Regardless of what’s happening in your life from day to day, there should always be room to praise and worship Yahuah. Let’s take time out to thank Him for all the works of His mighty hand. He is our Deliverer, and He provides for all our needs. I hope you can carve out a few mins right now to enjoy the new song in the video below. It’s called, The Praises of Israel, and it’s based on Psalms 22:3-5.
If the message in song is meaningful for you, leave a comment that says, “Yah, I will worship You!”
‘But thou art set apart, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in thee: They trusted, and thou didst deliver them. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They trusted in thee, and were not confounded. ‘
Psalm 22:3-5
I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to dedicate a lot more time to making music lately. Feels really good to have the time to be able to worship Yah more freely so I can share songs like that one with you today. I pray it brought your heart to a place where you can worship Yah as well.
‘“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father also does seek such to worship Him. “Elohim is Spirit, and those who worship Him need to worship in spirit and truth.” You worship what you do not know. We worship what we know, because deliverance is of the Yahuḏim.’
Yoḥanan (John) 4:22-24
So let’s remember, no matter where you are on this spiritual journey, making space to worship Yah, in spirit and in truth, matters so very much to our Elohim. Not only is He our Lawgiver and Judge, but He is our Deliverer (James 4:12) and we need to stay closely connected to Him and live by His Word. These times we are living in are not a joke. Stay awake, and remember The One who you serve.
Side note: I’m trying to learn more about how to record at home (without picking up the background noises of our neighbours barnyard animals lol) so just keep me in prayer regarding that if you can lol. Leave a comment below if this blog post was meaningful for you. You can also share a prayer request or praise report. I’ll see you in the comments below!
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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.
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