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I have a heart for advocating, encouraging, and empowering people, and for giving God the glory in every season of life. I’ve spent the last 19 years serving vulnerable individuals in the social service field, an experience that has both humbled me and strengthened my faith. My deepest desire is to be used by the Lord to share the wisdom and experiences He has given me. While faith is the foundation of everything I do, this space also reflects the practical work I’ve been called to—supporting trauma healing, understanding how the brain responds to stress and suffering, and helping people grow in compassionate, effective communication. Much of my work has focused on walking alongside those who are struggling and equipping others to connect people with helpful resources and meaningful support. I am a follower of Christ first, a wife, a mama to two adult children and one teen, and the grateful grandma of a sweet little toddler who fills our family with joy. Here, you’ll find faith, honesty, and hope—rooted in Christ and shared through real-life experience, practical insight, and a deep love for people.
When Frustration Becomes Formation: To the Glory of God in the Everyday

When Frustration Becomes Formation: To the Glory of God in the Everyday

Your call to holiness. 

Every day comes with frustrations—someone cuts us off in traffic, our children talk back, a stranger is rude, or a misunderstanding disrupts our peace. These ordinary moments often stir irritation or impatience, but Scripture reminds us that even these can become places where holiness is formed.

Many believers have heard the phrase that marriage isn’t designed just to make us happy but to make us holy. But what if that principle extends to all of life? What if the real invitation is that every response to everyday life—every disagreement, every inconvenience, every frustration—is an opportunity to glorify God?

“Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31

In these moments, our opinions often matter far less than the condition of our heart. Our responses become the testing ground of our holiness—showing how closely we’ve been walking with Jesus and what our priorities truly are.

“But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart.” — Matthew 15:18

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23

When we are resting in the Lord—allowing the Holy Spirit to shape our attitudes, desires, and reactions—the fruit becomes unmistakable. It shows up in the way we treat others, even under pressure.

“Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh… But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” — Galatians 5:16, 22–23

Holiness is not primarily revealed on mountaintops or in the big spiritual moments. It is revealed in the small, hidden responses of daily life—the places where no one is watching but God. These moments serve as a mirror, reflecting how much time we’ve been spending with Him and how willing we are to submit to His shaping.

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2

“Just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do.” — 1 Peter 1:15

Every irritation becomes an invitation.

Every frustration becomes formation.

Every response becomes a chance to reflect the One we follow.

Holiness grows in the ordinary. And God uses these moments—large and small—to make us more like Christ.

Thanks for reading 😊

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