Sometimes things happen in life that we don’t understand. It’s in those times where we get the opportunity to learn to be still and simply trust in Yah. Before I get into a little personal story, I wrote a new song based on Psalms 46:10. It was actually written back in 2019, but I never shared it until now. I hope that it adds meaning to your life in this time, especially with the way the world is going right now. If the music prompts you to be still, leave a comment below and say, “Yah, help me be still.”
Be still, and know that I am Elohim; I am exalted among nations, I am exalted in the earth!”
Psalms 46:10, The Scriptures
So here’s the story. 3 studios. 3 times. No new recording. I reached out to 3 different recording studios about recording my next album, and believe it or not, none of them worked out.
The first studio was a little sketchy, for reasons I won’t get into here. The second, for no apparent reason, completely disappeared. Literally – the recording engineer spoke with me on the phone one day, verbally confirmed he was excited about working together, and then the next week, and for weeks after, he was no where to be found. No phone, no email responses, no nothing. Totally weird. And the third studio – well? I actually had a solid date booked to go in an work with them, and they completely forgot about my appointment and went out of town. Believe it or not, they forgot about me twice lol. I know, crazy, right? Needless to say, I moved on.
With 3 completely different studios not working out, I started to wondered if Yah was trying to tell me something. Was something supernatural going on? I’ve never had problems recording my music with studios in Toronto, why was this so hard in California? Blaming this all on the state of the world just didn’t sit well with me.
I went through a period of doubting whether I should even be recording at all. If I can be candid here, I don’t always feel like making music for public ears. Sometimes I really have to push myself to make space for it. It would be easy for me to say, “Well, I tried.” Or to throw my hands in the air and say, “Oh well, it didn’t work out.”
Be still and know…
Sometimes the idea of just living my quiet peaceful life without posting anything online seems really nice. But I know Yah gave me the gift of music for a reason. It’s meant to be shared with all of you. It’s in the stillness that Yah reaffirmed that to me. When things don’t work out the way we expect, instead of forcing it, or quitting altogether, just sit back for a while and be still.
Right after the third studio situation failed, Hubby and I just so happened to be moving into our new home. Praise Yah – we love it! The way we found this home was a miracle in itself. We were praying for a place that we could grow into, and just be peaceful and settle down for the next few years. Yah literally dropped this place in our laps, and we are so grateful. It’s more than we could have ever asked for.
Make Space.
In the physical.
And the spiritual.
So as I paused to be still, and considered theblessing of our new home, I started getting the impression that Yah was trying to lead me in a new direction. Maybe Yah just wanted me to start learning how to record at home? We finally have the space to do it. So why not? For we know that all things work together for the good of those who love Yahuah, those who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
The only challenge I’m facing now is myself. I’ve made the investment in some new equipment, now I just need to learn how to use it all. Thankfully the same recording engineer I worked with in Toronto in the past is still available to mix and master my tracks once they’re recorded. BUT I still need to get the actual recording done myself since I’m in California. Yah is stretching me in this area because I need to learn how to use new software to get this done, and making time for that is the most challenging part. I just want to be real with you about all of this. At this time, I really don’t know when the next recording will be done. Please pray for me as I learn new skills!
Be happy in real life.
Not just on social media.
To help me stay focused, and for many other personal reasons, I’ve deleted my Instagram and Facebook pages. I still have my Youtube and Twitter (for now). Making music means more to me than being present on social media, and at the end of the day I want to remove as many distractions as possible so I can focus on what matters the most. There’s a lot of pressure to share and sometimes over share when we’re on these various platforms. Not to mention, they just lead me to waste a lot of time. In the end, I’ve found that I just enjoy my life a lot more without most forms of social media. I still value my connection with you all here at Set Apart Heart, so thanks for still being around!
Between now and my next post, may Yah keep you and continue to guide you as you practice being still. Sometimes, it’s the only way to make it through in this crazy world. Feel free to share your thoughts and comments below. Let me know if you too are feeling the need to be still. Just type out, “Yah, help me be still” And feel free to leave a testimony or prayer request so the community can read it and pray for you as well. Always remember, you’re never, not ever alone. I’ll see you in the comments below!
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2020 has been crazy. In a world where isolation, pain, and suffering is all around us, we still have a lot to be thankful for. We know that Yah is on our side and He is fighting for us. I’ve seen this in my own personal life time and time again. Not only did He bring me across the border to be with my husband in the midst of a global pandemic, with every document and piece of paper that I needed arriving exactly on time, but weeks after getting here, Yah provided me with a full time job – working from home! What a blessing in times like these! Praise Yah that my husband and I can work together as we move toward our life goals one step at a time. And next Sunday, Yah willing, I’ll FINALLY be back in the recording studio making more music for you.
Right now, I’m tired as I learn to balance all that’s new in my life – but my heart is full, and I’m grateful. So I wanted to share this song of Praise to Yahuah. I hope it inspires you to give thanks, regardless of your circumstances. Praise Yah through the good and the bad, because He is our Creator, and He never ever fails.
Come, let us sing to יהוה! Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms. For יהוה is a great Ěl, and a great King 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 (Read the whole chapter when you have some time)
Leave a comment below if you believe Yah is your almighty Power. If you have nothing else on your heart to say, just say, “Thank You Yah!” Don’t let the mess of 2020 harden your heart. For Yah inhabits the praises of His people. We need Him to dwell in us now, to prepare us to endure till the end. If you have a testimony to share, or a prayer request, you know you’re always welcome to share that below too. Let’s encourage one another in the comments below, and give Yah all the honour and the praise.
Shalom! Long time no see 🙂 Just wanted to share the good news with you! I’ve officially moved to the United States from Toronto, Canada in order to be with my husband FULL TIME. Praise Yahuah! We are SO GRATEFUL to FINALLY be together FOREVER. The process has taken almost two years! So now that the stress of uprooting myself every few months to either visit or go back to Canada is over, I can finally relax and focus more on music. My goal is to get the next recording out to you all before the end of 2020. Yah willing, as soon as possible. Let’s see if the world keeps on turning lol. If I can get into a studio that works for me before any potential shut downs happen again that would be ideal.
I pray that you all will stay encouraged as we continue to endure till the end. Remember no matter what you’re going through in life, Yah has a purpose and a plan for you. So just try to be patient and continue to stay in the Word and press on. If you’re reading this and you’re going through a similar situation as I just did, or if you’d like to have special prayer for anything else that’s on your heart, feel free to do so in the comments below. It’s always good to reconnect with you!
I’ll let you know how things progress the new music when the recording is almost ready. Until then, let’s continue to keep our hearts set apart. Yah bless you Mishpacha 🙂
Fear. It’s the one thing the mass media, politics, and many organized religions have in common. They all use fear as a motivation to get you to act or do whatever they believe. Although the scripture says that we should indeed fear Yah and give glory to Him (Revelation 14:7) we know that it’s out of respect and reverence for Him because He is all powerful and mighty. With all that’s going on in the world today, we have to remember that Yah is in control.
Yah is Love – Even in the Old Testament. Read Isaiah 54:10 on your own time, it’s a perfect example of His loving commitment to us. Right now, just take some time to remember that Yah has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). I hope the song below inspires you. I wrote it a long time ago, but I never made a video for it. So I just thought I’d share it with you as inspiration for today. If the music resonates with you, and the word of Yah moves in your heart, don’t be afraid to leave a comment and share your thoughts below.
‘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
I pray that you will be filled with Yah’s love, strengthened by His power, and that He will give you self control as you maintain a sound mind. Peace of mind– In times like these, that’s all we really need. You’re welcome to leave a prayer request below, or a testimony of praise as well. Everyone who reads the comments can pray for you.
For myself, in my personal life, I’m praying for everything to be wrapped up with my immigration process soon. I spent the last 5 months with my husband in California, and it has been SUCH a blessing to be together. I’m heading back to Toronto next month because my time here is up, and prayerfully the final steps that we need to happen will all fall into place. Yah is good, and His mercy endures forever.
Always remember, you’re never alone. So if you’d like to share what’s on your heart in the comments below, you’re welcome to do that as well. Let’s keep on looking up family. See you in the comments.
There’s a lot of mess going on in the world today. Too much mess to even begin to discuss. Sometimes it’s valuable to just be still for a while. When I wrote my last blog post, I was preparing myself to go back to the recording studio. Since then the world has shut down and recording studios, among many other things, have shut down too. I must admit, I got a little distracted and demotivated when the world started going crazy. But I don’t want to wait till the world gets back to “normal” to share this song. “Back to You” is based on Psalms 30, with excerpts from verses 5, 8, and 11. I pray the music below will bring you some peace, and inspire you to continue on your journey as you worship our Eternal King, Melech Ha Olam, Yahuah.
Weeping might last for the night, But joy comes in the morning.
Tehillim (Psalms) 30:5b, The Scriptures.
Let’s remember, although the world is in a sad state of affairs, weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. That joy comes from Yahuah, Melech Ha Olam, The Eternal One, King of the Universe. He hears our cries as we call on His name, and His Word restores our hearts. I pray the music in this video brought you some peace of mind on your spiritual journey. Leave a comment below if this song was meaningful to you or stirred your heart in any way. You can also share a comment if you have a prayer request of a praise on your heart to share. Let’s continue to worship Yah in Spirit and in Truth.
Have you ever gone through a phase in your Spiritual journey where you felt somewhat disconnected or empty inside? Maybe you just felt generally low, and you didn’t fully understand why? I think it’s safe to say we all go through times like that. Especially during the winter months when it’s dark and cold outside. Some people push through those difficult times by pretending that everything is fine. For what ever reason, the ‘fake it till you make it’ concept doesn’t really work for me. So I’m learning how to just be real, and tell Abba how I actually feel so that He can restore my soul.
Prayer changes things. Do you believe that old saying is true? After 7 wonderful weeks in California with my husband leading me in simple, honest prayers to the Father, my heart is full, and I can testify that even the simplest of prayers, Yah hears. I’m so so grateful for that. If you’re real with Yah, He’ll be real with you. He has the power to restore your soul.
I wrote a new song last night. Thought I’d share it with you now before it gets finished off when I head back into the studio. It’s based on Psalms 23. A Psalm we all know and love. I pray that this music will help you to keep on keeping on. If it does, leave a comment below and speak truth over your life. Say, “Yah, You restore my soul.”
‘Yahuah is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of Yahuah for ever.’
Psalms 23:1-6
If you’re walking through a valley, or a low point in your life. Remember that every day is new. You don’t have to wait for the Spring or the new year. You can choose to lay your burden’s down. Just tell Abba how you feel and keep walking. Keep praying, keep reading scripture, make space to hear His voice. You’ll get through whatever it is that you’re going through. And when you get to the other side, you’ll see that Yah’s been with you through it all. He alone restores your soul.
Feel free to share in the comments if you have a praise to Abba that you’d like to share, or a prayer request on your heart. Even if you don’t have someone to pray with in real time, we all can read the comments here and be united by the prayers in our hearts. And if the music has encouraged you in any way today, say out loud as you type down in the comments below, “Yah, You restore my soul.”
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