Elf Girl in the City

S. Brenda Elfgirl - I was told I am an elf in a parallel life, and I live in the Arizona desert exploring what this means. I've had this blog for a while and I write about the things that interest me. My spiritual teacher told me that my journey in life is about balancing "the perfect oneness of a sweetness heart and the effulgent soul". My inner and outer lives are like parallel lines that will one day meet, but only when there is a new way of thinking. Read on as I try to find the balance.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Day 20 Bible Readings - Exodus 12:40-41 (NLT)

Exodus 10-12, Psalm 20

Exodus 12:40-41 (NLT)

“The people of Israel had lived in Egypt for 430 years. In fact, it was on the last day of the 430th year that all the Lord’s forces left the land.”

In Exodus 12:40–41, we see the fulfillment of the Lord’s promise to Abraham. Abraham’s descendants lived in Egypt for 430 years—first as honored guests and later as enslaved people. They left Egypt on the very anniversary of their arrival, demonstrating to believers the sovereignty of the Lord and the precision of His timing.

I love these verses because they remind me that the Lord always fulfills His promises in His own time and in His own way. Some have even described the Israelites’ departure on the exact anniversary of their arrival as supernatural because of its precision. From a human perspective, such timing would be impossible to plan. Yet these verses show believers that Father-God is sovereign over history itself, and that we can trust His timing even when it feels delayed to us.

I have only one experience so far in my life where the Lord’s timing felt almost supernatural, but it continues to fill me with awe. When I was preparing to move to another state, the Holy Spirit impressed on me that I would find a job within six months of relocating. Almost exactly six months after my move, I received an offer letter. I had applied for the position the week before and received the offer the following week. Through that experience, the Lord showed me that I could trust His promises and His timing, and that He is faithful to provide.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One you can trust to fulfill His promises—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Day 19 Bible Readings - Exodus 8:18-19 (NLT)

Exodus 7-9, Psalm 19

Exodus 8:18-19 (NLT)

“Pharaoh’s magicians tried to do the same thing with their secret arts, but this time they failed. And the gnats covered everyone, people and animals alike. ‘This is the finger of God!’ the magicians exclaimed to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh’s heart remained hard. He wouldn’t listen to them, just as the Lord had predicted.”

In Exodus 8:18–19, Pharaoh’s magicians finally admit that their power is limited and that the God of Moses is greater than their own. The magicians had previously been able to replicate some of the earlier signs—turning staffs into serpents, water into blood, and even the plague of frogs. However, they were unable to reproduce the plague of gnats. At that point, they acknowledged that this plague was the “finger of God,” recognizing that the power at work through Moses exceeded their abilities. Even so, Pharaoh refused to listen to their warning. Because of his stubbornness and pride, he rejected the evidence of Father-God’s power, just as the Lord had foretold.

I have always found it striking that it took ten signs and wonders before Pharaoh finally allowed the people to leave Egypt. This passage helps me see how stubbornness and pride can prevent people from recognizing the power of the Lord, even when it is plainly revealed. Pharaoh ignored the counsel of his own advisors when they acknowledged that the God of Moses was greater than they were. Some biblical scholars have noted that the plague of gnats may not have affected Pharaoh directly, since he could retreat into his palace. It was not until Pharaoh experienced a personal loss that his resistance began to break.

When I look back on my own life, I can see how stubbornness and pride sometimes kept me from asking the Lord for help. I took confidence in my intellect and my ability to solve problems on my own, and I was patient enough to exhaust every option before turning to God. These verses remind me that Father-God is sovereign and that nothing can ultimately stand in the way of His will. Even human pride and resistance cannot prevent the Lord from accomplishing His purposes in the world—or in our lives.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is sovereign and able to work through every situation to accomplish His plan for your life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Day 18 Bible Readings - Exodus 4:21-23 (NLT)

Exodus 4-6, Psalm 18

Exodus 4:21-23 (NLT)

And the Lord told Moses, “When you arrive back in Egypt, go to Pharaoh and perform all the miracles I have empowered you to do. But I will harden his heart so he will refuse to let the people go. Then you will tell him, ‘This is what the LORD says: Israel is my firstborn son. I commanded you, “Let my son go, so he can worship me.” But since you have refused, I will now kill your firstborn son!’”

In Exodus 4:21–23, the Lord tells Moses what will happen when he returns to Egypt. Father-God instructs Moses to perform the signs and miracles He will empower him to do. At the same time, the Lord warns Moses that Pharaoh will resist, and that this resistance will be part of God’s plan. Father-God declares that Israel is His firstborn son, and He makes it clear that if Pharaoh refuses to let His people go, judgment will follow—including the death of Pharaoh’s firstborn.

These are verses that had never stood out to me before. The Lord had full foreknowledge of everything Moses would face in Egypt and chose to reveal it to him in advance. Moses knew his task would be difficult, yet he remained faithful to his calling and trusted Father-God’s plan and timing. These verses also remind me that the Lord always keeps His promises. Father-God had told Abraham that his descendants would live as strangers in a foreign land, be enslaved for four hundred years, and then be delivered (Genesis 15:13–14). Everything unfolded exactly as the Lord had said it would.

I’ve had moments in my own life when the Holy Spirit gave me glimpses of what was ahead, and at the time, those things felt impossible. Yet as the years passed, my life unfolded in ways that aligned with what the Holy Spirit had shown me. The greatest struggle for me was always timing. The Lord’s plans for my life have never followed my schedule or my understanding. For a long time, that disconnect made it difficult for me to believe that God truly cared about me. But through my salvation and my daily reading of Scripture, my relationship with the Lord has deepened. I now know that I must trust His plan even when I cannot understand it. When I place my trust in Father-God, His Word continually reminds me that He is faithful and that He always keeps His promises to His children.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is faithful and always keeps His promises—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Monday, January 19, 2026

Day 17 Bible Readings - Exodus 3:11-12 (NLT)

Exodus 1-3, Psalm 17

Exodus 3:11-12 (NLT)

“But Moses protested to God, ‘Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?’ God answered, ‘I will be with you. And this is your sign that I am the one who has sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God at this very mountain.’”

In Exodus 3:11–12, Moses demonstrates a common human reaction when the Lord calls someone to a difficult task. Moses expresses fear, doubt, inadequacy, and a sense of unworthiness to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt. The Lord does not answer Moses’ concern about his worthiness or self-esteem. Instead, Father-God reassures Moses with a simple but powerful promise: “I will be with you.” The Lord redirects Moses’ focus away from himself and onto God’s faithfulness and purpose. He also gives Moses a sign, declaring that Moses will one day bring the people back to worship Him at Mount Sinai—confirming that this deliverance is God’s plan.

These verses remind me that feelings of fear, doubt, and inadequacy are normal when the Lord asks us to do something that stretches us. When the Lord called me to write stories that would lead people toward Him, I felt many of the same emotions Moses expressed. Every believer has a role in Father-God’s plan, and our lack of self-confidence should not prevent us from obeying His call. When I acknowledged my feelings of inadequacy, the Holy Spirit reminded me that I could rely on the Lord’s help. As long as I focused on myself and my fears, I remained stuck. I was trying to write on my own, and my doubt and sense of unworthiness kept interfering with my work.

When I began to rely on the guidance of the Holy Spirit, my fears quieted. Now, I depend on His guidance each day as I write, and He helps silence the inner voice that asks, “Who am I to write stories that inspire others to seek the Lord?” Instead of focusing on my limitations, I choose to trust in Father-God and remember how faithful He has been in my life.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promises to be with you in every plan He has for your life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.