramid to see how you can take action at every level — from personal reflection to community change.

💭 What are you doing—or what will you do—to help build a future free from violence?

10/31/2025

Photoshop of the day - You are not alone.

Thank you to one of my followers, anonymous, who gave me the inspiration for this image. There is no greater joy that I have as an artist, than to be able to minister and encourage those who are hurting and going through difficult times.

There are thousands of people who follow my artwork, so I do not know what each of you are currently going through right now. I can imagine, though, that many of you are in very dark places right now and you are trying to navigate it all on your own. Maybe you are like the person in this picture: You carry the heavy burden, disconnect from others, and bottle up every emotion from ever being discovered. You are exhausted and afraid. And when you step back and take a look at yourself, you don't see a mighty warrior victorious from battle. Instead you see a broken soul, tired of doing this all on your own.

If that sounds like you or someone you know, then this artwork is for you. The Bible tells us that you are not alone, even in your darkest seasons.

"Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand” (Isaiah 41:10)

Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.” (Psalm 27:10)

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18)

I pray that his piece is an encouragement to you. Be sure to share with anyone you know going through something difficult right now.

10/31/2025

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10/26/2025

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10/18/2025

Do you still remember when you said, “Lord, I don’t know how much longer I can do this.."

But you did make it. That day passed, and here you are- not because you were strong, but because He is.

In this world, we will encounter many trials. And though God, in His wisdom, does not always remove the struggle, He uses it to shape our hearts, draw us nearer, and remind us that His grace is enough. He never leaves us to face it alone.

Looking back, maybe you see it now.. He carried you through what you thought would break you. Look how far God has brought you. It may not be what you planned or envisioned, but one thing is certain: you’re no longer where you used to be. Because when we choose to walk with God, He establishes our steps and leads us closer to who He has called us to become.

As you remember the days of trial and how you have overcome them, with reverence and gratitude to the One who holds all things together, may your heart's response be:

“For surviving the days I thought I couldn’t, thank You, Lord. I know it was You.”

Praise be to God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26

10/18/2025

Sometimes being grateful means choosing to see what is instead of being blinded by what isn’t. It’s a tough choice in some moments. Brutal, actually. But it’s worth fighting through.

Choosing gratitude right in the middle of what’s hard isn’t denial. But it is choosing to do only what can be done today.

Pray this prayer and consider releasing that feeling that what’s currently hard or challenging is the sum total of your life right now. Ask God to help you exchange this for a different perspective.

God will give us the grace we need to face each day. You can trust that tomorrow you will be met with the grace you need to face whatever happens. You’re going to make it, friend. I really believe it.