‘And יהוה Elohim said, “It is not good for the man to be alone…
Berĕshith (Genesis) 2:18a
It’s sad but true. Most of us on this journey are isolated from community, so we have to deal with loneliness. We spend too much time alone. Most of us have made the decision to leave friends, family, and churches behind for our new found beliefs. A lot of us spend most of our days just working and coming home.
We try to keep our lives in balance, finding ways to keep smiling as we “wash, rinse, repeat.” We function as expected, but deep inside we have a very real sense of loneliness, and it doesn’t feel good. Why? Because we were created to be in community. I pray the video below helps with ideas on how to deal with loneliness. If you’d rather read than watch, scroll down and enjoy the rest of the post.
‘And it is יהוה who is going before you,
He Himself is with you.
He does not fail you nor forsake you.
Do not fear nor be discouraged.’
Deḇarim (Deuteronomy) 31:8
When I first wrote the song, I Need You Now, I was still living in Canada. It was 2019, and even tho I was already married, I was still waiting on my immigration so I could permanently live with my husband in California.
I felt really stuck. I could see the vision. We were married, we had plans to start a garden, and grow our own food. We just wanted to be together and live a quiet, peaceful life, but we couldn’t. The stark contrast between the time I spent visiting my husband in Cali, and the time I spent alone in Canada was huge. I’ll never forget what it was like. Even though I had friends and family within driving distance, I just felt so alone.
The whole purpose of writing I Need You Now, was so I could pause and just cry out to Yahuah. He understood me and all my pain. He could hear me when I cried out, “Abba, I need you now!” Trust and believe, Yahuah can hear you too. Whatever it is you’re going through right now, you don’t have to feel alone. Yah is with you right now. Just call on Him and He’ll be there.
Shift Your Focus to Yahuah
‘But seek first the reign of Elohim, and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you.’
Mattithyahu (Matthew) 6:33, TS2009
The one idea that helped me the most when I was dealing with loneliness is all summed up in this simple concept: Shift your focus. That’s right. Pause, and shift your focus outside of yourself.
First shift your focus to Yahuah because He’s always with you.
-Call out to Him
-Read scripture
-Listen to music
-Pray
We already know these things will help us connect to The Most High when we’re feeling alone. We know this because scripture says if we seek first the kingdom, everything else will fall into place.
Shift Your Focus to Creation
‘And יהוה Elohim planted a garden in Ěḏen, to the east, and there He put the man whom He had formed.’
Berĕshith (Genesis) 2:8, TS2009
Second shift your focus to Yah’s creation, the world around you. Go outside. Even in the winter. Get some sunshine. Let some of that crispy winter air rush up your sleeves. Nobody wants to be cold, but breathing in fresh air will remind you that you’re still alive. Yes! Even if it’s just for a short window of time on your lunch break. Every little bit helps. After all, when Yah created us, He placed us in a garden.
Observing and experiencing creation tends to remind us that Yahuah is in control. Plus, you might meet some new people outside. Remember to smile when you do. Maybe even say hello. Just see what happens 🙂 You never know where a simple introduction could lead.
Shift Your Focus to Your Fellow Man
‘“Therefore, whatever you wish men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Torah and the Prophets.’
Mattithyahu (Matthew) 7:12
Third, pause and shift your focus to your fellow man. Ask yourself, what can I do to help someone else today? Is there someone who needs something that I have to offer? A brother or sister who needs me to call and cheer them up? Does a stranger need help holding the door open, or crossing the street?
Maybe you can even do something as noble as fostering children, or go out and feed the hungry. Just shift your focus outside of yourself and you won’t feel so lonely anymore. When you move past the loneliness, you’ll be able to do more good work for The Kingdom of Yah.
Trust in Yah’s Plan
‘And let us be concerned for one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging, and so much more as you see the day coming near.’
Iḇ`rim (Hebrews) 10:24-25, TS2009
Finally, trust that Yah has a plan for your life. Even if you can’t see the vision yet, believe that He wants you to be in community (Hebrews 10:25) and that one day you will be. Keep your eyes and ears open. Yah has a plan.
Leave a comment below if you want to connect with others in this walk. Say what your general location is, if you feel comfortable. You never know, someone else may share the same.
That’s how my husband and I found fellowship in person here in Madera, CA. Turns out, there were three other Hebrew families who believe in Yahuah and Yahusha right in our area just within a few hours drive. It’s a huge blessing and you just never know who is in your area till you ask. So don’t be shy 🙂 I’ll also pin a comment to the top of the YouTube video for this post so whoever wants to share can share.
I really hope this helped a little, Mishpacha.
Just remember, if you’re feeling lonely, pause and shift your focus. Truly, you’re never alone.
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Shalom Mishpacha, It’s Hadarah. I pray you had a good week and that you are well. If not, prayerfully the scripture meditation on Psalms 121 below will help draw you closer to Yahuah, so you can feel the presence of The Most High and worship Him.
Psalms 121 is one of my favorite passages. Don’t you love it too? Let’s meditate on Yah’s word together. I’m reading from The Scriptures (TS2009) in the video below.
‘I lift up my eyes to the hills;
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from יהוה
Maker of the heavens and earth.
He does not allow your foot to be moved;
He who watches over you does not slumber.
See, He who is guarding Yisra’ĕl
Neither slumbers nor sleeps.
יהוה is your guard; יהוה is your shade at your right hand.
The sun does not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
יהוה guards you from all evil;
He guards your being.
יהוה guards your going out
And your coming in
Now and forever.’
Tehillim (Psalms) 121:1-8
Praise Yahuah. Let’s keep His word in our hearts, not only today, but all throughout the week.
I also want to say thank you so much to all those of you who have been supportive of the music ministry here at Set Apart Heart. I’m truly grateful to be able to read all your comments and feedback about the new single, “I Need You Now.” Just knowing that the music is making an impact makes all the difference.
If you haven’t seen the video for “I Need You Now” it’s a new acapella version of a song I wrote back in 2019 based on Psalm 121 with some beautiful footage of Yah’s creation. The music is on YouTube for you to enjoy, and all your other fave music platforms as well. All praise to Yahuah Most High.
May Yahuah continue to be with you throughout the rest of the Shabbat Mishpacha. Leave a comment if this scripture meditation was meaningful for you, and share it with a friend who may need to hear it.
Yah bless you and keep you and give you peace.
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“Give thanks to יהוה, call upon His Name, Make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing praise to Him, Speak of all His wonders! Boast in His set-apart Name, Let the hearts of those seeking יהוה rejoice!”
1 Chronicles 16:8-10
Shalom Mishpacha, it’s Hadarah. For the past few weeks I’ve been working on music in a much more focused way. It’s been such a blessing to praise and worship Yahuah more and more throughout the week! In the mornings, before I start recording, I’ve been meditating on some praise and worship scriptures to help me stay focused. I know we all love to praise and worship Yahuah – after all, that’s why we are here! I pray this little scripture meditation will help inspire you to worship and praise His set apart name.
Let’s meditate on The Scriptures.
You can listen to the video, or follow along with the verses typed out for you below.
They’re all quoted from The Scriptures (TS2009).
“Come, let us sing to יהוה! Let us raise a shout to the Rock of our deliverance. Let us come before His face with thanksgiving; Let us raise a shout to Him in song. For יהוה is a great Ěl, And a great Sovereign above all mighty ones. In whose hand are the depths of the earth; The mountain peaks are His also. His is the sea, for He made it; And His hands formed the dry land. Come, let us bow down and bend low, Let us kneel before יהוה our Maker.”
Psalms 95:1-6
“Raise a shout for יהוה,
All the earth!
Serve יהוה with gladness;
Come before His presence with singing.
Know that יהוה, He is Elohim;
He has made us, and we are His –
His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Give thanks to Him; bless His Name.
For יהוה is good; His loving-commitment is everlasting,
And His truth, to all generations.”
Psalms 100:1-5
“Bless יהוה, O my being, And all that is within me, Bless His set-apart Name!”
Psalms 103:1
“Upon You I have leaned from my birth; You took me out of my mother’s womb. My praise is continually of You.”
Psalms 71:6
“My mouth is filled with Your praise, Your splendour, all the day.”
Psalms 71:8
“I come in the might of the Master יהוה; I make mention of Your righteousness, Yours alone. Elohim, You have taught me from my youth; And to this day I declare Your wonders.”
Psalms 71:16-17
“Give thanks to יהוה, call upon His Name, Make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing praise to Him, Speak of all His wonders! Boast in His set-apart Name, Let the hearts of those seeking יהוה rejoice!”
1 Chronicles 16:8-10
“Seek יהוה and His strength, Seek His face continually! Remember His wonders which He has done, His signs and the right-rulings of His mouth, O seed of Yisra’ĕl, His servant; O children of Ya‛aqoḇ, His chosen ones! He is יהוה our Elohim, His right-rulings are in all the earth.”
1 Chronicles 16:11-14
“Sing to יהוה, all the earth; Proclaim His deliverance from day to day. Declare His esteem among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. For great is יהוה and greatly to be praised; And He is to be feared above all mighty ones.”
1 Chronicles 16:23-25
“For all the mighty ones of the peoples are matters of naught, But יהוה made the heavens. Excellency and splendour are before Him, Strength and gladness are in His place.”
1 Chronicles 16:26-27
“Ascribe to יהוה, O clans of the peoples, Ascribe to יהוה esteem and strength. Ascribe to יהוה the esteem of His Name; Bring an offering, and come before Him; Bow yourself to יהוה In the splendour of set-apartness! Tremble before Him, all the earth. The world also is firmly established, immovable. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, “יהוה shall reign.” Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; Let the field rejoice, and all that is in it. Let the trees of the forest then sing before יהוה, For He shall come to judge the earth. Give thanks to יהוה, for He is good, For His loving-commitment is everlasting!”
1 Chronicles 16:28-34
“And Dawiḏ blessed יהוה before all the assembly. And Dawiḏ said, “Blessed are You, יהוה Elohim of Yisra’ĕl, our Father, forever and ever. “Yours, O יהוה, is the greatness, the power and the comeliness, the pre-eminence and the excellency, because of all that is in the heavens and in the earth. Yours is the reign, O יהוה, and You are exalted as head above all. “And the riches and the esteem come from Your presence, and You rule over all. And in Your hand is power and might, and in Your hand to make great and to give strength to all. “And now, our Elohim, we thank You and praise Your comely Name.”
1 Chronicles 29:10-13
“The esteem of יהוה is forever, יהוה rejoices in His works, Who looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smoke. I sing to יהוה as long as I live, I sing praise to my Elohim while I exist. My meditation on Him is sweet; I rejoice in יהוה. Let sinners be consumed from the earth, And let the wrong be no more. Bless יהוה, O my being! Praise Yah!”
Psalms 104:31-35
‘See, He who is guarding Yisra’ĕl Neither slumbers nor sleeps.’
Psalms 121:4
‘My help comes from יהוה, Maker of the heavens and earth.’
Psalms 121:2
Keep Yah’s Word in your heart.
Let’s continue to sing praise and worship Yahuah – not only on Shabbat, but every chance we get throughout the week. In fact, I have some good news. Praise Yah!
You can join me here on Thursday Jan 9, 2025 for the release of my latest single, “I Need You Now.” The song is based on Psalm 121 and I pray it will help you on your journey as you continue to trust in Yahuah, our Creator, who never slumbers nor sleeps. Yah willing everything will go as planned, and you’ll be able to find the music right here.
Prayerfully this new focused streak of productivity will continue, and I’ll be able to share new music releases at least once every quarter in 2025. Whether those releases will be singles, EP’s or Albums, all esteem to Yahuah Most High for restoring the joy of making music in my soul!!!
Have a wonderful rest of the day Mishpacha! Leave a comment below if you enjoyed this post. May Yah bless you and give you His peace.
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If you’re struggling with pride or humility, meditate on the scriptures below with me. It will take about 12 mins. A little extra time in Yah’s presence can make a big difference in your life.
Humility is something I need to intentionally focus on. When you’re in front of people all the time, even if it’s just on YouTube, and people are always thanking you for the work you do, it’s important to take time out just to stay grounded, and make sure you’ve got your head on straight.
“…Go into your room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place. And your Father who sees in secret shall reward you openly.”
Matthew 6:6
I don’t ever want to be the type of person who just creates content for the sake of creating content. And I DEFINITELY don’t want to release music before it’s feels authentic and true. So I hope you can forgive me for being away from the blog for so long.
Yah hates pride. (Proverbs 8:13.) So I’m choosing to focus on humility because I just don’t want pride to have a place in my heart. Sometimes I catch it welling up in me. I’m sure you know the feeling. So I’ve been going over the scriptures that are listed below, and seeking Yah in prayer a lot more than usual. Actually, I have a testimony that I want to share with you about answered prayer, but I’ll save it for another blog post.
I hope that focusing on humility through the scriptures helps you as much as it has been helping me.
Let’s meditate on The Scriptures.
You can watch the video, or follow along with the scriptures quoted below.
They’re quoted from TS2009 unless otherwise noted.
“Watch and pray, lest you enter into trial. The spirit indeed is eager, but the flesh is weak.”
Matthew 26:41
“But you, when you pray, go into your room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place. And your Father who sees in secret shall reward you openly.
Matthew 6:6
“And when praying, do not keep on babbling like the nations. For they think that they shall be heard for their many words. Therefore do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.”
Matthew 6:7-8
‘By humility and the fear of יהוה are riches, and honour, and life.’
Proverbs 22:4 KJV
‘The fear of יהוה is the discipline of wisdom, And before esteem is humility.’
Proverbs 15:33
‘Pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom.’
Proverbs 11:2
‘Humble yourselves in the sight of the Master, and He shall lift you up.’
James 4:10
‘The pride of man brings him low, But the humble in spirit obtains esteem.’
Proverbs 29:23
‘If it had not been יהוה who was on our side, Let Yisra’ĕl now say; “If it had not been יהוה who was on our side, When men rose up against us, Then they would have swallowed us alive, In their burning rage against us;”
“Then the waters would have overwhelmed us, The stream would have gone over our being; “Then the proud waters Would have gone over our being.”
Blessed be יהוה, Who did not give us as prey to their teeth. Our being has escaped like a bird From the snare of the trappers; The snare was broken, and we have escaped. Our help is in the Name of יהוה, Maker of the heavens and earth.’
Psalms 124:1-8
‘For יהוה takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation.’
Psalms 149:4 NKJV
‘“It is right for Him to increase, but me to decrease.’
John 3:30
‘He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. ‘
Psalm 25:9 ESV
‘For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” ‘
Mark 10:45 ESV
‘Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their’s is the kingdom of heaven. ‘
Matthew 5:3 KJV
‘And what does יהוה require of you but to do right, and to love loving-commitment, and to walk humbly with your Elohim?’
Micah 6:8b
‘For everyone who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.’
Luke 14:11
‘Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. ‘
Proverbs 16:18 ESV
‘Elohim resists the proud, but gives favour to the humble.’
James 4:6b
‘Therefore, as chosen ones of Elohim, set-apart and beloved, put on compassion, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, patience, bearing with one another, and forgiving each other if anyone has a complaint against another, indeed, as Messiah forgave you so also should you. But above all these put on love, which is a bond of the perfection.’
Colossians 3:12-14
‘Each one should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. For, let this mind be in you which was also in Messiah יהושע, who, being in the form of Elohim, did not regard equality with Elohim a matter to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, and came to be in the likeness of men. And having been found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, death even of a stake.
Philippians 2:4-8
Elohim, therefore, has highly exalted Him and given Him the Name which is above every name, that at the Name of יהושע every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and every tongue should confess that יהושע Messiah is Master, to the esteem of Elohim the Father.’
Philippians 2:9-11
‘There is one Lawgiver and Judge, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?’
James 4:12
‘if my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. ‘
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
‘Let love be without hypocrisy. Shrink from what is wicked, cling to what is good. In brotherly love, tenderly loving towards one another, in appreciation, giving preference to each other; not idle in duty, ardent in spirit, serving the Master; rejoicing in the expectancy, enduring under pressure, continuing steadfastly in prayer; imparting to the needs of the set-apart ones, pursuing kindness towards strangers.
Romans 12:9-13
Bless those who persecute you – bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not be proud in mind, but go along with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.’
Romans 12:14-16
‘Conduct yourselves with all humility, gentleness, and patience. Accept each other with love, and make an effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit with the peace that ties you together. ‘
Ephesians 4:2-3 CEB
‘Come, let us bow down and bend low, Let us kneel before יהוה our Maker. For He is our Elohim, And we are the people of His pasture, And the sheep of His hand.
Today, if you would hear His voice: “Do not harden your hearts as in Meriḇah, And as in the day of Massah in the wilderness, When your fathers tried Me, Have proved Me, though they saw My work.” For forty years I was grieved with that generation, And said, ‘They are a people who go astray in their hearts, And they do not know My ways.’ As I swore in My wrath, ‘If they enter into My rest…’’
Psalms 95:6-11
‘“Come to Me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I shall give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am meek and humble in heart, and you shall find rest for your beings “For My yoke is gentle and My burden is light.”’
Matthew 11:28-30
‘Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to יהוה; Hand to hand: he goes not unpunished.’
Proverbs 16:5
‘They say, ‘Why have we fasted, and You have not seen? Why have we afflicted our beings, and You took no note?’
”Look, in the day of your fasting you find pleasure, and drive on all your labourers.
“Look, you fast for strife and contention, and to strike with the fist of wrongness. You do not fast as you do this day, to make your voice heard on high.
“Is it a fast that I have chosen, a day for a man to afflict his being?
Is it to bow down his head like a bulrush, and to spread out sackcloth and ashes? Do you call this a fast, and an acceptable day to יהוה? “
Isaiah 58:3-5
Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loosen the tight cords of wrongness, to undo the bands of the yoke, to exempt the oppressed, and to break off every yoke?
“Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out;
when you see the naked, and cover him, and not hide yourself from your own flesh?
“Then your light would break forth like the morning, your healing spring forth speedily.
And your righteousness shall go before you, the esteem of יהוה would be your rear guard.
Isaiah 58:6-8
“Then, when you call, יהוה would answer; when you cry, He would say, ‘Here I am.’
”If you take away the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger, and the speaking of unrighteousness,
if you extend your being to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted being,
then your light shall dawn in the darkness, and your darkness be as noon.
“Then יהוה would guide you continually, and satisfy your being in drought and strengthen your bones.
And you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.’
Isaiah 58:9-11
‘O יהוה, our Master, how excellent is Your Name in all the earth, You who set Your splendour above the heavens!
What is man that You remember him?
And the son of man that You visit him?’
Psalms 8:1,4
‘Our help is in the Name of יהוה, Maker of the heavens and earth.’
Psalms 124:8
‘“And whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.’
Matthew 23:12
““For look, the day shall come, burning like a furnace, and all the proud, and every wrongdoer shall be stubble. And the day that shall come shall burn them up,” said יהוה of hosts, “which leaves to them neither root nor branch. “But to you who fear My Name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings. And you shall go out and leap for joy like calves from the stall.”
Malachi 4:1-2
There is healing in His wings
There is healing in His wings.
HallaluYah.
Praise Yahuah!
There is healing in His wings.
Keep Yah’s Word in Your Heart
If you’re struggling with anything right now, be it pride, humility, something more physical, or something else that’s spiritual – trust and believe, the more time you spend meditating on Yah’s Word in prayer and song, and just being aware of His power and His presence, the more you will feel connected to Him. For me, that makes all the difference, especially when it comes to humility.
Speaking of meditating on Yah’s word in prayer and song, here’s a link to “Healing Me” it’s a single I released back in 2018. I pray that all of this, both the music and the message, will help you as you reach out to Yahuah. When it comes to matters of the heart like humility, healing is what we really need.
Let’s connect in the comments Mishpacah. Share whatever’s on your mind. Praise Yah that we can encourage one another in truth. Let’s keep our hearts set apart 🙂
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“’For Elohim has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and of love and of self-control.’
2 Timothy 1:7
I’ve been making some changes in my lifestyle recently. Namely with diet, exercise, and sleep. I always feel my best when I go to sleep early, wake up early, eat really clean, and get regular movement.
About 10 days ago, I decided to go back to a predominantly raw foods diet. Every time I go raw, or eat predominantly fresh, living plant foods, I feel more energy, become more productive, more creative, get more clarity, and have more peace of mind. Sounds incredible right?? So why don’t I stick with it for the long run??
Self sabotage is real. When you’re making a lot of changes at once, it can feel like you’re climbing a mountain. Especially if you try to do it on your own. So I’m just taking things one step at a time.
Meditating on the scriptures in this blog post has really been helping me with self-control. It’s only been 10 days but, Praise Yah, it’s going SO well. I’m not doing it on my own strength this time. Yah keeps bringing me back to this place for a reason. Eating this way makes me feel like the best version of myself. So I’ve decided to stop overcomplicating the matter, let go of my own ideas, and just trust in Him.
Whether you’re changing your diet, new to Torah, walking with Yah for the first time, or just trying to push yourself to get to that next level spiritually, whatever brought you here, I pray the scriptures shared will help you to gain more self-control. With Yahuah’s help, we can all stop sabotaging ourselves, be disciplined, and reach our goals.
“Become strong in discipline, do not let go; Watch over her, for she is your life.
Proverbs 4:13
What goals do you have for yourself?
How is the journey going?
Leave a comment below. We can encourage one another as a community.
Let’s meditate on The Scriptures.
You can watch the video, or follow along with the scriptures quoted below.
“A man’s stomach is satisfied From the fruit of his mouth; He is satisfied with the increase of his lips. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those loving it eat its fruit.”
Proverbs 18:20-21 TS2009
“Be not among heavy drinkers of wine Or with gluttonous eaters of meat; For the drunkard and the glutton become poor, And slumber puts rags on a man.”
Proverbs 23:20-21 TS2009
“So, then, we should not sleep, as others do, but we should watch and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. But we who are of the day should be sober, putting on the breastplate of belief and love, and as a helmet the expectation of deliverance.”
1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 TS2009
“But know this, that in the last days hard times shall come. For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of silver, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, thankless, wrong-doers, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, haters of good, betrayers, reckless, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of Elohim, having a form of reverence but denying its power. And turn away from these!”
2 Timothy 3:1-5 TS2009
“He who ignores discipline hates himself, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.”
Proverbs 15:32 TS2009
“Become strong in discipline, do not let go; Watch over her, for she is your life.
Proverbs 4:13 TS2009
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear יהוה and turn away from evil.”
Proverbs 3:7 TS2009
“For the command is a lamp, And the Torah a light, And reproofs of discipline a way of life,”
Proverbs 6:23 TS2009
““Listen to discipline and become wise, And do not refuse it.”
Proverbs 8:33 TS2009
“Blessed is the man who has found wisdom, And the man who gets understanding; For the gain from it is better Than gain from silver, And its increase than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, And all your delights are not comparable to her. Length of days is in her right hand, Riches and esteem in her left hand. Her ways are pleasant ways, And all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those taking hold of her, And blessed are all who retain her.”
Proverbs 3:13-18 TS2009
““The one steadfast of mind You guard in perfect peace, for he trusts in You.”
Isaiah 26:3 TS2009
“Trust in יהוה with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; Know Him in all your ways, And He makes all your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 TS2009
“And for this reason do your utmost to add to your belief uprightness, to uprightness knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control endurance, to endurance reverence, to reverence brotherly affection, and to brotherly affection love. For if these are in you and increase, they cause you to be neither inactive nor without fruit in the knowledge of our Master יהושע Messiah.”
2 Peter 1:5-8 TS2009
“He who is patient has great understanding, But he who is short of spirit exalts folly.”
Proverbs 14:29 TS2009
“He who is patient is better than the mighty, And he who rules over his spirit than he who takes a city.”
Proverbs 16:32 TS2009
“A man who has no control over his spirit Is like a broken-down city without a wall.”
Proverbs 25:28 TS2009
“Rash speaking is like piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is healing.”
Proverbs 12:18 TS2009
“Every wise woman has built her house, But the foolish breaks it down with her hands.”
Proverbs 14:1 TS2009
“A fool lets out all his breath, But the wise keeping it back calms it down.”
Proverbs 29:11 TS2009
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustworthiness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no Torah.”
Galatians 5:22-23 TS2009
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you prove what is that good and well-pleasing and perfect desire of Elohim.”
Romans 12:2 TS2009
“No trial has overtaken you except such as is common to man, and Elohim is trustworthy, who shall not allow you to be tried beyond what you are able, but with the trial shall also make the way of escape, enabling you to bear it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13 TS2009
“Do you not know that those who run in a race indeed all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to obtain it. And everyone who competes controls himself in every way. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we for an incorruptible crown. Therefore I run accordingly, not with uncertainty. Thus I fight, not as one who beats the air. But I treat my body severely and make it my slave, lest having proclaimed to others, I myself might be rejected.”
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 TS2009
“Put on the complete armour of Elohim, for you to have power to stand against the schemes of the devil. Because we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against authorities, against the world-rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual matters of wickedness in the heavenlies.”
Ephesians 6:11,12 TS2009
“Be sober, watch, because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in the belief, knowing that the same hardships are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.”
1 Peter 5:8-9 TS2009
“The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:7-8 ESV
“For Elohim hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
Keep Yah’s Word in Your Heart
Let’s continue to meditate on Yah’s Word daily. Let it become a part of your very being. This is what will help you the most. When your will is transformed intoYah’s will for your life you will finally stop sabotaging yourself. Whatever that looks like for you, just let it be. You’re not alone in this journey we call life, so leave a comment and let’s all stay connected as a community. Yahuah’s will be done in all our lives.
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“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name He might give you.”
John 15:16 TS2009
Do you know your purpose?
People in this modern day society often make a big deal about having “a purpose.” Because most people hate their day-jobs, everyone is searching for deeper meaning.
If you’re searching for direction, and purpose in life, I believe the answers can be found in The Scriptures. The word of Yah is available for everyone, and it’s free. Yah’s Word will show you how to live, who you are, and why you’re here. I don’t know about you, but that sounds like a purpose to me.
You already know, if you’ve been around here at Set Apart Heart for a while, a huge part of my purpose in this life is to make music for Yah’s people to worship Him. That’s not the only reason Yahuah has me here, but I do believe it’s Yah’s primary goal for my life.
‘And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night. ‘
1 Chronicles 9:33
Although I may not be a Levite 🙂 and I may not be able to spend every waking hour devoted to making music, that verse reminds me of how important the work Yah gave those Levites really was. They were hyper focused, working day and night to make music for Yah’s people to sing every shabbat. Shouldn’t we all do our best to prioritize the work of Yah’s Kingdom with the free time we do have? After all, we are a kingdom of priests, right? ( See Exodus 19:6, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 5:10.)
We all have a purpose in this life, and each of us have different spiritual gifts to express it in. 1 Corinthians 12 will give you more ideas on that theme if you’d like to go deeper. The work you do day to day may indeed be the purpose Yah has called you to. How can you use your gifts for The Kingdom of Yah?
No matter what your spiritual gifts are, there is one underlying theme that will help us ALL to stay to focused, living our lives on purpose. Follow The Word of Yahuah. Simply because you’re His child. That is your purpose. That is why you are here.
Fear Elohim, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
Ecclesiastes12:13KJV
If we all do that, and learn to seek first The Kingdom of Elohim (Matthew 6:33), the details, and the expression of what walking in your purpose looks like will become more clear as The Ruach guides you. Yahuah knows you, and He knows why He put you here, even if you don’t. So just keep trusting in Him.
Put away all distractions
Let’s put away all distractions and take some time to get clarity. If you’re already clear, let’s take time to reaffirm what Yah has already spoken by meditating on His Word right now.
You can watch the video, or just follow along with the scriptures quoted below. I pray this all helps you to continue to walk in the purpose Yahuah has given for your life.
If this video is meaningful for you, please let me know in the comments below. And if not, let me know what you’re still struggling with. We’re all growing on this journey together.
“I cry out to the Most High Elohim, To Ěl who fulfills his purpose for me.”
“Be exalted above the heavens, O Elohim; Let Your esteem be above all the earth.”
Psalms 57:2,11ESV
“Seek יהוה while He is to be found, call on Him while He is near. Let the wrong forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts. Let him return to יהוה, who has compassion on him, and to our Elohim, for He pardons much.
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares יהוה.
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55:6–9 TS2009
““Before I formed you in the belly I knew you, and before you came out of the womb I did set you apart ”
Jeremiah 1:5a TS2009
““You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name He might give you.”
John 15:16TS2009
“Do not be hasty with your mouth, and let not your heart hurry to bring forth a word before Elohim. For Elohim is in the heavens, and you on earth, therefore let your words be few.
Do not allow your mouth to cause your flesh to sin…”
Ecclesiastes 5:2,6a TS2009
“Brothers, I do not count myself to have laid hold of it yet, but only this: forgetting what is behind and reaching out for what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of Elohim in Messiah יהושע.”
Philippians 3:13–14TS2009
“For Elohim has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and of love and of self-control. So do not be ashamed of the witness of our Master, nor of me His prisoner, but suffer hardship with me for the Good News according to the power of Elohim, who has saved us and called us with a set-apart calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and favour which was given to us in Messiah יהושע before times of old,”
2 Timothy 1:7–9TS2009
“And we know that all matters work together for good to those who love Elohim, to those who are called according to his purpose.
What then shall we say to this?
If Elohim is for us, who is against us?”
Romans 8:28,31TS2009
“Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it.””
Ezra10:4ESV
““And it shall be, if you diligently obey the voice of יהוה your Elohim, to guard to do all His commands which I command you today, that יהוה your Elohim shall set you high above all nations of the earth.
“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of יהוה your Elohim:
“Blessed are you in the city, and blessed are you in the field.
“Blessed is the fruit of your body, and the fruit of your ground and the fruit of your livestock – the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks.
“Blessed is your basket and your kneading bowl.
“Blessed are you when you come in, and blessed are you when you go out.
“יהוה causes your enemies who rise against you to be smitten before your face – they come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways.
“יהוה commands the blessing on you in your storehouses and in all to which you set your hand, and shall bless you in the land which יהוה your Elohim is giving you.
“יהוה does establish you as a set-apart people to Himself, as He has sworn to you, if you guard the commands of יהוה your Elohim and walk in His ways.”
Deuteronomy 28:1–9TS2009
And become doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Because if anyone is a hearer of the Word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror, for he looks at himself, and goes away, and immediately forgets what he was like.
But he that looked into the perfect Torah, that of freedom, and continues in it, not becoming a hearer that forgets, but a doer of work, this one shall be blessed in his doing of the Torah.
James 1:22-25 TS2009
“Be of service to Him, and be at peace; thereby blessing shall come to you.”
Job 22:21TS2009
“I call upon you, therefore, brothers, through the compassion of Elohim, to present your bodies a living offering – set-apart, well-pleasing to Elohim – your reasonable worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you prove what is that good and well-pleasing and perfect desire of Elohim.”
Romans 12:1–2TS2009
“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the esteem of Elohim.”
1 Corinthians 10:31TS2009
“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, But it is the counsel of יהוה that stands.”
Proverbs 19:21TS2009
“Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.”
Psalms 119:105TS2009
“I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.
And יהוה answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.”
Habakkuk 2:1–3ESV
“He has declared to you, O man, what is good. And what does יהוה require of you but to do right, and to love loving-commitment, and to walk humbly with your Elohim?”
Micah 6:8TS2009
“Yahuah will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Yahuah, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.”
Psalm138:8ESV
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear Elohim, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
Ecclesiastes12:13KJV
Let me know where you’re at
Did this help you to get more clarity on your life’s purpose? Did it help to reaffirm the path you’re already on? Walking in Yah’s ways gives me so much meaning and purpose in life. I really hope it helps you too.
Getting clarity on your life’s purpose can be a very personal thing. But know this, Yah does have a purpose for you. And if it wasn’t revealed here in these verses, keep reading Yah’s Word. I promise, you’ll find it in there.
Also, ifyou have any more ideas on how to focus, or get more clarity on your life’s purpose, share them in the comments below. You just never know who you might bless.
May Yahuah keep you close as you continue to walk with Him. All praise to Yahuah Most High.
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Hi there, I’m 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 don’t 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 About Page.
Hi there, I’m 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 don’t 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