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Blurry Vision

Posted on by Allison Bramlett

When You’re Hurting, Your Vision Gets Blurry. Let Jesus Lead the Way

When you’re hurting, fearful, or frustrated, your view of reality becomes distorted. Like looking through a cracked lens or driving through foggy glass, everything seems off—even if it’s really not. Hurt warps interpretation. Fear clouds judgment. Frustration filters facts.

You begin hearing through the filter of your pain and speaking from the reservoir of your wounds. What you think someone said or meant is twisted by your internal turmoil. It’s not because you’re weak; it’s because you’re human. But this is the very moment when your soul needs clarity, not confirmation.

When pain rises, we tend to run. We run to distractions, to comfort food, to numbing behaviors, or to people who will agree with us rather than challenge us. But what if the escape isn’t out there? What if healing begins in stillness?

“Be still, and know that I am God…” – Psalm 46:10

It’s in the stillness that the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit can be heard. He whispers truth when everything else is shouting lies. But we have to want to hear Him. We have to invite Him in.

When you’re in pain, you can’t always trust your own interpretations. That’s when you must lean harder into the Word of God and the people of God—the ones who will lovingly speak truth, not just validate your emotions.

“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” – Jeremiah 17:9
“The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.” – Proverbs 12:15

The truth is: most of the time, we don’t want Jesus until we feel like we need Him. We want Him to fix things, but not necessarily lead everything. But friend, we need Him for everything. And more than anything, He wants to be with us—invited, welcomed, central, and not just an emergency contact.

Let Jesus be your:

  • Peace in panic
  • Wisdom in confusion
  • Counselor in chaos
  • Voice when your emotions want to text or post something you’ll regret

Even when you’re self-sabotaging, He’s there saying, “Follow Me. Turn around. Be still. Get up.”

“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” – Isaiah 30:21

He is always present, but He permeates our lives when we give Him permission.

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in…” – Revelation 3:20
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20

So if your vision is blurry today, if your heart is hurting or your mind is fearful—don’t trust your own interpretation. Don’t run to what numbs you. Run to the One who heals.

Jesus is near. Invite Him in. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak louder than the noise. And let the Word of God—not your wounds—determine what you believe, what you say, what you text, and what you do.

He’s not mad at you. He’s madly in love with you. And He’s with you—even in this.

Being a Safe Place and a sTrong Mother

Posted on by Allison Bramlett

On Mother’s Day this year I had the great honor of preaching with my mom. She has truly been a great example of a woman of God. I wanted to share some of my notes from that service plus things we did not talk about. She has taught me to be Word led and Spirit fed.

Proverbs 31:25-28 (NLT)

“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. Her children stand and bless her.”

I. Mothers as a Safe Place

Scripture: Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Are you more concerned with being right or being safe? Kindness and thankfulness are the keys to success and peace. Learning to lead by faith. If we try to be controlling today it will cause chaos in the future.

• Just as God is a refuge, mothers often serve as the first safe place a child knows.

• A godly mother is not perfect, but she is present—offering comfort, wisdom, and grace.

• Her arms become a haven where scraped knees and broken hearts are mended.

II. Mothers as a Strong Foundation

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 – “…those who trust in the Lord will find new strength…”

• A mother’s strength isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual and emotional.

• Her strength comes from her trust in God. She leans into Him so others can lean on her.

• A mother holds it all together, even when she feels like she’s falling apart.

Strength is not the absence of struggle—it’s the presence of God in the midst of it.

III. Mothers as Faithful Supporters

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5 – “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice…”

• Timothy’s faith legacy began with his mother and grandmother.

• A mother doesn’t just raise a child—she sows a destiny.

• Her prayers go before her children, building a future they haven’t even walked into yet.

Moms, never underestimate your quiet faithfulness. Every prayer whispered, every hug given, every Scripture taught is kingdom work.

Numbers 6:24-26 – “The Lord bless you and keep you…”

Scripture: Exodus 2:1–10

Jochebed, the mother of Moses, is a beautiful example of a mother who was both strong and courageous in the face of danger. Pharaoh had issued a brutal order: every Hebrew baby boy was to be thrown into the Nile. But Jochebed chose faith over fear.

• She hid her baby for three months, knowing the risk to her own life.

• When she could no longer hide him, she crafted a basket, waterproofed it, and laid her child in the very river meant for his destruction.

• She entrusted her baby to the hands of God—and God gave Moses back to her through Pharaoh’s daughter.

Jochebed teaches us that strength doesn’t always look loud or dramatic. Sometimes strength looks like silent, strategic faith. She didn’t know what the future held, but she trusted the One who held it.

Like Jochebed, your decisions today—your prayers, your courage, your obedience—are shaping generations. When you let go in faith, God steps in with favor

IV. Mothers as a powerful sound

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21 – “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

Mothers carry a sacred influence with their words. A mother’s voice is often the first voice a child hears, and it becomes the internal voice they carry for a lifetime. Your words can become the soundtrack to their self-worth, faith, and courage. You can also determine the cycle that your children are use to living in by your words- Critics or Cheerleaders? Are you speaking the Word or your feelings, labels, opinions, etc…?

• When you say, “I believe in you,” you’re planting seeds of confidence.

• When you say, “God has a purpose for your life,” you’re shaping their destiny.

• But harsh, angry, or careless words can wound deeper than we realize—and those wounds can echo into adulthood. Critical words don’t create strong positive connections.

Think about Timothy in the New Testament—he became a young pastor, but the roots of his faith were watered by his mother and grandmother’s sincere, faithful instruction. Their words formed the foundation of his calling.

Speak life. Speak promise. Speak the Word of God over your children, even when they’re not acting like it. Your words have the power to call out the best in them and remind them of who they are—and Whose they are.

“Your words are not just heard—they are absorbed. Every word and sentence you speak has the power to shape a soul.”

To all the mothers—biological, spiritual, adoptive, and mentor moms—thank you. You reflect God’s heart. You are the hands of grace, the voice of wisdom, the strength in storms, and the arms of comfort.

Forget about it

Posted on by Allison Bramlett

Here is some truth for you. What really matters is that you obey Father God. This is the key to living the blessed life, walking in freedom, finding your true identity, and having His power and authority. Your own opinion and reputation doesn’t count, so forget about those things and focus on Jesus. We delay our divine destiny and victories by walking in disobedience, and partial obedience is still disobedience. We have been made more than conquerors. If you read your Bible, which I highly recommend, then you will realize that since the world began Father God has been looking for those that live by faith and obey His Word. These two things are how you live the abundant life now. Your life will become a walking billboard of His mercy, love, grace and power. You must realize that you are a billboard already. The question is what does your billboard promote? Just like He wanted to lead the children of Israel into the promise land, He still wants that for you today. The issue is that we as people have not changed much and the same things that kept them from having promise land living stop us now. They dealt with unbelief just like we do. Yes, I know if you are reading this that you believe in God most likely. The Israelites believed in God and had seen Him do signs and wonders with their very own eyes. They believed in Him, but they did not really believe what Father God said. When He told them about the Promise Land and that He would give it to them (Exodus 23), they became afraid and doubted. If they truly believed God it would not have mattered how big the giants were, they would have obeyed His Word. Unbelief makes you refuse to do what the Word of God says! This unbelief always leads to disobedience. We begin to try to figure things out on our own instead of trusting His Word. I am personally thankful that God doesn’t require me to be smart, He just ask for us to listen and obey. Just know today that when God calls you to do something, He is with you! You have to forget about what culture says, your feelings say, others say- and only remember what God says. You are anointed for this time!