Hey- been a while. I just want to ask for prayer rn, I’ve been going through the toughest few months of my life and I feel my relationship with God is not where it should be, it’s super hard staying consistent right now so I need a lot of prayer.

Especially with the Israel vs Palestine situation- being partly Israeli myself it’s been very hard hearing what’s going on both sides. Please pray for my family and all of Israel and for Gaza to be free from Hamas and for those kids to be set free.

I also ask for prayer for my dad’s foot, since it had broken and had torn ligaments. He may need a second surgery soon.

Lastly pray for my mental well being, I have been constantly spiraling into anxiety and had very very bad thoughts lately, I’ve been abandoned by a lot of people recently as well and it feels like my heart has been stabbed a million times over.. I really need help getting back on track with God but I cannot do it alone with how badly I’ve been fighting these battles lately. Everything hurts. I can’t catch a break from anything.. I’m scared and I don’t know what to do with myself.. it feels like I’m going crazy and I can’t even show it to anyone anymore because it feels like I have nobody anymore, the more days I don’t read the Bible the more I slip into sin and I can’t even feel anything anymore. The amount of numbness I feel scares me.. I wanted to be numb from the pain and the bad emotions but the exact opposite happened and I feel like it’s all my fault. I want to get back up. I don’t want to feel like this pathetic 16 year old that is bound to fail at everything. So please if you have time please pray for me. I’m in desperate need of deliverance.

Much love and blessings - Lazari Six Ramirez

Daniel's Answer to the King.

Daniel in the Lion's Den. oil on canvas.

Art by, Briton Riviere, [British, 1840-1920]

Grace Nugget for 1.17.23

Grace Nuggets: Simple reminders of God’s great love for you.

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Rainbow blessed the cottage last night 🌈

God been having me this whole time & will continue to have me for lifetimes 🪐

for anyone too young to know this: watching The Truman Show is a vastly different experience now, compared to how it was before youtube and social media influencers became normal

before it was like, "what a horrifying thing to do to a human being! to take away their autonomy and privacy, all for the sake of profits! to create fake scenarios for them to react to, just to retain viewership! to ruin their happiness just so some corporate entity could harvest money from their very humanity! how could anyone do something so evil?"

and now it's like, "ah, yeah. this is still deeply fucked up, but it's pretty much what every influencer has been doing to their kids for a decade now. probably bad that we've normalized this experience"

John 4:24 NIV

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”

God is looking for true worshippers who will worship Him both in Spirit and in Truth. We must worship Him with our hold heart not a half heart but all our ways and acknowledge Him in All thy ways and He will make your path straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

As we go in worship today let’s remember all the things God has done for us this pass week and all the things He has in store for us this upcoming week. Have a blessed day.

6 Bible Verses On Protection That Will Make You Feel Safe

Uncertainty can do unpleasant things to our mental health and sense of security.  Despite being safe in the knowledge that God is always looking out for the best interests of faithful Christians, sometimes fear can get the better of us.  In these trying times, it’s useful to go back to the Bible and read the incredible stories, verses, and sentiments describing the awesome hand of our God in…

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It can't rain all the time

A Testimony of Gods Love. Written by Adam Murphy

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28–30 (NIV)

Life can be a wild ride, filled with unexpected twists and turns that test our strength and resilience. As I sip on some hot cider, contemplating the ups and downs of existence, I can’t help but reflect on my own journey. Trust me, my friend, I’ve faced my fair share of challenges. From losing my job and material possessions to battling insomnia and physical limitations, I know what it’s like to be knocked down by life’s storms. But amidst the chaos, I’ve learned an invaluable lesson: it can’t rain all the time. With every sunrise, a new opportunity arises, and with each passing day, I turn to our Heavenly Father and find the strength to keep moving forward.

Life has a funny way of humbling us, doesn’t it? Just when we think we have it all figured out, a gust of wind throws us off balance. It was only a year ago when my stable job, my possessions, and even my health seemed to slip through my fingers like grains of sand. Insomnia took its toll, and I found myself making mistakes at work, eventually losing my job. Financial burdens forced me to bid farewell to my beloved truck, and the woman I was ready to marry walked away. To top it all off, a debilitating injury left me unable to open my right hand, a constant reminder of life’s unpredictability.

Finding the Silver Lining:

Yet, within the storm’s fury, I discovered something profound — resilience. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, I refused to let adversity define me. A dear friend opened her home, offering me refuge in a time of need. Each morning, as I wake to face the unknown, I remind myself that today holds the promise of something better than yesterday. With each step forward, I reclaim my power and embrace the gentle caress of life’s possibilities.

“Sometimes the Lord brings us to our limits in order to teach us lessons that we would learn in no other way. Our loving Heavenly Father permits us to feel the fullest depths of our weakness in order to strengthen us.” Russell M. Nelson

Lessons Learned, Strength Gained:

Life’s hardships can be brutal, leaving scars on our bodies and souls. But amidst the darkest moments, we have the power to cultivate strength and wisdom. As I navigate this uncertain path, I’ve learned valuable lessons that have shaped my outlook. I’ve discovered the importance of resilience, the art of appreciating life’s smallest joys, and the beauty of genuine connections forged through adversity.

So, my friend, as you sip your half-foam single shot and contemplate life’s challenges, feeling sorry for yourself and wanting to give up. Remember that it can’t rain all the time. Embrace the storms, for they hold the potential for growth and transformation. With every setback, let resilience be your guiding light, propelling you forward. Life may knock you down, but it is in the act of getting back up that we find our true strength. Today, tomorrow, and every day thereafter, may you have the courage to face life head-on, knowing that even amidst the downpour, the sun will eventually break through the clouds.

This is my testimony, and I testify, that God is real and he loves everyone of us. He took me to my breaking point, and when I was at my lowest, I called out for him; he answered my call and brought me back. I am stronger in faith and in spirit because of our Heavenly Father’s love for me. He knew what needed to be done to heal the scars on my soul that were caused by the storms of life, and I say these words in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

“See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him.”

‭‭1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Art by, Danny Hahlbohm. (Not Alone)

How Much is Enough?

Then Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up. “There’s a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?” John‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ How much is enough? A little boy once asked his father for a candy bar at the counter of a grocery store. Times were tough. The dad’s heart sank. Much as he’d love to give his son everything he wanted, the small amount of…

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What to do when you're outnumbered by problems

I find it amazing that countless times in the Bible, God tells us not to fear and to trust Him. The question is, why will God tell us to trust Him and not fear when realistically we have every single reason to be afraid? God says we should trust Him, because He knows that in our strength we can never oppose the various problems and fears we encounter in a day. Many times in the Bible we are told…

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Suffering in Silence

A lot of us as in an impeccable amount of us have grown comfortable in our sadness, anger, and feeling defeat. When the truth is that this is a form of long term suicide. So I am here to tell you right now to reach out without expecting anything back and to allow yourself to create a safe space for practice self loving habits, regardless if people respond or not. This is for you ! Write out wtf you need and be honest. Speak out loud to the universe and your environment whether it is just you in that moment or other people around you. Do this as often as you need to, to call in the answers you've been yearning for this whole time consciously and subconsciously. Nobody's feelings are more important than the other. Reach out to me personally if you have to. But NO MORE SUFFERING IN SILENCE. I REPEAT NO MORE SUFFERING IN SILENCE. YOU DON'T NEED TO RESIST WHAT IS IN ALIGNMENT OF GROWING YOU . YOU DON'T NEED TO FEAR THESE LAWS, THESE COMPANIES, YOUR FAMILIES, YOUR ENVIRONMENT OR YOURSELF! ESPECIALLY NOT YOURSELF. YOUR TRUE GIFTS WANT TO BE GIFTING DIVINELY SO ALLOW YOURSELF TO LEARN HOW TO LEARN. IT'S NECESSARY FOR YOU TO HAVE THOUGHTS OF GOING BACK IN TIME TO DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY. NOT FOR YOU TO FEEL SHITTY ABOUT YOURSELF, BUT YOUR YOU TO INNER STAND THAT YOU CAN NOT BLAME YOURSELF FOR LEARNING HOW TO LEARN. BUT YES, YOU WILL HAVE MANY MOMENTS WHERE YOU FEEL OVERWHELMED AND WANT TO END IT ALL, BUT YOU WON'T AND THE TRUTH WILL BEOMCE CLEARER AND EVEN CLEARER AS YOU EVOLVE. If you are blaming yourself ask out loud for help to get to the root of where and when this habit began and pay attention to what areas it evolved negatively but may have been disguised as something positive overtime. This is your self awarness becoming actively stronger. Everybody is an experience including you. How have you been experiencing yourself. It doesnt matter just how dark you go, the point is to go back and realign with the light the was guiding this whole time before many created worlds placed a blindfold on you. These blindfolds you allowed to exist were taught to you before you knew better. This is called programming. But im sure you knew that. I love you and heal now.