"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye." ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Meaning of blind: unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

There are approximately 74 verses about the word blind.

Our eyes are such an amazing gift… To not be blessed with sight must be such a true challenge. I can not even begin to imagine. I do believe most of us do not give it much thought unless we are faced with a problem with our eyes. The smallest grain of dust can cause such a major discomfort.

Some say the eyes are the window to our soul… So, how does someone that has been blind from birth see? How do they see the beauty that surrounds them daily? I do believe they build extrasensory abilities. Many of these abilities we find difficult to understand. Just how do they do it?

I don’t know exactly how they manage.  So before I continue to write about the word blind. I will close my eyes and try an experiment.  I will use my ears to hear the music, I will use my sense of touch and my sense of smell and I will see what if anything I can see…Can our spiritual eyes see what our human eyes can not? I say yes, without a doubt I know you can. 

My soul felt the beautiful music, as it opened my heart.  I could feel the vibrations of the sounds being made. There was a sweet smell of home in the air. And in my mind's eye, I began to see many details of our Savior's face. 

I will describe what I saw with my spiritual eyes. He appeared to be approximately 30 years of age. His hair was brown shoulder length. As I approached Him I could look into His eyes they were a deep shade of blue. There I could see His kindness. His beard and mustache were neatly trimmed. And he had the most amazing smile. A smile that can speak volumes to my soul. 

So how does this happen? How do we see with our spirit? I believe it is His voice… It calls to our soul. Our soul hears His song of love.. and our heart vibrates to the sound being made while we feel His presence. There is a sense of home felt when He fills your heart with an explainable love. And then the mind paints a picture..with all the detail our sense have gathered. And we can see a vision of Him that speaks to our mind, and then we began to feel Him in our heart and soul. 

How sharp are your senses? Do you see our Heavenly Father in your mind's eye? Do you hear His voice? Do feel that sense of home? 

If not I urge you to close your eyes. I urge you to invite Him into your heart. Listen for His voice because I know He is calling your name.  And if you diligently seek Him you will find Him. And for those who do not believe or that have no desire to find Him. Here is a quote from a remarkable blind soul. 

“Better to be blind and see with your heart, than to have two good eyes and see nothing.”  (Helen Keller)  

With her extrasensory abilities... She found the beauty in Her soul and shared it with the world. It's not a secret... 

It's Him, It's Always Him!

He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn—and I would heal them.” John 12:40 

 “In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God Second Corinthians 4:4

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  /  Sinners prayer 

Inspiring Music: YouTube

I See Love (by Third Day with lyrics)

“Love is the beauty of the soul.” – Saint Augustine...

In Scripture, the word soul appears 754 times in the Old Testament and 102 times in the New Testament—856 times in all. Clearly, God wants us to notice the soul.

The soul is the essence of who we truly are. It is our life-source—the God-given flame that burns through eternity. While our body and mind serve as vessels for this earthly journey, it is our soul that carries the magnetic pull to commune with our Creator.

We all travel at different speeds along life’s road. None of us are perfect. We stumble, we falter, we fall short. But each day we are given a choice: to nurture and define who we are in our souls. Our life, our legacy, and our eternity depend on it.

Did you know that Scripture even speaks of God’s own soul (1 Thessalonians 5:23)

Just imagine—a God who not only gave us a soul but shares His own heart and essence with us.

The best relationship we could ever know is soul to soul with God. Search your heart. Free your soul. Let Him guide you into the fullness of life everlasting. A happy soul cannot be contained, because it rests secure in what the future holds.

“And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul.” – Genesis 2:7 (KJV)

“And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” – John 10:28 (KJV)

“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24 (KJV)

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Bible Verses From AMP   / Sinner's Prayer 

Inspiring Music: YouTube

Casting Crowns Oh My Soul (Lyrics)

So in Christ Jesus, you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians NIV

I crafted a video on that day to share my journey, and today I feel led to share it again. Not because I have all the answers, but because I found the One who is the answer.

If you’ve ever wondered if there’s more—more peace, more hope, more love—there is. His name is Jesus. 💜

This is not just my story… He is writing your story even now. Get to know the Author—He knows your story better than you think.

Born Again (the exact words) is only mentioned 3 times in the King James Version.

Meaning: A person converted to personal faith in Christ. 

Born ...  Again?  How, What, Where? Hmmm... I have heard the words 'Born Again' over the years and had no idea! But what do they truly mean? Do we use these two words to mean multiple things??  Do we say the sinner’s prayer? Do we get Baptized? Do pray? So many options? Sometimes things can be so confusing. 

I can only share my experience and thoughts... 

As we pointed out in previous studies, we are born with a body, soul, and spirit. That said, the best visual I can share about being Born Again is the following. Picture a pilot light that resides deep within us. It sits there dormant as we move through life. And then one day, when you least expect it... the Holy Spirit will breathe his Holy breath on our wick and heat the embers to a beautiful glow.

 As your spirit awakens. You will feel an unexplainable warmth deep in your soul.  From that moment, your life will take on new meaning. You will have a new sense of purpose. Your senses will become heightened. You will start seeing things in our world in a new light. The things around you will become beautiful. You will hear birds singing, and you will see the beauty in the vibrant colors of the delicate flower. You will feel newfound freedom in your soul. Your lungs will inhale the sweetness of life. You will taste life like never before. You will find a burning desire to learn more about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. And as your confidence grows and you discover the depths of Trinity’s LOVE. 

You will feel the need to share this Amazing LOVE with the world and the people around you. So, to sum it up, Born Again is our souls’ response to the Holy Spirit's call to awaken our very spirit. The essence of who we truly are will spill out for the world to see. Lighting the path for others to find their way home.

The Trinity will place you in the state of WOW 

😍🥰✝🕊🤟🏼.

The term “born again” refers to a new beginning in the relationship between God and the person who is born again. 

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

1 Peter 1:23 Born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.

John 3:3-7 Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." ⁴"How can someone be born when they are old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother's womb to be born!" ⁵Jesus answered, "Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. ⁶Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. ⁷You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again. 

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Bible Collaboration - Joann Turnbull

Bible Verses From KJV, Easy /Sinners prayer

Inspiring Music: YouTube 

Meaning of lost: unable to find one's way; not knowing one's whereabouts.

The word lost is in the Bible forty-nine times.

Lost, have you ever felt lost?  Have you ever witnessed a child when they have lost sight of their parent and panic sets in… They are afraid, tears stream… cries can be heard!! I do believe we still can feel that panic and anxiety as adults. However, as adults, we learn to internalize those emotions or choose to suffer in silence.

The lost feeling can manifest within for many reasons. This life can be unpredictable and difficult at best. Each day is a difficult hill to climb. But how do we cope? How do we hold on to a rope that seems to be unraveling?  Darkness and doubt can overcome our very existence.

Where do we turn when our hearts are longing for relief? Where do we go when our souls are aching for answers?  It sometimes seems to hurt so bad that we bleed. 

I am not a doctor or even qualified to give medical or clinical advice. But I can share my heart. I have found a healer, a therapist, a friend and a lover of our souls. That if you will open your heart and let His light in He will heal every scar. He will fill every void. He will bring peace to your soul that you will have difficulty in understanding.  Where there was once darkness, you will feel a warmth from the love that will glow from within.

There is no medical insurance needed, no copay. His heart is open 365 days a year, rain or shine… I can’t recommend Him enough. 

So, how do you contact His office? Go to a quiet place. Close your eyes and call His name and wait on Him… Open the life manual He provided. It’s a best seller and holds a wealth of information…It’s called the Bible. Meditate on the words between the pages day and night.  The most important action is to chase Him with all you are worth. Never give up, the rewards are endless… 

The only true cost is to LOVE Him… He will return love to you, far greater than you ever knew could exist. So, now I will ask you who in our troubled world could not use this type of LOVE.  

It’s Him, It's Always Him!!

For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. Psalm 62:5-6 ESV

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 ESV

Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops. Luke 12:3 ESV 

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Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring Music Freya Ridings - Lost Without You

Meaning of children: a person between birth and full growth; a young boy or girl.

I must admit, I have been on the most liberating, love-filled journey. During that time, I claimed—I found the child within! (Some have witnessed this change!) You see, as we grow older, we are told to put our childhood ways away.

They say, Thats not who you are now, now that you are an adult. So, we listen to others in our world and hide the child deep within. With time, the child within grows weary and hides so long they forget how to lead with their heart, and their light grows dim. As an adult, our behavior becomes guarded, life scars happen, and our actions are controlled by the mind.

With the day-to-day struggles, we begin to lose appreciation for the basic things. The child’s light slowly begins to fade. You are no longer a free spirit, unencumbered and free. It can even become hard to breathe.

But I can share my story of hope. Through a spiritual encounter, I was blessed by Elohim. He has taken me on the most amazing journey of my life. However, in order for me to understand and appreciate what He offered, He had to ignite a once-dormant flame within my soul. He fed the flame with His love, His kindness, His compassion—and with His reassuring voice, He never stopped talking to the child within.

Then, like magic, on that faithful day in May, in Triune, TN, the child within listened to the sound of His voice and began to follow His illuminating light. And much to her surprise, she found a freedom she had forgotten. She emerged with eyes of wonder, and her heart began to sing a new song.

Life around her began to unfurl and become alive. Colors were brighter than she remembered. She could feel His love within the warm breeze. Hugs seemed to linger even longer. Her heart was free to share His love with others.

You see, He gave her wings and said, Fly, my child, fly. He is still teaching her to love without boundaries and to see even the smallest detail in the wondrous world He created. His work in us is never done. He is the greatest love story ever told. He is the Master of our heart, and only He holds the key.

He is whispering your name… so just quiet your mind, listen, and get ready to fly into the most amazing journey of your life.

I urge you to go to a quiet place and listen. He is calling His children one by one. Your life will never be the same. It will be better than you could ever imagine.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

 Forsaken meaning abandoned or deserted.

There are approximately 57 passages about the word forsaken. 

This is such a heartfelt word. It wounds my soul... Have you ever felt abandoned or deserted? There are times in our lives that people in our lives do not even know the harm they cause by being so callous... 

When I researched the pages of the Bible for answers... It did not make me feel any better. This hurtful word cuts into my heart like a knife. I have felt this pain. But when I analyze the cause it truly was for a superficial reason. But it did cause me great anguish and heartache. I could only imagine the magnitude of abandonment Jesus felt. 

So when we witness our beautiful Savior and know He felt forsaken by the people who loved him the most. And then He had to endure the most hurtful abandonment of all. It’s when He suffered and struggled to let go of this human life.. and He cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Matt 27:46 KJV 

Let that moment sit in your heart for just a moment. This type of wound had to be worse than the physical pain He endured. I know God had a plan and why Jesus came. But it boggles my mind and I find myself asking why? Why would you do this for such unworthy people?

I do feel as a parent you would give your life for your child. How and why did God the Father allow His child to suffer this pain?  

I do believe the Trinity is so closely knitted together, that God the Father suffered on the cross with the very part of Him that we know as His son. He is the ultimate parent and He did not want His children to suffer. You see He is the God of the bigger picture. The child He saved by sacrificing that beautiful part of Himself that He calls His beloved Son, is you and me… He never abandoned His Son.. and He will never abandon any of His children. He died to give us that golden ticket to Heaven.  We know Him as Yashua! 

But let's take this word one step further. Let's ask ourselves will we abandon Him? Or will be strong enough to endure this life. Will we be strong enough to tell the world of His amazing LOVE? Or do we hide behind His blood-stained cross? I say don’t forsake Him! 

It's Him. It's always Him. 

Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee Deuteronomy 31:6 

Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me Psalms 38:21

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Inspiring Music: YouTubeNever Forsaken - Hillsong Worship