It’s easy to become complacent. At least, I know it is for me. After more than 10 years of walking with Yah, I sometimes find myself getting a little too comfortable. Whenever I think I have it all together, Yah sends me a reminder that I don’t. And I’m grateful for that cause it prompts me to reach out and rely on Him. I need Him to unite my heart to fear His name.
Scripture says in Psalm 53 that there is none who does good.
“Elohim looked down from the heavens on the children of men, to see if there is a wise one, seeking Elohim. They have all turned aside; They have together become filthy; No one is doing good, not even one.’
Tehillim (Psalms) 53:2-3
Even Yahusha himself said, in Mark 10:18,
“Why do you call Me good? No one is good except One – Elohim.”
So how can we ourselves ever come to the point where we feel we have arrived? Yes, Scripture calls us to be perfect, (Genesis 17:1; Matt 5:48), and I don’t believe Yah would ever instruct us to do something that couldn’t be done – by His strength. I do believe we can become perfect, or complete in Yahusha (Colosians 2:9,10), but we have to be careful not to ever think that we already know it all. It’s in those moments where we can sometimes become prideful, rely on our own strength, and fall. If our actions, our words, or our thoughts show that we are becoming puffed up, or even just double minded, then we have to examine ourselves.
Jeremiah 17:9 reminds us about the true state of our hearts. It says,
“The heart is deceitful above all things , and desperately wicked: who can know it? ”
This is why I believe meditating on Yah’s Word is so important. We need His word to overwrite the sin that is naturally in our hearts.
Psalm 86:11 was the focus of my scripture meditation this week. It’s a prayer to Yah to unite our hearts to fear His name. In this day and age, it seems most have lost the fear of Yahuah, especially His name. So I put Psalm 86:11 together with excerpts from various scriptures in a meditative form for you below. The video footage is all from clips that I filmed on my nature walks this week. You’ll hear sounds of nature, and also me playing the soft acoustic guitar. I pray the message of this scripture meditation calls you higher. It certainly did for me. Let’s continue to seek His face, and worship Him!
‘Teach me thy way, O יהוה ; I will walk in thy truth: Unite my heart to fear thy name. ‘
Psalm 86:11
Leave a comment below if Yah has been calling you higher. We can only reach those heights if our heart is united, not double minded, but singly focused on this walk of truth. Thank Yah for His mercy and forgiveness. Where would we be without Him?
Let us learn to fear the name, the character, and the reputation of Yahuah, so we can reflect the same to all those who have eyes and ears to see and hear it. May Yah bless you as you continue to meditate on His Word.
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“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him”
Psalm 91:15
Psalm 91 reminds us that when we call on Yah, He will answer. It also reminds us that He will deliver us. So if you ever find yourself in a place where you are waiting on an answer from Yahuah, or waiting on Him to deliver, let the words of Psalm 91 remind you of just how beautiful the deliverance and protection of our Elohim really is.
There are so many examples of people in The Scriptures who had to wait on Yah for answers, or wait on Him for deliverance. Abraham and Sarah had to wait what seemed like a million years to have children. Jacob had to wait 7 years to marry Rachel. What about the woman with the issue of blood? And think of how long Joseph had to wait for his dreams to come true! Not to mention how long The Children of Isreal had to wait to get free from slavery in Egypt. But did our Yah deliver? Doesn’t He always come through?
Will He answer when you call? You may not know how or when, but you can always trust that He will. So keep the faith. You know Yah is always on time. Let’s meditate on His Word together.
I pray this scripture meditation on Psalm 91 encourages you. If you have a testimony of how Yah delivered you, or brought you through in the past, share that in the comments below. You never know who might need to hear it.
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
Psalm 91:15
Leave a comment below and share your favorite part of Psalm 91. There are so many meaningful passages in this chapter. And if you have another scripture on your heart, you’re always welcome to share that too. You can also share a testimony of how Yah has delivered you in the past, or how He answered your call. Let all those who take the time to read the comments be encouraged! Somebody out there is still waiting to hear from Yah.
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you didn’t know what to do? I know I’ve been there before. When life throws you unexpected circumstances, how do you react? You might wonder which way to turn, or what path to take. You might wonder how to move forward, or whether or not to be still.
Psalm 25:4 says, “Show me Your ways, O יהוה; Teach me Your paths.” Let this verse be the prayer you call out when you need direction from Yah. The Scripture Meditation for this week is centered around that verse. There’s no music in this one. Sometimes it’s nice to just let the scriptures speak for themselves. You’ll hear little birds and nature sounds popping in and out of the background. The images are all video clips from my nature walks, home gardens, or time-lapses from my window.
I pray that meditating on the scriptures in the video below will help you to reach out to Yahuah. Whether it be in your morning meditation, or anytime you need to call on Him. Let’s allow The Word of Yah to penetrate our hearts to keep us truly set apart. You’re welcome to share your thoughts in the comments below.
“…Therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
that thou mayest love Yahuah thy Elohim
and that thou mayest obey his voice…”
Deuteronomy 30: 19b, 20a
Leave a comment below if you need Yah’s direction in your life. Don’t be afraid to share a testimony, or you can just say “Show Me Your Ways!” Yahuah knows we need Him. He’s just waiting for us to recognize the same. I’m so glad Yah never fails. He is always on time. And He’s always working things out for our good. Let’s continue to press in, and seek His face. (Psalm 17:15)
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“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
John 10:27
My husband and I went for a nature walk last Shabbat. We just so happened to see this beautiful flock of sheep enjoying the grass and the trees. They were so happy, playful, and free. At the moment, it felt like Yahuah placed them there just for me – to remind me that Yahuah is my Shepherd.
Yah leads, Yah guides, and He always provides. Trusting His path will never lead you astray. You can relax in Yahuah knowing that the truth will make you free. I know you can identify with me!
I tried calling those sweet little sheep, and they just completely ignored me. They just kept enjoying the grass and the trees that Yah had provided for them. I wasn’t offended because John 10:27 came to mind.
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
John 10:27
Have we structured our lives in such a way that we ignore all other voices but the voice of Yahuah? Or do we get too easily distracted by input from others? As you listen to this scripture meditation on Psalm 23, I pray that you’ll consider the place Yah has in your life.
If things in life haven’t been going the way you expected, or maybe you’ve been walking through a dark shadowy valley for a while… If it’s been some time since you acknowledged Yahuah as your Shepherd, or if you’ve been living life distracted by the world, and walking in your own ways – just pause for a moment. Remember how much Yah loves you. Let this Psalm of David, Psalm 23, minister to your heart and mind.
In the video below, you’ll hear some of the birds and natural sounds from our walk that day. You might also hear the gentle clanging of the sheep’s bell in addition to my soft acoustic guitar. If you feel so moved, let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I pray this brings you peace as you trust in Yahuah.
יהוה is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1
So I ask you, will you let Yah be your shepherd? Will you trust Him enough to let Him lead? If you know that Yah is a good Shepherd, leave a comment below. Encourage those who might read it, with a quick word or another Psalm. If you need encouragement for yourself, and you need Yah now more than ever before, say “Yah, You are my Shepherd.” HalaluYah! We trust and believe, the truth will make us free. (John 8:32)
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It is a good thing to give thanks unto יהוה, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High.
Psalm 92:1
Shalom Mishpacha. I don’t know about you, but I’m always grateful when we come to the end of another week. There’s nothing like the rest we have in Yahuah, especially on The Shabbat! It’s the perfect time for us to give thanks and praise our Elohim.
Over and over again in the Psalms we are reminded of how good it is to sing praise to the name of Yahuah, The Most High. So today I encourage you to leave your cares at His feet and worship Him.
Whether you’re patiently waiting for answers to your prayers… Whether you’re tired, weary, and looking for strength…. Or if you’re sick in your body yet feeling hopeful for healing… Remember, it is always a good thing to give thanks and praise for all the wonderful works Yah has already done.
I pray this short scripture meditation video of Psalm 92, with soft acoustic music in the background, will help lead your heart to a place of worship. The video clips are from landscapes recorded during nature walks my husband and I have been taking in our local area. Enjoy!
For thou, יהוה, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
Psalm 92:4
Leave a comment below if you have a reason to give thanks and praise to Yahuah. It would be awesome to hear your testimonies – so please, feel free to share! He’s been so good – through it all. The fact that we’re able to see, read, and enjoy this moment in a peaceful state of mind is a blessing. The air we breathe is a blessing. There are blessings on blessings on blessings!! If you don’t have a specific testimony to share, just comment and say, “Yah is good!” Let’s lift Him up together, and praise the wonderful name of Yahuah!
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‘Heal me, O יהוה, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.
Jeremiah 17:14
Carrying a heavy load
Baggage. At one point or another, we’ve all found ourselves carrying emotional baggage. Some of us are still carrying those emotional or spiritual “bags” to this day. Most of us are subconsciously walking around with more baggage than we will ever realize. A lot of the hurt and pain we experience in the world is still fresh when we first find our way back to Yahuah. We often carry scars from negativity that stem from bad relationships with family members or so-called friends. Disagreements brought on by institutional “churchianity” and pagan origins can leave us spiritually and mentally exhausted.
When we first realize how many layers of lies we have been operating under for the majority of our lives, it can feel overwhelming. We don’t always know where to begin. Coming into truth can often leave us feeling isolated, defensive, or even angry at the world. Sometimes our emotions get the better of us, we get side tracked, overly focused on one portion of truth, and the pain we feel often gets worse before we find healing and it gets better.
We shall be changed
Even if we don’t have any physical scars, spiritually, we all need healing. True healing comes from Yahuah. He’s the only one who can make us whole again. Not only will He turn our mourning into dancing, but He promises in Revelation 21:4, that when all is said and done, He will wipe away every tear from our eyes. No more pain! HallaluYah!
“And Elohim shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, nor mourning, nor crying. And there shall be no more pain, for the former matters have passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
Meditate on Yah’s Word
By spending more and more time focused on the truth in Yah’s Word, the change we seek becomes real. Healing requires patience. Both physically and spiritually. Washing ourselves in The Word every day will bring that healing to our lives. And one day soon, we shall be changed!
“Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”
1 Corinthians 15:51-52
Jeremiah 17:14 was my focus text this week. I don’t really discuss my physical health on the blog very often. It’s just not always appropriate. But we know that physical and spiritual health are connected. For several years I’ve been privately asking Yah for healing in my body. So if you’re seeking Yah for healing too, know that you’re not alone. I have hope that the healing will come! And I want to share some of that hope with you, directly from Yahuah’s Word. So I made a scripture meditation video with soft music and vocals too. I pray that it blesses your heart.
‘Heal me, O יהוה, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise. ‘
Jeremiah 17:14
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Change is coming. Healing is on the way. Not because we follow Torah perfectly. Not because we are eating the perfect diet. Not even because we are soooo set apart. Isaiah 64:6 says our righteousness is like filthy rags. We follow Yah’s instructions because we love Him (John 14:15,) not because we are perfect. So as you walk this walk in spirit and in truth, know that change is coming, and healing is on the way, simply because of the mercy of our wonderful Elohim.
Leave a comment if you need healing, I promise you’re not alone. If you want to share a prayer request, you can, or just type out “I shall be healed!” and say it out loud as you type it. “I shall be healed!”
If you’re waiting for a change to come for our people, or a change to come within you, feel free to share what’s on your mind, or just say, “We shall be changed!” For nothing is impossible with Elohim (Luke 1:37.)
Let’s encourage one another in Yahuah, and find strength to endure to the end.
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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