Jenna Keene

04/08/2019

since day 1, I have slept a full 8 hours & I have seen every sunrise.
I’ve never traveled somewhere & felt so at home.. I’ve always struggled with sleeping in new places, but not here. here on an old bunkbed, no AC, a few fans, 1 bathroom & 6 amazing women if God.
but there’s just something about the windows being wide open, the breeze tickling my skin, the birds chirping at 5:30am & the sun peeking into our window that sets my heart on fire every morning.
2 years ago, God started stirring the “home” feeling in my heart for Hawai’i & I had never even visited the islands — confusing, I know. it made no sense to me how I could have that feeling for a place I’ve never been to, but now I can’t deny it.
I am completely covered in His peace because it’s right where I’m supposed to be.
💛

12/30/2018

the weather was wonderful & I LOVE my people!! @ UP on the Roof

11/19/2018

according to Sela, I commented on how amazing the weather was today like 7 times, so clearly I was really happy about the sunshine & blue skies!!
greenville, you’re a wonderful little city. 🌞🌸

11/13/2018

a wonderful long weekend & sweet company 💛

11/08/2018

Freedom.
I have been in such a crushing & pruning season, but it has also been the most freeing one. It has been a season of hard testing for my emotional health, financial health & my literal health.
3 times in one week I almost fainted in my car while driving from severe panic attacks, which I haven’t had since I was little.
for months I dealt with severe eczema out of nowhere that caused a lot of sleepless nights full of pain & I spent over $600 in 3 days for natural treatment and medicine.
my best friend moved to Belgium & I didn’t know what emotional pain I was about to walk into when she did.
the man that was about to propose to me instead left me completely confused with a lot of unanswered questions.
the apartment I moved into alone I lost $4000 to in 1 week because I couldn’t handle walking into a home that was empty & that he was supposed to be a part of.
until recently, I was being so attacked in my sleep that I would wake up with a racing heart & tears streaming down my face from crying in my sleep.
a few weeks ago anxiety was literally taking over my body and I didn’t know how or why - my arms & chest were a burning red color, hot to the touch, I had horrible chest pains, heart palpitations at night & I was exhausted.
I questioned so much of what I believed to be truth in this season & what I believe about who I am. I spent hours on end everyday weeping & praying & bringing every piece of myself to the feet of Jesus.
some of you know a lot of this because I am open about what I am dealing with, but there are many of you who have no idea for various reasons. Instagram masks the reality of pain & suffering so well.
this is real life. this is the raw truth.
NOW, I can fully say that I have never been more confident in who I am as a Daughter & in who my Father is. I am so confident in my freedom, living fully surrendered. I am so free & I am overwhelming blessed. I now get to bless those around me because of this season I walked through, what a pure joy. He is the steadfast hope & He really does turn our ashes into pure beauty for His glory. Hallelujah.

10/29/2018

Like a force to be reckoned with
A mighty ocean or a gentle kiss
I will love you with every single thing I have
Like a tidal wave, I’ll make a mess
Or calm waters, if that serves you best
I will love you without any strings attached
Enneagram Type 2

10/29/2018

there’s joy & freedom in surrender.
every dream. everything.
become love, that’s the whole point.

10/23/2018

2 Corinthians 4:17-18
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renew your mind every morning & look at your troubles with a different mindset.
we have the mind of Christ, choose it!

10/21/2018

ellie.
if you know her, you love her.
she constantly keeps me laughing until my abs hurt & she never fails to make me feel extra special.
living with her & mols is an absolute dream & they are both such a blessing in this season of my life.
💛

10/19/2018

21.
I am exactly where I’m supposed to be & I am so thankful to live the life that I do.
Thank you for all of the sweet birthday wishes & for making me feel so loved!! My heart is overjoyed!!

10/17/2018

10/11/2018

full of joy in a season full of so much change & pain.. honestly.
I am so thankful I get to choose to be anchored in a hope that is sure & true. every single day. no matter what my feelings are, I get to make the choice to wake up & choose Jesus & His truths over my life.
I will never get over the love of the Father & the fact that I can enter into His love at every given moment.