In Scripture, procure (or procureth) means to obtain, to seek after with diligence, to pursue until received. It carries the sense of human initiative and effort—but always with the acknowledgment that every good thing comes from the hand of God.

What a curious word to surface in my mind. Why this word?

Perhaps it ties directly to my journey with Elohim. For years now, I have been chasing Him—pursuing every tidbit of knowledge He shares. Sometimes He awakens me at the strangest hours, just to plant a thought in my heart. I believe He drops a seed, retreats into the shadows, and watches with bated breath to see what I will do with the morsel of truth He entrusted to me.

To procure in the Spirit takes a leap of faith. It is not just passive waiting—it is an intentional reaching, a stretching of the soul toward Him. And in that pursuit, He has been my inspiration.

From the outside, my life may look like a burst of creativity. But I know the truth: everything I create was sparked in the fire of chasing Him. All my work points back to Him. Always Him. Am I merely a vessel? Perhaps. But oh, what a joy to be filled with His love, to be moved by His Spirit, to let His whispers become my motivation.

I fall before Him in gratitude, knowing that without Him my soul would still be bound in insecurity. Yet He places me in moments designed to stretch me, to call me higher, to deepen my understanding of who He is. How did I find such a treasure? How did I get so lucky to find this wealth of love and inspiration? How did I fall in love with HIM ?? 

There is just something in Him that draws us in, and once we surrender, life on earth will never be the same.. There is a beauty that engulfs our spirit... and I am undone... 

It’s Him. It’s always Him.

Photography, Art & Written by Lori Garner  

Bible Collaboration - Joann Turnbull

Sinners Prayer

Inspiring Music: YouTube

The Child In Me – Triune Loves me| Lori Garner 

“Life is deep and simple, and what our society gives us is shallow and complicated.”— Fred Rogers…

In the context of the Bible, shallow often refers to a lack of depth or authenticity,  whether in faith, relationships or our understanding of God’s Word. It describes a surface-level connection to God’s truth, one that lacks genuine commitment, transformation, and intimacy.

Are we willing to peel back the layers and reveal our true selves? Or are we content to settle for a shallow existence one that doesn’t reflect who we were created to be? Do we wear masks, crafting a version of ourselves for the approval of others?

I’ve wrestled with this question, and now I ask you:

Who truly knows the real you?

I choose to dig deep. 
Because it’s there beneath the surface where I find the only One who knows me better than I know myself. Even with all my flaws and insecurities, He loves me with a depth I have never experienced elsewhere.

I cannot hide anything from Him. He longs for our love.

He is profoundly complex yet so beautifully loving and kind.

With Him, we’re drawn to grow, to reach higher, to go deeper.

Don’t remain in the shallow shades of grey. 

Immerse yourself fully:

In His Word.

In His forgiveness.

In His eternal love.

When you do, the raw, beautiful soul within you will no longer feel bound by this world. You’ll begin to breathe, and the eyes of your heart will see the beauty of life.

That’s His master plan: to exchange a shallow, guarded heart for one that is wide open to Him, and to love.

To love deeper than you ever imagined possible.

It’s Him.

It’s always been Him.

And I’ll be honest, my love for Him has reached new depths.

It’s too vast, too intimate to fully explain. He overwhelms me…

I am undone in His presence.

Just… breathe.

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”— 1 Peter 4:8

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Sinners Prayer

Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull

Inspiring Music by (YouTube) 

The Real Me – Natalie Grant 

"The contemplation of beauty causes the soul to grow wings." ~ Plato 

The word "contemplate" appears 6 times in the Bible. 

In the Bible, “contemplate" generally means to engage in deep, reflective thought or meditation on God's Word, nature, and works. It's a spiritual discipline that encourages focused attention on divine truths and can involve silently pondering, praising, and recognizing God's presence. 

As we remember Holy Week, how many of us genuinely seek a deeper understanding, or do we just follow the celebratory customs without pondering the emotional and mental journey of Jesus?

Was He disappointed that the masses did not heed His teachings? Was He given a deadline? On Sunday, we celebrated Palm Sunday, commemorating the day He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. I can't help thinking, there must have been a group of people who could have stood up for Him.

The days ahead are the most significant seven days in our history!

Did He not speak because He was introspectively preparing for the significant events that were to come? He knows all things; He knew He would be betrayed! 

He must have known that His death was imminent. Did He foresee the suffering that He would have to endure?  

Might it be possible that images of events that lay before Him could have been replaying in His mind repeatedly, a phenomenon known as rumination or intrusive thoughts, but in His heart and soul knew He had a higher purpose!!! Such a heartbreak struggle!  

He did not attempt to explain!!! He had no words!!! 

Now I ask you to reflect on what must have been going through His mind!!! Can we relate? After all, He had humbled Himself to share in the human experience. He felt emotion, He loved beyond understanding! He felt joy! He felt compassion! 

Did He ever have a moment of apprehension? Perhaps He was even frightened? 

For a moment, while He hung on the cross, He felt abandoned by everyone, including God the Father…That must have been the greatest pain His earthbound body had to endure!! 

What fueled His unrelenting strength to fulfill His mission with such impressive dignity and unwavering love? 

Only God, My Elohim! It's Him! Our beloved Savior! How could we not reflect His profound love with the same intensity and commitment?

It’s Him!  It will always be Him! There is no other… 

And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Sinners Prayer