Rain. A blessing from Yahuah. Too little can lead to death and drought, too much can lead to utter destruction. Without any rain at all, where would we be?
βWho covers the heavens with clouds, Who prepares rain for the earth, Who makes grass to grow upon the mountains…” Psalms 147:8
Throughout history our people always relied on Yah to send rain. Today is no different, Yahuah is the one in control. Just like a typical Mediterranean climate, here in California, we go through about 6 months of extremely hot, dry weather, and about 6 months of cool, cloudy weather with rains. For the last several years, California has been in a state of drought. The rainy season hasn’t been so rainy. This year, it rained so much that the drought seems to be coming to an end. Praise Yah! Yahuah is the one who sends the rain in its season. It’s a blessing to all those who are ready to receive it.
The question is, when it rains, will you be ready to receive it?
Many parts of California are actually flooding right now. In many places, the soil was left uncovered for so long that now itβs no longer porous and is unable to receive the rain. In our garden, we use wood chips as a covering layer. You may have heard of “The Back to Eden Method” made popular by Paul Gautschi. The wood chip mulch helps to soak up and absorb the rains when they fall, and slowly release the water and improve the soil underneath it. All praise to Yahuah, we haven’t seen any flooding here. The wood chips as a covering layer really works. We also use berms and trenches like you see in permaculture gardening. This helps the rain to sink deep into the garden, and be stored underground down near the roots of trees and other plants where water is needed the most.
Just like my husband had to work hard to build those trenches, we have to let Yah do His work in us.
My husband dug the trenches in our garden when we first moved into our home last year. Before we moved in, the ground was hard and compacted. You could visibly see lines of erosion where the rains were running away from the property down into the main road. This year is our first year seeing the berms and the trenches we dug in action. For us, the rain is a beautiful thing! As it rains, the trenches fill up, then the water sinks down into the ground where it’s needed. It makes me think of how much Yahuah wants to rain down blessings on us all.
Yah wants to pour out His Ruach, His Spirit in us! But first, just like my husband had to work hard to build trenches so that we would be ready to receive the rains, we have to let Yah do His work in our hearts so that we will be ready to receive His blessings. The Word of Yah can form our hearts into the shape of an open vessel, so that we can be filled by The Ruach Ha Chodesh, and bear much fruit.
“My Word that goes forth from My mouth β it does not return to Me empty, but shall do what I please, and shall certainly accomplish what I sent it for.” Isaiah 5:11
If youβre going through a dry season in life, don’t just let your heart wither up and become barren. Don’t let the distractions of this world pull you so far from Yah that your heart is unable to receive the rain or even hear His Word. The Spirit of Yah, The Ruach Ha Chodesh, wants to fall on you just like rain. And when it does, you will bare much fruit. So let’s keep our minds fixed on Yah; stayed on heavenly things.
‘βFor My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,β declares ΧΧΧΧ. βFor as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
Read Isaiah 55:8-13
The song featured in the video above is called, “Heavenly Things.” It’s from my album called, Peace of Mind. I hope you enjoyed it! If the music and the message on today’s blog post was meaningful for you, leave a comment down below and share your thoughts. It’s always good to hear from you, Mishpacha.
And thank you all so much for your support. Especially with the release of my latest single, Living Water Flow. Every download and every stream, on every platform, Apple, Amazon, Spotify, and even on YouTube, it all makes a huge difference, and I’m truly grateful for your support. Let’s continue to keep our minds on heavenly things. See you down in the comments!
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Hi there, Iβm Hadarah Batyah. I sincerely believe that in order to have a spiritual walk that is authentic and true, the Word of Yahuah must be written on the inside of our hearts. That's why I write scripture songs and set apart music. Although I donβt have everything in my spiritual life all figured out, I know that Yahuah gave me the gift of music to serve Him and encourage your heart. I pray you'll be inspired by what you see on this blog. If you're curious and wanna know more- I tell it all on the
Beautiful song, and beautiful garden. All Praises to Yah.
Todah Hadarah Batyah.
Praise Yah! I’m so glad it was meaningful for you Veronica. Great to see you π
Great song my sister. I enjoyed the simple message and melody.
Shalom Randy π Praise Yah! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you sister for this great article.May Yahuah Baruk you. Shalom.
Yah bless you too sis!! π
Shalom my sister! Your songs are very peaceful and encourage me to get through these moments we’re in. I love how you used yours and your husband’s beautiful garden as a lesson for us to do the works of our heavenly Father in patience and confident trust in Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 came to me when I read this blog. Thank you for sharing this with us and may Yahuah bless you and your husband in everything you do in the mighty name of Yahusha ha’Mashiach!
Yah be praised! I’m so glad to know this was peaceful and encouraging for you Akial. May Yah continue to bless and keep you as you trust in Him with all your heart π And thanks for sharing the Proverb!
Shalom and blessings to your family. Pure joy and delight to hear your lovely voice. The garden is beautiful, I pray you receive an abundant harvest.
Shalom and blessings to you too Yedidah π thanks for the encouragement! Yah is so good. Letβs keep on looking up!
Evening sis!
We had 4 -5 hrs of rain yesterday and living waters flowed! It was dry and Most High Yah brought life giving water once more. O how He loves us and provides just when we need Him most and then some! He never runs out! Thabk you so much for letting Him inspire you to inspire others through song and ever present reminders of His bountiful goodness. May He continue to make you and the tribe, steadfast, wisdom, and persevere in adversity.
Shalam and shalum!
Habakkuk 3v19-end
Praise Yahuah indeed He is our Strength π Thank you for sharing that ver Hadassah! May you continue to be blessed by the rain – let it flow! Sending love and shalum π (big hugs)
Just listened to the song, then read the article. Confirmation for me in multiple ways. I especially liked the “open vessel” part. Our Father is workin ovt on my stubborn heart to prepare me for this next season. π’π―π―π―
Yah bless u sister and my brother. Your ministry is much needed. In Yahusha name. Amen!
Thanks for taking time to listen to the song and read the article NachalYahu, praise Yah. He’s working overtime on us all, man! Truly we can trust Yah has so much more in store. Let’s keep on looking up π
Your garden looks beautiful! You always bring shalom! Hope all is well with you and your husband!
Thank you so much for the encouragement Char! All is very well, praise Yah π I pray all is well with you and your family too π Let’s keep on looking up!
The video is beautiful and so refreshing. Our New Year is approaching. I am inspired that no matter what is going on in the world to day Yah is in control. Your music is so beautiful and inspiring
Truly Yah is in control! Thanks for the reminder Patricia. And I’m really glad you’re feeling refreshed. Praise Yah. Yes, the New Year will be here very soon π Here we go!
Thudah sis, this calms my mind.
Thanks for the message, I needed this exhortation. The garden is so great.
Shalum
Paise Yahuah. I’m glad this was meaningful for you Mathanah! Blessings π
Oh so beautiful… to listen, and to watch your video.
Taste and See that Yah Is Good!
Thank you for sharing β€οΈ
Bless ya darling. π
You are so welcome Karen. Thank you so much for being around to share it with! Truly Yahuah is very good. His mercy is everlasting! Blessings on you sis π
I love the rain. It is necessary and helps the vegetation, flock & agriculture amongst other things. Yah thank you for giving us rain in the right proportion.
Praise Yah! Thanks for sharing Mari. Truly Yah is good.
Beautiful garden and simple message of the Most Highβs faithfulness to provide what we need. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!
No problem at all Veronica. Yah be praised! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I pray you have a wonderful day as well π
Praise Yah, thank you for such encouraging words and the beautiful song. You have a wonderful gift, our Heavenly Father Yahuah has placed in youππΎ. Also a beautiful garden. May the Most High continue to bless you, make His face shine on you and give peace to you and your family.
Shalom Ray, I appreciate YOUR encouraging words π Yah be praised for it all. Blessings on blessings overflow to you and your family too!
Shalum Sis! I love the beautiful song and your beautiful garden, it’s very refreshing for me! HalaluYah for his faithfulness and goodness each day!π Thank you for sharing!π±π
Shalum Kim! So glad youβre feeling refreshed sis, thatβs awesome π Yah be praised! Have a wonderful Shabbat when it comes in π€
Thudah sis, this calms my mind.
Thanks for the message, I needed this exhortation. The garden is so great.
Shalum shalum
I’m glad this is calming for you, Mathanah. Praise Yahuah! I hope you are having a wonderful day π
Beautiful song Hadarah! I’ve been missing your blogs. They are so informing and enlightening. May Yah continue to bless you and yours!
Yah bless you and yours as well, James! All praise to Yahuah Most High π