Have you ever felt like you need to slow down and just breathe?
The Divine Series is for the moments when you need to feel God’s arms wrapping you up in His presence.
He’s there…
on a hike through the Redwoods 
as you sip your morning coffee 
in the chatter of a mountain stream 
in a whispered prayer 
when you need to remember that you are not alone 
Through poetry, short stories, Scripture, and reflections inspired by nature, these devotionals give you space to relax and experience God’s presence in the beauty of everyday life.
If this speaks to your heart, I invite you to take a look at the Divine Series and see where the journey takes you. Perhaps one of these books will become a much-loved companion for your own journey with God.
Explore the Divine Series here:
https://www.amazon.com/author/melissagiomi
Photo credit: azra melek
Hello Monday!
I pray that you begin this week with:
+delicious coffee
+eyes to see the blessings around you
+hands to help another in need
+healing in the places you need it
+peace that comforts you &
+kindness from a stranger
If you love listening to devotionals while you garden, walk the dogs, or drink your morning coffee, the audiobook version of The Divine Series on Amazon and Audible are officially ready for you!
How to find them right now:
1️⃣ Open your Amazon or Audible app.
2️⃣ Type “Melissa Giomi” (with the quotation marks!) directly into the search bar. The series will pop up and you can see the 3 formats in which the books are available.
If you listen, please consider leaving a quick star rating. It helps the system show the books to other readers who might need some encouragement today. Thank you all for walking this journey with me! 🙏📚
Good morning from the garden! The sun is on its way up.
The early light on the clouds has a friendly, bright look to it; showing off the paintbrush clouds that God designed for us this morning.
Have a beautiful day & keep your eyes open for blessings & divine encounters.
May the God of compassion fill you to the brim with generosity, kindness, and provision. May these treasures spill out and over everyone you meet – ripples of blessings and goodness.
Where do you spend time with Jesus?
Do you have a special spot where you go to pray?
You all know I love being in nature & talking to Jesus. This beautiful Redwood Regional Park is about 30-35 minutes away from where I live. It’s a gorgeous oasis in the middle of a big city. It’s tucked in & you feel like you miles away from city life.
I hope you find time today to get to your special place & spend time with Him. Peace be with you.
I love this sweet sign a precious friend gave me. It’s so true, isn’t it?
God handpicked specific people for every season of life to care about us, laugh with us, celebrate & grieve with us. Some encourage us & give gentle nudges when we get stuck. Others offer us the beautiful gifts of listening & compassion. There are friends who bring out our adventurous spirit & spontaneity & friends that bring a calm, steady peacefulness.
If you find yourself in a season of loneliness, I know that it’s a really hard place to be. I’ve been there. It hurts. We need to believe & trust that God is right there waiting to fill up that lonely place with Himself – the best friend one could ever have.
In that season, I think He’s also handpicking, shaping, & setting all the things in motion for you & another, who’s waiting for a friend, to bump up against each other, smile, & embrace the blessing of a dear soul taking up residence in your heart.
Extravagant Hope 