I don't know about you but in my life I'd had moments where I felt like God was NOWHERE to be found. I didn't feel Him anywhere, I didn't really see Him working or moving, and shame about decisions kept me from finding out where he really was. Turns out He was never as far away as I thought. If you're feeling far from God or like He is far from you, I pray that this will give you encouragement and a fresh perspective.

Sharing something the Lord has put on my heart and that I'm still in the middle of working out. There's no right or wrong when it comes to what God is showing us, it's just personal and I love that we get to have a relationship with a Creator who lovingly challenges us and helps us to heal and grow and move from glory to glory.

Devotion: https://rstyle.me/+UmdPUJfIThqidbRCxLlm9Q

Guilt says, “I did something bad.” Shame says, “I’M bad.” Guilt says, “I made a mistake.” Shame says, “I AM a mistake.” I lost 10 years of my life buying into the lie of shame. If shame has its hooks in you, please don’t live another day in it. There is freedom from shame. The list I mentioned that had indicators that you’re dealing with shame was found on Pinterest. No source was listed but if I find it I will credit it. If you deal with shame especially when it comes to your body, WATCH THIS NOW: https://youtu.be/w6uFqfzZ3KE

We've all had those season of life, maybe you're in one now, where you simply can't seem to find time to be with God. Maybe it's because you're slammed with work or school or motherhood. Maybe you just need more discipline or better time management. Maybe you're distracting yourself because you know if you spend some time with God He might bring up some things you're not willing to deal with yet. Whatever the reason, I know that in every new season of life not only will our life look different, but the time we spend with Him might look different too. I'm sharing my struggles balancing motherhood and God time in this new season and what He's been teaching and showing me. 

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'The Pursuit: Chasing After Your New Life In Christ'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/2531

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'The Pursuit: Chasing After Your New Life In Christ'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/2531

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'The Pursuit: Chasing After Your New Life In Christ'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/2531

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'The Pursuit: Chasing After Your New Life In Christ'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/2531

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'The Pursuit: Chasing After Your New Life In Christ'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/2531

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'The Pursuit: Chasing After Your New Life In Christ'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/2531

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'The Pursuit: Chasing After Your New Life In Christ'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/2531

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'Overcoming Fear & Anxiety'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/25852

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'Overcoming Fear & Anxiety'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/25852

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'Overcoming Fear & Anxiety'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/25852

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'Overcoming Fear & Anxiety'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/25852

I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'Overcoming Fear & Anxiety'. Check it out here: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/25852

Devotion - https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/30434

Devotion: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/30434

https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/30434

Here is the devotional I'm reading if you want to follow along! https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/30434

Here is the devotional I'm reading if you want to follow along! https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/30434

Reading out of God’s Purpose for Your Life by Charles Stanley

Let this be the year we claim our healing so we can be fully present and fully step into all God has for us.

What a year 2022 was! Kellan and I sat down to discuss the highs and lows of the year, what we learned, what we’re looking forward to in 2023, our goals and the word God gave me for next year. Happy new year! Praying God blesses you so abundantly.

Reading out of God’s Purpose for Your Life by Charles F Stanley

Thank you so much for listening and being here!  To provide feedback for this episode DM @embracedwithgrace on Instagram. Love you guys!

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley Productivity planner mentioned: Intelligent Change Productivity Planner (Undated 6 Months) - Daily Journal for Focus and Time Management - Project Organizer with Inspirational Quotes for Motivation - Minimalist Black Notebook https://www.amazon.com/dp/0991846222/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RFTZ0R78F57AMZGRJFK9

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley.

Reading out of “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles Stanley

Reading out of God’s Purpose for your life

This was a random night but hope you enjoy it! If you have a question message us on Instagram @embracedwithgrace

Nightly devotions with Kellan Lutz

Go to God as a first response when you have a need rather than a last resort.

Kellan and I have been doing an additional nightly devotion before bed. We find that they ease our minds and we have the most peaceful sleep. Hopefully they bring peace to you and your sleep too!

I can't believe we have a 1 year old!!! In this episode I sit down with my hubby Kellan Lutz to discuss and reflect back on our first year of parenthood, what the good and hard parts were, and what our vision going forward for our family and in raising kids is. It's just a real, raw, fun, candid conversation and I hope you enjoy!

I don't know about you but I've had many moments in life where I was so frustrated because life wasn't going my way and I didn't feel like I was "winning." But when I look back at those seasons, in every single one, I had God in the stands as a cheerleader wanting Him to cheer me on rather than as the Lord of my life submitted in everything to Him.  I pray that this encourages you!

I don't know your story but I have had quite the history with loneliness. Not simply feeling alone, a big step past that. Where I felt isolated and and tormented and as a result tried everything to fight it - except actually fight it.  My prayer is that this podcast encourages and empowers you to break free of loneliness and isolation and live the life that God has for you. 

I used to struggle badly with negative self talk and my prayer is that as you listen to this episode you pick up some and tools and weapons and feel empowered to fight the negative thoughts!

Devotion out of "God's Purpose for Your Life" by Charles Stanley

Devotion - God's Purpose for Your Life - Charles Stanley 

Life is going to throw us some hard things- that's a promise. But what is our first line of defense?  Devotion: God's Purpose for Your Life - Charles Stanley  Follow me for more content on Instagram @BrittanyLynnLutz

Just a little encouragement to put down the phone, lift your head up, and be fully present in this world rather than a virtual. It's so refreshing to the soul. 

Don't stay down when you fall! That's what the enemy wants! Instead call on God for help and strength and rise up and keep moving forward. You got this! Reading from "God's Purpose for Your Life" by Charles Stanley.  Follow me on Instagram for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

I've been spending some time reflecting on my habits, some are good but some are definitely not serving me, my life, my marriage, my family, etc. The good news is that we don't have to change those habits in our own might. God is right there waiting to help us with strategies and strength to get us to that fulfilled life He has for us. Follow me on instagram for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

Let me encourage you to start whatever that thing is you've been delaying. Whether it's a physical act or just adjusting your inner dialogue, let today be the day you look back, after the desires of your heart are met and you're thriving, and say "THAT was my day one. I am so grateful I chose that day."  And try not to compare your day 1 to someone's day 1000. EVERYONE has a day one! Follow me on instagram for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

Happy Thanksgiving! I saw a quote that I just loved! “It isn’t joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” Just a reminder that perspective is everything and it’s the perfect day to write a gratitude list! Follow me on Instagram for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

When we get a revelation of who God is and truly Whose we are, we can't help but walk differently, talk differently, and live differently.  I mean the Creator of the UNIVERSE is our DAD! How amazing is that! Follow me on instagram for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

Hope you guys enjoy this encouragement to stay planted and to actively engage and look for the ways God is moving in each day.  Follow me on instagram for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

Hope you enjoy this talk with Kellan and I about how we met! It's so much more than just how we were introduced to each other. We talk about past relationships, the healing we had to do to be ready for each other, and how we knew it was God.  Follow me on Instagram for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

Bible Plan https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/21105 Follow me on instagram for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

Bible Plan https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/21105 Follow me on Instagram for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

Link to plan: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/21105 Follow me on Instrgam for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

Waiting on a promise can be hard but God is faithful.  Link to plan: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/21105 Follow me on Instagram for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

If someone asked you what the ideal version of yourself looked like what would you say? What would your day look like? Your relationships? Now what if someone looked at your daily actions, what’s been watched on Netflix and the music you listen to. Do these things reflect the person you’d answer about in the first question? Follow me on Instagram for more content @BrittanyLynnLutz

In today's episode I'm talking about those annoying seasons of life where you find yourself in a place where you no longer feel direction/know what to do. What do you do when you're asking God for direction or what His will is in a situation and it feels silent?  Thank you so much for listening!  Follow me on Instagram for more content: @BrittanyLynnLutz

This last week I heard Christine Caine talk about being anchored. It was such a great talk that when I went home I kept thinking about it and God kept speaking to me!  I hope you enjoy this podcast and are encouraged and challenged like I was! 

Are you feeling anxious and extreme anxiety these days? Or are you perfect? Haha but seriously! The world is hard right now! In this episode I am sharing how I check in with myself when anxiety is overtaking me and hopefully you'll find some good tips and leave feeling encouraged. Praying for you! *Camera issues so no YouTube video for this episode*

I don't know about you guys but life has been HEAVY lately.  I've been feeling and dealing with not feeling like I have enough hours in the day or energy in the tank to be all I want to be and do all I want to do.  I looked up at God the other day and simply said, "This is all I have" feeling like it wasn't enough and He immediately was there saying "That's all I want."  He can do more with our little than we can do with our lot! Link to watch this Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cFC8FLsD50w

Our girl is here! This has been very requested so here it is, her birth story. She's the best thing that's happened to us and we love her beyond words! Link to watch this podcast on YouTube- https://youtu.be/0NdFL1eSRLA

Finally back in action!!!!!!  Thank you for your love and support (and patience!) since we welcomed our little miracle girl.  Sharing a little life update, where we're at (geographically, mentally, emotionally, etc), and what God has been speaking to me in this season.  Here is the youtube link if you want to watch the podcast! https://youtu.be/jIxR4_lr-Y4 Thanks for listening!

Often the world tells us to focus on our dreams, goals, and desires if we want to achieve them. And while vision and focus on what you want is important, it’s not everything. For an example in my own life, I remember closing in on 30 years old focusing so much on my desire for a husband, only to find myself more frustrated, empty, and more without the very thing I desired. It was only when I adjusted my focus from my desire to the Giver of our my desires that He showed me exactly what needed to change in ME in order to prepare me for that desire so that I could steward it well, have it for the long hall, and ENJOY it the way God designed it. I hope this episode encourages you to stay faithful in the waiting and challenges you to look at your focus and adjust if needed. Devotion - Everyday In His Presence by Charles Stanley

Your perspective on a situation can either give you life or death.  It's not about looking at something with with ignorant optimism, but acknowledging what is right in front of you and choosing a perspective that will serve you, not take from you.  In this podcast I discuss a little more in depth what it was like losing our daughter at almost 7 months pregnant, almost losing my life while delivering her, and how I came out of what felt like one traumatic event after another better, stronger, and more confident that God is good than ever.  I hope this encourages your spirit but also challenges you to look at your perspective and take control over it so you can live your best life. 

Satisfied is NOT a word I would have used to describe majority of my single years, especially the older I got.  But I knew as much as I desired to leave the "single" club and have one of my deepest desires fulfilled by getting married, if I walked into a relationship unhealed and for the wrong reasons, I wouldn't ever be satisfied.  I had to go on a journey with God in my single years where He asked some hard questions and I had to dig in to some uncomfortable stuff. But I am SO glad I did.  As human beings we can't complete each other, we're just meant to compliment each other. God is the only One who can complete us. Doesn't mean our deepest desires go away but it does make the waiting easier, and the transition into that life long relationship all the sweeter.  Hope you enjoy this episode!

This day last year, 1/30/20, in my 7th month of pregnancy, I walked into a drs appointment SO excited to see our girl. I was practically giddy in the drs office and couldn’t wait to send my husband pictures and videos of our daughter.  Instead, I had to call him and tell him that our sweet girl was with with Jesus. Even though she was still in my body. Talk about psychological torment. The weeks that followed were rough. I was trying to wrap my head around everything that had happened. One minute I was creating a birth plan, the next I’m lucky to be alive and on birth control bc if I got pregnant again I could die. Um, what? How was this my life? I had so much invested in the “next chapter” of our lives and it was literally HERE. Until it wasn’t. I was confused. We were broken. But the one thing I did *intentionally* was try to give God EVERYTHING. Not just the things I understood or felt comfortable giving Him. Did I want to know the reasons? Yes. Was I tempted to go into dark, dark spirals of depression and disappointment because of all I had lost? Yes. But I knew God could only trade the ashes for beauty if they were in His hands. As long as I was holding onto my pain He couldn’t turn it into purpose. I don’t know why bad things happen. But I do know I’ve walked through them with God and solo and every single time I’ve invited Him into the pain rather than blaming Him for it, I have experienced life on a level I could literally NEVER have imagined. One year to the day later I sit here 35 weeks pregnant with the most incredible gift in my belly. My marriage stronger than ever. My faith stronger than ever. And to think I’d have none of this had I not walked through that. What a difference one year makes. 

So often I've found myself frustrated and anxiety ridden for seemingly no reason. Only to reflect and realize how much I'm trying to get my needs met by something or someone who doesn't have the capability to meet that need. Something that could disappear tomorrow.  I think sometimes God allows us to feel unsatisfied so that we have an indicator that we need to adjust some things and remember that He is the only one who satisfies.  In this episode I share a personal story about when Kellan and I were engaged to be married and God told me to stop all communication with him. Say what??? But it was the best decision I've ever made.  Devotion read from: God's Purpose For Your Life by Charles Stanley

Welcome to the Embraced with Grace Podcast!  In this episode I sit down and talk about how it can be challenging for me to START something. Luckily I have my hunk of a husband, and the guy who has no trouble starting anything, to give me some tips, tricks, and encouragement.  Hope you this makes you smile and you enjoy it!  I'm excited to see where it goes!  -Brittany