Have you ever felt like you needed to be a little better, a little stronger, or a little more put together before you could really rest in love? Friend, can I meet you there? Living in a constant state of “fixing” is exhausting—and somehow it still never feels like enough.
So many women I walk alongside carry a quiet belief that love is something we receive after we fix what feels messy. After we heal more. After we figure things out. But God’s love doesn’t work that way. Love comes first. Always.
I’ve seen this again and again—in my work, in my own journey, and in the lives of women navigating health challenges, caregiving, grief, and transition. Waiting until you feel “ready” to be loved only delays the very thing your heart and body need most right now.
One Joy Tip
Practice receiving love without correcting yourself. I love encouraging women to start with one small sentence: “I am beautiful.” Say your name out loud—“Letticia, you are beautiful.” Look in the mirror, smile gently, and give yourself space to see yourself the way God truly sees you—beautiful, created in His image, and deeply loved.
And when an unkind thought shows up, be ready. Gently respond with, “God is with me,” or “I’m doing the best I can.” Resist the urge to argue with it. Let love land—without fixing, explaining, or qualifying it. It won't be easy at first, but stick to it! Trust me.
Scripture to Hold for Joy
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.”
— 1 John 3:1
— 1 John 3:1
Joy for the Journey
You are not a project to complete. You are already loved—right here, right now, friend. Now rest.
Let’s Journey Together with Joy
If you’re learning to rest in love instead of striving for it, I share gentle, faith-filled rhythms to support your heart, body, and everyday life—without pressure or perfection.
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