22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. 24 You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. —James 1:22-25 NLT
In recent months, after sharing my story through my last few posts, I’ve found myself grappling with a renewed wave of fear. Opening up about the most vulnerable parts of my journey—including how God healed my marriage by addressing the hidden soul wounds that had kept my husband and me distant, how we came close to losing our daughter during a deeply troubling season, how we navigated challenges with our other daughter’s struggles with confidence, fear, and emotional health, and the heartache of my husband’s son not living with us or staying connected as part of our family—left me feeling exposed. I began questioning if I had shared too much, whether I might share too much in the future, or if others would judge me, my husband, or my children.
As I wrestled with these thoughts, I was reminded that my testimony is not mine to hide. It belongs to God—a testament to His power, grace, and ability to transform even the most broken lives. I’ve also become increasingly aware of the many marriages that end prematurely or crumble under the weight of “we’ve tried everything.” I’ve listened to mothers who don’t know how to save their children, leaving them feeling lost and overwhelmed.
Too often, the one thing overlooked is building a family with God at the center. Tragically, many families don’t even know where to begin when it comes to putting God at the center of their lives.
When God is the foundation, He brings wisdom, healing, and unity that no human effort alone can achieve. A marriage and family centered on Him has the strength to endure challenges, the grace to overcome wounds, and the love to thrive in ways we could never imagine on our own.
Obedience to God is not always easy, especially when it requires stepping out of our comfort zones and into spaces of vulnerability. Yet, I know my calling is to share what He has done in my life so that others might see His light and find hope in their own wilderness seasons. The journey has taught me that fear is not a sign to retreat but an opportunity to lean into God’s strength.
God will not only heal you or your marriage but also restore the relationships with your children who have turned away from Him or chosen not to follow His ways. He is a God of redemption and reconciliation, capable of transforming what seems broken into something beautiful.
You may have also noticed a change here on the blog. After much prayer and reflection, I felt led to rename this space Honey in the Wilderness. This new name speaks to the journey God has taken me on—transforming the barren places of my life into something sweet and life-giving. It reflects His faithfulness in bringing beauty and purpose from the wilderness seasons we all walk through at times.
Thank you for walking this journey alongside me. My prayer is that as I continue to share my heart, you will find encouragement to trust God in your own wilderness. Trust that He is with you in every struggle, faithfully working to bring the sweetness of His promises to fruition in your life.
Let’s keep seeking Him together, trusting that His love is enough to mend our hearts and the hearts of those we love. Together, we can hold fast to His Word and His goodness, knowing He is faithful to complete the work He has begun in us.
Let me know your thoughts–what does “Honey in the Wilderness” mean to you?
💜GP
Love it!!
Oh how you have chosen such a wonderful name for your blog. Thank you for the things you share. It’s good to see the LIVING LORD in people’s lives. It gives people hope. People need hope. They need honey. They need to see that the black ink that we write with on our own hearts is not the end. JESUS can change that into sweet words, sweet lives even, combs of honey everywhere. GOD BLESS