I’m Kathy—a woman in her senior years who’s walked through brokenness, beauty, and a whole lot of messy in between. This channel was born from a life that didn’t always follow God’s best path for me, but one shaped by my own choices. Still, God patiently stood by—ready with grace, mercy, and redemption.
Here, I share stories of surrender, healing, grief, caregiving, second chances, and learning to let go. Whether you're navigating a hard season, searching for meaning in your later years, or just need a reminder that you're not alone—this space is for you.
You won’t find perfection here—but you will find honest encouragement, biblical truth, and the gentle hope of a God who brings beauty from ashes.
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The Redeemed Mess
At this age, I find myself wondering more about the future. I’ll be honest, when a new ache or pain shows up, my mind sometimes goes there. I wonder what it will be that takes me home, or if I’ll live many more years. It doesn’t consume me, but the thoughts do come.
And I’ve realized I’m probably not the only one.
The truth is, I don’t know what tomorrow holds. But I do know Who holds tomorrow.
So I’m choosing to trust Him with every day He gives me. My days are in His hands, and that brings me peace.
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As a mom, I know how deeply it hurts to watch your child suffer, especially through something as heavy as cancer, or to see them walk a path that pulls them away from what is good. That love does not turn off when they grow up. If anything, it feels even heavier because you cannot carry it for them. And then I think about God. If I feel this much, how much more must He feel? The Bible shows us His heart is not distant. He grieves when His children are hurting, He sees every struggle, and He longs for those who have wandered to come back to Him. His love is personal, deep, and full of mercy. Even in sickness or in sin, He does not step away. He stays near, loving them through it all.
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This morning in my scripture writing I was in Genesis 4:6–7, and I found myself sitting with one simple truth, I usually know what is right, but I still have to choose it. It made me think about how easy it is to justify small things, especially when it comes to honesty, and how those little choices can slowly take away our peace.
My husband and I were talking about this, and we both agreed that when we do what is right, even when it costs us, there is a steadiness in our hearts that you just cannot replace. God’s words to Cain reminded me that this has always been the struggle, not knowing what is right, but choosing it.
It was a good reminder for me to pay attention to those quiet moments when I am tempted to take the easier path, and instead choose the one that honors the Lord, because that is where true peace is found.
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There are moments when I look back on my life and quietly wonder how things didn’t turn out worse than they could have.
The choices I made, the places I went looking for love, the ways I tried to do life on my own. It could have ended very differently.
But it didn’t.
And I can’t help but believe that somewhere, someone was praying for me. A mother on her knees. Asking God to protect me, to guide me, to bring me back.
I see His mercy now in ways I didn’t see then. The things He prevented. The doors He kept closed. The grace He poured over a life that didn’t always choose Him.
I am so grateful for a praying mom.
And even more grateful for a God who hears.
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To the mom who’s been redeemed but still reminded of her past—this is for you.
You’ve made mistakes, yes—but you’ve also made amends. God has done a deep, beautiful work in you. You’re not who you used to be.
Praying your children will begin to see you through Jesus’ eyes: healed, changed, and whole. Keep walking in grace. You are deeply loved. 💜
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Just because we’re Christians doesn’t mean we walk through hard seasons without feeling them deeply.
Yes, we trust God. Yes, our faith is strong.
But we’re also human. We get anxious. We feel grief. We get overwhelmed.
It doesn’t mean our faith has failed.
It means we’re living real life—and God is holding us through it.
“Count it all joy...” doesn’t mean we fake a smile.
It means we know, even in the mess, God is with us.
That’s where the joy is. 💛
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To the mama who feels like she’s running on empty…
You don’t have to carry it all. You don’t have to do it all.
Somewhere along the way, we started believing that busyness meant value, that exhaustion meant devotion, and that our worth was measured by how full our calendar is. But God never asked that of you.
This prayer is for the overwhelmed mama—the one who’s trying so hard to hold everything together. Let it be a reminder that your value isn’t in your performance. It’s in who you belong to. You are enough because He is enough.
Take a deep breath today. Slow down.
Let go of what isn’t yours to carry.
You are so deeply loved. 💛
Read the prayer and save it for the days you need a gentle reset.
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We invest in our kids with love and good intentions—but sometimes, our hearts quietly hope for a specific outcome. When that doesn’t happen, disappointment can set in.
Proverbs 22:6 is a principle, not a promise. We’re called to train up our children, to plant seeds of faith, and to guide them well—but we can’t control how it all turns out.
So love deeply. Parent well. Savor the years you have. And then, trust God with the outcome.
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