I believe in my heart you are the Son of God who dies on the cross for my sins.
And that you were resurrected from the dead.
I thank you for paying the price for my sins.
Forgive me and make me a new person.
Cleanse me of my sins with your blood, and wash me in the water of your words.
And come into my heart, I commit my life to you today.
And I receive you as my Lord and Savior, and my King.
I pray this to God. My Heavenly Father in your precious name Yeshua.
Amen
6 steps to salvation.
1. Acknowledge - realize and admit you have acted wrongly against God's laws (read the 10 Commandments (Exodus 20:3-17)
2. Repent - feel honest regret for things you regret doing. (Luke 13:3)
3. Confess - admit you have made these mistakes (1John 1:9) (Romans 10:9)
4. Forsake - try your very best not to do them again (Isaiah 55:7)
5. Believe - Know in your heart that Jesus died for you (John 3:16) (Mark 16:16)
6. Receive - ask Him, and make Him part of your daily life...
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3
Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." John 3:3 NIV
for He will speak peace to His people, to His saints;
but let them not turn back to folly.
— Psalm 85:8
The word perplexed appears only once in the Bible.
Perplexed — adjective:
Bewildered. Puzzled. Complicated. Entangled.
This world—this life—can stir up the most perplexing thoughts.
How did we drift so far from what matters?
From God. From truth. From justice. From life itself.
Have we become so distracted by the noise, by the image we craft for others to admire, by the desires we chase and the dreams we decorate, have we lost sight of what’s real?
Scroll through social media. What is the truth? What is an illusion?
What is light… and what is shadow?
It’s all so perplexing.
Confusion breeds conflict. Lies masquerade as humor.
And too often, what’s sacred is mocked for likes.
Yet, there are glimpses of light.
Some still reflect what’s real.
Some still carry love, kindness, and clarity.
But the question remains:
Do we reflect the light?
Or do we echo the darkness?
I challenge you—if you’re reading this:
Pause. Breathe. Recalibrate.
Let’s focus on what truly matters.
Let’s clear the air.
Let’s let God’s light in.
He is not the author of confusion.
He is peace.
He is clarity.
He is justice.
He is love.
I pray we learn to live in the now
To embody truth, to love deeply,
To speak with compassion,
And to honor even those we don’t understand.
Because one day, we will stand before Him.
Not behind a filter.
Not wrapped in illusion.
Just us—and Him.
Will we stand confident, eyes lifted in joy?
Will we run into His arms with,
“I’ve missed You!”
Or will we tremble, realizing too late
that He was real all along?
Now is the time.
Now is the moment to surrender our confusion.
To silence the chaos.
To follow His voice—
That gentle whisper calling His children home.
He is the Beginning and the End.
The Alpha and the Omega.
The First and the Last.
And I may be just one—
But when all the “ones” begin to move together,
drawn by His magnetic pull…
That’s when light floods the darkness.
It’s Him.
It’s always Him.
In every way we're troubled, but we aren't crushed by our troubles. We're frustrated, but we don't give up. GWT
“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
The meaning of the name Jesus is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshua/Y'shua, "to deliver; to rescue."
A simple search in the KJV shows that the name Jesus is used approximately 983 times in the New Testament.
We started a transformative Bible word study seven years ago, and since that inaugural day, December 14, 2019, we have explored over 770 words. Our journey through the Bible went from Genesis to Revelation and has been a profound dance of discovery. As we read and studied numerous scriptures and verses, we gained a deeper understanding of the extraordinary Man with a heavenly connection. This divine connection transcends human comprehension. His beautiful nature inspires us to hunger for more… for more of Him!
While many of us struggle to grasp the Trinity, we marvel at how they harmonize in such perfection.
I firmly believe that God sought to guide the diverse tribes of ancient times, but unfortunately, few were receptive to His teachings. Undeterred, He chose to walk among us, driven by three primary motivations. Firstly, to ascertain whether His expectations for humanity were achievable. Secondly, to illuminate the path to living and loving with purpose. And thirdly, to demonstrate the boundless love He has for each of His children.
Just think we are cherished so deeply by the one who created all the heavens and earth. His love is truly beyond words. I have discovered that the greatest lesson written in this masterpiece we call the Bible is His unwavering LOVE. He has proven He will go to any lengths to take care of the ones He loves. He will go from birth to death to prove His eternal love for each of us.
Many of my readers already know that I had a life-changing spiritual encounter, which redirected my life and ignited a love that had lain dormant within me. It left me hungry to chase Him with a soul-felt passion that I did not know existed. He has such transformative power in our lives.
He came to us as a child, He was graced with the holy Hebrew name Yahshua, which later transformed into Jesus after being translated from its original language. Jesus was gently placed in His earthly mother's womb with a sacred purpose. He arrived with a clear and resolute agenda from His Father. His mission was to mercifully deliver us from ourselves.
He devoted His entire life to us. Do you ever wonder why we do not possess many facts about Jesus, the young boy? Did we unwittingly deprive Him of His childhood? And then as He navigated through the master plan, He found Himself in one of the most horrific acts possible.
“The Cross”
When I reflect on this monumental moment, it profoundly saddens my heart and soul. How could we do this to this beautiful, gentle soul? His mission was one of peace. He was sent because of love.
He never faltered, He never said, I give up!! I'll just return to my heavenly home...
NO, He knew in His Heart that the only chance His children would have for redemption is to follow through with His Heavenly Father’s plan.
When we reflect on His life, how can we not be humbled? How can we not be in awe of the very mention of His name? I do know He has returned to His rightful place with the Trinity. Our amazing Father, His Beautiful Son, and God's very breath, we know as the Holy Spirit.
In unity, they embody the essence of unconditional love. This extraordinary love story continues to captivate and inspire us, reminding us of the profound impact they have on our daily lives.
He must have declared victoriously on that momentous day. Earth to Heaven… Mission accomplished… put a log on the fire, I am coming home! What a jubilant celebration there must have been in Heaven!! He must have received the most affectionate hug from His Father, as His Father tenderly whispered in his ear, Welcome Home, my beautiful Son. I love you; with you, I am infinitely pleased.
It’s Him!!! It is and forever will be Him!!!
Oh, how I love Him!!
“You are the most beautiful man that there is. You speak words of grace. God has made you special forever.”
Psalms 45:2 EASY
“For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.” Isaiah 53:2 KJV.
“Serve and worship the awe-inspiring God. Recognize his greatness and bow before him, trembling with reverence in his presence. Fall facedown before him and kiss the Son before his anger is roused against you. Remember that his wrath can be quickly kindled! But many blessings are waiting for all who turn aside to hide themselves in him!”Psalms 2:11-12 TPT
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
True love is about what happens beyond this Life. It's about a loving relationship with our Creator and cherishing the greatest gift you will ever be blessed to discover... It's Him!!!
The meaning of gift: a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present:
The word "gift" is in the King James Version of the Bible 59 times. It is in 52 verses.
If today you were given the news that you had only a few days to live ... In a matter of moments, many thoughts would flood your mind. Your heart would ache and your soul would grieve and possibly begin to weep...
Do we cherish this gift of life or do we squander the moments?? Do we only place value on this gift when we are faced with that pivotal moment leading to our last breath?
When we open the clues that are locked within the words of the Bible we can find The greatest Gift of life...
It’s a gift that speaks life. It's a gift that speaks love. It looks at death as not the end but as a new exciting beginning. It crosses time. It crosses all boundaries. Its purity, and holds such wondrous beauty. It can not be contained and breathes the sweetness of life to our weary souls ...
Most of us have felt the joy and excitement of receiving “a” gift... But what do we feel when we receive “The Gift”... There are NO earthy words to even begin to describe it!! It leaves us speechless.
Has the question crossed our minds? What sacrifice did God make to give us “The Gift”!
Did He expect too much from mankind? Did He hope that maybe He miss read our hearts? He gave us “The Greatest Gift” He gave us the most beautiful part of Himself... We opened this gift and found such beauty, such grace, and such an amazing heart... It’s Him... Many call Him Jesus...
But did we squander the moments? Did we value His life? Did we listen to His voice calling to our hearts?
History has proven we let Him down... We allowed greed, hate, and fear, to rip this amazing earthly gift from our unworthy hands...
Some hearts were wounded... Some turned their backs... Some washed their hands... Some grieved deeply but were powerless to stop this horrific moment in time...
This story has been passed down through generations. It speaks of a man with a heavenly connection... It speaks of His purity and His great love..and the horrific suffering He endured, to give His children the monumental gift of eternal life. He gave Himself to all of mankind...
Reflecting on this moment wounds my heart.. grieves my soul and brings tears of pain.
And then my mind raced to God the Father...Do we ask ourselves, what did He feel? His heart must have shattered, His soul must have grieved the deepest grief... Tears must have flowed. Many say He turn away?
He had the power to stop this act of torture, against His beautiful Son. Why, did He allow this ?? How did He allow this ??? It truly boggles our minds.
I can only relate on a very very tiny scale... As a parent, we love our children and many would give their own life for their child...
So, why did God let this happen?
Jesus is God in the flesh... He did not turn away. He sees the big picture... He knows our future. He knows every hair on every head. He held us close to His heart even before we were born.
He gave His own human life for His child “You and me".... He sacrificed His human body to give us “The Gift” the gift of life and love for eternity.
The question becomes, Will we remember and honor this gift? Will we embrace it? Will we be grateful? Or will we squander the moments?
Will we love Him with all of mind, body, and soul for even making this gift a possible option!
It truly is a choice to accept this gift.
I can only share with you that I have felt this gift stirring deep within my soul... And without any doubt, it is The greatest Gift” we can ever be blessed to know...
It’s Him, It’s always Him
He is the "Gift of a lifetime" Don't squander even one moment.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Matthew 6:1-4
