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.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Day 343 Bible Readings - Zechariah 10:1 (ESV)

Zechariah 9-11, Revelation 1, Proverbs 24:5-14

Zechariah 10:1 (ESV)

“Ask rain from the Lord in the season of the spring rain, from the Lord who makes the storm clouds, and he will give them showers of rain, to everyone the vegetation in the field.”

In Zechariah 10:1, the Old Testament prophet Zechariah instructed the people who had returned from Babylonian exile to ask God the Father for provision and blessing. The ancient Israelites depended on rain for their survival and prosperity, so Zechariah urged them to seek rain from the Lord. Because they had a covenant relationship with God, obedience to Him would bring blessing—including the rain they desperately needed. Zechariah reminded them that the Lord controls the natural world and that they must depend on Him for everything.

I love this verse because it reminds me that, as a believer in Jesus Christ, I depend on God the Father for all my needs. When I place my faith in the Lord’s promises and trust that He will provide, I can pray boldly and ask Him for whatever I lack. Father-God is sovereign and rules over all creation, and I can expect His provision—sometimes in ways that feel miraculous. Through my faith in Jesus Christ, I am in covenant relationship with Him, and when I walk in obedience, I receive His blessings.

If this verse resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One you can depend on for all your needs—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him through the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever 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.

Tuesday, December 09, 2025

Day 342 Bible Readings - Jude 1:20-21 (ESV)

Zechariah 5-8, Jude 1:1-25, Proverbs 23:29-35, Proverbs 24:1-4

Jude 1:20-21 (ESV)

“But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.”

In Jude 1:20–21, the author urges believers to focus on their walk with the Lord. At the time Jude wrote his letter, the church faced threats from false believers who caused division. Jude instructed Christians to keep building on their faith by studying Scripture, practicing spiritual disciplines, and remaining in fellowship with other believers. He emphasized that each believer is responsible for their own spiritual growth. Allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and empower our prayers is another way we remain in communication with the Lord. Jude also encouraged believers to contend for their faith and live in anticipation of Christ’s return. When believers place their hope in the promise of eternal life with God the Father, they guard themselves against false teachings that may creep into the church.

Jude’s counsel applies just as strongly today. On social media, in television, and in film there are people who claim to be believers yet question the foundations of faith. Some claim books were omitted from the biblical canon, or that the miracles performed by the apostles after Christ’s resurrection are no longer valid. But if we believe Father-God is sovereign over all things, then Scripture was preserved under the direction of the Holy Spirit. Miracles did not end with the first-century church; God still works through pastors and ministries today.

In my daily Bible study, I enjoy comparing different translations to see how various committees render a verse. The King James Version reflects the language of its time, while the New Living Translation offers a modern, clear reading style for today’s believers. I have seen medical miracles through pastors who ministered in the power of the Holy Spirit—events that defy explanation. If you want to see whether miracles still occur, attend a crusade, visit a revival service, or find a church where a pastor is holding a healing service. Witness it for yourself rather than relying on skeptics. Whatever you do, focus on deepening your relationship with the Lord, and allow the Holy Spirit to give you discernment against false teachings promoted in media, entertainment, and online platforms.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who will give you discernment to guard against deception—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who is sovereign over all things—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.

Monday, December 08, 2025

Day 341 Bible Readings - Zechariah 4:6-7 (ESV)

Zechariah 1-4, 3 John 1, Proverbs 23:19-28

Zechariah 4:6-7 (ESV)

“Then he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel, you shall become a plain. And he shall bring forward the top stone amid shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’”

In Zechariah 4:6–7, the prophet Zechariah delivers a message from the Lord to Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah. Zerubbabel was a central figure in rebuilding the temple after the Babylonian exile. The message reminded him not to rely on human strength or force to accomplish God’s work. To fulfill the Lord’s purposes, he needed to depend on the Spirit of Father-God—the true source of power and success. When we trust the Holy Spirit, we overcome fear and doubt that arise when we rely on ourselves or others. God the Father can turn a mountain into a plain, meaning He is able to remove any obstacle that stands in the way of His purposes. When we trust in Him, He will faithfully complete the work He assigns to us.

These verses remind me that I cannot accomplish anything by my own efforts or the help of people alone. I need the guidance of the Holy Spirit to find success in life. The Lord provides what I need to fulfill His purposes. Father-God walks with me in my challenges and helps me overcome fear and doubt. He will remove any obstacle that hinders His plans for me. Finally, these verses assure me that God the Father is faithful to complete the work He began in me.

I know the Lord is with me in my goal of writing a novel. I rely on the Holy Spirit’s guidance to choose the right tools and bring my story to life for readers. And I know without Father-God, I cannot finish this novel in a way that prepares it for publication.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who will help you accomplish the purposes He placed in your life—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.

Day 340 Bible Readings for December 7 - Haggai 1:5-6 (ESV)

Haggai 1-2, 2 John 1, Proverbs 23:10-18

Haggai 1:5-6 (ESV)

“Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. You have sown much, and harvested little. You eat, but you never have enough; you drink, but you never have your fill. You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm. And he who earns wages does so to put them into a bag with holes.”

In Haggai 1:5–6, the prophet Haggai warned the Hebrew people about the consequences of failing to prioritize God’s commands. After returning from Babylonian exile, the Jews began rebuilding the temple but abandoned the project after only two years. For the next fourteen years they left the temple unfinished. Haggai reminded them of the scarcity they experienced because of their disobedience: they never had enough food or drink; their clothing failed to keep them warm; and their wages disappeared quickly. Without the blessing of God the Father, they faced both material and spiritual lack because they neglected the Lord’s command to rebuild His house.

Haggai’s prophetic message echoes an experience in my own life. When I focused on building comfort and security for myself, I felt as though I was running on a treadmill. No matter how much money I earned, it never felt like enough. Discontentment became familiar. Nothing came easily, and I constantly worried about losing what I had worked to obtain.

When I returned to listening to the Holy Spirit and sought what Father-God wanted for me, small blessings began to appear. The Holy Spirit showed me that I had more than enough to meet my needs and even fulfill many desires. Stewardship of my resources is now something I intentionally cultivate, and I sow into the work of those who are faithfully doing what God has asked believers to do. As I strive to obey the Lord’s plan for my life, I feel momentum instead of stagnation. Most importantly, I experience peace and contentment every day.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who brings peace and contentment—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever 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.

Sunday, December 07, 2025

Day 339 Bible Readings for December 6 - Proverbs 23:1-3 (ESV)

Daniel 12, 1 John 5, Proverbs 23:1-9

Proverbs 23:1-3 (ESV)

"When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food."

In Proverbs 23:1–3, Solomon reminds believers to be cautious when dining with powerful people, such as kings or leaders. A believer should exercise discernment because what is set before them represents more than food—it may carry motives, expectations, or influence. The believer must consider why they were invited and what implications may follow. Solomon urges believers to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance in navigating these encounters. The phrase “put a knife to your throat” symbolizes self-control. Believers may face temptation, so they must maintain discipline and integrity, ensuring their thoughts and actions remain aligned with their faith.

These verses apply not only to interactions with powerful individuals but also to modern life, where believers are surrounded by entertainment and social media that parade the lifestyles of the wealthy. Society encourages us to desire what the rich have—to imitate how they live, dress, and travel, as if becoming like them is essential to success. This desire can quietly lead a believer into sin.

I experienced this when I pursued promotion in my career. I studied how executives spoke, dressed, and behaved, believing imitation was necessary for advancement. That is what business books suggest. But along the way I also noticed greed, selfishness, and ruthlessness among those I was trying to emulate. I began to question whether I was becoming like them. The Holy Spirit’s answer was always no. Yet the questioning created stress and robbed me of peace. Only by returning to my faith did I find peace again.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who can give you a life filled with peace—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.

Friday, December 05, 2025

Day 338 Bible Readings – 1 John 4:13-15 (ESV)

Daniel 11, 1 John 4:7-21, Proverbs 22:17-29

1 John 4:13-15 (ESV)

“By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.”

In 1 John 4:13–15, the apostle John explains how believers can know they have a relationship with God the Father. We receive the Holy Spirit from Christ as evidence of the Lord’s presence within us. The Holy Spirit deepens our relationship with Father-God. John affirms this truth because he was a disciple of Christ and among the first to receive the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. He also teaches that those who believe in Christ enter into relationship with God the Father.

Last night in my journal, I reflected that the greatest blessing I have experienced since joining my Holy Spirit-filled church is waking up each morning sensing the presence and love of the Lord in my life. It is not the only benefit I have received, but it is the one I treasure most. Feeling Father-God’s love each day fills me with joy—an indescribable peace I will protect at any cost. I am also grateful for the Holy Spirit’s guidance—to lead me, confront me, and correct me when needed. My relationship with the Lord has allowed me to discern what I believe to be my soul’s purpose. I now understand why Father-God created me and how I can participate in His plan to redeem the world. Having a relationship with the Lord is an astonishing gift, and I long for everyone to experience it.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, whose love brings joy and purpose—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.

Thursday, December 04, 2025

Day 337 Bible Readings - Daniel 9:25-26 (ESV)

Daniel 9-10, 1 John 4:1-6, Proverbs 22:7-16

Daniel 9:25-26 (ESV)

“Know therefore and understand that from the going out of the word to restore and build Jerusalem to the coming of an anointed one, a prince, there shall be seven weeks. And for sixty-two weeks it shall be built again with squares and moat, but in a troubled time. And after the sixty-two weeks, an anointed one shall be cut off and shall have nothing. And the people of the prince who is to come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary.”

In Daniel 9:25–26, we read another prophecy about the coming of Jesus Christ. The angel Gabriel told Daniel that an “anointed one” would appear after the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. Gabriel also revealed that this “anointed one shall be cut off and have nothing.” Biblical scholars commonly interpret “cut off” to mean execution—fulfilled in the crucifixion of Christ. The King James Version of verse 26 states that the “Messiah be cut off, but not for himself.” The people rejected Christ, and He died without earthly possessions.

This prophetic vision of Christ and His mission in the Old Testament gives me hope that Father-God is sovereign over all events on earth and that I can trust in His plan. These verses also remind me of God’s faithfulness, for Christ fulfilled this prophecy given to Daniel. Because Daniel’s prophetic vision came to pass, it assures me that the prophetic visions in the New Testament will also come true. The Lord would not have permitted their writing unless they were genuine glimpses of what is to come. While I may not fully understand all the end-time prophecies, they fill me with hope for the return of Jesus Christ, who will bring peace and restoration to the world. They also assure me that the Lord’s plan for my life will unfold in His timing and that His promise of a blessed life is something I can trust.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who has a plan for your life and offers you a blessed future—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

Day 336 Bible Readings – 1 John 3:14-15 (ESV)

Daniel 8, 1 John 3:11-24, Proverbs 21:27-31, Proverbs 22:1-6

1 John 3:14-15 (ESV)

“We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.”

In 1 John 3:14–15, the apostle John teaches that love for fellow believers is evidence of being born again through faith in Jesus Christ. When believers choose to love others, they reflect Christ’s love for the world and their connection to His nature. John equates hatred with murder—just as Jesus did in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:21–22), where He compared anger to murder. John emphasizes that harboring hatred in one’s heart reveals that Christ is not abiding in that person.

These verses remind me of a conversation I had yesterday with a friend. She had been spending time with people who seem to have an irrational hatred toward our current president. We both found their hatred unsettling because they do not know him personally, and they cannot change his behavior. Their hostility is so intense that they speak about it constantly, even when politics has nothing to do with the conversation. Such hatred feels bewildering. How can someone hate a person they have never met? How does such hatred dominate their thoughts to the point that they share it with everyone, regardless of context?

These verses from John remind me that if these individuals had Christ dwelling within them, irrational and consuming hatred would have no place in their lives. Disagreement is natural, but it must never grow into a consuming bitterness that shapes every conversation. In John’s metaphor, hatred is a form of murder—meaning these individuals are carrying that burden continually. I cannot imagine the toll this level of hatred must take on their minds, their health, and their souls. My Christian rebirth prevents hatred from ruling my thoughts or shaping my existence. Because of my relationship with the Lord, love guides my actions. My life is filled with peace, blessings, and gratitude—free from ill will toward strangers.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel moved to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who will guard your heart against hatred—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Day 335 Bible Readings - 1 John 3:5-6 (ESV)

Daniel 7, 1 John 3:1-10, Proverbs 21:17-26

1 John 3:5-6 (ESV)

“You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him.”

In 1 John 3:5–6, the apostle John wrote to a community of believers facing false teachings about the transformative power of Jesus Christ. Christ came—crucified and resurrected—to take away the sin of mankind. He could accomplish this work only because He was the divine, sinless Son of God. John reaffirmed Christ’s divinity to counter teachings that denied His sinless nature and His sacrifice. He reminded believers that when they are born again in Christ, they can rely on His transforming power to help them turn away from sin. To abide in Christ means to maintain an ongoing, faithful relationship with Him. John teaches that when believers truly know Christ, they begin to reflect His character. Through the Holy Spirit, believers receive strength to overcome their sinful nature. John also asserts that those who have genuine faith in Christ will not continue in habitual sin.

This year, I have put these verses into practice. I follow a yearly Bible reading plan and write a daily reflection on the passages I read. Listening to sermons from full-gospel, Holy Spirit–filled preachers fills my days and nights. Every morning, I praise Father-God for the love and blessings He has shown me. These practices have kept me focused on the Lord. And when I do sin, I repent immediately and ask Father-God to forgive me. But the greatest change in my life has been a deeper relationship with God the Father. The Lord has never felt more alive to me, and this has exponentially increased my peace and joy.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who can become alive to you and give you lasting peace and joy—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.

Monday, December 01, 2025

Day 334 Bible Readings - I John 1:5-7 (ESV)

Daniel 5:17-31, Daniel 6, 1 John 1-2, Proverbs 21:1-16

I John 1:5-7 (ESV)

“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”

In John 1:5–7, the disciple John reminds believers that the Lord is like light, shining into and overcoming the darkness. He teaches that if we have a relationship with God the Father, we cannot continue living in darkness and sin. John assures us that walking in the light is possible. When we obey Father-God and live in a way that reflects His character, we enjoy fellowship with Him. And when we have fellowship with other believers, we find mutual encouragement to follow Christ’s example and teachings. Because we are born again, Christ has transformed us from the inside out and given us the Holy Spirit to strengthen our fellowship with Him.

These verses moved me to tears. I see Christ as the light in my life—the One who removed the darkness and continues to shine into the hidden places of my heart. Lately, the Holy Spirit has been prompting me to reflect the Lord’s light to the world in every way I can. I feel as though this year marks the first year of a five-year revival cycle, during which we will see God move powerfully in our generation. It feels more important than ever for believers to reflect Father-God’s light in the coming years and ride the wave of revival so more people can come to Him. People need the Lord’s transforming power in their lives; they need Father-God’s light. They long for fellowship with Him and the support of other believers to strengthen their walk with Christ. I want everyone to experience Christ’s transforming power and to see how His light can break through the darkness in their lives.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, whose light can transform your world—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him through the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.